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Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views

Immerse yourself amidst breathtaking lake views and cozy comforts like warm fire pits on chilly evenings by our spacious great room.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 23474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views

WHAT MAKES BLUE GROTTO UNIQUE?
❤ LOCATION - Situated in a cove away with quick access to free waterway and marinas. Guests can enjoy the lake safely.
❤ FLOOR PLAN - 4 identical master bedrooms with attached bath, beautiful view and individual walk out to the deck. 2 bedrooms in the upper floor designed for families with kids.
❤ BREATHTAKING VIEWS - View of the lake from ANYWHERE in our home.
❤ EXCEPTIONAL REVIEWS - Over 80 reviews! You can be sure be sure you are choosing a 5-star vacation home.

HOME FEATURES
✬ Open floor plan with 5000+ sq. ft. of living space
✬ Fantastic view of the lake from ALL Bedrooms
✬ Walk out to deck from 4 Master Bedrooms (identical size/features) with King beds
✬ Brand new Kitchen & Dining (2023), all new Appliances & 2 Dishwashers
✬ Gas Grill, Patio table seating for 12 & Cushioned couch & chairs in upper deck
✬ Hot Tub & Swing, Patio table seating for 10 in lower deck
✬ Private Dock with Dive Platform, 2 Jet Ski ports and 2 Boat Slips
✬ Fire Pit
✬ Indoor/Outdoor (deck) speakers with Bluetooth connectivity
✬ Full size stand-alone Ice Maker
✬ Solid construction does a great job at sound blocking so early-risers don't disturb others

New 5000+ sq. ft. built in 2015, this tastefully decorated 6 Bedroom private lakefront home in Norris Crest, has everything you need for a great Norris Lake vacation. Our home was designed for a multiple family vacation - featuring beautiful views of the lake and mountains from all 6 bed rooms, living rooms, kitchen and from the decks on 2 levels.

Norris Crest is a private gated community which is also close to Dollywood and Great Smokey Mountains National Park (75 miles). Our gorgeous home is located thirty minutes from main highway I-75 in a very private location. It has an open floor plan which provides plenty of room for everyone and has many amenities for you to have memorable get away. Our home is situated on a reasonable slope from the house to the lake. There is a concrete path from the front of our home to the private boat dock and it is also accessible by a flight of steps from the lower deck.

ENTRY LEVEL FEATURES (GREAT ROOM)
✬ Open floor plan; Cathedral ceiling; Hardwood floor; Built-in speakers
✬ Open view of the lake through floor to ceiling windows
✬ Opens to a fabulous outdoor covered deck with outdoor speakers; Grill; Patio Table & Chairs also accessible from front of home directly
✬ 55 inch flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player, Amplifier for music with Bluetooth to connect Cell Phones/Tablets/Laptops
✬ Free Unlimited Wi-Fi, Streaming TV and Landline with long distance are included
✬ Fireplace - Propane (winter only)
✬ Kitchen features: Fully equipped inc. 2 Dishwashers; 8 ft. island with seating for 5
✬ Dining Room features: Open to kitchen and great room; Dining table seats 10
✬ Powder room; large pantry, coat closet
✬ 2 Master Bedrooms – Each with private full bath; Walk-in closet; King Size bed; Lake View; sliding door to walk out to upper deck
✬ Games and puzzles

LOWER LEVEL FEATURES
✬ Open view of the lake
✬ Play/Rec area with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the view
✬ Opens to a fabulous outdoor covered deck with outdoor speakers; patio table seating for 10.
✬ 55 inch flat screen TV, DVD player, Foosball Table; Ping Pong Table
✬ Kitchenette with sink; Refrigerator
✬ Powder room
✬ 2 Master Bedrooms - Each with private full bath; Walk-in closet; King Size bed; Lake View, sliding door to walk out to lower deck
✬ 4 rollaway beds with bedding and pillow available in the lower bedroom closets (2 in each room) that can be brought to the rec area
✬ Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
✬ Full-size Ice Maker capable of 65 pounds of ice per day
✬ Wii video console & games

