Vacation Rentals by Owner

Respite from Everything

Guest: Janice (Springboro, OH)
Date of Stay: 03/29/12 Review Submitted: 04/02/12

We were very fortunate to have located ONAWIM Cabin. As you walk through the entry way the first thing that strikes you is the fantastic view of the Lake. In addition, you find yourself in a very large, well appointed family room. No detail is left unattended. The kitchen is spacious and has everything a group needs for meals. Off from the family room is a fabulous deck that is decorated with whimsy. The downstairs has two very large bedrooms and a full bathroom. There is a deck off the 2nd bedroom again with a lovely view of the lake. One nice point is that the owner ensured the cabin is pet friendly enabling us to bring our small dog with us on vacation. The outside will not disappoint! There is a fantastic boat dock and swim deck. Although the time of year did not afford us the opportunity to swim we can imagine how fun it would be so to do. The owner was very helpful and cordial. She checked on us to ascertain if everything was going well. We went to the Norris Dam and Cove Lake. If you enjoy outdoor activities you will not be disappointed. My husband and I highly recommend ONAWIM if you are searching for some peace and quiet! We cannot wait to return!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Peaceful!

Guest: Dayna and Andy
Date of Stay: 09/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

We really had an excellent and peaceful time. Despite the fact it rained most of the week, this is the best vacation we've ever been on. The boat was a joy! Thank you so much, can't wait to return! What a beautiful oasis you have back here!

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Great place away from home!

Guest: The Wileys and the Youngs
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

We had a great time on the lake and at the dock. Thank you so much for a great place away from home. Too bad for the rain the last day, but we made the best of it!

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Loved the fishing!

Guest: The Kimble family
Date of Stay: 08/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Thank you so much for letting us stay at this awesome place. We all enjoyed fishing off of the boat and swimming off the dock. The stay was great and the dogs liked it here too. Thanks again.

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Perfect for lazy, summer days

Guest: Rebecca, Greg, Ben, Julie, Jeff, Catherine, Mark
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Thank you for creating a space that is perfect for lazy summer days. Your retreat accommodates the whole gang comfortably. Thank you for your hospitality - the dogs had an awesome time too! It was so cool to meet you! Cheers!

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Great lake house

Guest: Joe and Deb and family
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Joanne, What a great lake house! Thanks so much for sharing! We had an awesome time playing on the beautiful water. I'm sure you will see us again. We loved being able to bring the family dogs! It was great to meet you.

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Cool dock

Guest: Ryan, Natalie, Emily, Donna and John
Date of Stay: 07/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Joanne, We had a great time tubing, fishing, and swimming. Your dock is so cool! We hope to come back some day.

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Gal pal weekend

Guest: Sherri, Erlanger, KT
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

What a great time we had here. The lake is beautiful!! It was truly a pleasure getting to know you and thank you for all you did! Hopefully see ya next year!! (Loved the fishing!!)

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Gal pal weekend

Guest: Dianne and Friends...Erlanger, KY
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Thanks for the great time. We truly enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful time on your boat! Take care and God Bless.

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Stress Free!

Guest: Joanie, Pendleton County, Kentucky
Date of Stay: 07/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Dear Joanne, I had a relaxing and stress free weekend. Thank you for your hospitality. Maybe we will get to know you a little better next time. Beautiful area. Thank you and take care. God Bless. GO WILDCATS!

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Thank you for the great digs!

Guest: Paul, Marilyn, Doug, Jacob, & Jordon.....Dayton,OH
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Joanne, we hope to make it back again to see how your poster board dream unfolds! Your story makes us hopeful that someday we may have a piece of heaven on the lake. Thanks for helping to make our 2011 summer vacation memories so fun!

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Dear Joanne,

Guest: Ray, Sophie, Dave, and Peter
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Thank you so much for your great hospitality! We really appreciate all the guidance that you gave us regarding ski boat rentals, etc. Lake Norris is a magical place! We enjoyed our days on the water skiing, wake boarding, tubing, rope swinging, cliff jumping, and more. It was very nice coming home at the end of the day and relaxing in your wonderful home. Thanks!

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Dear Joanne,

Guest: Mark, Marina, Daryll, and Max
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

First of all, it was so nice to meet you! You've been so helpful in making our stay unforgettable! We love the cabin, and the view! We enjoyed every minute of our vacation! The place is incredible, has everything you'd need for spending a wonderful time. Thank you for letting us stay at your place. We will try to come back. Joanne, thank you for taking us tubing. The boys had a blast! We had the time of our life. THANK YOU!

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Joanne

Guest: Kristie and Matthew
Date of Stay: 06/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

We had such a great time! We will be back soon! Next time I'll be bringing the dog!

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I had a BLAST!

Guest: Danielle from Kettering, Ohio
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Joanne, I admit you got me off the tube...twice...the first time was because my shorts were falling off, so that didn't count...The spot you own is amazing!! The house was wonderful. I will definitely come back here again!

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Summer 2011

Guest: Christi and family
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

This was absolutely an awesome place! Thank you, thank you, thank you for providing us a cabin to come down and enjoy this atmosphere! Thank you for letting us have our wedding at your dock! We will send pictures to hang on the wall!

