Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake
House in Norris Lake, TN
15 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Norris Lake, TN
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the beautiful views, well-stocked kitchens, comfortable bedrooms, and amenities like fire pits and docks. The owners were responsive, making the stay enjoyable for families and friends.
10.0
This property is FANTASTIC!! Super clean, had everything we needed, great beds, beautiful view on the lake!! Awesome vacation!!!!!
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
The place is so nice and so clean. Tom is incredibly responsive to all questions. We had a great time.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Great stay
Great location, great house, and great dock.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Excellent property
Excellent property wonderful views and lake access.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
Wonderful Week at the Lake
Amazing stay at Ray’s Place. Every need was provided, clean and comfortable!
We will definitely return!
8.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Great stay!
We had a great visit at Ray’s Place. There was plenty of room for our family in the house, and we enjoyed the fire pit and huge kitchen. The driveway and path to the lake are STEEP, which was tough for our young kids. Tom was very communicative and helpful!
5.0
The home is very cozy and inviting from the big open kitchen, to the outside seating areas, large outdoor dining table, and the fire pit is the best we've ever experienced. Being on the lake at night to watch the sunset is just breathtaking. Tom is the most accommodating host we have every had, helping at the last minute to shuffle some stuff around and letting us know if we need to stay over due to snow it was not a problem. Highly recommend the home. Thank You Tom!Thanksgiving 2020
10.0
Thanksgiving on the Lake
The home is very cozy and inviting from the big open kitchen, to the outside seating areas, large outdoor dining table, and the fire pit is the best we've ever experienced. Being on the lake at night to watch the sunset is just breathtaking. Tom is the most accommodating host we have every had, helping at the last minute to shuffle some stuff around and letting us know if we need to stay over due to snow it was not a problem. Highly recommend the home. Thank You Tom!
Thanksgiving 2020
10.0
The Happiest Place on Earth
Another wonderful weekend spent at Ray's Place. My group of college friends and I make the trip down to Norris each year, and Ray's Place continues to be our favorite spot. The house is clean, well stocked, and has plenty of space to accommodate a large group. Tom is a great host, easy to get ahold of if questions arise and it seems like each time we go down there is a new amenity to make the experience more enjoyable. Already looking forward to our return next fall.
10.0
Norris Lake Gem
Loved the location. House as perfect, they thought of everything. Girls trip! Everyone had a bed and there was more room to spare. House was very clean and had everything we needed. I’m looking now to see when we could stay again! Highly recommend!
10.0
Great lakefront property
This property has everything you need in the kitchen, lots of room for the whole family, and a great covered dock (with a diving board for the kiddos). This house is well appointed with many updates. Mr. Marsh was available to answer any questions we had and the beds were soooo comfortable. Gorgeous view of the lake from either deck made breakfast on the deck worth getting out of bed!!
10.0
Thanksgiving Getaway
Great property was comfortable for two families. We prepared our Thanksgiving feast in the well stocked kitchen. Many good memories made at Ray's Place. Thanks Tom!
10.0
Lisa M.
Great location and easy to find by water or land. Kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook. The house was very clean and would recommend this house for a relaxing stay on Norris Lake!
10.0
Great weekend trip Aug 2019
This property did not disappoint! If anything the pictures do not do the house and lake justice. The owner had everything ready for us, by sending us a packet explaining the details of the house and what was available to us as well as directions and where we could buy supplies. He also gave recommendations on marinas and nearby boat ramps. The location of this property on the western side of the lake made it a very short drive from the interstate. The lake was beautiful and even tho we had a boat to ride around in and completely enjoy the lake, we would have had fun just swimming near the dock and jumping off the jumping platform. Very impressed and it made for an excellent weekend!
10.0
July 2019
Home was everthing that was descibed and more. Location was great. Owners were very nice people and want to thank them for sharing their home with us. We had an amazing time.
10.0
They have thought of everything!
If you're looking for a vacation spot on Norris Lake, this is a property to consider. Plenty of sleeping space as well as open space upstairs for kids and adults. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could possibly want to use to cook with right down to a crock pot and blender. The lake is beautiful here, with views of the water and mountains. It is quiet and peaceful sitting on either of the two full length decks. The ramp is steep- challenging for elderly or small children - but most everyone can access the dock and water - so that is a fair trade off. One of our favorite nights was spent sitting around the massive fire pit and looking up at the Tennessee stars. They have thought of everything for you here at Ray's Place. We would certainly recommend this home for a relaxing getaway.
10.0
Extended family vacation
This property was excellent. The views from The deck were amazing. My whole family had a great time. Tom was easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be back!!
10.0
2019 Norris Lake vacation at "Ray's Place".
This was our groups first time to Norris Lake and absolutely loved it. Rays Place was better than advertised! Located in a nice area of the lake, not too busy. The house was very clean and accommodating. The kids enjoyed jumping off the dock platform. Plenty of space to dock two boats. Norris Lake and Ray's Place exceeded our expectations!
10.0
Great home on the lake!
We had 3 famlies stay at Ray's Place June 2019. The house is not a typical rental---a very nice home; that is obviously well cared for and very nicely furnished. Clean and well equipped. The covered porches are beautiful and furnished for outside eating and visiting. We loved the firepit--and ended each night there. We rented a boat to explore the cleanest lake I've ever visited. We are all in agreement that we would come back again for sure. **The slope to the lake is steep (as our most from what we could see). There is a concrete path but it is steep none the less.
10.0
Awesome place to stay. View is Awesome, House is awesome, Easy to get to dock!!!
This house is great. has all you need for a great stay. The best is the view this house provides. It has an excellent dock with newer decking. The dock is easy to get to. I have horrible knees and would just turn around and walk backwards down the hill (ramp). It is much better than a thousand stairs and it is fairly short compared to some places we have rented. Tom Marth the property owner and manager is great to work with .. easy going and honest! House is updated and well equipped. plenty of beds. Big Creek is an awesome part of the lake. Their are plenty of marinas close by. Fire pit is AWESOME!!!!
I cannot say enough nice things about this house and its location. We loved our stay and we will be back.
thanks again Tom
Sincerely,
Brad Voss
10.0
Great house
Great house,. Great for grand parents, parents and grandchildren for a Holiday
10.0
Great property in a great location
We've been coming to Norris for many years now and have stayed in many rental houses. This one is in a prime area, much lower traffic than the busier Deerfield area, but still close to multiple great marinas and attractions.
The home itself is very nice. Everything from furniture to utensils is newer and in great shape. We found everything we needed easily. The extra fridge in the laundry room just off the kitchen is a great feature for larger groups with extra supplies and prevents extra trips to town for more groceries.
The beds were comfortable and the views from the bedrooms are outstanding. The extra bunkbeds in the basement are perfect for the kids. The bedrooms are spread out and quiet.
The dock is great for swimming and the covered slip for a boat was perfect. The kids loved the high dive platform for jumping in.
The new firepit area is a real highlight. Perfect sunset views and very comfy chairs for relaxing.
The owner was responsive and prompt to any questions before and after our trip. They were also flexible on start/end dates which is rare for this area in my experience. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Norris Lake?
The average price for a rental in Norris Lake is $601 per night. This rental is $370 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake. 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 Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Great views, Top Rated Home on Big Creek, Norris Lake?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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