LOFT LEVEL FEATURES
✬ Open view of the lake
✬ Lounge area with room to relax and enjoy the lake view; balcony overlooking the great room and the lake
✬ 2 Bedrooms (same size and features) - Share full bath; Walk-in closet; Crawl space closet; Full size bed and Bunk beds;
✬ Dormer window with cushioned seat and lake view

DOCK FEATURES
✬ State of the art aluminum covered dock with two 30' slips; two jet ski ports
✬ Dive Tower on the dock
✬ Plenty of room for 3 boats and other water toys
✬ 8' x 24' with deep ladder
✬ Electric Power available
✬ Closest Marina is 0.5 miles across the lake to Shanghai Resort; Boat launch not available; Bar/Grill; 10 mins by road
✬ Boat launch is available at Sugar Hollow Marina or Springs Dock Resort
✬ Quick boat ride (10 mins) to ‘Jumping Bridge’ (Cedar Creek Bridge)
✬ Wood burning fire pit for adults and kids to enjoy

DECK FEATURES
✬ Entry Level Deck – Features two full-sized tables with 12 chairs to support outdoor gathering. Deck construction has unique "out-lookers" at each end of the deck to provide a wider view of the surroundings. The out-lookers gives the deck a much more open feel than conventional, simple rectangular decks. A new burner large gas grill with a backup propane tank is available. Deck can be accessed from the front of our home also.
✬ Lower Level Deck – Features two full-sized tables with 10 chairs to support outdoor gathering. In the "out-looker" area on either side, there is a Porch Swing and Hot Tub to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Corn Hole (bean bag toss game) in lower level closet.

SUITABILITY
✬ Children welcome
✬ Non-smoking, No Pets Allowed
✬ Parking is available in front of our home and can accommodate 5 cars

To rent jet skis, pontoons and ski boats check out Sugar Hollow and Shanghai Marinas. Sugar Hollow Marina is the closet marina for launching your boat and jet skis. Groceries and pharmacies are a twenty minute drive in LaFollette, TN.

In order to book this property you must have a valid US driver’s license and you must be at least 25 years old. A copy of this driver’s license will be required at the time signed rental agreement is sent in.

Lake Norris has about 800 miles of shoreline while a few areas are zoned for residential development and marinas, most of the lake is uninhabited and you have miles of water shoreline with coves that you can enjoy.
While picking the location for our home, we had 3 criteria:
✬ Safety: Where our kids and families can enjoy the lake, swim around safely near the deck and dive from our private dock.
✬ Family: Our home is situated in a cove away from the traffic but have a view of the lake from all bedrooms. There is no concept of a master bedroom, we have 4 identical bedrooms with attached bath with beautiful view of the lake and individual walk out to the deck. The other 2 bedrooms in the upper floor was designed for families with kids, where they cannot walk out to the deck by themselves and be safe with parents. You will be pleased to find all four master bedrooms and bathrooms were equal in size and features. The same is true for the two bunk bed rooms (for families with kids). This will make it easy for everyone to pick a room.
✬ Location: Quickly accessible to free waterway and also close to marinas where families can go grab a bite and get their boats/jet skis refilled.

Property manager

NorrisCrestLLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 5100 sq ft (474 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
La Follette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 10 min drive
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 19 min drive
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 22 min drive
  • LaFollette Medical Center - 31 min drive
  • Norris Dam State Park - 69 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪East Side Pizza Parlor And Deli - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Hollow Dock - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Club - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Mack Daddy's BBQ - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views located?

