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Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views

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View of our home from above
Located in a cove with a beautiful view of the lake
View from the lake showing the private dock and diving platform
Front view of home from street level
View showing both decks

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 23473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Follette, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sugar Hollow Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Loft Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Master 3

1 King Bed

Lower Master 4

1 King Bed

Main Master 1

1 King Bed

Main Master 2

1 King Bed

Walkway area

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Loft Full Bath 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level - Powder Room

Toilet

Lower Master Bath 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Master Bath 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Area - Powder Room

Toilet

Main Master Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Master Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views

WHAT MAKES BLUE GROTTO UNIQUE?
❤ LOCATION - Situated in a cove away with quick access to free waterway and marinas. Guests can enjoy the lake safely.
❤ FLOOR PLAN - 4 identical master bedrooms with attached bath, beautiful view and individual walk out to the deck. 2 bedrooms in the upper floor designed for families with kids.
❤ BREATHTAKING VIEWS - View of the lake from ANYWHERE in our home.
❤ EXCEPTIONAL REVIEWS - Over 80 reviews! You can be sure be sure you are choosing a 5-star vacation home.

HOME FEATURES
✬ Open floor plan with 5000+ sq. ft. of living space
✬ Fantastic view of the lake from ALL Bedrooms
✬ Walk out to deck from 4 Master Bedrooms (identical size/features) with King beds
✬ Brand new Kitchen & Dining (2023), all new Appliances & 2 Dishwashers
✬ Gas Grill, Patio table seating for 12 & Cushioned couch & chairs in upper deck
✬ Hot Tub & Swing, Patio table seating for 10 in lower deck
✬ Private Dock with Dive Platform, 2 Jet Ski ports and 2 Boat Slips
✬ Fire Pit
✬ Indoor/Outdoor (deck) speakers with Bluetooth connectivity
✬ Full size stand-alone Ice Maker
✬ Solid construction does a great job at sound blocking so early-risers don't disturb others

New 5000+ sq. ft. built in 2015, this tastefully decorated 6 Bedroom private lakefront home in Norris Crest, has everything you need for a great Norris Lake vacation. Our home was designed for a multiple family vacation - featuring beautiful views of the lake and mountains from all 6 bed rooms, living rooms, kitchen and from the decks on 2 levels.

Norris Crest is a private gated community which is also close to Dollywood and Great Smokey Mountains National Park (75 miles). Our gorgeous home is located thirty minutes from main highway I-75 in a very private location. It has an open floor plan which provides plenty of room for everyone and has many amenities for you to have memorable get away. Our home is situated on a reasonable slope from the house to the lake. There is a concrete path from the front of our home to the private boat dock and it is also accessible by a flight of steps from the lower deck.

ENTRY LEVEL FEATURES (GREAT ROOM)
✬ Open floor plan; Cathedral ceiling; Hardwood floor; Built-in speakers
✬ Open view of the lake through floor to ceiling windows
✬ Opens to a fabulous outdoor covered deck with outdoor speakers; Grill; Patio Table & Chairs also accessible from front of home directly
✬ 55 inch flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player, Amplifier for music with Bluetooth to connect Cell Phones/Tablets/Laptops
✬ Free Unlimited Wi-Fi, Streaming TV and Landline with long distance are included
✬ Fireplace - Propane (winter only)
✬ Kitchen features: Fully equipped inc. 2 Dishwashers; 8 ft. island with seating for 5
✬ Dining Room features: Open to kitchen and great room; Dining table seats 10
✬ Powder room; large pantry, coat closet
✬ 2 Master Bedrooms – Each with private full bath; Walk-in closet; King Size bed; Lake View; sliding door to walk out to upper deck
✬ Games and puzzles

LOWER LEVEL FEATURES
✬ Open view of the lake
✬ Play/Rec area with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the view
✬ Opens to a fabulous outdoor covered deck with outdoor speakers; patio table seating for 10.
✬ 55 inch flat screen TV, DVD player, Foosball Table; Ping Pong Table
✬ Kitchenette with sink; Refrigerator
✬ Powder room
✬ 2 Master Bedrooms - Each with private full bath; Walk-in closet; King Size bed; Lake View, sliding door to walk out to lower deck
✬ 4 rollaway beds with bedding and pillow available in the lower bedroom closets (2 in each room) that can be brought to the rec area
✬ Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
✬ Full-size Ice Maker capable of 65 pounds of ice per day
✬ Wii video console & games

