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The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock!

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Terrace/patio
A compact living space with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a blue sofa.
A living room with a blue sofa, a small table, a rug, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A view from a window overlooking a wooden deck with a bench, a table, and a sign reading 'Welcome to Lake House.'
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norris Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Andersonville, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock!

The Little Dipper is back for the 2026 season after a 2 year break for brand new renovations. Enjoy the brand new kitchen and bathroom! New everything!Bbq, outdoor lighting, fire pit, linens, movies, water toys, games ect. Lake front trendy tiny home located in Stardust Marina on beautiful Norris Lake! Private boat dock so bring your boat and jet ski's! Come enjoy true lake life living! Don't have one? No worries, Stardust Marina also offers boat rentals and so does Oasis which is literally a walk away and they deliver! Stardust Marina offers a restaurant and bar with live music on Friday and Saturday nights and a gas station for water crafts. Dont forget Frank's famous sea food boil! The Little Dipper has approximately 50 ft of lake frontage with direct land access on a beautiful lake front wooded setting. Plenty of room for a dog or the kids. Private driveway/parking. Lots of outdoor space perfect for entertaining. Double decks with gas grill, fire pit and hammock. Outside patio set for 4. Outdoor living room with couch and coffee table and 2 additional lounge chairs. The Little Dipper is just a 2 min boat or jet ski ride by water to Stardust Marina, by car 3 mins, and a 10 min walk. The Little Dipper is 15 mins to restaurants, shopping and the interstate. Sleeps 5 comfortably 6 if little ones. Downstairs has the master sleeping area with a queen size bed, wardrobe with closet rack and a 2 drawer dresser. There is also an upstairs loft that is the second sleeping area with a full size bed. Downstairs has a sleeper sofa that is full size. Please just please keep in mind it is a tiny home. All games, cards, corn hole, lake floaties, even life jackets ect are there ready for you to play! The house has 2 wall ac units. It's always been plenty enough to keep the house cool after a day in the sun. The kitchen has a full size fridge, freezer, and microwave. Also, a counter top 2 burner electric stove, a indoor flat top griddle, coffee maker and a toaster oven. Come enjoy swimming, boating, fishing right off the private boat dock, kayaking and more on beautiful Norris Lake.
*This is true lake life living, there is no wifi and no cable. So come relax and enjoy lake life!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1403122vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Andersonville

Located in Andersonville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Appalachian Plaza and Woodson's Mall 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 Loyston Point Recreation Area. Appalachian Arts Craft Center and Norris Dam Marina are also worth visiting.
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Map
Andersonville, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Tennessee - 46 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 47 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 47 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Turkey Creek Shopping Center - 56 min drive - 76.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sierra Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Clinch River Brewing - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Vega Cafe & Smokehouse - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Cantina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Silas - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock! located?

Located on a lake, this Andersonville holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Norris Lake, Loyston Point Recreation Area and Hemlock Bluff Small Wild Area. Anderson County Park and Norris Municipal Park and Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place on the water to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EDDIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spotOn a great lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Hi Eddie! It was great hosting you as always. You have been a loyal return guests and we appreciate that. You, as you know, are always welcome back. I look forward to hosting you again soon! Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was decorated very nicely. I enjoyed many mornings and evenings on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back anytime, thank you for being an awesome guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little tiny home with an awesome view. Very clean and freshly renovated. Dock was great for swimming and hanging out. Deck is nicely shaded and stays cool all day long. Very short distance to Stardust marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you so much for your review! It was great hosting you. I am so glad you all enjoyed. I hope to host you again. You all are welcome back anytime! Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Very Relaxing

The Little Dipper was comfortable and secluded, which was what we wanted. The owners were very nice and they thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you Judy for your review! We would love to have you as a guest again at The Little Dipper anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Cute, cozy, & quaint little getaway home - on the lake & in the woods!!

My family and I loved The Little Dipper & everything about it! It may be tiny, but it is very clean, and the owner has thought of so many details to make the stay more enjoyable and easy....from current movies to candles on the deck to typically forgotten toiletries! It is adorably decorated, and the outdoor lighting made it so cozy to sit on the deck! The location was great, and as recommended, the food at Stardust Marina was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Amazing experience

The property is as described and has absolutely everything you need to enjoy your time on Norris. Jennifer was responsive, helpful, and understanding to my needs during our trip. Everything was perfect, I just wish i could stay longer. I will definitely be back at the little dipper:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you so much for your review! You are welcome back as a guest anytime, we would love to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loren H.

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

Private & Relaxing

Jennifer was a great host. The location was perfect. Quiet, private, and relaxing. Everything you need is in the cabin. The Marina was very nice. The restaurant at the Marina was delicious! We did a grocery pick up heading into the property and it worked out great. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking over the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
You are welcome back anytime ! Thank you for leaving the house so clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

It has everything to relax and enjoy.

