The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites
House in Norris Lake, TN
30 guests · 9 bedrooms · 7 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
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Norris Lake Rentals Off Waterfront Trail, LaFollette, TN 37766
Welcome to the “BIG Dipper”. This massive, 4,500 square foot, 3 floor lakeside cabin offers cathedral ceilings, huge kitchen and formal dining room overlooking a large TV room, providing the ultimate entertainment for an extra large group of friends and family.
***Prior to booking, you must read the notes section below. ***
The Big Dipper features oak and pine from floor to ceiling! 18 foot, 20 person, Amish custom built dining room table!
With 9 bedrooms (4 Master Suites), 7 full bathrooms, this spectacular home provides 10 sleeping quarters for up to 32 people. Couples will appreciate the lake views that each of the 4 Master Suites offer.
Located on the Main Level (street level), the extra large open kitchen is well equipped for crowds with a canopy vented 5 burner gas cook top, 2 wall ovens, microwave, extra large refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, and 3 food pantries. The extra large 7 seat island bar is equally suited for entertaining as it is for whipping up huge meals for the hungry group. We provide free propane for the large grill.
Off the kitchen is the dining room, TV room, bedrooms 1 & 2, common bathroom, and a deck overlooking the lake.
**Prior to submitting questions, you must read entire note section below. **
3 TV rooms and game room sporting Xfinity cable TV and DVD provides endless entertainment. The 4 master suites provide their own additional TVs equipped with Xfinity cable TV.
Located on the Lower Level (bottom level), the game room features a wet bar overlooking the pool table, shuffleboard, fireplace, and your favorite ball game on the huge TV. Step outside to enjoy your private hot tub. The water is changed prior to your arrival. Enjoy roasted marshmallows on the fire deck. For firewood delivery, call the number posted on the frig.
Saving the best for last- Four decks overlook the swimming cove of Norris Lake’s Cedar Creek. No worries of speeding boat traffic. Have fun on your own personal dock that accommodates your boats and jet skis. The covered boats slips are 10'x24' and high enough for pontoons. See below for rental options.
This neighborhood has a small, free, community pool with kiddie pool 1/3 mile from the cabin up a very steep street. It is clean but nothing fancy. There are no life guards or concessions. You don't need a pass. Free parking is available.
Secure & very fast internet via Comcast cable @ 150 Mbps and unlimited usage.
The free boat ramp is 4 houses away. The nearest marinas are Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
If you need to rent watercraft simply contact NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for 10% Bertke discount) or OasisNorrisLake. Both places offer delivery services. Check with nearby marinas: Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
Due to liability reasons, we do not provide life jackets, watercraft, floating toys.... We do provide an enormous floating dock.
Due to ridiculous liability reasons, we no longer provide children items such as cribs, play-pens, high chairs, gates.... They get recalled the moment we assemble them.
Notes:*** For target dates post Labor Day up to April 1, an inquiry is required prior to submitting a booking request.*** 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.
Welcome to the “BIG Dipper”. This massive, 4,500 square foot, 3 floor lakeside cabin offers cathedral ceilings, huge kitchen and formal dining room overlooking a large TV room, providing the ultimate entertainment for an extra large group of friends and family.
***Prior to booking, you must read the notes section below. ***
The Big Dipper features oak and pine from floor to ceiling! 18 foot, 20 person, Amish custom built dining room table!
With 9 bedrooms (4 Master Suites), 7 full bathrooms, this spectacular home provides 10 sleeping quarters for up to 32 people. Couples will appreciate the lake views that each of the 4 Master Suites offer.
Located on the Main Level (street level), the extra large open kitchen is well equipped for crowds with a canopy vented 5 burner gas cook top, 2 wall ovens, microwave, extra large refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, and 3 food pantries. The extra large 7 seat island bar is equally suited for entertaining as it is for whipping up huge meals for the hungry group. We provide free propane for the large grill.
Off the kitchen is the dining room, TV room, bedrooms 1 & 2, common bathroom, and a deck overlooking the lake.
**Prior to submitting questions, you must read entire note section below. **
3 TV rooms and game room sporting Xfinity cable TV and DVD provides endless entertainment. The 4 master suites provide their own additional TVs equipped with Xfinity cable TV.
Located on the Lower Level (bottom level), the game room features a wet bar overlooking the pool table, shuffleboard, fireplace, and your favorite ball game on the huge TV. Step outside to enjoy your private hot tub. The water is changed prior to your arrival. Enjoy roasted marshmallows on the fire deck. For firewood delivery, call the number posted on the frig.
