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Private boat/swimming dock. Watercraft rentals available Norris Lake Villas

Easy one step entrance from large parking area

Open floor plan with great room, dining room, kitchen.

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9.6

Exceptional

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20279 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

LaFollette, TN

Sugar Hollow Marina12 min drive
Norris Lake22 min drive
Norris Dam State Park66 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)73 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Overall our family enjoyed our stay. Upon arriving we had to do some cleaning as it seemed the cleaners forgot to sweep/...

Nicole K.

Aug 9, 2022

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

4 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

"Blue Water Lodge" Jump'n Bridge, billiards, hot tub, dock, community pool

Located on the shoreline of prestigious Lakeside Estates, this luxury cabin has 4 decks overlooking you private dock. The dock has a large swim platform w/ ladder. Two covered slips measure 10’ x 22’ and room for 2 more boats on the outside. This dock does not provide electricity. No boat? No worries! Simply call NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for ‘10% Bertke discount’) or OasisNorrisLake. Both deliver right to your dock. Nearby Sugar Hollow marina or Shanghai Resort offer daily/weekly boat rentals. Due to liability reasons, we cannot provide flotation devices.

Enter the cabin main level to see oak floors, knotty pine walls & ceiling. The great room provides plenty of space to gather with friends and family. The equipped deck has a propane grill overlooking the lake (free propane).

The fully equipped luxury kitchen is open to the large dining room with table. The loaded kitchen features granite, dish washer, coffee maker, blender, toaster, serving trays, pots/pans, dishes, cutlery service for 20 people.

*The main level also has a master suite with private bathroom.

Lower Level has a recreation room providing pool table, huge TV, spare refrigerator, and extra games. The utility room contains a convenient washer & dryer. The lower level deck with bistro table and lounge chairs, makes a fantastic reading room.The hot tub deck is ideal to end the long days. NOTE: the water is changed prior to your arrival.The Sun Deck is built right on the shoreline providing an ideal location to watch over the swimmers.

This cabin is located right around the corner from the famous "Jumping Bridge" where all the boaters love to simply hang out, swim in the clean water, and get the nerve to take a plunge off the bridge.

Comcast secure WiFi up to 200Mbps. 5 TV equipped with Xfinity.

NOTES: ***** You must be minimum 28 years of age to rent this cabin*****

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.

Our convenient boat ramp is located inside our neighborhood 1/3 mile from the home.There is parking for approximately 5 vehicles directly in front of the home. Trailers and extra vehicles are parked in the designated trailer parking area inside our neighborhood.

Property manager

John Bertke

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement

Security Hold of up to $750 may be applied dependent on Property Rented

Minimum Age of Primary Renter is 28 years of Age

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Follette

This holiday home is located in Lakeside Estates, a neighbourhood in La Follette, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Cove Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

Sugar Hollow Marina - 12 min drive
LaFollette Medical Center - 16 min drive
Whitman Hollow Marina - 21 min drive
Norris Lake - 22 min drive
Norris Dam State Park - 66 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
‪Royal Lunch - ‬17 min drive
‪Sugar Hollow Dock - ‬15 min drive
‪Rainbow Family Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
‪McCloud Mountain Restaurant - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Blue Water Lodge" Jump'n Bridge, billiards, hot tub, dock, community pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Blue Water Lodge" Jump'n Bridge, billiards, hot tub, dock, community pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Blue Water Lodge" Jump'n Bridge, billiards, hot tub, dock, community pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Blue Water Lodge" Jump'n Bridge, billiards, hot tub, dock, community pool located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sugar Hollow Marina, La Follette Country Club, and LaFollette Medical Center. Norris Lake and Campbell County Historical Society are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

William B.

28 May 2024

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

Fun

Good time

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

9 Aug 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good property, needs some improvements

Overall our family enjoyed our stay. Upon arriving we had to do some cleaning as it seemed the cleaners forgot to sweep/vacuum. The house itself was great for our family of 13. The only major complaint we had is the lack of lighting. As many steps as there is to the dock there is zero lighting on the steps. Also think it’s time to update a bed/mattress in one of the rooms as it was very uncomfortable and rolled into the center.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yanisleidy G.

