We enjoyed our stay at Lakeside Lodge. Having direct access to the lake was important to our family and we spent most of our time in and around the water. Since kayaks were included as part of the rental we did not have to bring our own which was a huge plus. They were in constant use as was the boat we rented. The kitchen was a bit small for cooking for a crowd but it was very well stocked with more than the basic tools of most rentals. Having two refrigerators is another plus but the best added feature is the ice maker. We did not have to purchase ice the entire week. The property office staff was very accommodating and and responded to all correspondences/requests in a very quick manor. They were a pleasure . Tom, thank you for welcoming our family and giving us a memorable family vacation. Dorene

Lakeside Lodge was very easy to find, along with the recommended grocery stop. There were enough parking spaces right at the house for our 5 vehicles. Our family had 10 adults, and 7 children, including 3 teenagers. The 15 year old loved having his own space in the loft bedroom. We couldn’t have done this smoothly without the 2 refrigerators, ice machine, plenty of provided towels, washer/dryer, large grill and fully stocked kitchen (crockpots for chicken taco night!). The “boat captain” loved the covered boat slip and there is also parking for 2 jet skis. Everyone spent plenty of time at the dock, swimming, fishing and boarding the boat for tubing! There are 3 flights of steps from the water to the house, but are completely doable. I have double hip replacements and used the steps 4-5 times daily! We loved the fire table/hot tub deck with plenty of seating, and the 8 kayaks! We roasted our marshmallows for s’mores at the fire pit. Bonuses were the table top video game, cornhole area, picnic table on the dock, and a crawl space with extra “toys”.

We found this to be a perfect spot for a family vacation. Tom was very helpful and responsive to all our needs and questions. The Lodge is a great , well-equipped, home on Norris Lake. We had a great experience at this location.

The cabin was in tip top shape for our stay. We had a group of 20 for a long weekend and we would definitely rent this cabin again. We also rented 2 boats from Tom, the owner who was extremely accommodating and responsive through the entire booking and during our stay.

Absolutely amazing stay. The stairs may have won, as 4/7 of us fell down them but that’s nothing to do with anything lol. Beautiful view, plenty of room, and the kayaks were a great plus! We had so much fun. Definitely recommend stopping at the store on your way in so you don’t have to go through the crazy turns. Other than that everything was great.

Our family of 17 had an awesome, comfortable stay! Everything was so beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the owner even stopped by to give us a poinsettia! THANK YOU! Just wished I could have gotten it home, but our car was too small and packed :( The house was very clean, very well stocked, had TONS of amenities, the owner was very responsive, and it had a winter cozy cabin feel! We would definitely stay there again! Our family truly enjoyed our Christmas vacation!

Our family of 17 had an awesome, comfortable stay! Everything was so beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the owner even stopped by to give us a poinsettia! THANK YOU! Just wished I could have gotten it home, but our car was too small and packed :(The house was very clean, very well stocked, had TONS of amenities, the owner was very responsive, and it had a winter cozy cabin feel! We would definitely stay there again! Our family truly enjoyed our Christmas vacation!

The property was described accurately. The kids had a great time fishing off the dock and playing the video games. I loved the tranquility of the mornings on the deck with coffee. Would highly recommend.

Tom went above and beyond to make our stay a great one! The cabin was wonderful and we are hoping to make this trip a yearly one!

This trip was not the best experience. The host wasn’t nicest to me when I was booking because my account was under the age requirement I’m 24, okay, but my fiancé is 26 was going and ONLY wanted to talk to him “man to man.” He really was talking down to me it felt like but he was being nicer to my fiancé so I let it happen bc we already paid for the house. We get to the house and we had to do the check in check list. There were some things that weren’t on the list that were broken So my fiancé called to tell him and it’s like he knew they were broken but wanted us to call him it was odd. The WiFi didn’t work until our LAST night...were in the middle of the mountains so no one had a working device. He told me he sent a welcome email and I never got it. Couldn’t figure out the hot tub until the last night. My friend was walking down the outdoor stairs and it completely broke where he fell and hurt his hand and ankle. My other friend was walking in the dock, hit a soft spot in the wood and fell completely through! The house cleaning was suppose to take out the garage from previous guest and never came back to get it. One bedroom there were dirty used tissues under the bed... there were a lot of issues the entire trip. Oh and the host mentioned twice he was going to stop by while we were staying there(Friday-Monday when he and his family were the next people to stay at the house) like to check up on us in something. It felt very invasive and I’ve never experienced anything like it before. I felt like I was on edge the entire trip making it not so enjoyable.

This trip was not the best experience. The host wasn’t nicest to me when I was booking because my account was under the age requirement I’m 24, okay, but my fiancé is 26 was going and ONLY wanted to talk to him “man to man.” He really was talking down to me it felt like but he was being nicer to my fiancé so I let it happen bc we already paid for the house. We get to the house and we had to do the check in check list. There were some things that weren’t on the list that were broken So my fiancé called to tell him and it’s like he knew they were broken but wanted us to call him it was odd. The WiFi didn’t work until our LAST night...were in the middle of the mountains so no one had a working device. He told me he sent a welcome email and I never got it. Couldn’t figure out the hot tub until the last night. My friend was walking down the outdoor stairs and it completely broke where he fell and hurt his hand and ankle. My other friend was walking in the dock, hit a soft spot in the wood and fell completely through! The house cleaning was suppose to take out the garage from previous guest and never came back to get it. One bedroom there were dirty used tissues under the bed... there were a lot of issues the entire trip. Oh and the host mentioned twice he was going to stop by while we were staying there(Friday-Monday when he and his family were the next people to stay at the house) like to check up on us in something. It felt very invasive and I’ve never experienced anything like it before. I felt like I was on edge the entire trip making it not so enjoyable.

