Guidebook - Canyon Dream - Watauga Lake Vacations

Welcome to Canyon Dream!

We're thrilled to have you here and hope you have an unforgettable stay. This is a very special home that has been meticulously maintained, and we’re honored to share it with you. The lake is incredible, and the neighborhood is fantastic. We hope you make wonderful memories here experiencing nothing short of a 5-star experience.

This guidebook should answer many of your questions, but we’re here if you need us. We know perfect doesn’t exist, but we’re committed to making your stay as close to perfect as possible. If anything isn’t right, please let us know immediately via text (it’s the best way to reach us, as cell service can be spotty), and we’ll do our best to assist you.

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Dial 911 Address is: 284 Campbell Rd, Butler TN 37640

Hosts Christie & Donaven: 423-525-9252 Property Landline : 423-768-1100

Fire extinguisher is located under the kitchen sink. There is a first aid kit and flashlight above the microwave. A toolbox and step stool can be found in the laundry closet in the main floor bedroom.

Emergency Services (minutes away)

Directions

From Hampton, take US-321 S towards Butler, TN; take R on US-321 S towards Boone NC. Go 2 miles, turn L onto Moody Rd (sign missing), & immediately R on Campbell Rd (sign missing). Go 1.0 mile; turn R into the driveway at 284 Campbell Rd, mailbox at the road and Canyon Dream sign in the yard.

Please drive slowly in our neighborhood; everyone knows that you are our guests, and there are pets and small children running around. Also, this is a rural road, and you may run up on deer, tractors, trucks or even a bear. But not to worry, everyone around is friends of ours, and if you need help just tell them you are friends of Christie and Donaven and are looking for 284 Campbell Rd.

One helpful detail when giving directions is to mention that we are just up the road from Little Milligan Elementary School. This can be helpful as there is also an RD Campbell Rd on the opposite side of the lake, and it can cause confusion for anyone unfamiliar.

Welcome to the Lake House! We're here to help you relax and enjoy your stay, but we do have a few simple rules to ensure everyone has a great time:

Please - no pets, smoking, parties, visitors, or unregistered guests. No more than 5 vehicles are permitted.
Quiet Hours after 10pm. Please turn off any outdoor speakers.
NO WAKE is permitted in the cove or within 200 ft of any dock or shoreline.
Use the colorful towels on the 1st floor at the back door for the lake, NOT the white towels..
DO NOT leave food or trash outside; you are in the national forest with wildlife everywhere.
All trash must be bagged & put in trash cabinet with door securely latched; $100 fee for loose trash cleanup.
We’re on a septic system, so only flush toilet paper and what nature intended. Please DO NOT flushing anything else, including flushable wipes.
Indoor fireplace use should be limited to 30 minutes per use and not used for heating.

🚤 Water Sports: (14) lifejackets of various sizes and types are available in the recreation shed. TWRA law requires lifejackets for anyone 12 years and under. Lifejackets must be on board any watercraft in use but do not have to be worn if over 12. (3) kayaks, (1) paddle board, (1) paddle boat, (4) paddles are located on the dock. Please ensure lake toys are returned to their original place and secured after use. The boat in the dock is Off Limits. NO WAKE permitted in cove or within 200 feet of any dock or shoreline. Instructional video for kayak racks.

🎾 Recreation Shed: Cornhole boards & bags are available, as well as balls and paddles for the ping-pong table. The life jackets are stored there as well.

🚤 Tubing / Knee Boarding / Skiing: Want to add some thrills to your stay? Rent our power sports equipment package for $150, and it’s yours for the whole vacation! Just let us know if you’re interested.

🛶 Extra Paddleboard: Need an extra paddleboard for your stay? We have additional paddleboards available for rent for $50 for the duration of your stay. Please reach out to your hosts for details.

📺 TV: Amazon Prime, Roku, and Netflix are available but no over-the-air channels. Login to your own apps if you like.

🐟 Fishing: Fishing is a great way to relax! No license is needed for kids under 13. Adults can easily purchase one online at GoOutdoorsTennessee.com or at nearby Walmart and Food City in Elizabethton.

🎵 Sonos Speakers: Located in the kitchen and on the dock. Use your phone to connect via Bluetooth or Spotify music app and select the speaker location.

🃏 Books, Games, and Puzzles: Stored in console below the television (under stairs) and on the shelf beside the main living area couch.

🧹 Cleaning Supplies: Broom, dustpan, rags, are located in the laundry room. There are cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink. Vacuum cleaner in the upstairs queen bedroom closet.

🛌 Blankets: Extra blankets in closets.

🧦 Laundry: Laundry detergent is provided. When not in use, please leave the detergent tray open a few inches. DO NOT close the washer door completely.

💩 Septic and Bath Tissue: You are on septic and will greatly enjoy our flushing toilets. Only flush, pee, poop, and toilet paper. DO NOT flush feminine products, flushable wipes, diapers, cotton balls, dreams, toys, or goldfish. Extra toilet paper is under the sink in each bathroom.

❄️ Heat & Air Conditioning: Make yourself comfortable but know if the doors or windows are left open, the system will automatically shut off until closed. The thermostat is located under the stairs, on the wall just right of the TV. To change the setting, press the temperature on the screen and then + or - to set the temperature, then press the temperature to exit.

🚮 Trash: There are extra kitchen trash bags in the kitchen under the sink. BAG all trash and put it into the trash cabinet attached to the house on the shed side. Please ensure the door is kept closed and latched at all times. DO NOT leave food or trash outside as you are in the national forest with wildlife everywhere.

🔥 Gas Fireplace: Fireplace is off from April 1 - September 30 and may not be used. To operate, locate the remote on the kitchen side of the fireplace. Select 30 mins only. Press the button again to turn off.

🚮 Trash: BAG all trash and put it into the trash cabinet attached to the house on the shed side. Please ensure the door is kept closed and latched at all times. DO NOT leave food or trash outside as you are in the national forest with wildlife everywhere.

🪓 Additional Firewood: Available for purchase. Please reach out to your hosts for details.

💡 Motion Lights: Motion lights are located on the front and back sides of the house for guest and home safety.

🪔 Firepit: Firewood, fire starters, and a lighter are provided in the latched box located next to the firepit.

🌭 Gas Grill: The grill has a timer safety feature. To operate, locate the timer dial behind the grill on the deck and turn the dial before lighting the grill. Please remember to brush the grill when done cooking. Please cover it when not in use.

☕️ Appliances: Coffee maker, mixer, blender, toaster, crock pot, iron, cooler, and ice maker.

👈 Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM

Please bag all trash and place it in the trash cabinet with door secured.
Return all water toys to their original locations, secure paddles, and hang up life jackets to dry at the shed
Start the dishwasher to give the next guests a fresh start.
Do not strip the beds.
Start a load of towels and hang up others to dry.
Return all remotes to their original locations.
Cover the grill when cool.

Reviews: Your feedback means the world to us! We hope you had a 5-star experience, but if something didn’t quite meet your expectations, please text us at 423-525-9252, so we can make it right for your next stay. Here's a quick guide to how the platforms view ratings:

★★★★★ We want to come back
★★★★☆ Some things could be improved
★★★☆☆ Major issues
★★☆☆☆ Needs significant improvement
★☆☆☆☆ Unacceptable conditions

Thanks again for staying with us! Don’t forget, booking direct at WataugaLakeVacations.com can save you on your next visit. We hope to see you again soon!

Best regards,
Christie & Donaven