Saving the best for last- Four decks overlook the swimming cove of Norris Lake’s Cedar Creek. No worries of speeding boat traffic. Have fun on your own personal dock that accommodates your boats and jet skis. The covered boats slips are 10'x24' and high enough for pontoons. See below for rental options.
This neighborhood has a small, free, community pool with kiddie pool 1/3 mile from the cabin up a very steep street. It is clean but nothing fancy. There are no life guards or concessions. You don't need a pass. Free parking is available.
Secure & very fast internet via Comcast cable @ 150 Mbps and unlimited usage.
The free boat ramp is 4 houses away. The nearest marinas are Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
If you need to rent watercraft simply contact NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for 10% Bertke discount) or OasisNorrisLake. Both places offer delivery services. Check with nearby marinas: Sugar Hollow, Shanghai, Springs.
Due to liability reasons, we do not provide life jackets, watercraft, floating toys.... We do provide an enormous floating dock.
Due to ridiculous liability reasons, we no longer provide children items such as cribs, play-pens, high chairs, gates.... They get recalled the moment we assemble them.
Notes:*** For target dates post Labor Day up to April 1, an inquiry is required prior to submitting a booking request.*** 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Norris Lake, TN
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Property and host was great! Can’t say enough good things about our time there. The convenience of the dock being there. The amount of space and amenities. Definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
The cabin was amazing.. it comfortably accommodated our whole family for our parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. The dock, decks and fire pit with the view and short walk to Lake Norris Made it such a fun & beautiful experience.
5.0 / 5.0
16 guys from the neighborhood did not leave the dipper, we only left for groceries, with the weekend stay there was just enough to do at the Big Dipper with the pool table the hot tub and plenty of space to party and play cards. Awesome place!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place
4.0 / 5.0
Property was exactly as advertised.
Our group is full of foodies and we took turns cooking each night trying to out do previous chefs. No one ever had a problem finding pots pans etc.
Only disappointment was the grill was dirty when we arrived.
3.0 / 5.0
The house is large and supported our group for a recent family gathering but found having a hot water shower a challenge. We could only ever use one shower. For a house that advertises sleeping 30 people this was extremely difficult. The property manager is aware and very responsive, however according to them this is by design due to the tankless water heater. Also the bed linens, mattresses, and towel should have been replaced years ago with pilling, holes, and poor quality overall.
4.0 / 5.0
Home was well equipped and meet the needs of our large, multi-generational family
Home does not provide a floating island.
Kitchen is well stocked with quality cookware and bakeware-pleasantly surprised!
Quiet cove perfect for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding
5.0 / 5.0
Plenty of room for a Large family! Property Manager was quick to respond when we had an issue and had someone out to fix the issue quickly! The view is amazing and the boat dock provided lots of opportunity for fun! Plenty of seating and just all around an awesome house! Hope to go back some day! The house is the last one on the road so Plenty of parking as well.
4.0 / 5.0
It needs some TLC. But overall was enjoyable.
4.0 / 5.0
This was our first Thanksgiving Family trip with our family from Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. It was a perfect space for 30 of us to spend time together cooking, laughing and playing games. The kitchen had everything we needed with the exception of a cutting board and working blender. The ovens were dirty, but that didn’t stop us from making delicious dishes for Thanksgiving.
We enjoyed the fire pit and the wood delivery was appreciated very much!
A couple notes- top master suite TV no longer works; TV on lowest level is not connected to cable- bring fire stick or roku;
The area is small and quaint. We will recommend this area and location to friends. A few of us are even interested in coming back in the Summer to enjoy the lake activities.
Overall this trip is one for us to remember!
5.0 / 5.0
Some repairs need done (drawer in refrigerator and recliner). Setup was perfect for our family. Lots of room to spread out. Enjoyed the deck and slide, fishing off dock, firepit, and hot tub. Large table for eating and playing games. Another visit will be in our future!
5.0 / 5.0
They all enjoyed swimming and boating. They work to fine how to get to Dolly. All was good
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic property and location!
