Experience a bit of mid-century Americana located near historic Elizabethton, Watauga Lake, and the Cherokee National Forest. Bring your boat or rent one here. Swimming, hiking, golf, NASCAR, boating, ziplines, paddle boarding, mountain biking/bike paths, fishing, kayaking, antiquing, classic cars, and country music.
The space
We deliberately kept the wacky/vintage features of this 1967 Airstream Trade Wind trailer. It was in remarkable shape when we found it and we wanted to keep it as original as possible.
Historic Elizabethton: Must see the covered bridge! The quaint old downtown has many shops and restaurants. On Saturday evenings you can get up close and personal with classic cars at the Cruise In (Carter County Car Club) from 5pm to 9pm. At 7pm on the same evenings catch a free concert at the covered bridge. Two gorgeous rivers run through Elizabethton and they are very popular with fishermen.
Area must see/do: This area offers a wealth of outdoor activities. Here is just a sample. The Tweetsie Trail bike/walk path (5 min drive). Tannery Knobs mountain bike park (15 min drive). Sycamore Shoals state park (15 min drive). The Creeper Trail bike/walk (1 hr drive). The wolf pack at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium (1 hr drive). Zipline, tower jump and giant swing at Off The Grid Mountain Adventures (15 min drive). Boat/kayak/paddle board rentals at Lakeshore Marina (15 min drive). Country music at the Down Home in Johnson City (30 min drive), and The Carter Fold (1 hr drive). Bristol Motor Speedway (30 min drive). Mt. Mitchell State Park, highest point East of the Rockies (2 hr drive). Roan Mountain state park (20 min drive). Appalachian Trail (10 min drive). Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee's Oldest Town with its Int'l Storytelling Center (30 min drive). Dollywood amusement park & Gatlinburg (2 hr drive). AAA Baseball games at the Elizabethton Twins (10 min drive). Vintage drive-in movie theatre Stateline Drive-In (5 min drive).
Please respect that this is an antique Airstream and replacement parts are difficult or impossible to find. Please do watch your head in the doorways if you are tall.
Beds: Two twins with traditional mattresses OR the dinette makes into a queen bed which is 6" memory foam. TWO PERSON MAXIMUM per booking even though there are three beds, that is so you can choose where to sleep but we don't want more than two people due to constraints of the sewage system.
TV: A 22 inchTV is mounted on a swing arm so it is viewable from any of the beds and dining area inside. Has a Roku streaming stick on it. There is good cell phone signal since we are up high. Fast reliable fiberoptic Wifi is included.
Bathroom: There are TWO SHOWERS, one inside and one outside. The original mint green and turquoise bathroom is in the back behind a sliding door. There is a small closet for hanging clothes and a short shower with crazy vintage folding shower curtain. The "tub" is tiny. First aid items, towels, wash cloths, shampoo, shower gel, and hand soap is provided.
Clotheslines: There is one inside (between the twin beds) and one outside, and room to hang wet things on the side of the outdoor shower.
Cooking: The original four burner stove still works. There is a microwave, small fridge, toaster, French Press coffee maker and a percolator, cookware, utensils, plates, glasses, cups, bottle openers, etc... Outside is a cooler for more drinks, charcoal grill and grilling tools, and fire pit. Firewood is provided as well as basic supplies like oil, salt, pepper, spices, and sugar. Please note we do not have a functional oven.
Lighting: Coming up the driveway we have several motion-activated solar lights. Additionally, the patio area has electric lights on a timer, but you can control those. Each bed has its own light and electrical outlet.
Children: Please supervise children. Beyond the fence is a steep drop off which is why we added the fence. The firepit and charcoal grill are obvious hazards. There are several playgrounds in Elizabethton. For rainy days check out the Hands On Discovery Center and Fossil Site in Gray (40 min drive).
Pets: You are welcome to bring one or two well-behaved dogs. Dogs are absolutely not permitted on the beds, cannot be left unattended, or outside alone at night. We've provided one tie-out. Please pick up after your dog. No cats please due to allergies. $25 pet fee due to the extra cleaning required.
Wildlife: We've got lots of wildlife so please don't leave any food or fish guts outside, especially overnight.
Site: The Airstream is located next to a winding mountain road that is generally quiet. However, there are neighbors who have dogs and who have to mow their lawns or weed whack so its not always perfectly quiet here.
Parking: There is plenty of room for two vehicles (or one vehicle and your boat). The entrance to the driveway is at a sharp angle to the road so you are recommended to turn your vehicle around by the Airstream so that when you head out again you are not backing into the road. We have one security camera facing the driveway.
Guest access
Entire space.
Other things to note
Please do not bring unregistered guests.
Please do not pitch any tents.
Quiet time is to be strictly observed 10pm to 7am.
Two person maximum.
If you are bringing a pet please pay the pet fee.
Please do not build huge fires in the fire pit, it can crack the masonry.
Please do not attempt to open the windows on the Airstream. They are difficult to manage, are a danger to people walking around outside, and are prone to shatter for seemingly no reason. The glass is curved and hard to find and expensive to replace. Tons of ventilation is provided by two ceiling fans (intake and exhaust) along with the big screen door.
