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Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake

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Property grounds
View from dock to house
View from upper deck
View of firepit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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La Follette, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Double bunk beds downstairs

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Two double Beds downstairs with Slide door to deck

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Master suite Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Master suite downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs common bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake

Welcome to Ray's Place at Norris Lake, the Marth’s home on Big Creek in Norris Lake. A great family getaway.

Take the time to read our guests' reviews. This is a special place. Come visit!

THE HOUSE:

A beautifully constructed home completed for rent starting in the Summer of 2011. The house is approximately 3000 square feet, with two large decks overlooking majestic views of Norris lake. With sunset views of open water and the Cumberland Mountains in the distance, you will create memories for a lifetime. The house is an open floor plan, built as a lake house with big windows and doors opening to the water and the sunsets.

Five bedrooms, with two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, an additional queen size bedroom, and two bunk room creates an inviting format for two or three families. Each bunk room has two double beds. Amenities include gas grill, washer/dryer, an industrial ice maker to load your coolers each day, and one of the best fire pit's on the Lake.

LOCATION:

If you like still open water, beautiful trees, and gorgeous views, this house is for you. We have a two slip covered dock with a large swim platform ( 12 x 32 feet). With half of it covered, so it is great if you love the sun or need a little shade. One slip will always be available for renters, with room to tie up an additional two boats if needed, or slips are available at nearby Sequoia and Whitman Hollow Marinas.

Our home is in the Big Creek area, positioned directly on the opposite side of the lake from Windsor Point. It is a nicely treed lot on a quiet street, ready for a rustic retreat, or the privacy for you to bring your party to Norris lake. We are a short 17 min drive off I-75, much closer to 75 than the congestion of Deerfield and far less water traffic.

ARRANGEMENTS:

See the calendar for rates. A VRBO security damage insurance fee of $59 is due upon reservation. Taxes and a cleaning fee ($300) are additional. If you have any questions or have an interest in rental, please call. The minimum age to rent is 25 years of age.



Keywords: House, Cabin, Lake House, Lake Rental

Property manager

Tom Marth
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets with owner approval, Pet fee $100
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

La Follette

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Big Creek, a neighbourhood in La Follette. Woodson's Mall and Appalachian Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norris Lake and Fork Bend. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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La Follette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 23 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 30 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 47 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 63 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬77 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake located?

Located in Big Creek, this holiday home is steps from Norris Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fork Bend and Sugar Hollow Marina. Whitman Hollow Marina and Campbell County Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

Our Family vacation at Norris Lake

This property is FANTASTIC!! Super clean, had everything we needed, great beds, beautiful view on the lake!! Awesome vacation!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman W.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

This was one the best homes we have stayed at and the owner could not have been nicer or more helpful! Very lovely home and property with every necessity available. We had a family group ranging in age from 4 to 74 and everyone had a great experience! Tom is an excellent host and very communicative and responsive. Truly a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Great stay

Great location, great house, and great dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross K.

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

Wonderful Week at the Lake

Amazing stay at Ray’s Place. Every need was provided, clean and comfortable! We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great place!

The place is so nice and so clean. Tom is incredibly responsive to all questions. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie A.

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

Very nice place.

We have been down to Norris several times. This was a very nice house and good location on the lake we would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous view of the lake

We had such a wonderful time at the lake at Ray's Place. It is a beautiful home, with every amenity you could ask for. We especially enjoyed the views and the use of the dock. Overall, it was a great experience, and we hope to make it a yearly event for our family.

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

July 2019

Home was everthing that was descibed and more. Location was great. Owners were very nice people and want to thank them for sharing their home with us. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Great Vacation

House was fantastic and provided a great retreat for the family. Driveway from the road and walkway to the lake are very steep, but common for the area. A handrail along the walkway to the lake could be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

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

Phenomenal Home with Spectacular Views

What a trip! The house and property were fantastic. Very clean and comfortable. The ease of check in was great and the accessibility to near by amenities was unreal. Hanging out on the dock all day then relaxing around the fire pit at night was the highlight of our trip! What a beautiful set up and I look forward to staying here again if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jolyn g.

Beautiful property inside and out!