LOFT LEVEL FEATURES
✬ Open view of the lake
✬ Lounge area with room to relax and enjoy the lake view; balcony overlooking the great room and the lake
✬ 2 Bedrooms (same size and features) - Share full bath; Walk-in closet; Crawl space closet; Full size bed and Bunk beds;
✬ Dormer window with cushioned seat and lake view

DOCK FEATURES
✬ State of the art aluminum covered dock with two 30' slips; two jet ski ports
✬ Dive Tower on the dock
✬ Plenty of room for 3 boats and other water toys
✬ 8' x 24' with deep ladder
✬ Electric Power available
✬ Closest Marina is 0.5 miles across the lake to Shanghai Resort; Boat launch not available; Bar/Grill; 10 mins by road
✬ Boat launch is available at Sugar Hollow Marina or Springs Dock Resort
✬ Quick boat ride (10 mins) to ‘Jumping Bridge’ (Cedar Creek Bridge)
✬ Wood burning fire pit for adults and kids to enjoy

DECK FEATURES
✬ Entry Level Deck – Features two full-sized tables with 12 chairs to support outdoor gathering. Deck construction has unique "out-lookers" at each end of the deck to provide a wider view of the surroundings. The out-lookers gives the deck a much more open feel than conventional, simple rectangular decks. A new burner large gas grill with a backup propane tank is available. Deck can be accessed from the front of our home also.
✬ Lower Level Deck – Features two full-sized tables with 10 chairs to support outdoor gathering. In the "out-looker" area on either side, there is a Porch Swing and Hot Tub to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Corn Hole (bean bag toss game) in lower level closet.

SUITABILITY
✬ Children welcome
✬ Non-smoking, No Pets Allowed
✬ Parking is available in front of our home and can accommodate 5 cars

To rent jet skis, pontoons and ski boats check out Sugar Hollow and Shanghai Marinas. Sugar Hollow Marina is the closet marina for launching your boat and jet skis. Groceries and pharmacies are a twenty minute drive in LaFollette, TN.

In order to book this property you must have a valid US driver’s license and you must be at least 25 years old. A copy of this driver’s license will be required at the time signed rental agreement is sent in.

Lake Norris has about 800 miles of shoreline while a few areas are zoned for residential development and marinas, most of the lake is uninhabited and you have miles of water shoreline with coves that you can enjoy.
While picking the location for our home, we had 3 criteria:
✬ Safety: Where our kids and families can enjoy the lake, swim around safely near the deck and dive from our private dock.
✬ Family: Our home is situated in a cove away from the traffic but have a view of the lake from all bedrooms. There is no concept of a master bedroom, we have 4 identical bedrooms with attached bath with beautiful view of the lake and individual walk out to the deck. The other 2 bedrooms in the upper floor was designed for families with kids, where they cannot walk out to the deck by themselves and be safe with parents. You will be pleased to find all four master bedrooms and bathrooms were equal in size and features. The same is true for the two bunk bed rooms (for families with kids). This will make it easy for everyone to pick a room.
✬ Location: Quickly accessible to free waterway and also close to marinas where families can go grab a bite and get their boats/jet skis refilled.

Property manager

NorrisCrestLLC
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
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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
We strictly follow "No pets" policy. This policy, includes service animals, unless it is agreed upon. Please call us to discuss your situation.
We strictly follow "Guest Age" policy of 25 or older. The DL that you submit for verification should have the same name as it is on the reservation.
Check-in/Check-out times will be strictly enforced for all reservations. Guests who do not follow this rule will have their security deposit withheld.

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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 and a deadlock

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About the area

La Follette

Located in La Follette, this holiday home is in the mountains and 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 Sugar Hollow Marina and Whitman Hollow Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Follette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 19 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 22 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 69 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Big Ridge State Park - 70 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪East Side Pizza Parlor And Deli - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Hollow Dock - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Club - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Mack Daddy's BBQ - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views located?