This family-friendly La Follette vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fork Bend and Norris Lake. Campbell County Park and Campbell County Historical Society are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Great time. Great vacation home. Our second year in a row. Everyone enjoys the setting and the facility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great
Great house, great location! Plenty of space for 2 families with kids to be all together or have separate time. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation at beautiful lakehouse
House is perfect for large group. We had 4 couples and lots of children. Perfect accommodations for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked. We cooked every meal for a week there and were never short on any kitchen need. Dock is perfect for hanging out. Great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our group! All amenities were on point and we are already to book again!
Perfect location, amazing house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property; great for large group.
Great layout for multiple families; the four master suites are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property was beautiful in a quiet community.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time at your house. Very large home that gave us all plenty of room.
Excellent large home that gave everyone plenty of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Location
Excellent house for multiple families enjoying the Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The house was beautiful. Lots of room for all 20 of us. The best house we’ve stayed in at Norris Lake. This was our fourth time. Views from deck were gorgeous. We spent most of our time on deck eating or playing games when we weren’t enjoying the water. s. Thought we were getting away from all the steps and would enjoy yard games but too steep. The driveway is also very steep and really can have only 5 cars as stated. As always a beautiful week with my family. Thank you to owners!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

Perfect place
The house is fantastic and the lake is beautiful. Can’t say enough good things!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Loved Blue Grotto
We loved our stay in Blue Grotto. The house was very clean, well appointed, and met all of our expectations. The owner was very easy to work with and we would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Extraordinary Lake House
This is very nice lake house with a great location, and responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wakesurf Week
Great house location and great lake! Small issues were immediately handled by owner. Would certainly rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Flat Out Amazing. We will Absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Grotto does not disappoint!
This was our 4th time to stay at Blue Grotto. The layout of the home and the location are perfect for our 3 families, and we have made many wonderful memories on our trips here! Owners are wonderful, and we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Plenty of room for our group. 2 boat slips and diving platform were perfect.
Everything was great. House was clean and convenient. We enjoyed our stay and will return again next year. We love the lake and everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and perfect Location
We had a fantastic time at this property for the long holiday weekend. The house is gorgeous and clean with many amenities. The view is outstanding and the location is ideal. The host was very accommodating and the process was very hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
My family really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful as is the lake. There were a couple a minor issues but the owners were quick to respond and resolve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lakefront
Blue Grotto lives up to it's reputation as a great property for a large family lake trip. It's a beautiful home, accommodates all guests very well, and located near several fun marinas on the lake. We all had a great time and will look to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to come back next year!
This property is well designed for multiple families to stay together. Our group of 19 people loved that each couple had their own master suite and the kids loved having a separate boy and girl bunk room. Additional details like two dishwashers, two washer/ dryer stations, a large open basement hangout space with ping pong, a large dock, tons of bathrooms and an ice maker also ensured the house worked well for our large group. We also loved the new outside patio furniture and the fact that the whole group could eat meals outside together. The layout of the house was perfect for our group. We also loved the location on the lake - great views, easy marina access (rented a boat from Shanghai) and the no wake zone allowed for lots of swimming and floating just off the dock. We look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with a very interesting driveway
This property is setup very well. The driveway is a bit intimidating initially Beautiful view of the lake We really enjoyed the vacation at this location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth every penny
This was a beautiful home. There was plenty of room for all 13 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
The house was great, 2 bedrooms on each floor was wonderful for our family, aunt, cousins,siblings! The updated kitchen is beautiful, the layout works well for a large group, 2 dishwashers is brillant!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Week at the Lake
We had a lovely week at Blue Grotto! We had 3 families, all with kids, so the extra space and 6 bedrooms were great. The kids loved that there was a boys and girls bunk room in the loft for them to have their own space. The kitchen was beautiful - brand new, and had all the supplies we could have needed. The outdoor space was awesome as well. The upper deck now has a seating area (not shown in the pictures), which was super comfortable. The adults spent most nights out there after kids were asleep. The proximity to Shanghai marina couldn't have been better and the cove was perfect for swimming. The steep driveway looked intimidating at first, but was completely manageable. We would absolutely stay here again upon a return trip to Norris Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Family summer get away
The home and the surrounding community were fantastic. We all agreed that the website pictures do not do this property justice. This was our 3rd year in a row staying on Norris Lake...each stay at a different property, (All great, but none better than the Blue Grotto).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017