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The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 30418.1 sq m
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LaFollette, TN
- Place, Sugar Hollow Marina
- Place, Norris Lake15 min drive
- Place, LaFollette Medical Center16 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
Bedroom 7
1 King Bed
Bedroom 8
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 9
1 Queen Bed
7 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 7
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites
Norris Lake Rentals Off Waterfront Trail, LaFollette, TN 37766
Welcome to the “BIG Dipper”. This massive, 4,500 square foot, 3 floor lakeside cabin on the Norris Lake shoreline offers cathedral ceilings, huge kitchen and formal dining room overlooking a large TV room, providing the ultimate entertainment for an extra-large group of friends and family.
***Prior to booking, you must read the notes section below. ***
The Big Dipper features oak and pine from floor to ceiling! 18 foot, 20 person, Amish custom built dining room table!
With 9 bedrooms (4 Master Suites), 7 full bathrooms, this spectacular home provides 10 sleeping quarters for up to 32 people. Couples will appreciate the lake views that each of the 4 Master Suites offer.
Located on the Main Level (street level), the extra large open kitchen is well equipped for crowds with a canopy vented 5 burner gas cook top, 2 wall ovens, microwave, extra large refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, and 3 food pantries. The extra large 7 seat island bar is equally suited for entertaining as it is for whipping up huge meals for the hungry group. We provide free propane for the large grill.
Off the kitchen is the dining room, TV room, bedrooms 1 & 2, common bathroom, and a deck overlooking the lake.
**Prior to submitting questions, you must read entire note section below. **
3 TV rooms and game room sporting Xfinity cable TV and DVD provides endless entertainment. The 4 master suites provide their own additional TVs equipped with Xfinity cable TV.
Located on the Lower Level (bottom level), the game room features a wet bar overlooking the pool table, shuffleboard, fireplace, and your favorite ball game on the huge TV. Step outside to enjoy your private hot tub. The water is changed prior to your arrival. Enjoy roasted marshmallows on the fire deck. For firewood delivery, call the number posted on the frig.
Saving the best for last- Four decks overlook the swimming cove of Norris Lake’s Cedar Creek. No worries of speeding boat traffic. Have fun on your own personal dock that accommodates your boats and jet skis. The covered boats slips are 10'x24' and high enough for pontoons. See below for rental options.
This neighborhood has a small, free, community pool with kiddie pool 1/3 mile from the cabin up a very steep street. It is clean but nothing fancy. There are no life guards or concessions. You don't need a pass. Free parking is available.
Parking on premises, 6 vehicles. Trailers and extra vehicles are parked inside gated community designated parking areas.
Secure & very fast internet via Comcast cable @ 150 Mbps and unlimited usage.
The free boat ramp is 4 houses away. The nearest marinas are Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
If you need to rent watercraft simply contact NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for 10% Bertke discount) or OasisNorrisLake. Both places offer delivery services. Check with nearby marinas: Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
Due to liability reasons, we do not provide life jackets, watercraft, floating toys.... We do provide an enormous floating dock.
Due to ridiculous liability reasons, we no longer provide children items such as cribs, play-pens, high chairs, gates.... They get recalled the moment we assemble them.
Notes:*** For target dates post Labor Day up to April 1, an inquiry is required prior to submitting a booking request.*** The contact information including name, phone number, and email address must belong to the primary 'Guest' - the sole person responsible for booking this home. We do not accept multiple persons or nicknames. *** The primary guest must be a minimum 28 years of age to book this home. This person is who will be held responsible for any damages inflicted upon the property. *** Any violations to these rules will trigger cancellation and forfeiture of an administration fee.
Welcome to the “BIG Dipper”. This massive, 4,500 square foot, 3 floor lakeside cabin on the Norris Lake shoreline offers cathedral ceilings, huge kitchen and formal dining room overlooking a large TV room, providing the ultimate entertainment for an extra-large group of friends and family.
***Prior to booking, you must read the notes section below. ***
The Big Dipper features oak and pine from floor to ceiling! 18 foot, 20 person, Amish custom built dining room table!
