Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.
House in Norris Lake, TN
13 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Emerald Waters is luxury, lakefront relaxation with Mountain views! Your perfect lakefront vacation home with the best offering of Norris Lake.
A great place for your winter family vacation get away! It will be decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The home has a hot tub located undercover so it is still useable while raining. The living room has a remote operated gas fireplace to make family gatherings nice and cozy. If you prefer an outdoor fire, there is a large firepit guaranteed to to provide some outdoor entertainment on chilly nights.
Located in a private deep water cove just off the main channel (point #6) with majestic views of Norris Lake and the surrounding mountains! A very comfortable 3,200+ sq/ft modern home that features a sunset luxury dock, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1+ acres of fun outdoor space with custom constructed fire pit, shuffleboard, & cornhole; open concept kitchen with a standalone commercial grade ice maker, dining and living areas overlooking the lake with direct walk access to the large sun deck with a screened in porch below. Emerald Waters is your vacation home away from home!
The luxury dock and private deep water cover makes for complete afternoons swimming in the emerald waters of Norris Lake. Ample outdoor furniture allows for all family and friends to lay out, play with lake toys, ski, and watch the sunset from the best positioned swinging bench in East TN.
The main level features the master suite with a private walk out to the sun deck and views of the cove, queen bed, private bath w/ walk-in shower, another queen bedroom with private full bath, and an additional full bedroom. Enjoy a large open concept space including a living room with gas fireplace, a dining room with large table, and a kitchen with a breakfast bar island. Also, for your convenience a full size laundry room and large half bath.
The lower-level features a fun, spacious recreational area with pool table, a large luxury bathroom with walk-in shower and walk out screened in porch, complete with a swinging bed/bench. Two bedrooms are also found on the lower level, one complete with two twin beds and one with two twins and a queen bed, making the sleep count 12 people.
DishTV provided on main room TV's and satellite wireless internet access is also provided throughout the entire house and decks.
The home is situated on an acre plus of waterfront property. Lake access is an easy walk down a gentle paved slope with minimal stairs onto the large dock. The driveway boasts ample parking, turn around space, and an outdoor shower.
Stand Up 11' Paddleboards (x2) available to rent in addition to house ($100 for the length of stay), and would be accessible from the dock during the rental. Please just request this in advance of your stay.
Great Location on Norris Lake:
✓ Desirable cove location
✓ 10 minute boat ride to Sequoya Marina or Whitman Hollow Marina
✓ 30 minutes from I-75 to House
✓ 1 hour drive to Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boiling Arena for SEC football games, basketball games and concerts
✓ 1 hour 15 min drive to Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport (TYS)
✓ Boat rentals of all kinds
✓ Several Marina’s on Norris Lake have restaurants and live music so you never have to leave the Lake!
✓ Great family entertainment such as the Museum of Appalachia, Coal Creek Miner’s Museum, Cove Lake State Park
✓ And so much more
*Note:
- Check-in is 4:00 PM - Check out is 10:00 AM.
- Effective Oct 1st 2020; any desired usage of the hydrohoist (boat lift) requires an additional fully refundable deposit of $500, a daily fee of $40, and provide make & model of your boat to allow us to verify weight & height do not exceed capacity.
- While there is a hot tub shown on a few photos, this is not listed in our description nor available for use. Due to the remote location, appropriate service necessary to offer a hot tub year round is not viable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Valid U.S. photo ID required (Driver's License or U.S. Passport)
- Age restriction may apply. If under 25, please contact regarding potential rental
- The lake water is drawn down by TVA in the winter, roughly November through April so there may be limited boat access to our dock from the lake due to the low water level during this time. During summer months (May – Sept), the water depth is 25 feet of the dock, and 65 feet in the middle of the cove.
A great place for your winter family vacation get away! It will be decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The home has a hot tub located undercover so it is still useable while raining. The living room has a remote operated gas fireplace to make family gatherings nice and cozy. If you prefer an outdoor fire, there is a large firepit guaranteed to to provide some outdoor entertainment on chilly nights.
Located in a private deep water cove just off the main channel (point #6) with majestic views of Norris Lake and the surrounding mountains! A very comfortable 3,200+ sq/ft modern home that features a sunset luxury dock, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1+ acres of fun outdoor space with custom constructed fire pit, shuffleboard, & cornhole; open concept kitchen with a standalone commercial grade ice maker, dining and living areas overlooking the lake with direct walk access to the large sun deck with a screened in porch below. Emerald Waters is your vacation home away from home!