Just leaving Ray's Place from a weeks stay over the 4th of July and wish we were staying another week! The house is even more beautiful than the pictures, as is the view! Location is nice and centrally located to several marinas and also perfect for watching the boats go by while enjoying the firepit at night! Highly recommend Ray's Place. Great communication from the owner as well, which is always nice!!

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

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

Beautiful sunsets

The pictures don’t do the property justice. It is prettier in person. The kitchen is very well stocked. The bedrooms are comfortable and spacious. The patio table is perfect for everyone to eat together with a gorgeous view to go with it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melyssa D.

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

Amazing

We had a group of 9 ladies. Amazing time! Rented a bot at Whitmans marina, very close by boat. Had a great time just swimming at the dock from the house. Easy check in/out, great communication from owners. Enjoyed every piece of the property porches, fire pit, docks, even the beds were comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great home on Norris

The home is as advertised. Beautiful, well kept, great location on the lake. We had 4 generations of family stay here during vacation and it was well suited for everyone (ages 3 to 82). And the dock is great for swimming if you have kids. Walk to the lake from the house is steep but manageable. Tom was easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T., Cincinnati ,Ohio

Beautiful home with beautiful views

My family of 7 stayed here and had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful location and extraordinary house. The house was as described in the listing and far exceeded our expectations. Sitting on the deck watching the sunsets or lounging by the lake on the boat deck was wonderful. The owner is extremely helpful in answering all questions and concerns.

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

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

The Happiest Place on Earth

Another wonderful weekend spent at Ray's Place. My group of college friends and I make the trip down to Norris each year, and Ray's Place continues to be our favorite spot. The house is clean, well stocked, and has plenty of space to accommodate a large group. Tom is a great host, easy to get ahold of if questions arise and it seems like each time we go down there is a new amenity to make the experience more enjoyable. Already looking forward to our return next fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Fantastic!

We had the best week at Tom's place. Back hill is steep but very manageable for all ages (4-62) in our party. Comfortable sleeping arrangements and we loved the upper and lower decks. If we weren't on the water we spent all of our time here! Dock is very nice as well! The pictures do this place no justice. All rooms (bedrooms and living space) are very spacious! Tom is a fantastic host and responds very quickly! Hopefully we'll be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel H., Cincinnati, OH

Awesome Place

Same story as the previous reviews...been coming to Norris for years, Ray's Place is simply the best place we've ever stayed. The house, the location on the lake, the attention to detail on the owners part, the view, the dock, the amenities inside the home...all of these things were first class at Ray's Place. We had three couples and 3 young children, we'll be back for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013. Just a heads-up for those who may consider Norris a "Summer Only" destination...try a Fall trip. It's half as crowded, the water is still warm, and the fall colors in the mountains are absolutely beautiful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G., Canal Winchester OH

Absolutely Perfect

I have been to Norris Lake 6 times. This was by far one of the nicest homes on the lake. Not only were the owners pleasant and easy to work with, their home is beautiful. We spent our evenings cooking in the gourment kitchen, conversating around the beautiful granite island. There was so much room in the house for our group of 12. We also had plenty of room for food and other supplies. The view from both decks were breath taking. Luckily we were able to utilize the firepit at night which made the end of each evening perfect! We cannot wait to return next summer.

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Beautiful & Comfortable Home!

Ray's Place is very special - you can tell the owners take great care of the property and it has all the comforts of home! The beds are amazing, the view from nearly anywhere in the home and especially on the decks is amazing, the fire pit area is amazing, the Norris Lake water is amazing! The kitchen is well stocked - they had all we needed and we "ate in" every day. We truly had a great time! Only challenge was the steep driveway and slope to the dock - but we expected that since most places on the lake are on a steep slope. Beautiful and very comfortable home! We loved it! Owners were great to deal with and very informative. Thank you Tom!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Alcoa, TN

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

Quit Looking!

Many thanks to Tom for letting us book his property on short notice. You want HIGH END? This house has it all: furniture, furnishings, bedding, wifi, grill, decking, deck furniture, walkway to the lake, FIREPIT, dock, etc. Our kids spent most the time at the dock, swimming in the lake and playing on the floating mat (even in the first week of October). At night, we took full advantage of the new Weber Genesis grill and best firepit on the lake. If you are lucky enough to find an open date, I recommend that you take advantage and book immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lola F.