This family-friendly La Follette holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fork Bend and Norris Lake. Campbell County Park and Campbell County Historical Society are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

sasha h.

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

Lovely house! Great for gathering. Very steep driveway and Hottub was green

Overall the blue grotto was an amazing place for our family to gather! Everyone enjoyed the house, age 6 months to 70 years old.- The kitchen is a workhorse! Feeding our large family with multiple cooks round the clock was made easy by this well equipped kitchen. We especially loved the two dishwashers, ice machine, - As most reviews stated - the driveway is VERY steep. I would not feel comfortable driving this with rain or snow- The Hottub was green and had floating algae when we arrived. Property manager was very responsive, came over to shock the hot tub and left an additional shock. Ultimately it should have been drained and cleaned IMO. Even after the shock the water was green and cloudy and piece of algae floating around
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Family vacation

The house was beautiful. Lots of room for all 20 of us. The best house we’ve stayed in at Norris Lake. This was our fourth time. Views from deck were gorgeous. We spent most of our time on deck eating or playing games when we weren’t enjoying the water. s. Thought we were getting away from all the steps and would enjoy yard games but too steep. The driveway is also very steep and really can have only 5 cars as stated. As always a beautiful week with my family. Thank you to owners!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Can’t wait to come back next year!

This property is well designed for multiple families to stay together. Our group of 19 people loved that each couple had their own master suite and the kids loved having a separate boy and girl bunk room. Additional details like two dishwashers, two washer/ dryer stations, a large open basement hangout space with ping pong, a large dock, tons of bathrooms and an ice maker also ensured the house worked well for our large group. We also loved the new outside patio furniture and the fact that the whole group could eat meals outside together. The layout of the house was perfect for our group. We also loved the location on the lake - great views, easy marina access (rented a boat from Shanghai) and the no wake zone allowed for lots of swimming and floating just off the dock. We look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Family Reunion

Great time. Great vacation home. Our second year in a row. Everyone enjoys the setting and the facility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great Week at the Lake

We had a lovely week at Blue Grotto! We had 3 families, all with kids, so the extra space and 6 bedrooms were great. The kids loved that there was a boys and girls bunk room in the loft for them to have their own space. The kitchen was beautiful - brand new, and had all the supplies we could have needed. The outdoor space was awesome as well. The upper deck now has a seating area (not shown in the pictures), which was super comfortable. The adults spent most nights out there after kids were asleep. The proximity to Shanghai marina couldn't have been better and the cove was perfect for swimming. The steep driveway looked intimidating at first, but was completely manageable. We would absolutely stay here again upon a return trip to Norris Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

All around great

Great house, great location! Plenty of space for 2 families with kids to be all together or have separate time. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi w.

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

Amazing vacation at beautiful lakehouse

House is perfect for large group. We had 4 couples and lots of children. Perfect accommodations for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked. We cooked every meal for a week there and were never short on any kitchen need. Dock is perfect for hanging out. Great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patti Z.

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Beautiful view but far away

This property had amazing beautiful views. The house was beautiful and had what we needed to enjoy our stay there. It was a bit too remote for us though. The drive to get to all of our excursions was long. The walk down to the lake was steeper than we originally anticipated and there were people in our party that could not do it. Maybe a railing on the steps down to the dock would be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wakesurf Week

Great house location and great lake! Small issues were immediately handled by owner. Would certainly rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

todd a., Beavercreek Ohio

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

End of Summer Vacation

Took my family here for our end of the summer vacation and I must say this house is truly amazing. We normally stay at Lakeside Estates but decided to try this location and so glad we did. Amazing views of the lake to begin with. The house is well put together. The 4 Master Bedrooms were a great Idea and accommodated my 3 kids and their Spouses. Kitchen is very well put together, with a great cabinet setup, awesome display of cooking Utilites, 2 Dishwashers, beautiful island and a very large table for our whole party to sit. The Basement was nice to have a ping pong table and the Nintendo Wii was fun for the family (please add a pool table lol). Awesome to have an ice machine, wet bar with full fridge and washer and dryer worked great. Beautiful Deck both top and bottom. Furniture could use and update and it would be nice to have a flat tabletop rather that the ones with holes for playing dice games, card games, etc..... but that is a small, preferred opinion. Hot tub and deck swing were so nice to have. It would be nice to have a Small Smoker and a Blackstone. Fire pit is perfect and the walk down to the dock is very well put together with concrete walkway and concrete stairs. Dock is awesome with 2 boat bays, 2 jet ski bays, a place to lay out and a high dive. The neighborhood is amazing, and we took long walks every morning. Location is right by Shanghai and very close to Stardust Marina so very easy Marina options. Amazing 5 Star and I will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael T.