The luxury dock and private deep water cover makes for complete afternoons swimming in the emerald waters of Norris Lake. Ample outdoor furniture allows for all family and friends to lay out, play with lake toys, ski, and watch the sunset from the best positioned swinging bench in East TN.
The main level features the master suite with a private walk out to the sun deck and views of the cove, queen bed, private bath w/ walk-in shower, another queen bedroom with private full bath, and an additional full bedroom. Enjoy a large open concept space including a living room with gas fireplace, a dining room with large table, and a kitchen with a breakfast bar island. Also, for your convenience a full size laundry room and large half bath.
The lower-level features a fun, spacious recreational area with pool table, a large luxury bathroom with walk-in shower and walk out screened in porch, complete with a swinging bed/bench. Two bedrooms are also found on the lower level, one complete with two twin beds and one with two twins and a queen bed, making the sleep count 12 people.
DishTV provided on main room TV's and satellite wireless internet access is also provided throughout the entire house and decks.
The home is situated on an acre plus of waterfront property. Lake access is an easy walk down a gentle paved slope with minimal stairs onto the large dock. The driveway boasts ample parking, turn around space, and an outdoor shower.
Stand Up 11' Paddleboards (x2) available to rent in addition to house ($100 for the length of stay), and would be accessible from the dock during the rental. Please just request this in advance of your stay.
Great Location on Norris Lake:
✓ Desirable cove location
✓ 10 minute boat ride to Sequoya Marina or Whitman Hollow Marina
✓ 30 minutes from I-75 to House
✓ 1 hour drive to Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boiling Arena for SEC football games, basketball games and concerts
✓ 1 hour 15 min drive to Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport (TYS)
✓ Boat rentals of all kinds
✓ Several Marina’s on Norris Lake have restaurants and live music so you never have to leave the Lake!
✓ Great family entertainment such as the Museum of Appalachia, Coal Creek Miner’s Museum, Cove Lake State Park
✓ And so much more
*Note:
- Check-in is 4:00 PM - Check out is 10:00 AM.
- Effective Oct 1st 2020; any desired usage of the hydrohoist (boat lift) requires an additional fully refundable deposit of $500, a daily fee of $40, and provide make & model of your boat to allow us to verify weight & height do not exceed capacity.
- While there is a hot tub shown on a few photos, this is not listed in our description nor available for use. Due to the remote location, appropriate service necessary to offer a hot tub year round is not viable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Valid U.S. photo ID required (Driver's License or U.S. Passport)
- Age restriction may apply. If under 25, please contact regarding potential rental
- The lake water is drawn down by TVA in the winter, roughly November through April so there may be limited boat access to our dock from the lake due to the low water level during this time. During summer months (May – Sept), the water depth is 25 feet of the dock, and 65 feet in the middle of the cove.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Norris Lake, TN
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Reviews
8.0
Very good. The gang plank to dock out of alignment with stairs. Trip hazard
10.0
The house was perfect for our extended family. It is clean and well stocked and the photos online do not do it justice. The dock is amazing with plenty of sun and plenty of shade. The location is in a nice cove that is quiet enough for swimming and floating at the dock while taking a break from boating on the lake. It is located within 20-25 minutes of 3 different marinas by boat, for great convenience. We have been coming to Norris Lake for over 30 years now. This is our first time at this area of the lake and we loved it. We will definitely be back. 5 STARS for Emerald Waters.
10.0
The house was clean! Plenty of room for everyone. The walk to the lake was sloped comfortably. The host provided very clear instructions regarding the house rules and check out requirements. Lake Norris was the clearest, cleanest and warmest fresh water we have ever experienced!!
10.0
Location was awesome. Nice cove - safe to swim and easy access to the lake. Getting into town was about 20 minutes. Very clean and owner communication was great. Only thing that is a little irritating is the add-ons as previous reviews state. $100 for paddle board (which for most properties is included), deposit plus rental of the hydro lift if you want to keep your boat covered while staying. We did not want to use the lift but would have to pay even if it was lowered and not used. Fortunately the weather was nice and I kept it tied to the dock. Other places I've stayed would simply drop the lift out of the way so I could pull in to the covered area. I would definitely rent here again - location was great - one of the best coves we've stayed on.
10.0
One of the best houses we have rented at Norris lake. Coffee maker was broke and one was delivered the same day! We were treated very very well. Hopefully we will get to rent this house again someday. Mary
10.0
The lake home is spacious. We had 12 guests and did not feel crowded. Inside was clean and well equipped. Sits on a beautiful lot. We spent a ton of time on the nice dock.
It is difficult pulling a boat in the driveway. Upper deck needs cleaning.
