We were so happy with the beautiful, spotless, well appointed home! Every detail had been considered when putting this home together. It had multiple areas where people could talk and visit together or just be alone to relax and read quietly. The kitchen has everything you could ask for! All the beds were very comfortable with luxury linens and towels. The kayaks were great for everyone! We are looking forward to coming back!

We loved staying at Skipping Stones. The views are amazing, and the home is beautiful. It was just the two of us, but it would be perfect for a whole family. We spent every morning on the lake with the paddle boats that are provided. Everything you need is at the house so once your there just sit back and relax and enjoy the beauty around you. We look forward to returning again...

I can not express enough how wonderful our short weekend stay at Skipping Stones Getaway was. The owners have thought of everything and made the check-in and check-out so simple. The amenities made the trip with our children even better. Watauga Lake was beautiful as always and God provided perfect weather for us. This home will not disappoint you if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing stay in the mountains!

We have visited this area many times after falling in love with Watauga Lake over 10 years ago. This was by far our best stay!!!

Just got back from a great week at this beautiful home. The house and location are perfect. Nestled in a quiet cove on a quiet lake, Kristie and Donoven provided a wonderful getaway experience for my family. In addition to picturesque views from the balconies and from the hot tub, the house has easy access to the water and plenty watercraft to enjoy on the lake. They have made the house very user friendly and also include a book outlining anything you would need to know. They were also accessible by text if needed. They left us a welcome basket of treats and a basket with everything to make s’mores. Everything in this home is well thought out, down to the chargers by the beds and the organized crate for the fire pit that has everything you need to get a good fire going. We enjoyed kayaking every day, swimming in the lake, using the hot tub at night and we also rented a boat from a local marina for a day. The beds are super comfy so I ended up asking the owner for the mattress info to buy one for my home. The only thing we weren’t aware of beforehand was that the first floor does not have AC. There are several fans to be used for that area which helped a bit but we didn’t hang on that floor much due to that. I can’t recommend this house enough, we will definitely be back!

What an amazing vacation we had at Skipping Stones. Christie and Donaven are so amazing. Super nice and accommodating. This is THE place to stay on Lake Watauga hands down. Everything was top-notch! The beds were super comfy (best night's sleep we have had in months!) Our family fell in love with this place and are looking forward to when we can return and enjoy ourselves there again. The Community at Lake Watauga is unmatched. There are so many places to eat around town. Our favorites are Big Dan's, Fatz, Butler Trading Post and our favorite Maddie Moes! We did eat in a few times, picking up groceries at Dollar General. If you are thinking about staying on Lake Watauga and don't give this place a chance, you are doing yourselves, your family, and your guests an injustice. THANK YOU Donaven and Christie! :) We hope to see you soon! Many Blessings, Sean, Jill & Adam...

Skipping Stones Getaway was a great spot to unwind. The house was ideal and had all of the amenities we could need. The thoughtful details layout and dock with all the toys made the week enjoyable. The cove was perfect for just tootling around on the kayaks, paddle board or canoe. And the size of the dock was great to catch rays or roam around. The home has just about everything you could ask for and then some. Overall a perfect spot to getaway and unwind.

Our entire family spent 5 days at Skipping Stones Getaway, and it couldn’t have been any better! Donovan and Christy have definitely gone that extra mile and thought of every possible thing that their guests may need during their stay! Highly recommend!!