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Comments on Blue Grotto

We had our extended family at Blue Grotto for a week. It was a wonderful vacation. The house was roomy, clean, and well appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed and more, very well equipped. The downstairs family room was great, our young ones and teens loved it. The best part of Blue Grotto was the view of the lake and the easy access. We rented two boats and two jet skis with ample dockage. Great swim platform, kids loved the high diving platform! Norris Lake is amazing! Clean water which was the right temp for swimming, and a great boating lake. The house was perfect for our needs, we will be going back! My suggestions for improvement is a very short list. The bedsheets need to be replaced. A few things needed to be cleaned but not much at all.. Thank you for a great place for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Great property

This property is in a wonderful location and has all of the amenities you could ever need. The owners were great to communicate with. We had a toilet handle break and someone was out there the next day to repair it. Everyone on our trip loved the house and we plan on booking agin for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P., Richmond, VA

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Friends and family

We had such a wonderful stay at Blue Grotto! We loved having four master bedrooms with four king beds. The new kitchen was amazing! It has two dishwashers everything needed to cook large meals for a big group. The lake was beautiful and the views were amazing. We would definitely come back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large group getaway

The home floor plan was perfect for several families to share. 4 identical masters were very helpful and the kids loved the 2 bunk rooms. There was additional loft space that was helpful for teens that wanted to spread out a bit more. The owners were very responsive to any questions or assistance we needed and answered our phone calls immediately. The dock is very nice and has lots of cleats to tie up equipment and tubes. It’s close to some great marinas for food and fueling boats. We had 3 generations with 5 families for a sibling/cousin getaway and everyone enjoyed their time. The hill down to the dock was tough for the older generation but we were able to drive to the closest marina for grandma to more easily get to the boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Twila G.

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

Room for multi-families

The Blue Grotto is very roomy, has a gorgeous kitchen with two dishwashers and a huge island. Appliances are all updated. There’s plenty of room for everyone to sit at the gigantic table and counter. What we really loved were the four master bedrooms with attached bathrooms. In the upstairs, there are two bedrooms perfect for families with little or big kids. At night we played lots of ping-pong games in the lower level family room. The two decks provided spaces for everyone to spread out while outside. We ate many of our meals outside on the two patio sets. The grill was large enough to accommodate cooking chicken for 17 people. At night we would take turns sitting in the hot tub. The dock provided enough room for a 25 foot pontoon boat, a 23 foot speedboat, and a fishing boat. The dock had a diving platform which entertained children and adults for hours at a time. Norris lake was perfect for wakeboarding, skiing, and tubing. Use Google maps to track location. The blue grotto is in a cove so the children could swim there safely. Launched our boats at the Sugar Hollow Marina, which was only a 10 minute boat ride away. They do have music on the weekends. Food was OK. The jumping bridge was fun. Shanghai marina has cute shop for shirts and 2 sets of cornhole games outside -yummy ice cream.When trailering boats to the marina, the road is narrow so go slow. If you enjoy hiking, go to the little Egypt hiking trail in Caryville. Beautiful waterfalls and view from the top. Wow!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin T.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The kitchen has been recently remodeled which was a nice surprise. The old kitchen was presented in the photos/listing. We did a lot of cooking and the large island is nice. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the lake views. Its quite a ways down to the dock/lake but manageable. Fairly steep and you’ll get a good workout each time you come back up. There are stairs and concrete walkway that go along the entire way so it’s not too bad. About normal for Norris lakefront properties. The water is nice and clean. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding. Caught a couple small bass and a catfish off the dock. Overall would definitely come back. Only a couple minor critiques are to change out the shower curtain liners, sharpen the knives, and perhaps consider new cushions for the outdoor furniture. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Family time

