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The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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Jacksboro, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!

Built in 2019, FirstTraxLodge is like no other property on Norris Lake because of its OUTDOOR kitchen / OUTDOOR dining / OUTDOOR lounge areas. A true paradise, to create family memories, that will set the bar and last a life time!

Lake life is ALL about being OUTSIDE regardless of the weather. If a "Rain delay" occurs, you won't have to be trapped indoors, as FirstTraxLodge offers two incredibly large comfortable decks. Both decks are well protected from the elements, allowing you to enjoy the fresh outdoors, rain or shine - night or day. Additionally, a hanging twin bed is located on the lake-level deck, which is perfect for that afternoon nap or a full-nights sleep, while listening to the lake - the best alarm clock is the belly flop, of a Striper Bass, which routinely patrol the boat dock. The main level deck features an "Outdoor living area" w full kitchen (EVO cooking stone - built-in BLAZE "Commercial" natural gas grill, sink, two refrigerators), Dining area with a Sassafras table that seats 12 and a island that seats four. The "Lounge" has a comfortable sectional couch with a 65" smart TV located above the fireplace.

"First TRAX Lodge" is 3,400 sq ft w a "Lodge" feel from its handcrafted Amish pine bed frames, pine ceiling w Red Oak Hardwood flooring.

HOME comforts include: A bidet in the Master Bath, four full bathrooms, cathedral pine ceiling, canoe chandelier, three fully covered decks (One on street side and Two on Lakeside), TREX decking (No splinters), granite counter tops, whiskey barrel table autographed at Bourbon 30 distillery, beautiful view of Big Creek with TVA land on opposite side (Awesome views of wildlife - BRING your binoculars).

When we built First Trax Lodge, we placed it as close to the water, as legally allowed, resulting in a SHORT walk from lake. You and your crew will not have to endure a steep mountain hike after a great day on the water!

You will have access to a commercial ice machine that can make 100 pounds of ice per day, so you don't have to purchase melted marina ice.

There is a concrete walkway to the dock. To access the concrete walkway, there are one of two exits off the bottom deck. One large set of stairs in the middle of the deck, offering direct access to the dock, the other located on the side, as you walk down the stairs from the upper, outdoor kitchen area.

The two story dock offers: Dock-age for FOUR boats w two boat slips fully covered / Power outputs / Four outdoor speakers w Bluetooth connectivity / 2,300 Sq Foot with 1,152 sq ft upper deck - gather place - sun deck - morning workout area / Brazilian Hardwood decking which is soft on the feet / Completely finished ceiling to prevent birds from nesting above your boat, you know what that means - NO BIRD DROPPINGS / Gutters and downspouts.

Misc comforts include: 60 yards of "Stabilized" shoreline with brand new Rip Rap Limestone (For crystal clear water) / Quiet peaceful neighborhood.

There are (3) 65", (1) 49" and (1) 32" 4K Smart TV's at the Lodge, for you to enjoy a good game, movie or let the kids plug in their gaming devices.

Located near Knoxville and proximity to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, offer a wide variety of vacation attractions.

Keywords: Lakehouse Norris Lake Tennessee Smokey Mountains Gatlinberg water ski wakeboarding wakeboard warm deep water crystal clear lake house cabin lodge two story dock large upper level relaxing outdoor kitchen outdoor dining outdoor lounge



Property manager

Tom Traxler
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Amenities

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The dock is just inside a "NoWake" zone, please be respectful of neighboring docks. Also, we have elderly neighbors and request your respect to them
All outdoor appliances are hooked up to the Natural Gas. Verify these appliances are off, when not in use.
First TRAX Lodge is available as a 7 night (Saturday to Saturday) rental from Memorial Day - Labor Day. Before or after these dates, 3 night min.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jacksboro

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Big Creek, a neighbourhood in Jacksboro. La Follette Country Club and Whitman Hollow Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norris Lake and Norris Dam State Park. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Jacksboro, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 34 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 52 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 53 min drive - 29.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!! located?

