Welcome to Tree Top Lodge, a unique lake cabin on one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in the country.  Watauga is Cherokee for beautiful waters.  Tree Top Lodge has Watauga Lake as its front yard and Cherokee National forest as its backyard.    This one-of-a-kind cabin is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break or to use as your base camp to launch a week of new adventures. Soak in the hot tub, sit by the fire and read a book or,  if you're feeling adventurous, hike less than a mile up the Iron Mountain Range behind the lodge to the Appalachian Trail. Relax on our covered porch or the deck that  providing a view of the forest and mountains. On the back deck is the hot tub and a gas grill. This is a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the sounds of the national forest, and waterfall.Although you can always choose to unplug - we also provide free wifi, smart flat screen TVs with Netflix, cable tv, long distance phone service, games, music docks and a great library of books.  Whether you are traveling as a couple or with family, there is plenty to keep you busy or allow you to relax.  We invite to you stay at our cabin to work remotely - we have lots of table space and fast wifi. It's a great way to stay connected at work while still getting to enjoy some fun and downtime with family or friends!Main Level - The family room is  a great spot to relax, read a book, watch sports/movies or play games with the family.  An antique drop leaf dining table is ready for family dining and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for family meals.  The master bedroom and bathroom are also on the main level, as well as the full size washer/dryer.Loft - The loft has the guest bedroom with queen bed and a twin bed available in the closet.  The third bedroom has a twin daybed with a trundle bed perfect for kids or adults.  The second bathroom is on this level as well.  The Property - Tree Top Lodge is in a small community of cabins directly adjacent to Cherokee National Forest on Watauga lake in Butler, TN.  Off the back deck you will find a trailhead into the national forest that runs out to a peninsula looking over the lake and our private marina.  Surrounding AreasNo matter the time of year, this four season destination has something for everyone! In Spring and Summer there is plenty of mountain and lake recreation, foliage viewing in the fall and winter snow skiing. The property is 40 minutes from the Boone, NC Ski slopes (Sugar, App and Beech Mountains), Johnson City TN, and Bristol for the big Nascar race. Hike endless trails nearby, indulge at the Watauga Lake Winery, Golf at some of the most beautiful and challenging courses in NC, or zip line at Off The Grid. Our community has a private marina and boat ramp tucked into a quiet cove on the lake. Bring your boat and dock it at our boat slip or just walk down for a day of fishing right off the marina. Watauga Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in the country making it the perfect spot to swim, fish, ski or boat around this expansive high mountain lake.  At our boat slip we have several options for fun on the lake including 2 brand new "sit in" kayaks, a third "sit on" kayak, a full-size paddleboard and a super fun paddleboat to take out on the cove.  We highly recommend renting a ski or pontoon boat at one of the public marinas as that is one of the best ways to enjoy the lake.  Docking privileges at our marina is included. The area is also one of the top trout fishing destinations in the country. Catch trophy rainbows on the Watauga River or, for the more experienced fly fisherman, book a guided trip for a shot at a wild, indigenous, brown trout  that can grow to over 30" in the clean, cold waters of the South Holston River. Depending on the time of year, your welcome letter will include recommendations on the places to go, and things to do that will make your trip one to remember.