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Enjoy the mountain beauty from your private dock

Large 2-story great room. Fantastic for end of the day tales and dinners together.

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8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 28418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Speedwell, TN

Sugar Hollow Marina42 min drive
Norris Lake75 min drive
Norris Dam State Park78 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)97 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing and lots of fun on the lake.

Angela M.

Aug 17, 2022

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

4 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #5

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #7

1 King Bed

Bedroom #8

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bath #5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

'Rockwater' Privacy, Huge Great Room, Double Deck Dock, Hot Tub, Billiards..

This Norris Lake House Rental Rockwater – Sleeps 28, DOUBLE DECKER DOCK. Features a no-wake waterfront location and a beautiful view of Norris Lake. Huge main floor great room with large gourmet kitchen and seated dining for 27. Great for family gatherings. Rockwater is located on a no wake, year round, deep water cove near one of the best water sports areas on the lake. There is also plenty of flat water for kayaking and canoeing right from our dock. Flat Hollow marina is conveniently located just 1,000 yards away by boat. Something for all ages. Your family will create memories that last a lifetime.

No watercraft? No worries. Simply contact NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for 10% Bertke discount) or OasisNorrisLake. Both of these places doffer delivery services. Flat Hollow and Powell Valley marinas also rent water craft. Due to liability reasons, we cannot provide flotation devices. We do provide the large floating dock.

The nearest marina with full services including boat ramp is Flat Hollow marina a couple miles away via road or 1/4 mile via water. The marina also has gas, ice, restaurant, beer, and small grocery items, and entertainment such as live music.
The driveway accommodates up to 7 vehicles. There is room for trailers parked above the driveway on the asphalt road (not the gravel road) and at the parking area above the nearby community boat ramp.

We provide a large propane grill with free propane. The large town of LaFollette, TN offers many typical businesses such as hospitals, drug stores, fast food, sit down restaurants, and full grocery stores. For reference to your target destination, Rockwater is located approximately 20 minutes east of downtown LaFollette.

Free, secure WiFi is via Starlink.

Notes:*** 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.

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

Events allowed

Inquire prior to booking event or party

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only allowed on the decks and dock away from home.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Inquire prior to booking event or party

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

Speedwell

Located in Speedwell, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norris Lake and Indian Mountain State Park, while Campbell County Historical Society and Museum of Appalachia are cultural highlights. With waterskiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Speedwell, TN

What's nearby

Sugar Hollow Marina - 42 min drive
Whitman Hollow Marina - 56 min drive
Norris Lake - 75 min drive
Norris Dam State Park - 78 min drive
Big Ridge State Park - 95 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Curve The Tavern - ‬24 min drive
‪Tiki Club - ‬50 min drive
‪Highway 63 Diner - ‬22 min drive
‪Store Your Toys - ‬47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Rockwater' Privacy, Huge Great Room, Double Deck Dock, Hot Tub, Billiards.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Rockwater' Privacy, Huge Great Room, Double Deck Dock, Hot Tub, Billiards..?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Rockwater' Privacy, Huge Great Room, Double Deck Dock, Hot Tub, Billiards..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Rockwater' Privacy, Huge Great Room, Double Deck Dock, Hot Tub, Billiards.. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of La Follette Country Club, LaFollette Medical Center and Campbell County Historical Society. Sugar Hollow Marina and Norris Lake are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed this spacious house and the beautiful lake. The double deck was so much fun for everyone.

Relaxing and lots of fun on the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

8 Aug 2021

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

Perfect for a large family

The house was perfect for our large family. There was plenty of room and more than enough beds. The dock is fantastic and the lake is absolutely gorgeous. We rented boats for the week from the marina nearby. Blake was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

20 July 2021

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

Our Family Stay at Rockwater

We had a great time and all of us loved it! It does take a bit of time to access stores and eating places, however. That said, being right on the lake was wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

3 July 2021

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

Amazing!

The house is beautiful and and we were very comfortable. (23 people). Blake was quick to respond to any questions I had. We had an amazing week and enjoyed the peaceful and serene area! Would absolutely recommend to any of my friends or family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

12 June 2021

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

Family

Really nice Tough to get too but once you get there !!👍👍👍

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

24 Aug 2020

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

As Good As Advertised

The property was amazing and very well kept. Plenty of space for our group. Very clean and plenty to do in the house. Bringing a boat or renting one would be highly recommended. It’s a pretty remote spot but absolutely perfect for boating and water sports and activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

28 July 2020

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

rockwater

great property for big group on the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

7 Jan 2020

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

Reid Christmas Vacation

We were very pleased with the property, was well equipped for the 23 of us, kitchen, linens and towels and etc. The dock was great. All enjoyed the stay. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite M.

5 Dec 2019

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

Loved Rockwater!!

This was a wonderful property for a family reunion! We slept 30 comfortably, with plenty of room to hang out, cook and play! Beautiful indoors and out. The kitchen was really well- stocked, and there was even seating for everyone... which was perfect for Thanksgiving. Thank you for a great vacation. We hope to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

8 Aug 2017

Family Vacation /Seventeenth Year

Our family group of 23 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rockwater. The house was immaculate with sleeping and eating accommodations more than adequate for our family. The pool table, game table, and TVs encouraged activity on rainy days. The steps to the dock are safe and the dock is new and has easy access to the boat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

4 July 2017

Great Family Getaway

Our family spends multiple weeks each summer on Norris Lake. Rockwater ranks among the best homes we have stayed at over the years! The home is large enough to easily accommodate large family gatherings, and Blake's thoughtful attention to detail ensures that vacation time is spent relaxing instead of trying to "get settled into the house". The covered and lighted dock is very easy to access, which is something that many homes on Norris lack. Rockwater's location also provides easy access to some of the flattest water on the lake. You will not be disappointed if you decide to stay at Rockwater!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenna S., goshen, indiana

20 Jan 2017

Thanksgiving fun!!