We planned a family reunion for a large group and it was the perfect place to host our event. Plenty of space and most of what you need is already there. It has plenty of room and places to sleep. If it needs anything it would be a few small kitchen items, such as a potatoe peeler and being your own salt and pepper and dish soap and hand soap. Otherwise the setup is ready to go. If you have anu elderly folks or someone with mobility issues it will be a challenge for them to go from the frint door to the water. Overall we has the best time and would love to return with a family or families again. Location for using our boat and jet skis worked out nicely also! I would recommends this property for anyone who is planning a large gathering, you wont be dissapointed.
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding weekend
Great place. View was fantastic.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Family Get Away House
We really loved the property and would certainly go back again. It was my parent's first time to Norris Lake and now they can't wait to go back again. We are already looking to see when this property is next available.
5.0 / 5.0
Friend 69th birthday
This property was everything and the owner always responded to my emails. I would recommend this property to anyone. It was very spacious for big families or groups. My family and friends enjoyed our stay and will be booking there again
5.0 / 5.0
Big Dipper Did Not Disappoint
It was easy to rent the property through VRBO. Communication with property manager went well. The property was clean upon arrival with all the expected amenities. Our group enjoyed the fire pit for hours every day! The kitchen was huge and allowed all of us to cook together. Amazing weekend at the Big Dipper.
4.0 / 5.0
Family Time
The property was overall wonderful, the inside of the house was clean and very comfortable. The decks could use some cleaning ..there were two big wasp nest on the top deck. But other then that the property was so beautiful. John was very accommodating and so easy to work with. We went to celebrate my dad's 75th birthday and we haven't seen that many smiles and laughter in awhile from him. He loved the views. I would recommend this property to anyone. Overall it was 4 stars 🌟 🤩
5.0 / 5.0
Cousins reunion
Unfortunately, it rained the entire time but if weather had been better having access to kayaks, life jackets& oars would allow guests to enjoy the lake!! A selection of games, puzzles or books to read would give guests alternative activities for those rainy days. Lamps by the beds would also be nice for those that like to read before turning in without having to get out of bed to turn off overhead lights. It was a nice, quiet cove although there are a lot of stairs to navigate three stories of the house & all the way down to the deck!! We brought our own games so still had a wonderful time!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and location!
We had the best time at this house!
The WiFi was great, the house had plenty of refrigerators and space for all 24 of us. Location was awesome and we will definitely
Stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Lots of steps
We knew about the stairs but some in our group struggled with them. Secluded cove is nice to not have a lot of boat traffic but also means you have a long idle no wake distance to get out to the main channel, just depends on what you’re looking for. The house was great and spacious for our group of 27, plenty of room to spread out. Definitely recommend this place.
4.0 / 5.0
family and friends
We had a wonderful time. I loved the stairs but not for everyone. Main concern is cleanliness. Stained pillows, we brought our own, stained mattress protector, don't think cleaning crew dusted anything. Only problem was lack of railing for last 6 steps, my aunt fell trying to go up the stairs. But we did have an awesome time!!
5.0 / 5.0
property it just perfect. Only on complaint and that is the room with 2bunks,bottom matress wasbada
The house was lovely they so enjoyed the slide and water. We as a family had a perfect time. Will definately return
5.0 / 5.0
Location
Had a great weekend in this house! By far the biggest and most room we have stayed in back in this cove! We love this house and the neighborhood!
4.0 / 5.0
Will be returning !
Enjoyed our stay ! Lovely home !
5.0 / 5.0
Such a memorable stay
The location is amazing ! The house was perfect ! Seriously no complaints ! The kids loved the lake. Us adults loved the hot tub. There was enough room for everyone . Having a refrigerator on each floor was great! We will definitely be coming back when it’s warmer to enjoy the lake more ! Thank you so much !
5.0 / 5.0
Great home 👍
Loved loved loved the home and the area. Everything was nice and clean and it was perfect for our big family to spend Christmas together as it was really spacious. The only thing was the mobile service sucked but had nothing to do with the house itself. Other then that it was great, will deff do it again.
2.5 / 5.0
We came here to get married with our family and a few friends. Although the layout was slightly different (only two bedrooms in main level), it all worked out perfect. Everyone was able to distance yet be together for dinners and our ceremony. It’s a lot of stairs to climb and we def got our workout. As for the owner, he kept in great communication with us and we knew exactly what to expect. Even made sure we were aware that water levels would be low this time of year. We’d love to bring our family back and spend time on the water during the warmer months. Thank you for the perfect wedding weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Weekend
We came here to get married with our family and a few friends. Although the layout was slightly different (only two bedrooms in main level), it all worked out perfect. Everyone was able to distance yet be together for dinners and our ceremony. It’s a lot of stairs to climb and we def got our workout.