We would stay again. Owner was very helpful! It’s a great place!
8.0
Location was good, access to the lake was easy. Upstairs clean , the basement area could have used more attention. The back deck was nice but needed attention., the furniture and decks were in need of cleaning . I did no have access to anything to clean area with so we could not clean the area ourselves Screen door was broke and needed repaired.We could not use it and it kept falling off. I would recommend the house
10.0
Awesome two years in a row we will be back next year
10.0
Our family visited over Labor Day and I just wanted to take a moment and say how grateful I am to have found this place! It was beautiful and fully stocked for anything we might need.. had the perfect amount of space for our group and a beautiful view of norris lake! We enjoyed coffee on the dock in the mornings the water during the day and playing pool together as a family in the evenings! The owner was very quick to respond to any questions or needs and we truly appreciate everything! Thank you so much for letting us stay! We made memories together to last a lifetime
10.0
This place was incredible. This was my first time at Norris Lake and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The property was beautiful and had everything you could want- great location, large dock, games, plenty of space, beautifully modern touches. The host was incredible and very responsive and helpful. I definitely recommend renting the paddle boards! We would definitely come back to this property.
4.0
The house itself was nice. Room for everyone. I have a few complaints. The house sleeps 12 but there was only enough towels and wash clothes for 6. There was no dishrags for the kitchen. There were fees for everything. If you wanted to rent the paddle boards there was a fee. If you used them without permission there was a fine. If you threw trash away in the outside cans without being bagged there was a fine. If you used the hot tub there was a fine. A notice would’ve been better saying no guests was to use the hot tub. Also there was light switches all over. They were labeled nicely but too many. And a fire pit was offered but no wood. The house was great. We enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t come back.
10.0
Will definitely return
10.0
Beautiful property and lake. I would recommend to friends and family
10.0
We rented Big Creek with family to celebrate 2 of our boys and 1 of our nephews birthdays. The location was prefect. The home was exactly as described, but better in my opinion! It seems they upgraded some furniture after the photos were taken. Check in and communication were super easy. Meredith reached out to me for some check in concerns, but nothing that hindered our stay! I highly recommend this home for family gatherings and enjoying the lake!
And to comment on the water temp in April (because I looked for several reviews), the water was still enjoyed by the kids even though it was chilly, however, for short periods of time. :) Everyone enjoyed fishing!
10.0
Beautiful home with perfect floor plan for entertaining and relaxing. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Highly recommend this home. We'll be back, if we don't buy one first!
6.0
The fireplace didn’t work. I let the owner know and they were supposed to get back with me. They never did. The internet access was horrible. I had to drive into town so I could get some of my work done, which was a huge disappointment. Other than that, the place was nice.
10.0
Our family really enjoyed our stay in this home. It was large enough to give everyone the space they wanted at times, but also cozy and comfortable. The location on the lake was great, too.
10.0
Beautiful home with an amazing view… very clean ..very relaxing and managed to catch a nice catfish off the dock
10.0
This is the third year we have rented this beautiful home it is perfect in every way for our family.
The property is clean and will maintained.
The views are spectacular. We absolutely love the lake and look forward to our annual family trip.
This is a great home to relax. We especially love swimming off the dock, exploring the lake and marinas and bonfires in the evening time.
Great hosts, no problems highly recommend.
Looking forward to Norris Lake in 2023!!
Thank you again for being so gracious and sharing your beautiful lake cottage with us .
10.0
Everything was great, we will be coming back for sure!
10.0
Directions spot on. Easy check in. Wonderful home on the lake. Would most definitely rent here again.
10.0
Lovely property with well stocked kitchen and a huge island, great water views, fairly easy walk down concrete path to dock with lots of covered space to hang out. 15-20 min boat ride or drive to Whitman Hollow Marina where we had rented a pontoon for several days. Plenty of parking space for 5+ cars. The shuffleboard court was a big plus!
10.0
We loved this house and location! The property sits in a cove, so there was very little boat traffic. Great for the kids (and adults) to float and swim. The basement was perfect for the kids to have their own space to hang out and play. With 14 of us under one roof, there was more than enough space for everyone, without being on top of each other. My only "trivial gripe" is the hot tub that is not in operation, which was a real tease. A slide or something for people without water toys would be nice too. All in all, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
10.0
We loved staying at this amazing house. It is a beautiful property and all rooms are tastefully decorated. It has a well designed, well equipped and spacious kitchen. We loved cooking there. There is a great view of the water from house and porch. We loved being able to park the boat in covered slip and walk right up to the house. The dock was great for swimming, reading, and relaxing. We were also happy with the beauty of Lake Norris. It is so pretty and so clean. We definitely want to visit Emerald Waters again.
