It needs some TLC. But overall was enjoyable.

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!

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!

They all enjoyed swimming and boating. They work to fine how to get to Dolly. All was good

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.

Great place. View was fantastic.

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.

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

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.

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 🌟 🤩

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!!

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!

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.

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!!

The house was lovely they so enjoyed the slide and water. We as a family had a perfect time. Will definately return

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!

Enjoyed our stay ! Lovely home !

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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!

Convenient that there was a fridge on each level of the house!

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

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.

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.

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!

Great! Thank You

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.

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.

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.

Well maintained and clean. Family enjoyed the stay. Highly recommended for large family gatherings. Chuck