The house was great, 2 bedrooms on each floor was wonderful for our family, aunt, cousins,siblings! The updated kitchen is beautiful, the layout works well for a large group, 2 dishwashers is brillant!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S., Selma, USA

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

Blue Grotto Fun

This property is just as advertised. Spacious, entertaining, relaxing, and Peaceful. The layout of the home is just perfect. The owners were very courteous and friendly. Everything needed in the kitchen was there with ample supply of kitchen utensils. We had an amazing family trip! 5 Stars from us!!! Thanks for a Great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Worth every penny

This was a beautiful home. There was plenty of room for all 13 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Traci R.

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Fun family getaway

We love the layout of the house. So much space! Having three levels was great and gave our group lots of opportunity to do the things they love - play games, ping pong, quiet reading spots, the fire pit, etc. The driveway is NO JOKE - but we did just fine, even with a little rain and snow. We would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joann B.

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Christmas vacation

The house is beautiful with gorgeous views. It is very spacious with lots of different hang out areas. We really liked the 4 master bedrooms with en suite bathroom. The kids enjoyed building a fire and making s’mores. Overall we had a really good time and enjoyed our family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W., West Milton

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One of a kind!

Myself and friends have been coming to Norris for many years and the Blue Grotto was hands down the most amazing place we have ever stayed at!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Nice property; great for large group.

Great layout for multiple families; the four master suites are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

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

Great Views. Great House. Great Time.

Blue Grotto lived up to the listing description. The house had a great view of the lake and was very well appointed. Our group loved the 4 individual master suites. The decks had a lot of seating to enjoy the views. A huge benefit was the ice maker as this allowed us to get onto the water faster without having to stop at a marina for ice. A couple of things we found that may need attention too is the kitchen cabinets were dirty along with the stove drawer. The lights on the dock do not work and some of the rubber parts around the dock need fixed. The ping pong table needs a new net and the paddles need replaced as they are falling apart. Outside of those few things the house was great and we would come here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Amazing view of Norris Lake!

The best view of the lake from Blue Grotto, we spent many evenings on the deck. House was very clean and rooms were spacious. Perfect for our 4 families that vacation together every year. A little bit of a workout to and from the dock, which wasn’t great for our elderly parents. They actually drove to the closest marina and we picked them up by boat for the days out on the lake. So, it worked out well for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by NorrisCrestLLC

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We have been visiting Lake Norris with our family, friends and kids for years. We rented lake front homes with multiple families in various Norris Lake locations to experience first hand what family, friends and kids would look for in an ideal vacation home, before purchasing beautiful Blue Grotto. This home was designed specifically for multiple families to gather, and we love it, and love sharing it with other families making memories together too! We are from Cincinnati, OH and have lived there for over 25 years. Please read the reviews from various guests; they speak for themselves.

Why they chose this property

Lake Norris has about 800 miles of shoreline while a few areas are zoned for residential development and marinas, most of the lake is uninhabited and you have miles of water shoreline with coves that you can enjoy. While picking the location for our home, we had 3 criteria:
❤ Safety: Where our kids and families can enjoy the lake, swim around safely near the deck and dive from our private dock.
❤ Family: Our home is situated in a cove away from the traffic but have a view of the lake from all bedrooms. There is no concept of a master bedroom, we have 4 identical bedrooms with attached bath with beautiful view of the lake and individual walk out to the deck. The other 2 bedrooms in the upper floor was designed for families with kids, where they cannot walk out to the deck by themselves and be safe with parents.
❤ Location: Last but not the least, should be quickly accessible to free waterway but also close to marinas where families can go grab a bite and get their boats/jet skis refilled.

We feel that we have accomplished all these criteria in choosing a location and designing our home and dock.

What makes this property unique

❤ Our home is situated in a cove away from the traffic and safe for kids.
❤ Excellent view of the lake from all bedrooms.
❤ There is no concept of a single master bedroom, we have 4 identical master bedrooms with attached bath with beautiful view of the lake and individual walk out to the deck. The other 2 bedrooms in the upper floor is designed for families with kids, where they cannot walk out to the deck by themselves and be safe with parents.

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