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'The Lakefront Lodge' - Spacious Lakefront 3 Bedroom W/ Private Covered Dock

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Front of House
Upstairs family room
Upstairs family room looking towards lake
Kitchen looking toward lake
Kitchen looking toward front. Seating for 8 at kitchen table

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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LaFollette, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

'The Lakefront Lodge' - Spacious Lakefront 3 Bedroom W/ Private Covered Dock

Please Note: Our house is in a peaceful cove in the Big Creek area of Norris Lake. It is perfect for families and friends looking to have a fun and relaxing vacation. If you are a college group or group of loud, partying adults we suggest you look for other properties around Norris Lake.

This spacious lakefront log home is perfect for your family get-away. The 2800 sf cabin sleeps 12 and features two large family rooms with plenty of space to play games, watch movies, and spend quality time together. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and features lots of windows to view the blue-green waters of beautiful Norris Lake from almost any room in the house. The location on the water is in the highly desirable and secluded Big Creek area of Norris Lake perfectly situated between Whitman Hollow and Sequoyah Marinas. The Lakefront Lodge features new stainless steel appliances, fully equipped kitchen, 50 lb per day ice maker, large bedrooms, family room w/foosball, and first-level living room. Access the two-level spacious decking overlooking Norris lake through either the living room or family room. It is minutes away from Whitman Hollow, Sequoyah Marina, and Shanghai Resort. Don't worry about the security of your boat trailer at a boat launch since there is plenty of on-site parking for boat trailers and vehicles.

This 2800 square foot home sleeps 12 and has 3 levels with lots of windows:

The top has 1 master bedroom with king bed, full sleeper sofa and full bath with jacuzzi tub.

The middle (main) has a living room, kitchen, dining room with table seating for 8 plus 2 more at the kitchen counter and 1/2 bath. The spacious living room offers a 65” TV and two full size leather reclining couches, leather recliner, and bay window for additional seating.

The lower has 2 bedrooms. One with a Queen bed and a set of bunk beds and the other has full over full bunk beds. Between the bedrooms is a full bath with washer and dryer. The lower level has a family room with LED TV and foosball table which leads out to a large deck overlooking beautiful Norris Lake.

Outside, enjoy gathering with family & friends while grilling out on the gas grill or playing corn hole. There is plenty of eating & gathering space outside on the lower deck, or enjoy eating at the upper level 'high-top' area while overlooking the water. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee on the porch swing with just the sounds of nature on this secluded part of the lake. During the day, spend time boating on the clear, glass-like water of Big Creek or just relax and have fun swimming or hanging out at the private covered dock with giant swim platform and picnic tables...in the back of a quiet deep-water cove, there's no need to worry about wake from boats cruising by at high speed. Float in the lake or take the paddle boat or 2 provided kayaks out for a cruise and look for many of the turtles, heron, or beavers that live in the cove. Fishing off a paddle boat is great too - it gives you access to many more spots on the water than you could fit a boat. In the evenings, enjoy eating S'mores around the campfire at the large fire pit.

Take the steps or walk the concrete path using the available pull-cart down to the Private Wahoo dock with 26' deep covered single slip, swim platform, & gangway with rails. A giant 30' x 16' (480 sq ft) steel platform dock was added in 2017. This swim platform has multiple picnic tables and seating for relaxing and fishing in the back of the cove. You may want to spend all day just at the dock with our recently installed patio cooler, water slide, and water basketball hoop. All docks have composite decking so no need to worry about splinters in little feet. Please note: like many houses at Norris lake, there are steps to the water. Taking the path will only leave 25-35 steps depending on the water level.

We do ask all guests to wet-sign a copy of our rental agreement subsequent to booking.

Property manager

Nick Braun

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Fireworks, Firearms or ATVs

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Follette

Located on a lake, this cabin is in Big Creek, a neighbourhood in La Follette. Campbell County Historical Society and Lenoir Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Woodson's Mall and Appalachian Plaza. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 19 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 25 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 43 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 58 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬73 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Lakefront Lodge' - Spacious Lakefront 3 Bedroom W/ Private Covered Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Lakefront Lodge' - Spacious Lakefront 3 Bedroom W/ Private Covered Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Lakefront Lodge' - Spacious Lakefront 3 Bedroom W/ Private Covered Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'The Lakefront Lodge' - Spacious Lakefront 3 Bedroom W/ Private Covered Dock located?

Located in Big Creek, this cabin 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance A.

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

GREAT SPOT!

Beautiful house and a great stay. But the real highlight is the dock and crystal clear water of Norris Lake. We had a great time. Steps are steep but certainly doable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Beautiful!! Awesome Vacation

Great location! House was clean and felt like home away from home. Kitchen is more than accommodating to prepare meals all week. The layout of the house was perfect for our large family. We enjoyed the entire week on the beautiful water and at the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

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

Family freindly

A great place to spend with the family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Family trip

Wonderful place to stay! The house was perfect for our family. It was spotless and had all the comforts of home. The water is so clean and blue. When we first arrived a major storm had passed thru leaving us with no power. I reached out to the owner and within minutes had an update from him on when the power would be back on. Great communication!! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Great place to stay with a couple families!