I really enjoy staying there. The views and the decks were great. Very peaceful and pretty. The dock was great. I would recommend a better ladder to get out if the water. The house was decorated so cute. It had absolutely everything you needed. Very thoughtful planning and use of space. The owners were very nice, accommodating and very quick to respond. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Hi Robin! Thank you for your review! I will definitely take into consideration a new ladder and see about putting a better one in. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Absolute gem!

We have stayed at multiple places on Norris Lake and this was one of our overall favorite experiences. The tiny house is in a prime location close to marina with private dock. The outside decks are where we spent the majority of our time, although I did stray to read my book in the hammock overlooking the water. The use of space for this tiny home is maximized and very spacious given the square footage. I plan on booking this property again in the future and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
I was happy to host you ! I would be glad to hosting you again anytime. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cody D.

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

Great view

The view from the Little Dipper and location were excellent! It was very convenient to have the marina so close. The only complaints would be that the air conditioner leaked all over the floor and ran to the front door. There were also many dirt paw prints from a muddy dog all over the front door and the glass was filthy. With paying a cleaning fee I would have expected it to be clean. Also the front door would not stay closed unless u locked the deadbolt. With that being said, the interior was clean and nicely decorated. For the most part we enjoyed our stay there. Property was very cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2020
I am sorry for your experience regarding the a.c. I had never had an issue with it or a complaint before. I wish you let me know during your stay and I would have come and addressed it for you. Regarding the dog issue I do not have a cleaning company I clean it myself and I am a perfectionist. I clean every inch including the exterior and interior glass. I also sweep and mop the floors after every renter. I did no notice any dog prints. The last thing I do is literally mop on my way out the door to make sure there is not one step in the house after. I strive for as close as perfection I can get and I apologize that you experienced that. The french doors are due to weather as any door. They tend to expand in heat and shrink in the cold. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your feed back. It helps me improve anything I can. We hope you will be a guest at the Little Dipper again! We would be glad to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

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

LOVE THE Little Dipper!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our brief 3 night stay at the Little Dipper. Jen is fantastic to work with and communicates very well. She even offered to come and pick us up one day when we were having boat trouble. That is a sign of great people and you won't be disappointed renting from them. The place is small, but well laid out and thought out. The dock is great and only a few steps from the upper deck. Launching your boat at Stardust is free if you are staying there, which was nice. Driving a boat down to the marina is a little challenging, but we made it. We ended up pulling out at Anderson Co Park, so we didn't have to pull our boat/trailer up the big Stardust hill. Thanks Jen!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2021
Hi Tim! It was a pleasure hosting you and you are welcome back anytime! Im so glad you got your boat going ok and made the best of lake life!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If it could be a 0 star, it would be. We booked this property at the beginning of May for Father's Day weekend. As someone who has rented vacation rentals, I know how many emails and notifications that get received to the owner prior to ones stay. I had not heard from the owner, all to find out apparently the 2025 renovations listed aren't even done and the property wasn't available. No apology whatsoever from the owner, just excuses. Keep in mind that we were leaving the next morning for this trip and had 8 hours to book a new place on one of the busier weekends of the year. Clearly I should have followed the ratings that left warnings of similar issues. If the owner could have been bothered to just email us in the first place and cancel the booking at the beginning, no harm, no foul. But instead she did nothing. This wasn't a huge ask, this was basic rental courtesy that takes 10 minutes out of someone's day. If you're going to book I would blow the owner up from the beginning so you're on the same page. I've never had an issue on VRBO as a renter or owner but this was a complete nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The tiny home was nicely updated and decorated, the bedroom and bathroom was a lot smaller than I was expectingI would also suggest spraying the property for ants, the ant traps are not doing much. Also the air conditioner in the bedroom was dripping condensation onto the pillow on the left side. One last thing was the property is kinda hard to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2026
Hi Bob. Thank you for your review. I am sorry for the issues you mentioned. I really wish you had reached out during your stay and we would have been more then happy to come out immediately and address any concerns. During your stay it stormed and rained a lot. Multiple times. I can not control the weather. That is that what most likely caused both issues. The ac and ants retreat indoors when rain occurs and pushes them out of the ground. The house is in the woods. This is something I can not control. As far as the house being hard to find, again I really wish you had reached out and I could have assisted. As far as it being small, it is a tiny home. Which means small spaces. I have over 50 pictures on the listing with descriptions to be as up front about the size of the spaces. Again I apologize. I would have addressed these issues had you contacted me. I apologize again for those issues. Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little tiny home with plenty of space. Perfect dock to rent a boat and close to everything. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you so much for your review! You are welcome back again anytime. It was a pleasure hosting you. ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

Great Location!

