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Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina.

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A houseboat with a deck, outdoor seating, and a flag.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a microwave.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A wooden dock with a slide, outdoor seating, and a covered area with flags.
A kitchen with a wooden island, a red couch, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Norris Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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LaFollette, TN
  • Place, Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina.

***Must have boat to access property***

***Contact me about specific dates if they are blocked. Many dates have some flexibility as these are days we are staying at the house***

Three bedroom, two bathroom floating home located at Whitman Hollow Marina. Home of Froggies Patio Bar (best wings on the lake). Voted one of the best Marinas on the lake two years in a row! Classic cottage feel floating right on the water. NO STEPS to get in and swim all day long.

Plenty of space for 10 adults without feeling crowded. Two sets of SOLID wood double over double bunk beds and a Queen bed in the master suite. One full bathroom with tub and a 3/4 bathroom with a shower.

Great location for good flat water for water sports (GO WAKEBOARDING) or a short trip to several other marinas. Really close to Indian River and a 15-25 min boat ride to The Dam, Sequoia, and Stardust.

Ask about the Blue Line special for discount to active FOP and full time law enforcement officers.

Please see attached rental agreement for further specifics.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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, service animals permitted
Remember this is a floating house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2536751vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

La Follette

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Big Creek, a neighbourhood in La Follette. Campbell County Historical Society and Coal Creek Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitman Hollow Marina and Sugar Hollow Marina. Norris Dam Marina and Appalachian Arts Craft Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Tennessee - 56 min drive - 83.2 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 58 min drive - 84.2 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 58 min drive - 84.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Lunch - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina. ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Three Bedroom FLOATING Home @Froggies/ Whitman Hollow Marina. located?

Located in Big Creek, this houseboat is steps away from Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake. Sugar Hollow Marina and Campbell County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This floating home was just perfect! Best location on the lake, great local marina with good food & service. Host is very responsive with every inquiry. We left an item at checkout and host has made every effort to return it back to us! We’ll definitely be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great host and great property!

Great host and great property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Thanks Jason. Hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Great family weekend

Perfect place for a family friendly getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Great place to stay had everything we needed for a great weekend at the lake. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Great Property!

My family enjoyed this property! It was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks for the positive review, glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

It was absolutely beautiful, every single thing you could have wanted or needed was there!

It was immaculately clean, perfect location, we loved it, will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Brenda, thanks again for staying with us. Look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gracie D.

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

Nice little getaway

We enjoyed our time here for a short vacation. We are definitely looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Thanks for the review. It was great to host you. Let us know what we can do to earn five stars!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Larger than expected and the owner is quick to respond! We will book again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Summer get away

This property was in excellent shape and plenty of space for the kids and adults. Kids especially loved the waterslide.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy house! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Nice place

We had a great time and enjoyed the paddle boat and other toys!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen N.

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

Fun getaway

We had a nice stay. It was a unique way to experience the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Glad you had fun! I would love to know why only 4 stars though, so we can make improvements based on your feedback. You are the first 4 star review we have received. Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend with friends and co workers. Property just as described. 2nd time staying and looking forward to next year. Host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thanks Chad, great to host you again, glad we could make it work out on the dates!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nate p.

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

Awesome stay at Norris

We rented this house for a family reunion at Norris and it worked perfectly! Clean, spacious, lots of outdoor space! Plenty of boat parking and we love the Whitman Hollow Marina and Froggies Bar! Kids loved jumping off the 2 story dock! We will definitely rent here again in the future! Thanks Adam for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Great Experience

Had such a great time in this clean, well kept property. Communication from owner made the check in process seamless. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Glad you had a good time Josh. Thank you for the review. Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

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

Fun Week With Family

We had a great time and the grandkids really enjoyed their self. The house is very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

True Oasis!

This place has everything I wanted: peaceful lake setting, cooking pans & utensils, gas grill, indoor & outdoor seating, slide into the lake, paddle boat, kayak & plenty of room for 5 adults & a helpful host for my questions. Highly recommend you stay at The Donner at Norris Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
It is our paradise. We are glad we could share it with you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fabulous and clean. Beds were nice and kitchen was well stocked and great for a large group. Internet worked great. However, wish we would have known there was no phone service in that area of the lake and TV had no cable or smart capabilities. Overall, perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Summer fun

Best floating house I've stayed at , plenty of room and everything you need to have a great time. Definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Jason, thanks for the recommendation. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colton S.

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

Lake house

Amazing house!! The Starlink internet is beast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Colton, thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Summer Lake Trip

This place was perfect for our family trip. Owner was super responsive when we had a question. The kids loved the jumping platform. Great location in the mooring line up. 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Glad it all worked out for you. Thanks for the great review. Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Unique and Relaxing “GetAway” Experience

We have nothing but positive things to say about this property. The house was clean and exactly as pictured. We were also able to utilize the paddle boat and kayak along with the slide at the property. It was just a wonderful stay all around. Many Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Richard, thanks so much for choosing to stay with us! Glad you had a great time. Look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin D.

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

Great getaway! Will return!

My wife and I work remote and the internet was fantastic! Also this has everything needed to cook some meals, if you aren't hanging out at the great Marina bar and grill, Froggie's! Quality of knives, cookware, sheets and towels...all felt very well thought out and focused on a great experience! Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Darin, thanks so much for taking the time to review our property. We are glad that everything worked out. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVE this place. Everything is amazing... I think this was the 5th time we've stayed now!? Myself, my husband, my parents, and our two kids (now 5/7). Place is VERY well stocked, a fantastic outdoor space and the porch spaces are everything! The host and house manager are so friendly, address any concerns immediately, and make any issues during our stay a non-issue!Obviously, 10/10, will stay there again!!!The kids wear themselves out going up to the top deck to jump in for a swim! The younger has been doing it since he was just 3!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marni S.

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

AMAZING FAMILY VACATION

This was an amazing family vacation. The floating house was incredibly homey and perfectly laid out. The owner was wonderful to work with and he responded promptly to my many, man questions. The property location was convenient to the marina and the neighbors were pleasant. I loved my mornings on the front porch and naps in the hammock on the covered deck. The kids spent hours jumping off the upper deck. The water was gorgeous and TN in June is perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
Marni, thanks for staying with us. I am glad you enjoyed the property!

About the host

Hosted by A.N. Buchman

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This is our second floating home that we have owned. We absolutely LOVE being on Norris Lake. We hope that we can share that experience with you by sharing our house.

Why they chose this property

We went from a smaller one bedroom floating home to this larger three bedroom, not only for the space but for the feel of it all. We love the knotty pine cottage feel along with having multiple large outdoor spaces to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

NO STEPS TO THE LAKE. This is great on this body of water as most houses have a lot of steps to walk down to get to the lake and back to the house. Easily jump on board to grab another drink or snack. Kids will LOVE the slide and the upper deck to practice their backflips from.

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