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

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View of our home from above
Located in a cove with a beautiful view of the lake
View from the lake showing the private dock and diving platform
Front view of home from street level
View showing both decks

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 23473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Follette, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sugar Hollow Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Loft Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Master 3

1 King Bed

Lower Master 4

1 King Bed

Main Master 1

1 King Bed

Main Master 2

1 King Bed

Walkway area

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Loft Full Bath 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level - Powder Room

Toilet

Lower Master Bath 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Master Bath 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Area - Powder Room

Toilet

Main Master Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Master Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
We strictly follow "No pets" policy. This policy, includes service animals, unless it is agreed upon. Please call us to discuss your situation.
We strictly follow "Guest Age" policy of 25 or older. The DL that you submit for verification should have the same name as it is on the reservation.
Check-in/Check-out times will be strictly enforced for all reservations. Guests who do not follow this rule will have their security deposit withheld.

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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Follette

Located in La Follette, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Campbell County Historical Society and Big Ridge Park Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Hollow Marina and Whitman Hollow Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Follette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 19 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 22 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 69 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Big Ridge State Park - 70 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

sasha h.

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

Lovely house! Great for gathering. Very steep driveway and Hottub was green

Overall the blue grotto was an amazing place for our family to gather! Everyone enjoyed the house, age 6 months to 70 years old.- The kitchen is a workhorse! Feeding our large family with multiple cooks round the clock was made easy by this well equipped kitchen. We especially loved the two dishwashers, ice machine, - As most reviews stated - the driveway is VERY steep. I would not feel comfortable driving this with rain or snow- The Hottub was green and had floating algae when we arrived. Property manager was very responsive, came over to shock the hot tub and left an additional shock. Ultimately it should have been drained and cleaned IMO. Even after the shock the water was green and cloudy and piece of algae floating around
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Ally W.

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

Great family vacation

Our family of 15 (6 adults, 8 kids, 1 baby) had a wonderful week at Blue Grotto. Great location in a cove but very close to Shanghai and to a main part of the lake. Good internet service which was key for remote learning and zoom calls. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by NorrisCrestLLC

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We have been visiting Lake Norris with our family, friends and kids for years. We rented lake front homes with multiple families in various Norris Lake locations to experience first hand what family, friends and kids would look for in an ideal vacation home, before purchasing beautiful Blue Grotto. This home was designed specifically for multiple families to gather, and we love it, and love sharing it with other families making memories together too! We are from Cincinnati, OH and have lived there for over 25 years. Please read the reviews from various guests; they speak for themselves.

Why they chose this property

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.
❤ Location: Last but not the least, should be quickly accessible to free waterway but also close to marinas where families can go grab a bite and get their boats/jet skis refilled.

We feel that we have accomplished all these criteria in choosing a location and designing our home and dock.

What makes this property unique

❤ Our home is situated in a cove away from the traffic and safe for kids.
❤ Excellent view of the lake from all bedrooms.
❤ There is no concept of a single master bedroom, we have 4 identical master 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 is designed for families with kids, where they cannot walk out to the deck by themselves and be safe with parents.

Languages:

English

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