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TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Follette, TN
  • Norris Lake
    1 min walk
  • Sugar Hollow Marina
    23 min drive
  • Whitman Hollow Marina
    30 min drive

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About the neighborhood

La Follette

With a stay at this vacation home in La Follette (Big Creek), you'll be steps from Norris Lake. .This vacation home is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Fork Bend and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Sugar Hollow Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 23 min drive
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 30 min drive
  • Cove Lake State Park - 47 min drive
  • Norris Dam State Park - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬77 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬45 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake

Welcome to Ray's Place at Norris Lake, the Marth’s home on Big Creek in Norris Lake. A great family getaway.

Take the time to read our guests' reviews. This is a special place. Come visit!

THE HOUSE:

A beautifully constructed home completed for rent starting in the Summer of 2011. The house is approximately 3000 square feet, with two large decks overlooking majestic views of Norris lake. With sunset views of open water and the Cumberland Mountains in the distance, you will create memories for a lifetime. The house is an open floor plan, built as a lake house with big windows and doors opening to the water and the sunsets.

Five bedrooms, with two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, an additional queen size bedroom, and two bunk room creates an inviting format for two or three families. Each bunk room has two double beds. Amenities include gas grill, washer/dryer, an industrial ice maker to load your coolers each day, and one of the best fire pit's on the Lake.

LOCATION:

If you like still open water, beautiful trees, and gorgeous views, this house is for you. We have a two slip covered dock with a large swim platform ( 12 x 32 feet). With half of it covered, so it is great if you love the sun or need a little shade. One slip will always be available for renters, with room to tie up an additional two boats if needed, or slips are available at nearby Sequoia and Whitman Hollow Marinas.

Our home is in the Big Creek area, positioned directly on the opposite side of the lake from Windsor Point. It is a nicely treed lot on a quiet street, ready for a rustic retreat, or the privacy for you to bring your party to Norris lake. We are a short 17 min drive off I-75, much closer to 75 than the congestion of Deerfield and far less water traffic.

ARRANGEMENTS:

See the calendar for rates. A VRBO security damage insurance fee of $59 is due upon reservation. Taxes and a cleaning fee ($300) are additional. If you have any questions or have an interest in rental, please call. The minimum age to rent is 25 years of age.



Keywords: House, Cabin, Lake House, Lake Rental
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features wheelchair access, a stereo, and snorkeling nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a music library, hiking/biking trails nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tom Marth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pets with owner approval, Pet fee $100

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Great Views top Rated Home on Big Creek Norris Lake

Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
This was one the best homes we have stayed at and the owner could not have been nicer or more helpful! Very lovely home and property with every necessity available. We had a family group ranging in age from 4 to 74 and everyone had a great experience! Tom is an excellent host and very communicative and responsive. Truly a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie L., Shelbyville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family vacation at Norris Lake
This property is FANTASTIC!! Super clean, had everything we needed, great beds, beautiful view on the lake!! Awesome vacation!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
My sister's family and mine, 15 in all stayed at this lovely, family-oriented home for 4 nights at the end of June 2024. There was plenty of space inside & outside for all of us. The owners are gracious hosts and provide you with all the necessities (local information re: marinas, restaurants, shopping, etc. along with a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, refrigerator space and with a large group of us showering we never ran out of hot water). We cooked 3 meals a day each day we were there and had plenty of dishes, pots & pans, utensils, etc. It was perfect! A majority of our time was spent on the dock and in the water. We rented a boat from Whitman Hollow Marina which was fairly close to the property about 15-20 minutes. The way down to the property's dock was steep but doable. I was the oldest (age 55) of the group, the most out of shape and managed it. Everyone had a wonderful time! This home is beautiful and tastefully decorated. All the furnishings and especially the beds were great and very comfortable. We loved our time there and hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall/ winter stay
Lovely home and friendly host. Lake and view are pretty. Imagine the summer lake life fun is awesome at this location but this locations does have a lot of steep slopes. It is all manageable & come with the location but if you leave the location some car sickness was common. If there was any winter weather there would be no leaving. Warning over. We gathered as a family for Thanksgiving and had a blast. Kitchen had everything we needed along with a kids table and extra cleaning supplies. We mainly stayed at the house since local outings were lacking. Overall host is great house has what you need and pretty views. Since we visited in the Fall we did a lot of outside camp fires as the inside fireplace was not an option during our visit, we didn’t touch the water/ boats so I’m sure much more fun to be had.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets
The pictures don’t do the property justice. It is prettier in person. The kitchen is very well stocked. The bedrooms are comfortable and spacious. The patio table is perfect for everyone to eat together with a gorgeous view to go with it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We had the best week at Tom's place. Back hill is steep but very manageable for all ages (4-62) in our party. Comfortable sleeping arrangements and we loved the upper and lower decks. If we weren't on the water we spent all of our time here! Dock is very nice as well! The pictures do this place no justice. All rooms (bedrooms and living space) are very spacious! Tom is a fantastic host and responds very quickly! Hopefully we'll be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The place is so nice and so clean. Tom is incredibly responsive to all questions. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home on Norris
The home is as advertised. Beautiful, well kept, great location on the lake. We had 4 generations of family stay here during vacation and it was well suited for everyone (ages 3 to 82). And the dock is great for swimming if you have kids. Walk to the lake from the house is steep but manageable. Tom was easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a group of 9 ladies. Amazing time! Rented a bot at Whitmans marina, very close by boat. Had a great time just swimming at the dock from the house. Easy check in/out, great communication from owners. Enjoyed every piece of the property porches, fire pit, docks, even the beds were comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
House was fantastic and provided a great retreat for the family. Driveway from the road and walkway to the lake are very steep, but common for the area. A handrail along the walkway to the lake could be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place.
We have been down to Norris several times. This was a very nice house and good location on the lake we would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Norris Vacation Spot
We go to Norris at least once a year and have for many years as a family. In general, all of the houses / condos that we've rented through VRBO have been great, but this one exceeded our expectations. The layout was great for our family which included adults, toddlers, and infants. The location from the highway was a definite plus. The location to the marina (for renting a pontoon boat) was convenient. Tom was so great to work with throughout the entire process. We hope to stay here again and again in the future. Definitely a five star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location, great house, and great dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal Home with Spectacular Views
What a trip! The house and property were fantastic. Very clean and comfortable. The ease of check in was great and the accessibility to near by amenities was unreal. Hanging out on the dock all day then relaxing around the fire pit at night was the highlight of our trip! What a beautiful set up and I look forward to staying here again if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed J., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time at Ray's Place on Lake Norris
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving family gathering at Ray's Place. The home is beautiful, very well equipped, and comfortable. It easily accommodated the 15 members of our family that came together from Kentucky, North Carolina, and Alabama to celebrate the holiday. The home has spectacular views of the lake and nearby mountains. The kids especially enjoyed roasting marshmallows at the fire pit, where fire wood had been thoughtfully provided. They also had fun playing on the rocky shoreline. As the owner warned, the driveway is very steep. And, as others have observed. the walkway to the fire pit and then down to the shoreline is also very steep. The one addition we would have appreciated is a TV on the lower level.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Alcoa, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Quit Looking!
Many thanks to Tom for letting us book his property on short notice. You want HIGH END? This house has it all: furniture, furnishings, bedding, wifi, grill, decking, deck furniture, walkway to the lake, FIREPIT, dock, etc. Our kids spent most the time at the dock, swimming in the lake and playing on the floating mat (even in the first week of October). At night, we took full advantage of the new Weber Genesis grill and best firepit on the lake. If you are lucky enough to find an open date, I recommend that you take advantage and book immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lake Home
We had a great stay with my family. Tom was great and was very communicative. The house was fabulous and the view was magnificent. The path leading down to the lake is indeed steep as other guests have mentioned and I was concerned for my mom who has some challenges walking as of late, but it turned out to be fine. Tom was very accomodating and I would recommend it to anyone. The lake is beautiful and the dock is amazing for swimming and just having water fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Ray’s Place
The house was perfect for our group of 10. Plenty of comfy beds, plenty of room in the kitchen, and a great covered deck with a view of the lake. We enjoyed the spacious fire pit, and the kids loved jumping off the high platform at the dock. Overall it was a great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Excellent property wonderful views and lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Every year my college roommates and I get together, this year we went to lake Norris and had a blast. Great house, Great Lake, great times.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Season
Our Family of eight had the best weekend celebrating birthdays and wrapping up our summer at Ray’s Place. Clean, homey getaway on a beautiful lake! We brought our jet skis & kayaks and hung out in the lake & on the dock for 3 days! The kitchen & outdoor seating areas were great for meals. Plenty of space for our group while also places to get away & read or nap.. Beds & linens were clean & comfy! Definitely one of our favorite family get togethers!

10/10 Excellent

Ross K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week at the Lake
Amazing stay at Ray’s Place. Every need was provided, clean and comfortable! We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Creek Hillside Lakehouse
Very nice and beautiful house. Five bedrooms and another sleeping area. They had 2 refrigerators and a drink cooler plus a dorm room sized refrigerator on the lower level. Beds were pretty comfortable. Very Clean. Covered dock (1 slip) is very nice with electric and swim platform (not always easy to find). They had the best swim ladder we have ever had at Norris Lake. On main part of lake with clean , deep water. It is not in cove so you do get some big waves at times. Parking for boat and trailor are very difficult due to steep drive. I would suggest leaving trailor at Whitman Marina and put in there. The path to dock is very steep and can be slick when rains. It is better than a lot of places at Norris but a simple rope and post or handrail would help a lot. It was too much for my 6 month pregnant daughter and spouse with bad knees so we just drove to Whitman and had the boat come pick us up and drop us off at dock there when they wanted to go out. The property manager was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View and a Wonderful Property
Our family had a great time at Ray’s Place. The house was beautiful and very clean. The kitchen was large and made cooking for our family a breeze. Everything was very nice about the place. We loved the availability and ease of being able to get onto the outdoor decks for almost every room. We also enjoyed the dock and diving platform. It was nice to have a place to dock our jet skis and and hang out our life jackets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021