With 9 bedrooms (4 Master Suites), 7 full bathrooms, this spectacular home provides 10 sleeping quarters for up to 32 people. Couples will appreciate the lake views that each of the 4 Master Suites offer.
Located on the Main Level (street level), the extra large open kitchen is well equipped for crowds with a canopy vented 5 burner gas cook top, 2 wall ovens, microwave, extra large refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, and 3 food pantries. The extra large 7 seat island bar is equally suited for entertaining as it is for whipping up huge meals for the hungry group. We provide free propane for the large grill.
Off the kitchen is the dining room, TV room, bedrooms 1 & 2, common bathroom, and a deck overlooking the lake.
**Prior to submitting questions, you must read entire note section below. **
3 TV rooms and game room sporting Xfinity cable TV and DVD provides endless entertainment. The 4 master suites provide their own additional TVs equipped with Xfinity cable TV.
Located on the Lower Level (bottom level), the game room features a wet bar overlooking the pool table, shuffleboard, fireplace, and your favorite ball game on the huge TV. Step outside to enjoy your private hot tub. The water is changed prior to your arrival. Enjoy roasted marshmallows on the fire deck. For firewood delivery, call the number posted on the frig.
Saving the best for last- Four decks overlook the swimming cove of Norris Lake’s Cedar Creek. No worries of speeding boat traffic. Have fun on your own personal dock that accommodates your boats and jet skis. The covered boats slips are 10'x24' and high enough for pontoons. See below for rental options.
This neighborhood has a small, free, community pool with kiddie pool 1/3 mile from the cabin up a very steep street. It is clean but nothing fancy. There are no life guards or concessions. You don't need a pass. Free parking is available.
Parking on premises, 6 vehicles. Trailers and extra vehicles are parked inside gated community designated parking areas.
Secure & very fast internet via Comcast cable @ 150 Mbps and unlimited usage.
The free boat ramp is 4 houses away. The nearest marinas are Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
If you need to rent watercraft simply contact NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for 10% Bertke discount) or OasisNorrisLake. Both places offer delivery services. Check with nearby marinas: Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
Due to liability reasons, we do not provide life jackets, watercraft, floating toys.... We do provide an enormous floating dock.
Due to ridiculous liability reasons, we no longer provide children items such as cribs, play-pens, high chairs, gates.... They get recalled the moment we assemble them.
Notes:*** For target dates post Labor Day up to April 1, an inquiry is required prior to submitting a booking request.*** The contact information including name, phone number, and email address must belong to the primary 'Guest' - the sole person responsible for booking this home. We do not accept multiple persons or nicknames. *** The primary guest must be a minimum 28 years of age to book this home. This person is who will be held responsible for any damages inflicted upon the property. *** Any violations to these rules will trigger cancellation and forfeiture of an administration fee.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Inquire prior to booking event or party
Pets
Pets allowed
The dogs are welcome to attend. We do collect a on
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the decks and dock away from th
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Inquire prior to booking event or party
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 and a deadlock
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
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About the area
La Follette
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lakeside Estates, a neighbourhood in La Follette. Sugar Hollow Marina and La Follette Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norris Lake and Fork Bend. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

LaFollette, TN
What's nearby
- Norris Lake - 15 min drive - 7.3 km
- La Follette Country Club - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
- LaFollette Medical Center - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
- Campbell County Historical Society - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
- Cove Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 25.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sonic Drive-In - 18 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 18 min drive
- Tiki Club - 11 min walk
- MtMcCloud restaurant - 32 min drive
- Stockyard BBQ - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John Bertke
John Bertke lives in Dayton, OH and enjoys visiting Norris Lake with his friends and family. He enjoys fly fishing and smoking cigars.
Why they chose this property
They say location means everything. The Big Dipper is located in the woods, right on the waters edge. The fish come to swim around the dock. The boaters come to swim around the cove. There are two golf courses nearby. What more could you ask for?
What makes this property unique
I'm an avid fly fisher, my wife loves to golf, and my daughters never tire from wakeboarding so my whole family stays happy when we visit The Big Dipper.
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