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Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.

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1000 square foot 2 level dock
*Please note there is not a grill provided on the dock. Only on the patio.
Outdoor dining
Lake
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16399.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Caryville, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Cove Lake State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Blue Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Rec Room

1 Double Futon

Front room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Red King Room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

King Red Room Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Queen Room Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.

Located in a deep water bend of Norris Lake, Afternoon Sun offers two amazing vacations in one. A modern mountain home, situated on 5 wooded, peaceful acres with abundant wildlife and all the comforts and conveniences needed to perfectly sleep 16 people. Once feeling relaxed and rested, pack up the tram for the 2.5 minute ride down to the largest dock on the lake. Including a 1000 sq ft upper deck, there is plenty of space to park/use your lake toys, entertain your family/friends, and prepare/serve the days meals.
Once your coolers and bluetooth speakers batteries are near empty, the days last light still won't have reached the mountain peaks opposite you. Watch the majestic sunset across the backdrop of the surrounding mountains or it's time to retreat back to the house and unwind on one of the decks/porches, by one of the two gas fireplaces, around the wood-burning firepit, or on any of the brand new furniture. Finish one of the best days of your year planning the next one's adventures where you can take advantage of our high speed internet to re-book "Afternoon Sun" for your next lake and mountain retreat!

A very comfortable 4,292 sq/ft modern home (2007) that features a luxury double decker dock (1000 sq/ft), 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5+ acres of fun outdoor space with custom constructed fire pit, outdoor shower, large outdoor patio for grilling, covered porch and lower patio with hot tub overlooking the lake/sunsets, and a screened in porch with a propane fireplace. In addition, the property conveniently offers a custom tram (holds 1000 lbs) that arrives at the main level of the property and completes a 2.5 minute ride down to the dock (8 - 15 stairs remaining once you arrive at the dock; depends on lake level).
The luxury double decker dock and deep water (35 ft from edge of dock) makes for complete afternoons swimming in the Afternoon Sun of Norris Lake. Ample outdoor furniture allows for all family and friends to lay out, play with lake toys, ski, and watch the sunset from the best positioned dock in East TN.
The cozy modern home offers the best of East TN yet is conveniently located 9 minutes (most are 30+) from the interstate at exit 129 (Rocky Top) where a Cracker Barrel and liquor store are both located. In addition, due to its location, the property has complete HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET. (We stress this as many homes on the lake have satellite internet due to their distance and remoteness. Satellite internet has bandwidth and data limitations. With our internet, you can stream movies, stream music, or, if needed, take video conferences calls all day long without interruption. We recommend the more enjoyable options.)
The main level features the master suite with a private walk out to the covered deck and views of the private lake property, king bed, crib, private bath w/ walk-in shower & jacuzzi tub, a custom kitchen with a high end stove (added 2022: https://zlinekitchen.com/zline-60-range) and subzero refrigerator unit, laundry room, a great room with a custom built stone propane fireplace, access to the covered deck and screened in porch, a queen day bed with a pull out twin trundle in a room that can double as an office (custom built desk/bookshelf w/n that room). Access to the patio and tram is also on the main level behind the kitchen through the screened-in porch.
The lower-level features a fun, spacious recreational area with a 65" TV with complete surround sound, a kitchenette (full size refrigerator), two separate bedrooms (one king & one queen), one with a private luxury bathroom with walk-in shower while the other’s luxury bathroom is accessible from within the bedroom and from the rec room. If needed, in the rec area there is a pullout out couch to sleep the 15th or 16th guest (if this is planning to be used, please let us know in advance so we can apply the appropriate bedding).
A bonus room is located above the laundry room and garage which is the ideal teenager/kid space with two separate bunk beds (4 twins), a queen bed, couch, and TV for the late night gaming/movie binging one needs.