Located in Big Creek, this holiday home is steps from Norris Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Norris Dam State Park and Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area. Jacksboro Public Library and Woodson's Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Norris’s Best Kept Secret

Great location on lake with exceptional accommodations. Back deck and outdoor kitchen are to die for. Excellent experience with homeowner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We loved our stay. The back deck kitchen, views, sitting area was perfect. Thank you for the amazing house and attention to detail
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

This house is amazing and perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Norris Lake Home

This property is fantastic and the owners are great to work with! It has everything you need for a great Norris Lake vacation. Plenty of fridge space, extra freezer, ice machine, outdoor kitchen and entertainment. Really too much to list. We've rented several VRBO properties and this is on the top of the list. We will definitely frequent this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Star Stay

Everything about this house is fantastic. Host is quick to respond and anticipates needs. Inside is comfortable and clean. Outside areas with large table for everyone to gather and outdoor kitchen made meals an event! The dock has lots of toys that you are encouraged to use and we enjoyed that the most. It's a great location. You'll have fun on the lake and off!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

janelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

The outside of the property was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked well with cooking supplies. Outside grill worked great too. The dock was very spacious. Plenty of room for a large group. The owners were very friendly and easy to work with. The lake itself was also beautiful and not overly crowded. Very clear water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at the water and on the porch

We had a great week with quick access to the water and then just hanging out on the porch in the evening! Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Everything was just as described. Definitely a five star stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Lebanon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All the amenities of home!

The house has everything you could possibly need to enjoy a vacation on Norris Lake! The location on the lake is perfect too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible place to stay

This our second time staying here. It is One of the best places to stay on Norris lake if not the best!! Tom has thought of everything to make it a great stay. The house has every amenity you could hope for. It is an absolutely incredible house. The walk to the dock is quick and painless. The dock is incredible. There is corn hole, billiards, games, the list goes on and on. I truly cannot say enough about it. Brad Voss
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami K., Niwot, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 out of 10

We had such an amazing and relaxing vacation. The water was beautiful and the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

Beautiful home with exceptional outdoor summer kitchen. Beautiful views from back decks and excellent dock. At mouth of cove making for great dock time and swimming. Definitely the best place I’ve stayed at Norris Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Beautiful home. Easy to communicate with owner. 2nd stay at property. EVO grill is a group favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri S., columbus ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family vacation

The house was great!!! We all really enjoyed the outside living space. Both owners are great and communication was great. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Run Again!

We have had multiple trips to First Trax Lodge. Never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake time 2023

Thank you Tom and Beth for a wonderful lake week in your beautiful home. This is our 10th year vacationing at Norris and this home is one of the best on the lake! The dock is equipped with all you need and set back in the cove to provide for great swimming. We loved the outdoor kitchen and sitting area, lots of yummy meals on the grill and Evo:). This Buckeye family will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kip v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

we had a blast

We had a great time on our trip to norris. The house was beautiful and the dock was an easy walk from the house. The outside kitchen was perfect and we cooked every breakfast and dinner out there! The owner of the house was available before and during our trip with any of our questions. Loved it!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake week 2020

In the craziness of 2020 we were really looking forward to the lake week at the Trax lodge.. It is our second visit and it is still spectacular in every respect. Location, Vibe, amenities, easy of everything.. the new additions of float island and other bits were also great to see. Thanks for being such great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd year with Trax Lodge and it just keeps getting better and better and more and more relaxing..

The property and total experience are simply amazing.. Fantastic house, fantastic location, fantastic people to work with. 3 generations of family attend this week from 20 - 80 age ranges and its always the best week of the year.. Trax lodge is dependable and they just add touches that make it better and better each year.. tremendous care and personal touch are a hallmark for Trax lodge.. Thanks so much for helping enable a great family week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., St. Louis, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Ever

Great home, lake, dock, and owner’s. 14 in my family & house fit us just fine. 3 20’+ boats & dock accommodated with plenty of space for swimming, fishing, and 2nd story lounging. Main level deck is unmatched anywhere we have stayed. I wish Tom & Beth all the success in the future and will definitively be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house in Big Creek

This House is an awesome place to stay on Norris Lake!! By far the best Outdoor kitchen we have ever experienced. The house is well suited for family and fun. I especially loved the canoe hanging in the living room! Well done on the entire house. We will definitely be back!! Thank you. Brad Voss
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scot K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Relaxation 2020

Great house and spectacular host! Our families enjoyed every aspect of this vacation. The house, decks, dock, neighborhood and host were wonderful. Plenty of time was spent at the dock enjoying the water, even late into the evening. The outside kitchen was a great place to cook/eat while enjoying family and stories. In short,..you will not be disappointed in this house. Thanks to Tom and Beth for sharing this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of Amenities

