The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites

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A multi-story lodge with balconies, a dock, and a small boat.
A group of people on a paddleboard in a calm body of water, surrounded by boats and a wooden dock structure.
An outdoor deck with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, overlooking a forested area and a body of water.
A covered swimming area with multiple decks and a central water feature.
A cozy cabin interior with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a sign indicating 'Lake House Rules: Relax, Relax, Relax.'

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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LaFollette, TN
  • Place, Sugar Hollow Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, La Follette Country Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪15 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

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fork Bend and Cove Lake State Park, while Campbell County Historical Society and Big Ridge Park Amphitheatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • La Follette Country Club - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Norris Lake - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Campbell County Historical Society - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 21 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Lunch - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪MtMcCloud restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites on 3 May 2027 start from NZ$4,982, 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 The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites located?

Located in Lakeside Estates, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sugar Hollow Marina, La Follette Country Club and LaFollette Medical Center. Campbell County Historical Society and Whitman Hollow Marina are also within 9 miles (15 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. 60 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was amazing!! Host was great! I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of 10 adults stayed here for a week. It was everything we needed and everyone enjoyed themselves. Be aware there are a lot of steps both inside and outside which did make it challenging for some in our group, but the host communicated this clearly in the property description. The two slip dock was perfect for our pontoon and 8 kayaks. It’s a beautiful place with beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a successful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tennessee lake

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Tim, I thank you for the perfect review. I hope you come back for more. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Great house and dock. Our kids loved swimming in the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Great place. View was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Traci, Well said! Thanks for the 5 stars. You are welcome back for the many anniversaries. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer break for the 4th of July week.

We had such a great time with our family and friends. The home is in a great location, with plenty of room to entertain and just relax. Can't wait to go back. Thank you, John, we appreciate your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Phillip, Thanks for pointing out the strategic location and the massive size. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time by all

Well maintained and clean. Family enjoyed the stay. Highly recommended for large family gatherings. Chuck
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Chuck, I am glad your family enjoyed the stay. Your family truly has the lake spirit and we can't wait to see you all again. Thanks, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

The cabin was amazing.. it comfortably accommodated our whole family for our parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. The dock, decks and fire pit with the view and short walk to Lake Norris Made it such a fun & beautiful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Time at the Dipper

16 guys from the neighborhood did not leave the dipper, we only left for groceries, with the weekend stay there was just enough to do at the Big Dipper with the pool table the hot tub and plenty of space to party and play cards. Awesome place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Property and host was great! Can’t say enough good things about our time there. The convenience of the dock being there. The amount of space and amenities. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Thanksgiving for about 18 of us

The property was perfect to gather fo a Thanksgiving weekend. We all came tho meet from Atlanta West Virginia and New Jersey. Plenty of room and some enough troop to even spread out. There were 18 of 18 people happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
James, We love hearing stories how these huge cabins bring family and friends back together for more memories. Hope to see you all again. Thanks, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend 69th birthday

This property was everything and the owner always responded to my emails. I would recommend this property to anyone. It was very spacious for big families or groups. My family and friends enjoyed our stay and will be booking there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Debbie, I thank you for the 5 stars and the kind words. Please come back soon. John
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
The host was extremely helpful and got back to me quickly when I had questions beforehand. He even had Christmas decorations put up for us during the week of Christmas.I don't think the management company did a very good job with cleaning or maintenance though.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

Plenty of room for a Large family! Property Manager was quick to respond when we had an issue and had someone out to fix the issue quickly! The view is amazing and the boat dock provided lots of opportunity for fun! Plenty of seating and just all around an awesome house! Hope to go back some day! The house is the last one on the road so Plenty of parking as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great time.

It needs some TLC. But overall was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

First Time at Norris Lake

Home was well equipped and meet the needs of our large, multi-generational family Home does not provide a floating island. Kitchen is well stocked with quality cookware and bakeware-pleasantly surprised! Quiet cove perfect for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good week!