Great Location on Norris Lake:
✓ Desirable cove location
✓ 5 minute boat ride to Twin Cove Marina (If you rent a boat from Twin Cove, they can deliver it directly to our dock. A great option to have it ready and waiting for you upon your arrival!)
✓ 9 minutes from I-75 to House (9.5 minutes to breakfast (Cracker Barrel) or to the liquor store)
✓ 40 min drive to Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena for SEC football games, basketball games, and concerts
✓ 50 min drive to Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport (TYS)
✓ Boat rentals of all kinds
✓ Several Marina’s on Norris Lake have restaurants and live music so you never have to leave the Lake!
✓ Great family entertainment such as Twin Cove Marina, the Museum of Appalachia, Coal Creek Miner’s Museum, Cove Lake State Park
✓ And so much more
*Note:
- Check-in is 4:00 PM - Check out is 10:00 AM.
- Effective Oct 1st 2020; any desired usage of the hydrohoist (boat lift) requires an additional fully refundable deposit of $500, a daily fee of $40, and provide make & model of your boat to allow us to verify weight & height do not exceed capacity (4400 lbs is the weight limit for the boat lift).
- There is a private 7-person jetted hot tub located on the rear lower covered patio overlooking the lake and mountains. It is available to rent for $150 for the duration of your stay. Usage without rental fee will incur a fine.
- Effective March 2022, a new stove/range installed: Zline 60 Inch Wide 6 Cu. Ft. Slide-In Dual Fuel Range with Dual Wok Burners. Updated pictures have been added.** (https://zlinekitchen.com/zline-60-range)
- Valid U.S. photo ID required (Driver's License or U.S. Passport)
- Age restriction may apply. If under 25, please contact regarding potential rental
- 3 Outdoor Nest cameras are outside the property in accordance with VRBO rules. These are for appropriate monitoring of guests, service professionals, and for everyone's safety.

Property manager

Edward Bayer
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
The weight limit for the tram is 1,000 lbs. Violators will be held responsible for all repair fees.
All trash must bagged. Due to the location of the property, our trash service will only remove bagged trash. Loose trash is subject to a $150 fine.
A hot tub is available to rent for $150. Usage without payment incurs a $500 fine. Violators are subject to all costs associated with repairs/damage.

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
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

About the area

Caryville

Located in Caryville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Coal Creek Miners Museum and Lenoir Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Norris Dam Marina and La Follette Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Caryville, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 19 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 47 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 49 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Norris Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rocky Top Public Library and City of Rocky Top Tennessee. Coal Creek Miners Museum and Norris Dam State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

loved this home!

Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

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

Afternoon sun stay

Thank you for a memorable weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Beautiful home and location

My family and I stayed at this house for five nights. The house is very nice and as described in the description. We really enjoyed the dock and tram is a leg saver!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Nice cove off the main channel.

Great location. Marina across the cove is great to rent from. Everything was a hit with the group. The dock, the tram, the fire pit. Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark D.

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

Beautiful Views

This beautiful property has the best views of any Norris lake properties we have stayed in so far. The tram to the lake was a concern, but ended up being very enjoyable and relaxing with the best conversations of our vacation. The owner was very responsive and communication was fantastic. Aplus property and the open water area with a marina right across the water where you could hear the live music was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette Y.

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

Beautiful home, great location

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. We had 5 families and the space was great. Loved the tram as a great way down the mountain. Our only watch outs are: very uncomfortable beds and pillows - super hard and low quality, no window coverings on any windows - making for very little sleeping in in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Beautiful place

Great place Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Beautiful views!

We have stayed at several places on Lake Norris. This one did not disappoint. It was very spacious, layout was good. Kitchen had alI the essentials. I was unsure of the tram idea but ended up loving the convenience. The house could have been cleaned better. Also it would be nice to have a couple extra blankets in the living rooms. But overall it was a great place to relax for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Fun Getaway

Our stay was pretty perfect!! No surprises as far as property and accommodations. Everything is so beautiful-house and surroundings. Would have loved an 11 or 12 checkout tho-hint, hint. Property owners are just a text away & answer quickly. Thankfully Twin Coves Marina did give us rides back and forth for pontoon rental but they really “didn't” want to- and they said they never have done this. We told them property info says they will. Might want to change that as far as what’s written. So, a lovely stay. Would definitely go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Awesome views!!!!

We absolutely love the place! The views of the wild live was my 5 year olds favorite thing! Fire pit and spacious kitchen were also a hit! We will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yailen C.

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

Is amazing place to spend time whit family

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer G.

