'Wood Duck Inn' Lakefront; Private Dock; Huge Deck

Miscellaneous
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4.8
Outstanding(92 Reviews)

House in Norris Lake, TN

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Enjoy your stay at this peaceful, gently sloping lakefront property on quiet Mill Creek Cove on Norris Lake just around the point from Waterside Marina which is located just 7.5 miles northeast on Highway #61 from exit #122 on I-75; only 30 minutes north of Knoxville.

The single-level 60+-year-old cozy, rustic house has a den w/ceiling fan, a stone gas fireplace, plenty of seating, and a day bed. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed with antique furniture and a full shower and tub bathroom next to it. The second bedroom has an antique double bed and looks out onto the lake. You walk through the second bedroom via a short hallway to the third bedroom which also has a double bed, a small window seat with a cot-sized mattress, and, of course, a door to separate it from the 2nd bedroom and bathroom. There is a full bathroom with a step-in shower between these two bedrooms.

In addition to the full-service kitchen and a separate laundry room, there is a bright, large sunroom facing the lake with a huge table for those fantastic meals. Both the den and the sunroom open onto a huge deck, one-third of which is covered and has a porch swing, a second swing, hooks for a baby swing, a gas grill, a ceiling fan, a large table, deck chairs, and rocking chairs. A stone path leads from the bottom of the deck stairs (just 9 steps down) through the wooded backyard (approximately 200 yards in summer) to your own private dock with a swim ladder, large umbrella for shade, and boat or wave-runner tie-offs.

It is quite unique to find a place on Norris that does not require a steep hike to the lake and back to the house or a long, extremely curvy drive to get to it. We love our gentle slope (about 200 yards in the summer) to the lake. Also, it is quick and easy to get to from the interstate. Since TVA raises and lowers the water seasonally, this gentle slope requires that we have an easily movable dock rather than a large one with boat slips. TVA begins lowering the water levels in July and by September the dock may not be floating. It will remain on land until the water rises again in the Spring (usually by mid-April or so). The dock is plenty big enough to accommodate your boats or watercrafts, and for your group to sit on, swim off of, and fish.

Waterside Marina, a very short walk though not visible from the house or dock, has a small restaurant and store and rents covered slips and pontoon boats (they must be reserved early). They also have live music on several summer weekends! Although the Marina does not accommodate public boat launching due to limited parking space, they do allow our guests to launch for free and drive the boat around to our dock during their stay. However, due to the marina's limited parking space, you must keep your vehicle and trailer parked in our driveway. There is enough paved driveway space to park 3 trucks with trailers. There is a Super Walmart and several restaurants between us and the interstate exit only seven easy miles away. Although many of the conveniences are within a few miles, the area is peaceful, wooded, and within a quiet, safe, friendly neighborhood that has been established for over 50 years.

The house is 5 miles from Big Ridge State Park, 7 miles from Norris Dam State Park, and 6 miles from The Museum of Appalachia. Both parks offer wonderful activities including covered picnic areas, volleyball, softball, tennis courts, hiking trails, and a variety of playgrounds. The Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area, a short boat ride from the house, is an undisturbed 25,000-acre wildlife preserve offering the space for fishing (you must have a license), hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike riding, wildlife observation, birding, and photography. Paddleboards and kayaks can be rented at Norris Dam.

The 'Wood Duck Inn' is extremely accommodating to couples, family gatherings, or small groups.


Keywords: Lakefront House

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

Map of Norris Lake, TN

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(92 Reviews)
4.8
Jul 2024
Charming x10! Everything we expected and more. Impeccably dressed and maintained. Wish our schedules could have provided for a longer stay. Hope to be back…
4.8
Jul 2024
The house was ready on time and had everything we needed. Perfect location and easy to access the dock. Beds and bedding were extremely comfortable and clean. It is an older house but has a lot of charm and it was just perfect. I would definitely stay at this property again.
4.8
Jun 2024
It was very cozy and welcoming with great outdoor space.
4.8
Jun 2024
Only 10 minutes off of I-75 with stores, restaurants, state parks and marina close by. The house is clean and it has private lake access with a private dock. The house is older but clean with plenty of room for visiting. The neighboring homes were closer than expected but the deck and yard provided privacy.
4.8
Jun 2024
Our family had a great time during our visit. We appreciated the level, easy access to the property from the highway and to the lake. We enjoyed having plenty of space all together on one level and the huge deck and sunroom with beautiful lake views. We brought our jetskis and enjoyed this quiet, wide middle section of the lake. Swimming and paddle boarding off the dock was also fun. Remember to bring camping chairs for the dock. We had an issue with the AC but communication was great about fixing the problem and I didn’t mind not having it, it wasn’t too hot during our visit. We have stayed in much fancier (and more expensive) houses on Norris but we were all very happy with this choice and would stay again.
4.8
May 2024
Nice, clean house with great back porch and dock. Excellent communication with Martie.
4.8
May 2024
The house was very clean and cutely decorated. It has easy access to the lake. There is a little floating dock where you can tie your boat. The dock is very small and not extremely stable but it serves its purpose. The road going to the house is extremely narrow.
4.8
May 2024
The house was very nice. The road to the house is very narrow and made it hard to maneuver our pontoon boat. Would suggest that if you have a boat to the marina first and it off.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Norris Lake?

The average price for a rental in Norris Lake is $593 per night. This rental is $151 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Wood Duck Inn' Lakefront; Private Dock; Huge Deck. 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 'Wood Duck Inn' Lakefront; Private Dock; Huge Deck 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 'Wood Duck Inn' Lakefront; Private Dock; Huge Deck?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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