This place is in a great location-close to marinas, yet tucked back in a quiet cove. The cabin has pretty much anything you could want/need. The new dock is awesome! We will definitely stay again in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chad and Melissa G., Xenia

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

We love this lake front property!

The property is right on the water with a wonderful covered dock to hang out at the lake. It is in a great location and close by everything we like to do. The house is awesome with a really good layout and a nicely stocked kitchen for those times when you want to cook meals. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

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

Quiet cove vacation

This was our third year to Norris Lake and just one more reason to keep coming back. Property was just as listed and was nice being in a no wake cove. Easy access to launch boat 16 min away and plenty of room for vehicles and trailer. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Great house for weekend get away!

Great outdoor space! Loved the large decks and dock area. House is tucked back in a deep water cove away from boat traffic. Great for swimming after a day on the water. Inside is spacious and has plenty of room for a large group. No internet or cable would be my only knock on this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

deana p.

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

Perfect week

We had an amazing week at your home. The quiet cove and all the amenities at the dock were amazing. The kids really enjoyed the basketball hoop! We found the home to be as described and more. You have done a great job equipping your home for a great stay at the lake. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay. The house was very clean. The kids had a great time at the dock swimming and fishing and paddle boarding. The cove was extremely quiet (just what we were looking for). The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed for dinner each night. Cell service was spotty and the WiFi wasn’t perfect but we were still able to communicate if had to. 5 stars from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ron M.

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

Norris Lake Family Vacation

Very nice stay at Lakefront Lodge. Location of property on cove was perfect to be away from the boat traffic but still easy to get to most locations on the water. Dock area was very nice to hang out and swim. Property is as described and very clean. Owners were very responsive to very minor issues we had and great to work with. Only downside specifically for our family with children was there are a lot of steps (100+) down to the water from the house with no railing for most of the way. Even the walk path down is quite steep. This is common for this area but good to be aware of this in advance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Good house/ convenient location on the lake

Great house. It has a decent amount of steps to get down to the water, but if you minimize trips, it’s definitely doable. There is a ramp that you can walk things down with the provided carts, but it is still fairly steep. The listing states there is no WiFi, but it has been recently outfitted and worked well for everyone that was in the house. Most things that we needed in the kitchen were supplied as far as cooking utensils. The dock was very nice and the kids had a blast sliding down the water slide. Overall it was a very nice house with plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt I., Cincinnati

Everything exactly as advertised

Nick and his family keep a well maintained and clean house. Plenty of room for 13 "late 20/early 30" year olds. Fully stocked kitchen with enough space to cook and eat a big meal, and a nice deck with tables and chairs overlooking the cove. The cove is a "no wake" cove, so your boat doesn't get rocked all day. He had just added a brand new, very nice section to the dock. The only downside to this (and I'm not going to hold it against the owners) is there is zero cell service unless you go up to the street by the mailbox or get out on the lake. But isn't that what vacation is for? Disconnecting from the real world. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Betty E.

Nice with flaws

I thought the house itself was very nice, I did have issues with no towels being provided, nor were there any floor mats in the bathrooms. We basically had nothing to use. Also the ceiling fan was not working properly in the loft/master bedroom, so we had to turn it off, which made the master bedroom very hot, and my husband couldn't sleep there. Also, there are LOTS of spiders taking up residence. Three stars is generous for that stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob w.

Fantastic vacation!

This vacation was awesome. Would highly recommend this home! The house was beautiful, views were awesome. House was prepared with everything you need for a week (or longer) stay; appliances, dishes, pots pans, bed linens etc. all very organized. We loved the nice touches like the night lights in the bed rooms. By far exceeded our expectations! Two families totaling 4 adults and 4 children ages 1-9 and we had more than enough space. We swam off the dock in clear water at the end of a cove. Views from upper and lower decks were beautiful. Upper deck has ample seating and a porch swing for relaxation. We spent mornings and nights enjoying coffee and the view. It's obvious the owners take pride in this home and go out of their way to make the stay pleasant. Nick was easy to work with and booking was easy. Very prompt to all communication. To combat the issue of the number of steps (which was disclosed in the beginning of communications) the owner has built a concrete path and provides wagons to haul your gear. Again very thoughtful. That made it easier! Upon our boat rides we noticed 99% of the lakeside properties have steep steps so it's to be expected in this part of the country. Consider it a great way to get your exercise in. Just plan accordingly. Would rate this a 6/5 have no complaints! Thanks Braun family for sharing your beautiful house. We didn't want to leave at the end of the week!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jake K.