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

Nice location, huge accommodations

Overall the house, dock and location were great. The overall cleanliness of the house and dock area needed a little attention. The house was very spacious and had many areas for our family and friends to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Norris Lake 2023

We had a great time and the house was perfect for our family. The weather was great and the tram is a lifesaver! Hope to return for another stay. Thank you, JG
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Family vacation 2023 with 13 memebers.

Overall amazing, beautiful, and excellent accomodation, only problems noted were slightly insufficient bedding available, also upper floor bedding accomodations really not for adult size kids, but had a blast, jacuzzi and tram, dock were all awesome, deck was beautiful! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

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

Loved our time here, great house great location!

Eight of us stayed in mid May and had a great time. Tons of space for 4 couples and one 8year old each with own bedroom and bath. Had a few issues due to being off season which the owners fixed extremely quickly. The tram was a blessing as we had 2 people with knee issues so they were happy.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great house and quiet part of the lake

The house was exactly as described and had plenty of space for our group of 12. The bunk room was perfect for kids. The location is great and very close to Twin Cove marina. We rented a boat and the employees were nice enough to come pick us up at the dock. The tram is nice and is the only way to get to the dock. Overall very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Excellent communication with property manager. Great retreat.

Great unique spot and was perfect for a family get away. We did have some challenges with the property that were out of anyones control. Ed was on speed dial and promptly helped us with our visit. Highly recommend you check out this unique property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis R.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful home. It exceeded every expectation. From the moment you walk through the front door you feel the warmth of this home. Quiet and peaceful. Out hosts were wonderful and accommodating. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Wonderful House

The house and dock are beautiful! The house has so much space and has everything you could need. The tram to the lake was great! It saved us from having to climb the hill. The dock was in a perfect location on the lake and has so much space. We did not use the boat slips but it would be perfect if we had a boat. We had a great time with family and would love to come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brooke G.

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

Annual Lake Trip

Nice spacious place! The additional living areas, front and side deck, where awesome to have in the evenings! The trolley made it easy to get coolers and items down to dock. Side note that trolley is the ONLY way to access the dock so just be aware. Owners where easy to communicate with. Only complaint I have is the place was not very clean, no fault to owners as hard to manage remotely. Very beautiful place and the lake area was not super busy so safe and comfortable place to float right off the dock area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh V.

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

Highly Recommend!

We were a large group (8 adults, 8 children 6 yrs and younger) and there was plenty of room for all of us. We were a little worried about the tram with the kids but we had zero issues. The dock provided hours of entertainment and the three areas with large tvs were great for times of rest. The kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, etc. If you’re traveling with a lot of kids, one item to note is there is only one bathtub (master upstairs). We knew this going in as the pictures are very accurate. We also brought some travel shades as none of the windows have drapes (again, noted in pictures so we knew ahead of time). The location of the house is incredibly convenient to grocery and liquor stores. The owners provided a lot of helpful information before arrival too so there were no surprises. We highly recommend this property for a lake vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

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

Great Location on Norris

Our group comes to Norris each year but we have outgrown our usual spot so decided to try this out. Overall the house, dock and location were great. It's really convenient to I-75 and having Twin Cove Marina across the lake made it easy for boat rental, gas and ice. The driveway to the house was less steep than most houses we have stayed in. The kitchen was well stocked and it was nice to have a large fridge upstairs and another one on the lower level. The overall cleanliness of the house and dock area needed some attention. The floors were dirty and we actually ended up scrubbing the dock ladder ourselves because they were so slippery. The tram was nice to have to get the kids and gear down but note it is the only way to get up and down. We found it would have been nice to have a secondary way to get up the hill for quick runs as the tram takes about 8 mins round trip and can only hold 800 lbs. Overall it's a lovely house and location and we really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

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

Family fun on the lake

Beautiful property in the woods, however, so wooded that we could not see the lake from the deck areas. Twin Cove marina right across from the amazing large double decker dock. Plenty of outdoor seating. The tram makes the lake access so easy. The house is very roomy for our 8 adults and 2 teens except that the main dining table only had 8 chairs. High end appliances, although half of the huge unusual stove was out of order. I would think most renters would prefer a typical user-friendly stove. There is a 12 cup coffee maker as well as a Keurig . Large crock pot and assortment of pots and pans. Nice dishes and utensils. Plenty of toilet paper and soap products available but no extra trash bags. Luckily we brought some as there is a fine for putting unbagged trash in the outdoor cans. Would have been a huge inconvenience if we had to hunt down a store that sold trash bags. Overall, we would definitely recommend this spacious beautiful rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

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

Perfect Family Vacation! Oh the Memories!

