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What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake

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Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Speedwell, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Memorial University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Speedwell

A family-friendly stay in Speedwell awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 35.2 km (21.9 mi) from Norris Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 4 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Speedwell holiday home include Kincaid Historical Monument and La Follette Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 35 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Lincoln Memorial University - 40 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 41 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 53 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pro Angler - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Curve - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Highway 63 Diner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Creek Farms - ‬21 min drive
  • Lake Time Café

About this property

Entire place

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

What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake

"What a Life" house is our family dream that we love to share with all of you. Beautiful lakefront home with 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. 2 additional bunk rooms downstairs make plenty of room to accommodate you, your family, and your friends. Big double decks with amazing views, grill, and hot tub on the lower deck. A paved pathway with LED lighting makes for an easy walk to the covered dock. Located directly across from Flat Hollow Marina in a no-wake zone makes for a great area to relax and swim from the dock! The first floor has a large open floor plan and a large kitchen island to enjoy. Ice maker in the kitchen makes it easy to fill up your cooler for a day on the lake or your favorite beverage to unwind. Master has a king size bed and the 2nd bedroom is equipped with a queen size bed and two bathrooms on the first floor. The basement has a great common area with a wet bar, smart TV, and access to a lower-level deck. Three additional bedrooms and 2 bunk rooms are all on the lower level. 5 Smart TVs throughout the house with unlimited Starlink internet and Dish Network service. Feel free to call me with any questions. 513-967-1827

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake.

Is What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake?

No, What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake?

No, pets are not allowed.

What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Family Trip to Norris

We had a great stay at this property. There is a private boat ramp located close to the home and there was plenty of room in the house for our large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second year staying with Samir, and overall we had a great stay! A few minor issues but host is very responsive and communicative. A good fit for our family group and we’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Perfect for three families with lots of teens/young adults. Plenty of sleeping arrangements for large groups. Location was great and the house very nice. I would recommend for any large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Great Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving stay! House was beautiful and had the perfect layout for our family. Sam was also very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & spacious. 40 minutes from civilization. No towels provided. Some minor repairs needed (front door key pad never worked, for example). Would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very nice.Plenty of room for 18 people. Walk to lake is not hateful. Just wish that they would have stated that there are no bath towels you have to bring your own.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Thanks

Grateful for family thanksgiving
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Great stay on the lake!

Pros: -Spacious, well equipped -Great part of the lake, close to Flat Hollow Marina (excellent food and entertainment) -Two full size fridge/freezers (and separate ice maker) -Good private dock -Many bathrooms -Hot tub -Starlink Wi-Fi worked perfectly -Excellent communication with host Cons -Have to idle for 5-10 minutes to get out of no-wake zone (but, you pass marina and can grab gas/supplies easily) -Sidewalk is a little steeper than pictures look -We had to leave at the end of the week...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janie d.

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

Excellent

The property was just as described on b website. Very clean, and well taken care of. We would be more than willing to book this property again. The owner responded immediately to any questions we had. Thank you for letting us enjoy your rental home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Norris trip

It was a great time. Any questions we had were answered and addressed very quickly. We were satisfied with the property. There is a bit of a transition from the steps to the boat dock that may be difficult for some.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Wonderful trip to the lake

We had a great time on our trip! The house was comfortable and well-equipped, with plenty of room for our party of 12 to spread out. We’d definitely stay here again! I will mention that as a disabled person I did find it challenging to get down to and up from the dock. The path is steep with a few stairs and minimal railings. This is not unique to this property and I was able to manage with assistance, but it’s something to be aware of for anyone with similar challenges.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not a 5 rated home

Nice house, great support from owner, lost power with 2 storms and checked out a night early to avoid another power loss with the third storm coming. Not a good view of the and we didn’t like looking at all the floating houses. House needed better care, great space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Great House for Larger Group

Our stay in this home was fantastic. The property is super clean, spacious, and very comfortable. For our 13 guests, we did not feel like we were stepping over each other. There was space we could all be together but then also space we could relax quietly. The house sits on the Norris Lake river system and has a marina right across the river where guests can rent pontoons, or grab a bite to eat! Communication with the owner was simple and easy. Sam was very responsive to our questions. We would definitely recommend this property to those looking for a quiet getaway near water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

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

Good and Bad

The location of the house is directly across from a marina, although the drive is about 15 minutes. Nice dock, steep cement down to the dock, transition to the dock is a little wonky. Our group arrived to the AC frozen. After communication with manager, we were told to turn on fans. One of the family members ran water over the outside unit, which thawed it. However, the following evening, the unit froze again and the inside of the house was 84. The AC company came out the next day and we were told the house needs another unit to cool this much space. So there was no fixing the issue of how hot it was. This was disappointing. The AC company and property have mentioned that an additional unit will be added. Layout of house was perfect for our large group. Enjoyed our stay except for the AC.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Our experience was excellent. The property was large enough that the 18 adults. & 3 children had plenty of room. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. The steps getting down to the dock were steep & a little difficult for the older adults, but the lake was gorgeous. The sunsets & sun rises were amazing. Perfect location for a private wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tayt M.

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

Nice place

We always enjoy staying on this side of the lake. This house was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

This house was among the cleanest VRBO’s we’ve been to. Our extended family of 14 had plenty of room. The hot tub was a hit and the dock worked great for swimming (no wake zone) and getting to the main lake was only a few minutes by boat. There was a couple steps to get onto the dock which made it a little more difficult for my older parents but we found we could take a 2 minute drive to the boat ramp with a nice dock and it was much easier for them to get on and off the boat there. In summary, this was a great house, great location and Samir was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great family time!

This home was well equipped and so family friendly! Even my 5 year old great grandson was not bored! My daughter and son in law rented a nearby house, and were able to visit us each day for dinner! Access was as easy as hilly Tennessee is, but the view was magnificent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

This house was great for our family reunion last week. There were 18 of us staying at the house, but it did not feel crowded. The layout was great, with several different places for people to gather (upstairs, downstairs, and two patios). The house is beautiful and has great lake access. We liked being in a no wake zone for swimming. There was also plenty of parking. The owner, Sam, was good about communicating and sent directions on how to get there that were much better than those we got on our different apps. It was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio C.

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

Great family winter vacation experience!

Nice property, the views are great from all angles, lake looks beautiful, house was nicely equiped and the property manager was very nice and accessible if needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Family get away

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the property for our much needed getaway!! We had plenty of room for all 15 of us. The owner was very helpful before, during, and after our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene M.

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

Amazing hospitality

The pictures did not do justice to the property. It was much prettier than the pics showed. The property was very clean. The owner and property manager was available every time you needed them. I recommend this property if you dnt mind driving through mountain. The view was beautiful…..FYI: get to the property before dark, it’s scary driving up the mountains at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021