Beautiful lakefront home - HIGHLY recommended

This property is amazing. Our family stayed here and had a wonderful trip. Here is a breakdown of our experience. INSIDE: House was very clean. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was stocked with every item we needed. The interior log cabin decor was simple and tasteful. We loved the walkout basement! The large amount of windows on the back of the house allowed us to enjoy the views. OUTSIDE: Oh the views! The wrap around deck with views of the lake was amazing. We spent every morning drinking coffee, sitting in the porch swing looking at the lake. There are concrete steps and a concrete path down to the water. The dock itself is beautiful. We used the picnic table every day for lunch. The cove is private and quiet. We had no issues swimming off the dock every day we were there. A lot of the neighbors actually live there, so make sure to be thoughtful and not ski/tube out of the cove! I was surprised to read the review about towels - it's pretty standard to bring your own towels when renting at Norris. The description was also clear that you were to provide your own towels. I prefer that anyway. The basement bathroom has a washer dryer too if needed. Overall, this is the best rental I've stayed at when visiting Norris Lake. The owner was super responsive and very easy to work with throughout the process. The price was great and the house/location was amazing. I'd highly recommend. We plan to book here agin next year.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G., Mt. Vernon, Oh

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

Norris Lake stay

Very enjoyable stay. Very well furnished. Had everything we needed. Beautiful setting. Owners were always there when we needed an answer for a question. Only disappointment was the amount of steps to & from the dock. Quite a height difference from cabin to dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake and lazy days

lake Norris is absolutely beautiful! The dock was awesome for relaxing all day fun! The hill climb and decent can be a struggle, it’s NOT for elderly people. But that’s the norm for the entire area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woldekidan T.

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

Amazing!

Tucked away gem! This place is amazing. Absolutely perfect cabin for a multi-family vacation. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks Nick! We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D., Indianapolis, in

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

Incredible!

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The house was gorgeous and had plenty of room for all of us to spread out. The views from the covered porch were amazing, and even though hurricane Ida swept through during our time there, we enjoyed looking at the lake from the porch.Words really can’t describe how wonderful the dock area is. So much thought and care was put into constructing it, and we spent many happy hours on it. There was a wonderful place to dock our boat, in a covered slip, and we felt right at home. Thank you Nick for your communication and for how wonderful you have made this little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

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

Great place

The house was great. Wonderful location on a beautiful cove. It was perfect for our little kids to swim in. This is one of the nicest docks I’ve seen. The use of the kayaks and paddle boats were a great perk! We had plenty of space for 10 people from 2 families. The steps are a lot as with most Norris homes….. if you’re not in half way decent shape you might not be able to handle them but we managed it! The path and steps are sturdy. A couple negatives : one- the beds aren’t very comfy, could use mattress upgrades- two- no towels provided. Every vrbo house I’ve stayed in has provided bath towels and hand towels so that was missed. We were made aware of this fact ahead of the time so it wasn’t a huge deal. We had some trouble getting connected to the wifi but Nick was quick to respond and help me get everyone connected! We had decent service and were even able to stream some. All in all it was a great trip and we would book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Second stay

This is our second stay at this property. The dock and the cove make it one of our favorite properties out of many lake trips and lake rentals.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Worth it

Everything was accurate in the description. A lot of room and with 3 levels it was easy to get quiet time if needed. The additional ice maker was an awesome bonus and saved trips to the store, I wish more people had these! Communication was great with the owner and was in contact during our stay. Thank you and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan K.

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

Great property and excellent location!

When looking for a place to stay when we are at Norris lake I look for properties with covered boat slips and also houses that are in a cove away from rougher water so the boat isn’t banging around in the slip. This property provides this plus much more. The ice makers was another plus to this property. You don’t need to run to the store or marina every morning to ice up the cooler. Overall we had and excellent stay. The owners were great to work with also.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Amber D.

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

Beautiful, but use caution.

The property was beautiful and well equipped. Definitely remote, as described. Limited to no cell/internet service which we were expecting and would have been fine except we had an unexpected emergency and even the landline was not working. Luckily, we didn’t need the landline to call for EMS, but I couldn’t help but think what if it had been a life threatening situation with one of our kids. The emergency was caused by an unsafe condition on the property (gravel path laid at the top of a hill). Unfortunately, we had to cut the vacation short and have incurred thousands of dollars in medical bills. The owner was sympathetic, expressed genuine concern, and followed up the week after the vacation to see how the injured individual was doing (very much appreciated) and how the injury occurred so they could hopefully prevent it from happening to anyone else (very responsible). However, I just can’t in good conscience recommend this property to families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nick Braun

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We live in Dayton, OH and have rented houses and floating houses at Norris Lake with family and friends for approximately 15 years. We purchased this cabin in 2014 and have worked hard to furnish with amenities we looked for as renters. I think you'll find the Lakefront Lodge fully furnished with everything you'll need for a great vacation. We know your family and friends will enjoy being at the Lake Front Lodge as much as we do - it's perfect for that relaxing get-away.

Why they chose this property

The Lake Front lodge is in the perfect location on Big Creek. After many years renting near Springs and Flat Hollow, we tried the Big Creek area and fell in love. Big Creek has it all...calm water for watersports, great fishing, and close enough to the large marinas for nightlife. If you're looking for relaxation, we enjoy sitting on the back porch swing looking out over the cove - it's perfect!

What makes this property unique

After looking at many homes for several years, we fell in love with the Lake Front Lodge due to the large kitchen and family rooms for gatherings. When vacationing in the mountains, staying in a log cabin adds to the vacation experience.

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