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

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Front Of House
Main Entrance
Family Room
Kitchen
Kitchen Table

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Speedwell, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Cove Lake State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Double Bunk

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lower Level Common Area

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Speedwell

Located in Speedwell, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Campbell County Historical Society and Big Ridge Park Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Follette Country Club and Sugar Hollow Marina.
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Speedwell, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 35 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 41 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 48 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 53 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Highway 63 Diner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pro Angler - ‬21 min drive
  • Lake Time Café
  • ‪Fast Freddy's Inc - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Curve - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake?

As of 30 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$1,126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at What a Life - Norris Lake Front House w/ dock, hot tub and NO-steps to lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Kincaid Historical Monument, Campbell County Historical Society and La Follette Country Club. Norris Lake and Campbell County Park are also within 25 miles (40 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. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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