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

Family Vacation

My sister's family and mine, 15 in all stayed at this lovely, family-oriented home for 4 nights at the end of June 2024. There was plenty of space inside & outside for all of us. The owners are gracious hosts and provide you with all the necessities (local information re: marinas, restaurants, shopping, etc. along with a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, refrigerator space and with a large group of us showering we never ran out of hot water). We cooked 3 meals a day each day we were there and had plenty of dishes, pots & pans, utensils, etc. It was perfect! A majority of our time was spent on the dock and in the water. We rented a boat from Whitman Hollow Marina which was fairly close to the property about 15-20 minutes. The way down to the property's dock was steep but doable. I was the oldest (age 55) of the group, the most out of shape and managed it. Everyone had a wonderful time! This home is beautiful and tastefully decorated. All the furnishings and especially the beds were great and very comfortable. We loved our time there and hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

Awesome place to stay. View is Awesome, House is awesome, Easy to get to dock!!!

This house is great. has all you need for a great stay. The best is the view this house provides. It has an excellent dock with newer decking. The dock is easy to get to. I have horrible knees and would just turn around and walk backwards down the hill (ramp). It is much better than a thousand stairs and it is fairly short compared to some places we have rented. Tom Marth the property owner and manager is great to work with .. easy going and honest! House is updated and well equipped. plenty of beds. Big Creek is an awesome part of the lake. Their are plenty of marinas close by. Fire pit is AWESOME!!!! I cannot say enough nice things about this house and its location. We loved our stay and we will be back. thanks again Tom Sincerely, Brad Voss
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Colleen I.

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

Fall/ winter stay

Lovely home and friendly host. Lake and view are pretty. Imagine the summer lake life fun is awesome at this location but this locations does have a lot of steep slopes. It is all manageable & come with the location but if you leave the location some car sickness was common. If there was any winter weather there would be no leaving. Warning over. We gathered as a family for Thanksgiving and had a blast. Kitchen had everything we needed along with a kids table and extra cleaning supplies. We mainly stayed at the house since local outings were lacking. Overall host is great house has what you need and pretty views. Since we visited in the Fall we did a lot of outside camp fires as the inside fireplace was not an option during our visit, we didn’t touch the water/ boats so I’m sure much more fun to be had.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Everything you need in a lakehouse; hard not to love!

We're pretty tough critics and have stayed at plenty of Norris Lake rentals over the years. Ray's Place is now one of our favorites. PROS include amazing westward view of mountains, firepit w cut log pile (small fee honor system to use), covered dock, excellent Big Creek location, huge deck, tons of beds, COMFORTABLE BEDS (best we've had at Norris), open layout w huge kitchen, etc. CONS are limited and aren't all that bad.... Trees obstruct views a little more than we would like, walkway is STEEP to dock and could have used a rail/rope or something, there was a blown speaker outside which wasn't a big deal since we had some portable speakers (owner said he was going to fix), basement is basically all beds, only TV's are in living room upstairs and in master upstairs. A huge factor are the Owners who are VERY accommodating and care about your stay! We don't often go back to the same place on the lake, but I think we'll be back at Ray's place in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Tom Marth

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My wife Kristi and I and our family have fallen in love with Norris lake. We are excited to share our home with you. The focus is family, friends, and good times shared. We live in Cincinnati with our four children and will continue to spend many great times at Norris lake in our home. We hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

We chose this lot and house for a few reasons. We loved the amazing views of sunsets and open water not available in cove locations. We love the reduced congestion of Big Creek area versus the overcrowded, congression of the Deerfield area. We created a welcoming home, with one big great room open to the kitchen, huge decks overlooking great views of the lake, and a short walk (NO Steps) sidewalk to the water.

What makes this property unique

Big water, an awesome dock, with a covered slip for the renter. Close proximity to Whitman Hollow and Sequoia Marinas. A beautiful home, nicely appointed and ready for you to create memories of a lifetime. Best firepit on Norris, and ice maker on site.

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