Location: Andersonville, Norris Lake, East, Tennessee, USA (7 miles from interstate exit; 30 minute drive from Knoxville) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Lakefront House
Enjoy your stay at this peaceful, gently sloping lakefront property on quiet Mill Creek Cove just around the point from the remodeled Waterside (formerly Andersonville) Marina which is located just 7.5 miles northeast on Highway #61 from exit #122 on I-75. Norris Lake, with its 34,000 acres of blue-green pristine waters, spans more than 800 miles of shoreline.
The single-level 35+ year-old rustic house has a cozy den w/ceiling fan, a stone wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided), a sofa bed that sleeps two plus a day bed with a trundle that sleeps another two. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and antique furniture with a full bath beside it. One room with an antique double bed is on the lakeside and has a view of the lake; the third bedroom also has an antique double bed and a small windowseat with a cot sized mattress. There is a full bath between these two bedrooms. A large paved driveway in front of the house has room for several cars and boat trailers. The single car garage is not available.
In addition to a full-service kitchen and a separate laundry room, there is a bright, large sunroom facing the lake with a huge table (seats 10) for those fantastic family meals. Both the den and the sunroom open onto a large deck one-third of which is covered and has a porch swing, a second swing, hooks for a baby swing, and a ceiling fan. A stone-lined dirt path leads through the wooded back yard to a private dock with a ladder, a large umbrella for shade, and boat or wave-runner tie-off cletes. By September, the water has usually gone down enough that the dock is not floating. The water is usually high enough to float the dock again by April 1st. Please feel free to call or email to find out the dock situation if your vacation plans are for the late summer or early spring.
Waterside Marina, a very short walk though not visible from the house or dock, has a restaurant and small store. Although the Marina does not accommodate public boat launching, they do allow our renters to launch and drive around to our dock. However, you must park your vehicle and trailer back in our driveway. There is enough paved driveway space to park 3 trucks with trailers. The closest full service grocery store is only five miles away and there are a variety of restaurants and a Super Walmart near the interstate exit only seven miles away. Although many of the conveniences are within a few miles, the area is peaceful, wooded, and within a quiet, friendly neighborhood that has been established for over 30 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 seasonal licensed hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike riding, wildlife observation and photography. There are private Horseback Riding businesses and ATV rentals and trails nearby also.
The "Wood Duck Inn" is extremely accommodating to family gatherings or small groups and is a short drive from Knoxville.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Large paved driveway with space for two trucks with boat trailers, plus more vehicles in driveway in front of house.
- Wood Fireplace : Wood is not provided.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2) : Antique double beds with extra quilts and pillows
- Convertible Bed (3) : 1 queen sofa-bed, 2 day beds that expand to two twin beds each.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : TV has connector cables on front to accommodate video game players that are not provided.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A gas grill is provided, but you need pt be prepared to get propane refilled, so check it before you need it!
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Small Charcoal grill also available, bring charcoal if you wish to use it.
- Deck/Patio : Huge deck with one third of it covered with a fan and a porch swing looking out toward the lake.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : It is about 200 yds to the dock, although the distance changes with the water level. The sunset is beautiful there. It is a sloping, rather than steep, hill.
- Other Amenities
- Stone Wood-Burning Fireplace, Central Heat and Air Conditioning, Cooking Utensils and Dishes Provided, 5 Ceiling Fans, Large Sunroom, Large Deck and Covered Porch with Porch Swing
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is allowed outside of the house. There is plenty of room on the deck.
- Activities
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wakeboarding, and much more
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
April 1-May 10.. $175/night(2 night minimum) .. $900/week
May 10-September 7 (Through Labor Day Weekend). $1100/week; (weekly rentals)
September 8-March 31.. $150/night(2 night minimum).. $ 900/week
$150 Damage Deposit: (refunded if no damage)
$150/wk Cleaning Fee: (non-refundable except in case of cancellation)
1/2 + deposit due to confirm; 1/2 + cleaning fee due 1 mo.before arrival
Cancellation: up to 1 month prior; full refund
Later cancellation: Partial refund available only if re-rented
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1989
Why the Owner Chose Andersonville
We love Norris Lake and have always taken our family there when we have had the chance. We searched for several years for a place on the lake that was fairly level and a short drive from Knoxville, and we found it.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We mainly enjoy the peacefulness of being on the cove, so close to the Marina but not impacted by it. When people go out of the Marina, they usually go the opposite direction from where we are, so our cove is peaceful. Also, the sunset there is beautiful and most of our excellent neighbors are there year roundm making it a very safe place.
A Full-service Marina within walking distance of Wood Duck Inn. You can launch your boat there for no charge if you are a guest of Wood Duck Inn.
Property Photos
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- Lakehouse from Back/Deck and Porch - Norris Lake, TN Vacation Rental
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- Norris Lake view from deck-early summer-our dock on left. - Norris Lake, TN Vacation Rental
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- From Dock into Mill Creek Cove - Norris Lake, TN Vacation Rental
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- Dock toward shore
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- Wood Duck Inn-Den
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- Den with Daybed and window facing lake (door leads to 2 more BRs & 1BA)
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- Sunroom overlooking lake
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- Master Bedroom (Qu. bed) with bay window (main bath beside this room)
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- Front Porch on Street side of Wood Duck Inn
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