The location of the property was beautiful and the inside of the cabin was clean. The VRBO site was having some issues during check in, but Jennifer was very helpful & easy to get ahold of. The cabin is very well stocked with games and movies during times of rain. We had a wonderful weekend & will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dannial F.

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

Don’t even bother

We couldn’t even get in to the place and the host didn’t even communicate ahead or get back to us until a couple of hours later than check in time. By the time we heard back from the host we already booked another place. We received our money back but still it was not a good experience especially after driving a couple of hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Small but mighty

We arrived to a shower of orange,red, and yellow fall leaves faling on grounds and the water. The view was breath taking and deck was the place to be. For a small house it suppied all our needs with a great bathroom. When we woke up next morning we watched the fog roll gently across the lake for hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby T.

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

Small but worth it!☀️

I didn’t realize the property sits right next to the marina 😎. You could technically float to the marina if you wanted too 😂. The deck layout is nice, might need some more grips on the ramp part for the bigger guys lol. Also there are friendly turtles that hang by the deck. Good time for the Labor Day weekend. Second night me and my gal friend slept in the hammocks (one is there already) also hooks to put another if needed(3 total) Side note- I’m usually a snack for mosquitoes but I didn’t get bit once. We will be back! Thanks for having us! -Shelby from Cincy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great little spot!

We enjoyed our time at the Little Dipper. The only thing that could have been better was if the weather would have cooperated. But we had a few beautiful days that we spent on the dock and water. Thank you for letting us experience your little piece of heaven.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Marta B.

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

Wear a Toga

THE DOOR. If you are not Hulk Hogan or a Ninja, have fun with the door. We had high hopes for this “cozy cottage”, and thank goodness it was attached to a nice dock (saving grace). The “door” is not sealed so bugs were prevalent. The space also had an insane amount of dog hair/dander everywhere prior to our arrival. Oh, and the kitchen sink leaks, so the “hot plates” were rendered useless. The lake is beautiful and the dock (maybe annual power washing should be a thing) was great. If you enjoy enough beverages, all is good with the lake. The host was fast to respond with an initial concern. I was told that our reservation was almost canceled (but wasn’t , and there was no communication at all) after I drove for 7 hours. Great lake, great location, maybe hire an actual cleaning service?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2021
Wear a toga? Thats actually actually funny but a little bit of a low blow considering I am not God and I cannot control the weather. I had there that stayed there before you and if you read their below comment they were very opistic and tried to make the best of it. She tried her best and even went and bought her own swiffer mop. Which she did have to do but was really nice of her) They did leave early due to any issues of the house. You are my first 1 star rating. I've actually only had 1 other than a 5 and that was a 4 in the seasons I have been running it. Also, I wish you had expressed your concerns while during your stay and I would handle it. We drove over there there to fix the fridge for the you, but it just ended up being left open. Regarding the sink I will re caulk it. l also pressure wash the exterior of the house 2 times a year before and after season and it was just done 2 months ago and then stained. I am also 112 lbs and I dont have a problem unless in a heat because wood expands in heat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2021
Thank you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

teresa l.

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

Diamond in the rough

We stayed at The Little Dipper, what a beautiful spot on the lake. It is a little dipper of a place , but it offers everything you need. We truly enjoyed our stay. Jennifer was more than accommodating. She had a family emergency and was unable to make sure the place was ready. She showed the next day to drop off our needs and compensated us for the inconvenience. So much appreciated. She was great to work with. We rented a pontoon from Stardust and had dinner there as well. The crew was wonderful, atmosphere was relaxing and fun. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Again I cant thank you enough for your understanding! You all are awesome people and I could hardly tell you stayed there you left it so clean. I would gladly host you anytime again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Perfect Stay

Everything about the cottage was wonderful. Delightfully decorated. Jennifer thought of every last detail. The deck is so nice and great to just lounge the day away. We rented a pontoon from Stardust marina and kept it at the private dock. Super convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021
I was happy to host you and meet you ! You are awesome. Im so glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Adorable little house!

I really enjoyed staying at this property with my dog! We took walks along the little roads that lead to the property and went kayaking on the lake. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch or hanging out inside while it was rainy! The property really has a lot of amenities for such a small space and was very cosy. The only issue we had was that I am very short and the house makes a lot of use of vertical space. I had difficulties reaching the latch for the storage shed or some things inside, but the next time I stay here I’ll remember to bring a step stool! It is not a shortcoming of the house at all (pun intended), but if you are short and plan to stay here you may want to keep that in mind! There really is very little in the way of cell signal out here; I have Verizon and was able to send texts but that was about it, which was absolutely perfect because I wanted to get away from the world for a bit! It really is just a perfect little house and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lake vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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Hi! I am Jennifer I have been hosting this beautiful gem for just about 7 years. I have lived in multiple states but fell in love with Tennessee and have settled down here with my family and fur babies.

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