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Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.

Emerald Waters is luxury, lakefront relaxation with Mountain views! Your perfect lakefront vacation home with the best offering of Norris Lake.

A great place for your winter family vacation get away! It will be decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The home has a hot tub located undercover so it is still useable while raining. The living room has a remote operated gas fireplace to make family gatherings nice and cozy. If you prefer an outdoor fire, there is a large firepit guaranteed to to provide some outdoor entertainment on chilly nights.

Located in a private deep water cove just off the main channel (point #6) with majestic views of Norris Lake and the surrounding mountains! A very comfortable 3,200+ sq/ft modern home that features a sunset luxury dock, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1+ acres of fun outdoor space with custom constructed fire pit, shuffleboard, & cornhole; open concept kitchen with a standalone commercial grade ice maker, dining and living areas overlooking the lake with direct walk access to the large sun deck with a screened in porch below. Emerald Waters is your vacation home away from home!

The luxury dock and private deep water cover makes for complete afternoons swimming in the emerald waters of Norris Lake. Ample outdoor furniture allows for all family and friends to lay out, play with lake toys, ski, and watch the sunset from the best positioned swinging bench in East TN.

The main level features the master suite with a private walk out to the sun deck and views of the cove, queen bed, private bath w/ walk-in shower, another queen bedroom with private full bath, and an additional full bedroom. Enjoy a large open concept space including a living room with gas fireplace, a dining room with large table, and a kitchen with a breakfast bar island. Also, for your convenience a full size laundry room and large half bath.

The lower-level features a fun, spacious recreational area with pool table, a large luxury bathroom with walk-in shower and walk out screened in porch, complete with a swinging bed/bench. Two bedrooms are also found on the lower level, one complete with two twin beds and one with two twins and a queen bed, making the sleep count 12 people.

DishTV provided on main room TV's and satellite wireless internet access is also provided throughout the entire house and decks.

The home is situated on an acre plus of waterfront property. Lake access is an easy walk down a gentle paved slope with minimal stairs onto the large dock. The driveway boasts ample parking, turn around space, and an outdoor shower.

Stand Up 11' Paddleboards (x2) available to rent in addition to house ($100 for the length of stay), and would be accessible from the dock during the rental. Please just request this in advance of your stay.

Great Location on Norris Lake:
✓ Desirable cove location
✓ 10 minute boat ride to Sequoya Marina or Whitman Hollow Marina
✓ 30 minutes from I-75 to House
✓ 1 hour drive to Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boiling Arena for SEC football games, basketball games and concerts
✓ 1 hour 15 min drive to Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport (TYS)
✓ Boat rentals of all kinds
✓ Several Marina’s on Norris Lake have restaurants and live music so you never have to leave the Lake!
✓ Great family entertainment such as the Museum of Appalachia, Coal Creek Miner’s Museum, Cove Lake State Park
✓ And so much more
*Note:
- Check-in is 4:00 PM - Check out is 10:00 AM.
- Effective Oct 1st 2020; any desired usage of the hydrohoist (boat lift) requires an additional fully refundable deposit of $500, a daily fee of $40, and provide make & model of your boat to allow us to verify weight & height do not exceed capacity.
- While there is a hot tub shown on a few photos, this is not listed in our description nor available for use. Due to the remote location, appropriate service necessary to offer a hot tub year round is not viable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Valid U.S. photo ID required (Driver's License or U.S. Passport)
- Age restriction may apply. If under 25, please contact regarding potential rental
- The lake water is drawn down by TVA in the winter, roughly November through April so there may be limited boat access to our dock from the lake due to the low water level during this time. During summer months (May – Sept), the water depth is 25 feet of the dock, and 65 feet in the middle of the cove.

Property manager

Meredith Bayer

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 18 min drive
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 22 min drive
  • Cove Lake State Park - 35 min drive
  • Norris Dam State Park - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope. located?

Located in Big Creek, this vacation home is steps from Norris Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fork Bend and Sugar Hollow Marina. Whitman Hollow Marina and Campbell County Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Warsaw, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Our favorite vacation is always at Norris Lake. We always have an amazing time with our family. The host is so responsive, and the description is exactly as stated. We will very much look forward to returning next year Thank you again for being a great host!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Race track vacation
Very good. The gang plank to dock out of alignment with stairs. Trip hazard
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven is at Norris Lake
The house was perfect for our extended family. It is clean and well stocked and the photos online do not do it justice. The dock is amazing with plenty of sun and plenty of shade. The location is in a nice cove that is quiet enough for swimming and floating at the dock while taking a break from boating on the lake. It is located within 20-25 minutes of 3 different marinas by boat, for great convenience. We have been coming to Norris Lake for over 30 years now. This is our first time at this area of the lake and we loved it. We will definitely be back. 5 STARS for Emerald Waters.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE W., Carmichaels