Afternoon Sun was all we had hoped for in a vacation rental for our family (6 adults and 5 children). From the beginning of the process (I had lots of questions before I booked it) right through our stay, the owner, Ed Bayer, was helpful and attentive to all our needs. The bedrooms were spacious and we liked that each of the adult bedrooms had their own bath. Four of the children slept in the bunk room on the top floor, their own special place. We ate our meals around the large table in the kitchen and were thankful for all the small kitchen appliances, pots, pans, etc. We loved playing games on the deck. We had a movie night and all snuggled up on the large sofa in the lower level in front of the oversized TV. The tram worked great for our many trips during the week down to the lake and back. The dock was very spacious! The kids enjoyed jumping off and playing all kinds of games in the water. There were hours of fishing daily, too, off another part of the dock. In the evening, we enjoyed watching the sunset from the lifeguard style chair on the top deck. The 4 swinging chairs in the shade on the lower level were a hit, too. One night we used the large fire pit to sing campfire songs and make s’mores. We rented a kayak one day from a local marina and all had fun paddling around in the cove. Another day we rented a party pontoon boat (double deck with a slide) and had a blast exploring beautiful Norris Lake. It was a week of family memories we will always remember and “our home” for the week was fabulous!! We hope to return again. Ed & Janis
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Wonderful lake vacay

The house is beautiful - the dock is huge- loved the chair swings - and the lake is amazing. The location- right across from Twin Cove Marina- was convenient and fun (they had live music several evenings). Pictures are fairly accurate. Plenty of parking for our group of 10 (4 vehicles). A couple of things to note: It looks like there might be a grill at the dock in one of the pictures, but there is not. We didn’t realize we would not be able to access the garage- probably should have asked. We had good weather every day so we could play cornhole, etc on the driveway but would have been good to have some shade. Driveway is very steep till you get right to the house. The tram is the only way to get between house & lake (about 4 mins each way). Not as steep or long as many trams. There are a few steps at the bottom between tram and dock, and no handrails on the last few steps, but for most people it would be fine to navigate. Fire pit was huge with lots of chairs. I thought the cancellation policy was very generous. When we got the detailed property info via email about a week prior to start of vacation, after the reservation became non-refundable, there were a few surprise rules. The AGA unit in the kitchen- only the 2 ovens on the left & the gas cooktop were working, and we did a lot of cooking, so that was a bit of a challenge. There was also one big drawer in the kitchen that was broken (labeled as such). The cabinets are very tall and there is not much storage you can reach in the kitchen unless you’re really tall! Having a fridge both upstairs and downstairs was great. Fairly well stocked kitchen in terms of utensils - it would be nice to have a few more mixing or storage bowls. But we cook a lot, maybe more than most. Must bring own grilling utensils. The AC quit working on the last night we were there (Sat) inside temp got to 77 and probably a little hotter than that in the uppermost bedroom. I could not reach anyone via text or VRBO messaging. I don’t know that they could have done anything Sat nite, but ….. We really had an awesome time! We will definitely go back to this lake. Will ask a few more questions about the property rules up front next time now that we are more educated consumers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Edward Bayer

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Hi there! We are the Bayer family and the proud owners of Afternoon Sun. Our five children and extended family and friends truly cherish this special vacation home on what we have come to find is the perfect cove and view on the a gorgeous lake with accommodations and activities for all ages and interests.
We hope that you and yours soak up all of the stunning views, gracious spaces for gathering, bonding and making memories for years to come. We strive to make our guests' experiences as smooth and pleasurable as possible and are always looking for ways to improve our space. Should you choose to stay with us, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or feedback. We look forward to hosting you soon!

What makes this property unique

This property boasts stunning lake and mountain views all year round! With ample spaces to cook, dine, relax, play and unwind, look no further for your perfect vacation home no matter the season.

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