8 Jan 2022

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

Perfect

Lugar a repetir 100%

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yunet C.

25 Mar 2021

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

Fue exelente

La propiedad en excelentes condiciones y la atención de primera. Muy bello todo. Lo recomiendo

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yarlin A.

17 Jan 2021

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

Thank you

Thank you !!

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

14 Jan 2021

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

Cozy!

Property was nice and clean. Very cozy and pretty spacious. We definitely enjoyed ourselves. Can't wait to book in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

7 Dec 2020

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

Very nice please good location

When we got there the toilet upstairs handle was broken I left a note for the ladies but I wanna let you know as well thank you so much we really enjoy the stay

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

9 Nov 2020

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

Fall Stay

Beautiful setting and very quiet around the lake. The dock was a plus, as you can rent a boat and have it delivered. Overall the house is nice and we enjoyed our relaxing stay. There were a few MINOR maintenance issues during our stay, but nothing serious that caused any major inconveniences to the extent we felt a need to contact the owner. Upon on our arrival at least 4-6 overhead lights to the basement stairs and in several basement rooms were burned out. There were also dead bugs in many of the overhead light fixtures. The bulbs could have just burned out recently but the dead bugs in the light globes were clearly visible and had been there a while. One globe fixture above the tv area contained around 50 dried out ladybugs ( I was just glad they weren't something else, but I had never seen that many lady bugs and have no idea how they got inside the fixture). We arrived as it was getting dark and without the lights it was very hard to see in the basement and one of our group was staying in the lower bedroom so we needed lights down there. We just bought some light bulbs at the store up the street and I cleaned out the bugs from the fixtures and replaced bulbs. The owners had a step stool, so it only took a few minutes for us to correct. Dishwasher needs maintenance, as it does not seem to clean the dishes very well, even when the dishes were thoroughly pre rinsed they came out with bits of food stuck on them.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

25 Oct 2020

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

The Perfect Family Spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Blue Water Lodge! The floor plan of house accommodated all of our family’s needs! We enjoyed cooking all meals in the well equipped kitchen. The hot tub, billiards table, and dock provide countless hours of entertainment! Be prepared to work your legs climbing the steps back and forth from house to dock! We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

28 Sept 2020

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

Great time

A great location on the lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Christy R.

9 Aug 2020

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

Enjoyed our time on the lake!

This is our 2nd time renting this property. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Would enjoy the decks more if there was a view of the lake, trees obstructed the view and make a mess if the lower deck. One other suggestion would be an ice maker or bigger fridge/freezer in basement that can make ice. Overall enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent D., Dublin

12 July 2020

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

It was a great get-away with covid19 safety in mind

It was so nice to get away from months of seclusion at home yet relatively safe from the virus. The place was clean & quiet and we made our meals here. The only drawback was the number of steps down to the lake (93 steps from dock to main level) so we weren't running back & forth much but it was manageable). Make certain you rent any boats well in advance as many others are seeking solace from the virus here also. It was so nice to be away for a while in a beautiful environment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

8 July 2020

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

Getaway

This was a wonderful place for my whole extended family (3 generations) to getaway. Great kitchen, lots of fun swimming and boating. The many steps down to the lake and 4 floors of the house may be a deterrent to elderly guests or those with hip or knee issues. Luckily that did not apply to us and we found it great exercise. The Food Lion was only 5 miles away and there was a Dollar store and gas station in front of it that covered all our needs. We would love to come again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

26 June 2020

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

Very nice lake house. Very clean and wide open space. Great dock for swimming

Very easy process even with covid going on. The Manager had answers at every step

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

19 June 2020

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

Relaxing Vacation

Very nice house that accommodated our family of 12 comfortably. The location was perfect. As we went around the lake, our location was our favorite. WiFi was very sketchy, but I can only blame that on the mountains, I think. Not that we needed to use WiFi much anyway. We were too busy enjoying the great outdoors. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Aug 2019

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

Great House and Lake.