My family and I stayed in this house and it was perfect. It was amazing! Clean, plenty of room, activities for the kids, and super convenient. We loved the area, and while we didn’t venture into town or the local sights, the house was a great getaway. The owner was quick to respond to any questions and concerns that we had. We plan on another convention when we can. Thank you so much Tom for opening your home.

The home was great! Beautiful area, lovely property, all the accessories that we needed for cooking etc. plenty of space for our large group. Lots of stairs to work those leg muscles! Had a few issues which owner was super responsive about and ha does very efficiently. We will be back

Easy , helpful, reservation process

Our family couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Communication with the homeowner was fast and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Kayaks, cornhole and a ton of other things were included which is a great bonus. House was excellent for our large family.

Very spacious and fun house with tons to do!

What a wonderful stay. House was great. Endless amenities and very well stocked. Would love to come back in the summer.

The home was very clean and comfortable. We had 18 for Thanksgiving dinner and had plenty of place settings and silverware but no platters or serving pieces. Overall, the kitchen was well equipped and stocked. Our family enjoyed the home inside and outside, especially the kayaks. Tom was very communicative and responsive when we made reservations, planned our trip, and stayed at his house. The only downside was the steep gravel access.

The house worked out perfect. Large living area on the main floor with adjoining kitchen that allowed us to all be together. All the cooking essentials needed to make anything you’d want to cook. We used the grill for all meals and the top floor deck was great for entertaining. The dock at the water was a perfect size for all of us to fish and an easy climb to and from the house considering the steepness of the incline of the hill it’s on. The owner Tom was exceptional. Anything we needed he was quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again

The property was as described by the owner and could not have been better suited and more comfortable for a stay for our entire family including kids, their spouses and grand kids. The house was very clean, organized, well equipped and in very good shape for a lake house. It is obvious Tom takes great pride in his property since he also uses it personally himself. Although it takes some time to get out to the lake through the Marina due to the no wake zone the benefit of this is the quietness of the cove for relaxing in the calm water off the dock without worries of boat traffic and the convenient access to gas is a nice benefit. The dock has a lot of space and a great spot to hang out when not boating and the access to all the toys is very nice to include multiple tubes, more than enough ski jackets for every size person, and multiple kayaks and hot tub. Our 4 night stay did not provide enough time to enjoy all the amenities available. The option and convenience of a boat and Sea Doo rental was also very convenient and seamless. Tom was a very engaged, responsive and accessible owner throughout the process from reserving to arrival through departure. We would recommend this property for a visit to Norris Lake.

Property was as advertised and very well maintained. Tom provided a wealth of information to make your stay whatever you want it to be. The property was well equipped with supplies inside and out. We do an annual girls trip and would definitely come back to this great location.

This home was huge, w 6 bedrooms and 2 gathering places, a large dining table and 4 bathrooms. The kitchen was so well supplied and all the beds were comfortable. There were lots of towels and a washer and dryer. There are 2 decks and a functioning hot tub ( this usually is not the case at places we have stayed). We enjoyed the gas fire pit and there is a wood fire pit too. Being right on the water, we enjoyed swimming in the lake and boating ( they have a boat slip and rent boats and jet ski). The owner communicated w us immediately when we needed information and was kind and generous in every way. We will be back!

This place is everything you expect and more. Pictures don't do this justice. Tom is amazing hands down. He made this my best experience yet and I thank him for it. We will absolutely be back

Very clean, has everything you need, great access to water and private dock- would definitely stay again!

Wonderful hosts and great property! Plenty to do, kept the 5 kids busy all the time. Marina is close and only 20 minutes from civilization but the property has everything you need. Loved it!!!

We have stayed at this home twice now and have had the best time! We love the dock, kayaks, sitting by the fire pit and relaxing in the hot tub under the stars! Location to the marina was perfect, although having two refrigerators plus a commercial ice maker meant that we didn’t need to get much of anything (except gas for the boat and jet ski we rented). Our kids loved boating and fishing during the day and at night they enjoyed playing Nintendo and watching the selection of family movies that were offered. We definitely recommend this vacation home and would stay here again and again!

We had a fantastic time! The house is beautiful, well maintained, well organized and has so many extras that made staying there so easy. There are lots of fun activities to do on the lake and at the house. We tried many of them- floating and boating/tubing on the lake, fishing, jumping rock, karaoke at the marina, corn hole, hot tub, games, movies, and we grilled some great food. The dock is in a low traffic area so we had no worries about playing in the water by the dock. We only had to go a short way to get to a great spot for wake boarding and tubing. There was plenty of room in the great room when we wanted to all get together, and plenty of seating inside and out. There are lots of decks and spaces for some quiet time with a beautiful view. Tom was super easy to work with and was always available to answer a question. This was a perfect fit for our large family and I highly recommend it for a great lake house vacation.