As for the owner, he kept in great communication with us and we knew exactly what to expect. Even made sure we were aware that water levels would be low this time of year. We’d love to bring our family back and spend time on the water during the warmer months. Thank you for the perfect wedding weekend.
2.0 / 5.0
Over rated! 2 star would be generous
HVAC and cable not working, owner didn’t call back or return email, 81• in the house. The house was dirty. We had to put sheets in all the beds which we found a pizza stuck to a mattress pad. Mattresses dorm grade, sheets that were the wrong size., Heavy mold on all the shower curtains, bathroom floors dirty. Twenty yr old carpet stained and needs stretched. Large areas of broken tile in the lowest level. Not enough forks or glasses. 2 hand towels for the kitchen, no measuring cups or spoons. Very disappointed w the inside condition. Couldn’t wait to get home for a good night sleep! The review were not honest! 2 stars would be generous! We had fun because we were w family!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyable stay
Convenient that there was a fridge on each level of the house!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing
We rented the house for Christmas vacation.
The Property was clean and beautiful we were a total of 22 people and we all had plenty of space....
my suggestion is only for the game room, I think they need more games.
We took plenty of board games for the kids but I believe they should invest in games for kids also. I mean during fall time. Since summer time
It looks like there’s a lot of things to do. Thank you,
Omar
5.0 / 5.0
Great Thanksgiving for about 18 of us
The property was perfect to gather fo a Thanksgiving weekend. We all came tho meet from Atlanta West Virginia and New Jersey. Plenty of room and some enough troop to even spread out. There were 18 of 18 people happy with our stay.
4.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation end of Season
We had 18 people and there was plenty of room for all of us. Each level has a fridge. Couple things to note: Our trip timing is clearly the end of the season at the lake so the water levels were pretty low in the cove. They were moving out docks and we had to take our boat out early due to the low water. There were lots of active spiders and bugs inside the property (again, I'm sure we are likely one of the last groups for the season). We had a birthday cookie and cake that was devoured by ants before we cut into them which was a bummer. As noted in the provided documentation, you will have no cell service and the wifi is pretty bad so plan to be unplugged! The directions provided were spot on and well written. The owners clearly took their time to provide all the information you will need so be sure to read thorugh it all. The property was stocked well (minus a liquid measuring cup) and we were able to prepare all meals on-site. The fire pit was a nice surprise and with Walmart and Food Lion close by we were able to get supplies and fire logs. Overall we had a great visit and would return.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome place
Perfect place for a large family! We all enjoyed our stay at The Big Dipper! The boat dock and slide were hours of fun for the kids! The spot on the Powell River was perfect, hardly any boat traffic. Very quiet and peaceful! The house accommodations worked out very well. The bar area, pool table & shuffle board table kept us occupied most of the night with our family tournaments! With 3 levels to the house it made it easy to break away from the noise if you needed somewhere quiet to chill. The only downside was the AC issues on the top level family dining area cooling the house down in the super HOT summer heat. The wall of windows showcased an amazing view of the river/lake but in the heat of the day it was a bit steamy. To be honest we were not indoors much during the heat of the day so it was bearable. I would highly recommend this place! We can't wait to go back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great!!!
Great! Thank You
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Family Vacation
This now our 4th year visiting Norris Lake and it Never disappoints. We had an absolute blast. Could not have been more of a perfect trip. The property was very well taken care of, in a great location with all the amenities. We are already planning next years trip.
4.0 / 5.0
Good week!
We had an excellent time, with lots to do for all the family. I do believe the house needs ceiling fans in ALL the rooms, especially the great room,/eating room. The AC did not at all keep up with many people cooking and eating — which with the very warm weather made things a little uncomfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Great summer break for the 4th of July week.
We had such a great time with our family and friends. The home is in a great location, with plenty of room to entertain and just relax. Can't wait to go back. Thank you, John, we appreciate your hospitality.
5.0 / 5.0
Great time by all
Well maintained and clean. Family enjoyed the stay. Highly recommended for large family gatherings.
Chuck
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Norris Lake?
The average price for a rental in Norris Lake is R 7,556 per night. This rental is R 3,590 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites. Enjoy the water!
Is The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites 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 The Big Dipper' Dining for 30, Wet Bar, Billiards, 7 TVs, 4 master suites?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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