Great communication and wonderful lake. We had two families with kids stay at the house. Lots of space and a great cove for the kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

15 Apr 2019

Spring Break

We could not have had a better experience! Being the first tenants of the season, we had an issue with the gas grill. I contacted the owner and within a few hours a brand new grill showed up ready to go. The house was clean with plenty of room for the 11 of us and the location was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Cheri B.

24 Jan 2019

Great place! Stay multiple days to make all of the extra fees worth it!

It was a very nice property to stay at! Pool/ping pong table was a hit, and the jacuzzi was clean and nice! Not many supplies, so bring toilet paper, trash bags, and soap! Plan on staying multiple days to get the most out of all the fees (site, cleaning, insurance). Since we were only able to stay 2 nights, it ended up being $800 a night!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabe B.

12 June 2018

Beautiful property, well kept home, great dock for boats and fun

We really enjoyed the home and all that it had to offer, I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

4 May 2018

Excellent

Other than the various stages of the weather, we arrived and it was beautiful and 80 degrees, stayed through 35 degree weather and snow, but the cabin was in beautiful shape....all amenities listed were available. All family members enjoyed themselves. My son, who is soon to be leaving for the Marines, had a great family trip. It was everything we were expecting and more. We hope to return when we can fish more. Although the weather wasn’t great they was still fish to be caught. I think in all, about 10 fish was caught. Any issues we had, John was ready to accommodate. A very UPSCALE cabin. Thanks John for sharing your cabin with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

29 Nov 2016

Wonderful first time experience!!

What an amazing experience to say the least for our first time traveling somewhere from Texas to celebrate a holiday. My family absolutely loved the house, the area, the environment and especially the SiriusXM channels that had us doing karaoke all night! The house was clean and equipped with everything we needed for Thanksgiving weekend. The upgraded appliances were also pretty sweet! The communication with the realtor could not have been any better. I recommend this place to anyone wanting to escape city life and just enjoy a beautiful, relaxing scenery for a few days.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marla B.

26 Oct 2016

Beautiful Home with Gorgeous Views!!!

My husband surprised me with a birthday celebration in this wonderful spacious home and had a great time! We were impressed with all the amenities and cleanliness of the house! The views of the lake and beautiful fall foliage were simply breathtaking! We definately will return next summer with our boat!!! Highly recommend for ANY season!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 Oct 2016

Charming Home!

My entire group had a fantastic experience- everything felt first class. Prior to the trip we had excellent communication with the owners and the home was super clean (thank goodness because my girlfriend is a real neat freak). Sound system was phenomenal and the docks were very impressive. Plenty of space for our large group and we are already looking forward to next year's trip! Thanks again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Oct 2016

Great Home on Norris Lake!

Our family had a blast. The home was spotless upon our arrival with all the amenities of home! It was exactly as advertised and booking was not only easy, but the owners were very helpful with questions prior to our stay. We enjoyed the outdoor speakers and hot tub as well as the 2 covered boat slips on the newer dock. Thanks Again - See you next year as we will be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

7 Oct 2016

beautiful home! Highly recommend!

Lovely home, beautiful! Gorgeous views, and lake access. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. Super clean, had everything we could possibly want, didn't want to leave! Room enough for my whole family, and then some. Will definitely stay here again!

About the host

Hosted by John Bertke

John Bertke lives in Dayton, OH and enjoys visiting Norris Lake with his friends and family. He jumped at the opportunity to manage this gorgeous cabin.

Why they chose this property

They say location means everything. The Blue Water Lodge is located in the woods, right on the waters edge. The fish come to swim around the dock. The famous jump'n bridge is right around the corner. There are numerous marinas nearby. 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 Norris Lake.