We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Lago! We spent the mornings hiking and then the afternoons out on the water. We brought a boat and were able to dock it right at the house, however, for those who don't bring anything, there are still options to rent a boat or use the kayak, rowboat, etc. left by the owner. We took those out some days too.
Afraid you're missing too many gym days while on vacation? The stairs to and from the dock are great for your daily workout, so no need to pack anything with you. We also hiked the AT and hit some state parks in both TN and NC. There is no shortage of outdoor activities within an hours drive of Casa Lago.
Lastly, the place itself was great. It's probably one of the cleanest VRBOs we have stayed at over the years. The beds were comfortable after a long day of outdoor activities, the TV is equipped with all the channels you need, and the kitchen made it so easy for us to cook in that we felt right at home! While we cannot review any of the restaurants around, we found the grocery stores convenient and well-stocked, especially if you head into Boone. The owner was quick to respond to any texts we had with questions or concerns.
The only "issue" we had was with the Wi-Fi at first, however, once the owner's dad came and reset it, we had much better success using it. This was important for us as our phones did not have service in this area of the lake (in other areas it worked fine) and our son was taking a summer college course which required him to have internet access. We appreciated the owners communication and finding a resolution!
Overall, we highly recommend Casa Lago to anyone looking for a place to stay on Watauga Lake!!