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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 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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Jacksboro, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norris Dam State Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪48 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



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About the area

Jacksboro

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Big Creek, a neighbourhood in Jacksboro. Norris Dam Marina and Appalachian Arts Craft Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can 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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Jacksboro, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 33 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 44 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 48 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 50 min drive - 33.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬31 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Great host and great house!! We had an amazing time!! Would recommend to anyone looking at Lake Norris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Great stay

So much to do everything was there that was needed to enjoy family and friends! Very clean and welcoming…the ice maker was a time saver.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we had a fantastic time playing pool, cornhole, and fishing off the dock. It's the best spot at Norris!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house! Our group really enjoyed the covered patio (cooking, eating, playing cards, watching tv) and 2 story dock (swimming, kayaking, sun bathing). Convenient location… a short boat ride from several marinas and plenty of open water for tubing! Great communication with the owner. I would highly recommend this property if you are looking for a memorable trip to Norris Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of THE best properties we've ever had the pleasure of staying in. There is not one thing they haven't thought of to make time at the lake the vacation it deserves to be. Communication from the owner was impeccable. We enjoyed the outdoor space on the deck each and every morning for coffee and every evening for dinner. Idyllic! Thank you Tom & Beth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you Debbie! Beth and I really appreciate your crew treating the property w respect. You were a pleasure to host
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you Jeremy! Beth and I enjoyed you and your crew. You were extremely respectful to the property and we THANK YOU for that! Thank you again and see ya next year :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami K.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Team Kennedy was GREAT to work with! Thank you for being so respectful to the property!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you Terri!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you Marcia! We really appreciate you being so respectful to the property. Beth and I would love to host you again, if your travels ever bring you back down. Take care Marcia and thank you again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you Dale. We really appreciate the respect you showed to the property. We'd love to host you again, just let us know. Take care my friend
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and really enjoyed our stay! We just had a few nit-picky things we didn’t like about it. 1. No extra toilet paper, paper towels, or trash bags2. The pool maintenance workers showed up and I wasn’t aware3. Pool was a little murkyOther than that we loved our stay and the space to house 20 people!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for being such a great guest Kip! We enjoyed becoming friends, it was great meeting you and your family! Have a great 2nd half of summer
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Thanks for the great review Steve! Beth and I LOVE having your Team as a part of our family. How correct you are, w the 2020 craziness! What a great way to social distance and remind ourselves that FAMILY IS #1! Thank you again
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Aww Thank you Steve. It sure was nice meeting you and your crew. This year, we are stepping up our "Dock game"..... wait and see :)
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thank you to Team Hoover! We really appreciate you taking such great care of the place!!! You are welcome back ANYTIME
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