Our family has stayed at well over 20 properties at Norris Lake, and this was our favorite. The outdoor kitchen area was fantastic! We enjoyed our evenings preparing dinner with an amazing view. The outdoor seating was superb, with ceiling fans to keep us cool during our late night conversations with family. The kids really enjoyed the bunk room and the really cool bunk beds. The dock was a hit as well with lights that attract many big fish at night. The owner was gracious enough to share his boat lift, which fit our boat perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental on Norris

This was my 5th time to rent a place on Norris and by far the best experience possible. Tom was very easy to contact and always eager to answer any questions. There's nothing that can be said about the property that hasn't already been stated in previous reviews - it's absolutely amazing! The EVO was definitely a hit with our group and the eating and sitting area of the deck. We ate every single meal out on the deck and bar area. The finishes of the home are spectacular and Tom and Beth have made sure the kitchen is equipped with everything you could ever need and extras.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

There are not enough "stars" to rate this home!

This home sits on an unbelievable high perched lakefront site and has a very private yard and dock area. Our family hosted a family reunion with children and grandchildren from 4 states and this home was the perfect place. It was clean and very well stocked with everything that one could ever need. But most of all it was the atmosphere. A gorgeous home well appointed and furnished but very comfortable and homey, a real family vibe for sure. Tom and Beth were incredible hosts. They provide a tremendous amount of helpful information about the house and the various marinas restaurants and sights to see. We've never had such thoughtful and helpful hosts. This is a special place you won't be disappointed, book it today and you'll agree.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Traxler

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We are Tom and Beth Traxler and have a set of twins, Jake and Jordyn. We've been coming down to Norris Lake since 2000, probably making 4-5 trips a year, wow does time fly. The memories that we've made on that lake will be w us forever. We LOVE NORRIS and sharing the memories with "First timers" is always a blessing.

Why they chose this property

After searching for ten years, for the perfect location, we chose this point, to build on because of it's location (Lake and off I-75). The TVA property that is across from us provides a great view of the mountains, as it is un-developed, and will remain un-developed. It is only about a 20 minute car ride from I-75. Another reason we chose this property was because of the shoreline it offers. Being shaped like a triangle, the long edge is all WATERFRONT (60 yards worth of waterfront). You will have privacy from neighbors because you won't have their dock/s right beside you. This property allows you to enjoy the outdoors and views like no other home on the lake because of our OUTDOOR living area. When the weather blows you off the lake, you can remain outside (Under a large roof) because the OUTDOOR living area. When the temperature dips, the radiant heaters will keep you comfortable. We can't wait to enjoy the football season out there? This house is designed to be used YEAR - AROUND as the fishing season is great when the weather turns. You will always be warm on this patio!

What makes this property unique

The most unique feature of First Trax Lodge is that it offers two large decks w amazing lake views. During a rain delay, both of these decks allow you to remain outside, without getting wet - you are well protected! Additionally, there is a hanging twin bed on the lake level deck, for that afternoon nap.
The OUTDOOR living area is located on the upper deck and is like NO OTHER property on the lake. (Check out the website for more details) This area will allow your crew the opportunity to remain outside during a "Rain delay" because of the full kitchen, full dining area and lounge area. During the colder months, this outdoor living area can be heated by three Infrared commercial heaters, just like at a restaurant.

The full outdoor kitchen offers you the use of commercial grade appliances such as: a BLAZE grill that is lighted along with the lighted BLAZE exhaust hood. Two small refrigerators, located on each end of the kitchen counter, a sink and an EVO cooking top. Prior to your stay, check out YouTube for some cooking tricks on the EVO. If you have any "Cooks" in your group, they will certainly be able to PERFORM a work of art on this appliance. ENJOY! After all, First Trax Lodge is all about playing HARD than rewarding yourself w a great dining experience!

The dining area is next to the kitchen (Between the kitchen and the lounge area), so it is in the middle of the deck and offers seating for 12. The kitchen island offers seating for five.

The outdoor lounge area offers guests a TV above the fireplace with the backdrop of Norris Lake.

The master bathroom even has a bidet. You will be pampered at "First TRAX Lodge"!

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