We came from Indiana and met family from Florida. We were very pleased with the layout of the home , it was open and spacious enough that when our 22 guests were all in the kitchen dining area we were not on top of each other.. we enjoyed the Chanel behind the house and the Beautiful nature that surrounds the house.. there was plenty of bathrooms, bedrooms and seating.. we loved our time at this home.. the only downfall is it takes 40 min to get to any store, so stop before you begin your journey up! Thanks Blake!!!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

7 July 2015

5 Family vacation

As a large group, we have met for a lake vacation for 14years. Always a different home. Next year will be the exception, as we have already made arrangements to book this home again next year. This home is PERFECT for large groups with kids of all ages . Some of our " children" are getting married and having children of their own, but in a home like this, we never felt crowded. We spent some of the evenings singing and laughing on the deck, and while the cove neighbors are close, that just added to the fun. The location is remote, and the WiFi is unreliable, but you are there to enjoy each other and the beautiful surroundings. We were lucky enough to see bald eagles in flight and a few deer on our morning hikes. And while it rained nearly every day, we had plenty do entertain ourselves with indoors. Rent this home, you won't regret a second of your time spent there!

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

10/10 Excellent

15 Aug 2014

Zik Family Vacation

We had an amazing vacation this year. The house was perfect for our large active family of 10 adults and 3 children. We especially enjoyed the kitchen. It was big enough for the whole family to get together and cook dinner each night. The dock was great for our swimming and boating activities. We had a blast! I would rent this house again and gladly recommend it to our family and friends.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellye D., Lebanon, Tn

11 Dec 2013

Beautiful house

I could tell by the pictures that this house would be very nice but it's really more beautiful in person. Very large kitchen, dining, living area that make it very easy and comfortable for many to gather. Perfect for large families who want to spend time together. The kitchen is a joy to cook in. My family has been renting a "Thanksgiving House" in this area for several years now and this is the best one yet.

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

10/10 Excellent

12 Aug 2013

Lake Norris Rockhouse

Norris Lake is great! We had plenty of room at the house and loved the private dock and privacy! We had a group of 18 with kids and they loved the boating, tubing and swimming! The kitchen is super at this lovely home! Tips: bring inner tubes and floating toys for the kids! We rented a pontoon boat and brought our jet skis and speedboat. That way some people could fish and leisurely boat while others waterskied and did the wakeboard!

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

10/10 Excellent

ebf, United States

14 July 2013

BFV

Beautiful home for a family vacation. We had 21 people staying in the home and it didn't feel crowded! All of the rooms were accurate to what we saw in the pictures. The property was clean and well maintained. I would recommend the property to both family and friends. Be sure to have a car to travel to the store if you need anything - it is a bit of a drive but that was expected from all the information given to us prior to renting the home. The water was great for the boat and jet ski's we rented. We had a great week with our family!

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

10/10 Excellent

12 July 2013

A week's vacation

This prorerty was well suited size wise for our family that had 22 persons in attendance for our week long vacation. The descripition of the property was very accurate. The family had a very enjoyable week. We did have trouble with the internet connection causing a lot of problems for two or three persons who continued doing some work (always on call).The property was difficult to reach by car and travel to grocery stores problematic because of distance. The property is well placed for those who want a "get away". Overall a good experience and value. Recommended with the above exceptions. Keep in mind this is not a fresh water lake.

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

10/10 Excellent

29 June 2013

Fabulous family fun!

My family and I had a great time at Rockwater this summer. It had everything you could ever need, tons of space and was like new. The dock was very close to several floating houses, but it wasn't a detraction from the overall atmosphere for me.

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

10/10 Excellent

9 Mar 2013

Family Thanksgiving

14 of our family spent Thanksgiving in this beautiful home. The home was very clean, in excellent shape and very comfortable. The deck was a wonderful place to gather, and the dock ws very acessible. The kitchen was comfortable and very well equiped for cooking, and the open layout allowed us all to be together while preparing as well as dining and cleaning up. It was also very spacious allowing for an after dinner nap in the quiet! The cove and surrounding area this home is located in is beautiful and offered easy access to fishing and hiking. Making the rental arrangements was very easy with the owner being extremely responsive. We had one small issue on Thanksgiving day and notified the owner, not really expecting to hear anything back until Friday. In a very short time the owner had replied with a "quick fix" and also made arrangements to address the problem later that (Thanksgiving) day! Absolutly wonderful service and support! We hope to return to this home in the future, and would highly reccomend it to others during any season.

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

10/10 Excellent

8 July 2012

Beautiful Home!

We recently stayed for a week in this home at Norris Lake. The house was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with nice dishes, pots and pans, appliances, linens, etc. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and well stocked with linens, towels, and washcloths. The beds were clean and comfortable. We needed to contact the owner twice, and his response was prompt and courteous. The covered decks with the fans made for pleasant outdoor relaxation. The only word of caution would be on the path down to the lake from the house. It is steep and not paved for part of the way and could be difficult for older people or small children. I would definitely stay here again and/or recommend it to friends.

About the host

Hosted by John Bertke

John Bertke lives in Dayton Ohio and enjoys visiting Norris with his friends and family. He enjoys fishing and smoking cigars. He started managing this property in June 2022.

Why they chose this property

Blake and Cindi Michaels designed and built this spectacular home. Their meticulous attention to design and maintenance has provided the premier home in our Norris Lake Villas collection.