10.0
We had several couples for this weekend without kids. The house was perfect for our size group. I did not have great cell service once we arrived at the house and I called the host and he helped me inside right away! Lots of rooms upstairs and downstairs so we could spread out. The kitchen was the hub and had every utensil we could ever need. The ice maker was clutch in readying coolers for the lake. We absolutely LOVED the dock! We spent so much time on the dock hanging out, snacking, watching fish jump and swimming. The sun set on the porch swing was delightful!
We can not wait to visit again! The house and host we're so great!
10.0
The property was beautiful. Kitchen well stocked. The dock was great. We would stay again. Only criticism would be to increase bandwidth.
10.0
Amazing property. The house is very clean and recently updated. Sloping sidewalk to the waterline. We have retired family members so steps are a concern. This property was very walkable. We had a great stay and returning next year. The house sits back in a cove that is relatively quiet but has enough going on to provide plenty to see on the lake. The dock has a large covered sitting area that is a great hangout for the day.
8.0
The property is nice and in a great location for our family. I was alittle disappointed in some areas as far as cleanliness. I realize that superficial cleaning is all that can be done, however I think that once a month that time should be taken to do an extension cleaning. The house sleeps 12 people and we had plenty of room for the 8 of us and a baby. The house only has six towels and washcloths so taking extras is a great idea. Overall it is good!
10.0
It was great, beautiful home, short walk to dock, great to be able to pull pontoon up to dock and load up, then walk up to beautiful home when we get back in. Communication with owner was great, was a great trip!
10.0
Things were easy to book ask questions. The place was really nice and we were happy with stay.
10.0
This is easily in my top three favorite vacation homes we have ever rented. Everything was exactly as pictured/specified—beautiful! The location was great, felt secluded, but you could be anywhere in 15 minutes. The dock was awesome for the kids to fish off of, plenty of space for multiple fishermen. The house was so well appointed, and we really enjoyed the pool table. All the TVs, fireplace, and appliances were super easy to use, and there was SO much space. 9 of us were more than adequately accommodated. We loved that the dining table seated 10. The house was spotless, ready on time, and a breeze to check in to. The checkout process was clearly stated and super quick and easy. We would return here in a heartbeat and would encourage anyone else to do the same. I’m fairly picky about vacation rentals and this one was top notch!
8.0
We enjoyed our stay. Water pressure was low for showers. Kitchen supplies were well provided. We always try to leave a rented place as good as we found it and we’re very confused and upset that the owners made several claims on us. We didn’t know we should take before and after pictures.
5.0
We had a really great time at big creek! We had 5 couples stay! The house is beautiful! Walk to the dock has minimal steps! The full size beds were really comfortable but kind of small for the 6ft plus guys in our group but that’s ok. We were looking forward to the hot tub but there is a $500 fine to use it. (Due to COVID I’m guessing) Which Meredith could have absolutely told me and I forgot. Meredith was also VERY accommodating with us parking our trucks and boat trailers in the driveway early! We so appreciated that!! The clean up duties were also pretty minimal which is great!
5.0
Beautiful home with great views! Such a peaceful getaway. Spent the days on the lake and the nights at this beautiful home. Gorgeous property! It was the perfect summer lake vacation!
5.0
We spent 5 days with our grown children and 2 small grandchildren. Had a wonderful time. Loved the quiet cove. We had everything we needed and then some. Would definitely stay at Big Creek again. Thank you!
5.0
My cousin has a house on Lake Norris so we looked for a house that is somewhat handicap accessible. We celebrate my Aunt's 90th birthday and had a wonderful week with all my cousins.
5.0
This property is gorgeous. The home is beautifully decorated. Plenty of room for family of six adults and five children. The lake itself is one of the most beautiful I’ve visited. In four days I don’t think we saw it all. We practically lived on the huge deck with large table and chairs. Neighborhood is quiet in the cove. Owners very organized in instructions and availability. We will return!
5.0
This place is perfect for a Lake Norris vacation. Easy walk to the dock. Commercial ice maker for filling up your cooler ( great idea). location is close to our favorite Marina Whitman Hollow. Beautiful spacious house. Deck that allows everyone to enjoy the lake view . Kayak and paddle board for rent. Management very quick to respond to any issues . If you are looking for a place on Norris in this location. would highly suggest this house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Norris Lake?
The average price for a rental in Norris Lake is $668 per night. This rental is $318 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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