We had an excellent time, with lots to do for all the family. I do believe the house needs ceiling fans in ALL the rooms, especially the great room,/eating room. The AC did not at all keep up with many people cooking and eating — which with the very warm weather made things a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Patricia, I am glad you had a good week. This home has been a huge success and has a significant following. The home doesn't need more ceiling fans especially in the bunk rooms where the kids will bump their heads on the moving blades. What it needed was a simple upgrade which was performed later in the season when we could gain access the busy home. John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable Accommodations

The accommodations at the Big Dipper were comfortable and relaxing. The view from the house is spectacular. The house has 3 refrigerators, which came in handy. No problems with over-working a refrigerator. The dining room table is incredibly long-one of the great perks of the house. The owner/manager was easy to work with and responsive. I'll definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Laura, I am glad your group had fun. With the massive size of your group, spanning our multiple cabins, you all were amazingly organized. It will be fun to see you all back again for 2017. Thanks, John
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Well equipped kitchen

Property was exactly as advertised. Our group is full of foodies and we took turns cooking each night trying to out do previous chefs. No one ever had a problem finding pots pans etc. Only disappointment was the grill was dirty when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property and location!

We planned a family reunion for a large group and it was the perfect place to host our event. Plenty of space and most of what you need is already there. It has plenty of room and places to sleep. If it needs anything it would be a few small kitchen items, such as a potatoe peeler and being your own salt and pepper and dish soap and hand soap. Otherwise the setup is ready to go. If you have anu elderly folks or someone with mobility issues it will be a challenge for them to go from the frint door to the water. Overall we has the best time and would love to return with a family or families again. Location for using our boat and jet skis worked out nicely also! I would recommends this property for anyone who is planning a large gathering, you wont be dissapointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Jeff, I thank you for the 5 stars and hope to see all of you again. ** To anyone reading this, please note, this home actually has less than half the steps required to get from the home to the dock. *** People need to familiarize themselves with the reason that ALL HOMES on Norris Lake are required to be built above 1,044 feet above sea level. Since the summer water elevation averages 1,020, this means you are climbing a minimum 24 feet just to reach the dwelling's foundation. Add another 10 feet to reach the bottom level entrance door. With a huge, three level home required to accommodate 9 bedrooms, you will be climbing steps. This is regardless of wherever you book. If you find a home without steps, this means your elevation climb is still the same, just 100 yards away from the shoreline. John
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was okay but no hot water and dated

The house is large and supported our group for a recent family gathering but found having a hot water shower a challenge. We could only ever use one shower. For a house that advertises sleeping 30 people this was extremely difficult. The property manager is aware and very responsive, however according to them this is by design due to the tankless water heater. Also the bed linens, mattresses, and towel should have been replaced years ago with pilling, holes, and poor quality overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2023
Andrew, I am unsure where you heard that the water heater is only good for one shower. The heater is specifically designed for 5 showers. Due to this review, I had a plumber in there to check it. He said it works perfectly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Big Dipper. We had a group of adults mainly over 50. We visit a new place every year always on Norris Lake because it is so beautiful. The Big Dipper definitely has some bumps and bruises so if you are looking for luxury this is probably not your best bet. The kitchen is fully stocked. The only thing we couldn't find was a strainer. The beds are comfortable. There is plenty of room for everyone. The steps even though there are a lot was really not a strugle, we all managed them well. The slide and the two floor dock was exceptional. That is where we spent the majority of our time and boy was it great. Weather was bad one day but with the pool table, tv's and hot tub we were fine. We did play a couple games as well. You would need to bring your own. If you are looking for a great time on the water this will not disappoint. Great food, great friends and a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Thanksgiving Weekend

This was our first Thanksgiving Family trip with our family from Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. It was a perfect space for 30 of us to spend time together cooking, laughing and playing games. The kitchen had everything we needed with the exception of a cutting board and working blender. The ovens were dirty, but that didn’t stop us from making delicious dishes for Thanksgiving. We enjoyed the fire pit and the wood delivery was appreciated very much! A couple notes- top master suite TV no longer works; TV on lowest level is not connected to cable- bring fire stick or roku; The area is small and quaint. We will recommend this area and location to friends. A few of us are even interested in coming back in the Summer to enjoy the lake activities. Overall this trip is one for us to remember!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Cabin Weekend

Some repairs need done (drawer in refrigerator and recliner). Setup was perfect for our family. Lots of room to spread out. Enjoyed the deck and slide, fishing off dock, firepit, and hot tub. Large table for eating and playing games. Another visit will be in our future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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