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Norris amazing vacation!!
The house was clean! Plenty of room for everyone. The walk to the lake was sloped comfortably. The host provided very clear instructions regarding the house rules and check out requirements. Lake Norris was the clearest, cleanest and warmest fresh water we have ever experienced!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Location was awesome. Nice cove - safe to swim and easy access to the lake. Getting into town was about 20 minutes. Very clean and owner communication was great. Only thing that is a little irritating is the add-ons as previous reviews state. $100 for paddle board (which for most properties is included), deposit plus rental of the hydro lift if you want to keep your boat covered while staying. We did not want to use the lift but would have to pay even if it was lowered and not used. Fortunately the weather was nice and I kept it tied to the dock. Other places I've stayed would simply drop the lift out of the way so I could pull in to the covered area. I would definitely rent here again - location was great - one of the best coves we've stayed on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
One of the best houses we have rented at Norris lake. Coffee maker was broke and one was delivered the same day! We were treated very very well. Hopefully we will get to rent this house again someday. Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The lake home is spacious. We had 12 guests and did not feel crowded. Inside was clean and well equipped. Sits on a beautiful lot. We spent a ton of time on the nice dock. It is difficult pulling a boat in the driveway. Upper deck needs cleaning. We would stay again. Owner was very helpful! It’s a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Boat trip
Location was good, access to the lake was easy. Upstairs clean , the basement area could have used more attention. The back deck was nice but needed attention., the furniture and decks were in need of cleaning . I did no have access to anything to clean area with so we could not clean the area ourselves Screen door was broke and needed repaired.We could not use it and it kept falling off. I would recommend the house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing with buddies
Awesome two years in a row we will be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Our family visited over Labor Day and I just wanted to take a moment and say how grateful I am to have found this place! It was beautiful and fully stocked for anything we might need.. had the perfect amount of space for our group and a beautiful view of norris lake! We enjoyed coffee on the dock in the mornings the water during the day and playing pool together as a family in the evenings! The owner was very quick to respond to any questions or needs and we truly appreciate everything! Thank you so much for letting us stay! We made memories together to last a lifetime
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for a friends weekend
This place was incredible. This was my first time at Norris Lake and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The property was beautiful and had everything you could want- great location, large dock, games, plenty of space, beautifully modern touches. The host was incredible and very responsive and helpful. I definitely recommend renting the paddle boards! We would definitely come back to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather M.

It was just okay
The house itself was nice. Room for everyone. I have a few complaints. The house sleeps 12 but there was only enough towels and wash clothes for 6. There was no dishrags for the kitchen. There were fees for everything. If you wanted to rent the paddle boards there was a fee. If you used them without permission there was a fine. If you threw trash away in the outside cans without being bagged there was a fine. If you used the hot tub there was a fine. A notice would’ve been better saying no guests was to use the hot tub. Also there was light switches all over. They were labeled nicely but too many. And a fire pit was offered but no wood. The house was great. We enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raicely L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, beautiful place to spend with family and friends . House was very clean.
Will definitely return
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good
Beautiful property and lake. I would recommend to friends and family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT LAKEHOUSE
We rented Big Creek with family to celebrate 2 of our boys and 1 of our nephews birthdays. The location was prefect. The home was exactly as described, but better in my opinion! It seems they upgraded some furniture after the photos were taken. Check in and communication were super easy. Meredith reached out to me for some check in concerns, but nothing that hindered our stay! I highly recommend this home for family gatherings and enjoying the lake! And to comment on the water temp in April (because I looked for several reviews), the water was still enjoyed by the kids even though it was chilly, however, for short periods of time. :) Everyone enjoyed fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake House
Beautiful home with perfect floor plan for entertaining and relaxing. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Highly recommend this home. We'll be back, if we don't buy one first!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
No fireplace/no internet
The fireplace didn’t work. I let the owner know and they were supposed to get back with me. They never did. The internet access was horrible. I had to drive into town so I could get some of my work done, which was a huge disappointment. Other than that, the place was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as listed
Our family really enjoyed our stay in this home. It was large enough to give everyone the space they wanted at times, but also cozy and comfortable. The location on the lake was great, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake getaway
Beautiful home with an amazing view… very clean ..very relaxing and managed to catch a nice catfish off the dock
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Warsaw, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This is the third year we have rented this beautiful home it is perfect in every way for our family. The property is clean and will maintained. The views are spectacular. We absolutely love the lake and look forward to our annual family trip. This is a great home to relax. We especially love swimming off the dock, exploring the lake and marinas and bonfires in the evening time. Great hosts, no problems highly recommend. Looking forward to Norris Lake in 2023!! Thank you again for being so gracious and sharing your beautiful lake cottage with us .
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JASON W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Everything was great, we will be coming back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, hard to find good coves on the lake.
Directions spot on. Easy check in. Wonderful home on the lake. Would most definitely rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Lovely property with well stocked kitchen and a huge island, great water views, fairly easy walk down concrete path to dock with lots of covered space to hang out. 15-20 min boat ride or drive to Whitman Hollow Marina where we had rented a pontoon for several days. Plenty of parking space for 5+ cars. The shuffleboard court was a big plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherri b., Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Norris Family/Friend Trip
We loved this house and location! The property sits in a cove, so there was very little boat traffic. Great for the kids (and adults) to float and swim. The basement was perfect for the kids to have their own space to hang out and play. With 14 of us under one roof, there was more than enough space for everyone, without being on top of each other. My only "trivial gripe" is the hot tub that is not in operation, which was a real tease. A slide or something for people without water toys would be nice too. All in all, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Week at Emerald Waters
We loved staying at this amazing house. It is a beautiful property and all rooms are tastefully decorated. It has a well designed, well equipped and spacious kitchen. We loved cooking there. There is a great view of the water from house and porch. We loved being able to park the boat in covered slip and walk right up to the house. The dock was great for swimming, reading, and relaxing. We were also happy with the beauty of Lake Norris. It is so pretty and so clean. We definitely want to visit Emerald Waters again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022