Completely renovated in 2020, A Shore Thing has a gentle, no-steps slope to the main channel shoreline of Cove Creek on Norris Lake. This 2-1/2 Story contemporary lakehouse getaway offers 4 Bedrooms (including a huge bunkroom - favorite with the kids) and 2 - 1/2 Baths.

Game rooms features foosball, ping pong, pool table and an X-box gaming system; Dining Tables inside and out, open kitchen, Direct Tv, and 2022-2023 amenities include firepit, hot tub, free kayaks, and a gas fire table

Fully equipped updated Kitchen with granite counters opens to the great room with new gas-logs in the floor to ceiling stone fireplace and soaring cathedral ceilings adjoining the large game room. Which will you enjoy first - ping pong, full-sized pool table or foosball, as well as 3 TV's - two with Direct TV and DVD players, and one equipped with a DVD / X-Box gaming system?!

Two main level master bedrooms each with queen bed, share a full bath on the main level; plus there's a private loft with two queen beds and a half bath and the basement Bunk Room sleeps 12 in walk-out lower level (4 twin over full bunks) plus a queen sleeper sofa in the lower level.

Outdoor living space includes an expansive shaded side porch overlooking the water, a sunny, full width lakefront deck, custom firepit, huge, full width lower patio with a gas fire table, and a walk-out covered porch off main level master bedroom.

A Shore Thing provides a gravel walk path to a swim platform and 2 jet ski ports, and a 2 bay covered dock (note - only one slip is available for rental use as owner keeps his boat on lift in the second), and 3 kayaks free with paddles and life jackets for your use. Just minutes from Mountain Lake Marina which is directly across from the house ... night off for the cook, so go enjoy an easy meal on the water!

Book with us, and we'll also provide a suggested packing list, floorplans and sleeping arrangement diagrams, vacation guidebook to the cabin AND surrounding lake and area attractions, as well as Norris Lake maps and marina guide.

All 2.5 levels of our home, as well as the deck, patio and dock are fully accessible to guests, with the exception of two locked cleaners / owners storage closets.

Friday (3 pm) to Friday (10 am) only in prime summer season, and primary minimum renter age is 26. Split Firewood is available at the property with advance purchase arrangements (subject to availability and no TVA- posted ban on burning), or you can purchase while there using the QR code.

Tom Sturm is the licensed vacation rental manager, and also owns a local real estate firm. Tom and the team of cleaners, service folks, and vendors are always available to respond to any need or concern, just a phone call, text or email away.


Your vehicles are the best way to get around on land - we have Parking for 6-8. To navigate the lake, boats and jet skis work best - although we do suggest bringing your own paddle boards, kayaks or tubes to just enjoy floating around.

Watercraft rentals available in-season, first-come, first-reserved with a 2-3 consecutive day rental minimum. Delivery to Indian River Marina boat launch, more info available upon request.

We have a separate rental agreement that supersedes air B and B policy to sign upon acceptance, most notably including a no refund cancellation policy and minimum reservation age of 26. It is also required that guests purchase a $59 damage protection plan through CSA; additional information provided upon reservation.

Bring your own boats, or rent ours. We have a 21' Crownline open bow ski boat (seats 7), 25' new Avalon tritoon (seats 16), 22’ Harris tritoon (seats 11-12) available for rent in season, along with life jackets available (subject to checking sizes in advance) and lake toys, delivered to the marina and/ or dock upon your arrival (extra fees apply) or meet us at a nearby launch, depending on the property location. Restrictions on minimum days rented w/o a delivery fee do apply. Operating instructions, safety training manual, and check-in / check-out in person with the dock guy are mandatory - minimum age 26. Ask for more details, we're happy to provide or check out the flyer in one of the photos. First come, first reserved!

Need more space? Directly across the channel we have just introduced Point Three Paradise which sleeps 12 between two charming houses and has one of Norris Lake’s best double decker docks with slide, jumping platform and a pedal boat.

Managed by a Premier VRBO Partner with over a decade of creating quality memories and experiences, A Shore Thing needs just one more thing … your group! Let us know how to make your stay the best lake vacation, ever!

PS - if we are booked for the dates you wanted, please check out other managed lakefront properties - Suits Us Fine and Suits Us Too right next door to each other in Big Creek, plus five lakefront crowd pleasers in Flat Hollow: Lakeside Lodge, Waters Edge, Witt's Cove Landing, Lake It Easy and Whatever Floats Your Boat. We also offer a 10 acre luxury cabin retreat with a slip at the marina - Doc's Lake Escape, and Captain Brown’s Lake Escape with a slip at the marina, and a game room on 40 private acres plus hundreds more adjoining TVA. Wakes and Wheels is a favorite with both lakefront dock and easy access to ATV trails, located between Flat Hollow and Powell Valley Marinas. Check back, we'll be adding still more great lakefront homes for the season!