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Guest: Doug and Ann
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Joanne, we had a blast with the boat and cabin. Beautiful cabin and beautiful views!

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Guest: Ben and Marte
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

We enjoyed your little slice of God's country! Thank you for sharing and providing a comfortable place. We love the views from every room!

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Guest: Ray and Maureen
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

We can't thank you enough for all the time and effort you put in with us this week helping us with our search for that perfect spot on the lake. It has been almost three years to the day since our last visit here, and we treasure the friendship we have developed with you during that interval. Your vitality and free-spiritedness is so refreshing and invigorating! This place feels like home to us now and we're sorry to leave it! Thanks for everything! Freeport, NY

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Guest: Julianne and Josh
Date of Stay: 08/29/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Thanks for the short but sweet trip. Our day on the lake was wonderful. We needed a day to relax and enjoy. We plan on bringing our children next time. Fort Thomas, KY

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Guest: Kathy and Carl
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Thanks for a little taste of "On Golden Pond"! It was a lovely experience and we enjoyed getting to know you. We wish you and your family many blessings! Dallas, TX

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Guest: Scott and Missy
Date of Stay: 08/16/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Thanks for the hospitality. The lake was beautiful. We enjoyed exploring the lake and seeing the different areas. Thanks again. Bright, IN

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Guest: Mike, Carol, and Cody
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Thanks for your help in making a great vacation for us. The weather and lake were wonderful and the beers cold. Thanks!

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Guest: Shane and friends
Date of Stay: 08/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Thanks for having us down to your place! Great cabin. We stayed on the water so much we never even played corn hole! I think your cabin undersells itself. We were all impressed with how close we were to the water and the great dock. Not sure there are any fish in the lake though! We hope to be back again next year with or without the kids! Take care. Cincinnati, OH

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Guest: Sam, Stacey, Maddie, Owen
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Joanne, Thanks so much for sharing your cabin with us again! We had a great vacation and love the lake. Two years in a row, You are 2 for 2!! Thanks again and God bless. Waynesville, OH

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Guest: Jon, Dawn, Timothy, Aaron, Abigail, Grandpa Vince
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Our two boys loved riding in the boat and swimming in the lake. Our baby girl was rocked to sleep by the vibration and the sound of the water. What a gorgeous lake!! We so enjoyed having the boat for the week. Thanks for everything. Lima, OH

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Guest: Patti, Mike, and Buddy
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Joanne, Thank you so much for opening your cabin by the lake to us. This was Buddy's 1st trip on vacation and he soon learned how to swim. Yorkie's aren't like Labs, they don't take to water so easily. Ha Ha! Mike and I had a very restful week and it was well needed for both of us. The pontoon boat was wonderful and your house inviting and cozy. I'll recommend all my friends to come down and stay here! Thanks again. Cincinnati, OH

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What a terrific Father's Day weekend!!

Guest: The Hovick Family (Dayton, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

Joanne, Thank you so much for everything!! This was the first time all 6 of us were able to take a vacation together and I can't imagine a better trip!! The house was so nice, the weather was wonderful, the hospitality was above and beyond..........AND THE LAKE!!! Thank you again, and you can count on seeing us again!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: John, Debbie, and kids
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Thank you so much for the hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and the close proximity to the lake. Having the boat available for rent was a big plus. Your boating tips really made the trips around the lake smooth. The kids also loved Tanker, the swimming dog! Thanks again.

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Guest: Tina, Brian, Darryl, Nick
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Joanne, Our visit to ONAWIM was wonderful!! The lake was beautiful, the fishing was great, and the cabin was welcoming! Thank you for your warm hospitality! We really enjoyed visiting with you at the fire pit and getting to know you. It was a wonderful weekend. Your first visitors of the 2010 summer season.

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Guest: Brian and Dottie
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us. We have had a wonderful, relaxing week. Enjoyed the boat rides. This is a beautiful lake. Hope to see you again soon.

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Guest: The Mills Family
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

Joanne, Thank you so much for sharing "ONAWIM" with us! The whole family had a wonderful time! The views, the boat, smores around the campfire...a relaxing, wonderful time!

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Guest: The Crumbacks and the Almetus
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

Joanne, Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us. We have had a wondeful time exploring the lake. You have done a great job making sure the cabin has everything we need! We felt well cared for! Thanks again and God Bless! P.S. Give TANKER a big hug from all of our kids!!

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Guest: Diana, Toby, and Thea
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

I just wanted to tell you thank you for opening your home to us. I hope we left it clean to your satisfaction. I hate going back! We had a great time! Maybe one of these days I'll find that southern man with them junk cars after all! LOL! Thank you and God bless.

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Guest: Dave and Joan T.
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 08/01/09

Joanne, Thanks so much for sharing your cabin with us. We had a wonderful time and hope to be back soon. Thanks for taking such good care of us! You are a joy.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/22/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

We have really enjoyed our time relaxing! This was our second time visiting and we love the fire pit! See you next year! Mark, Melissa, Kegan, Kadin, Donna, Bill, and dogs Marlee and Zelda. WOOF

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Guest: The Curtis's
Date of Stay: 07/19/09 Review Submitted: 07/18/09

Joanne, We had a great time here at "ONAWIM"! The cabin was cute and cozy. It has great views of the lake and a wonderful skiing area! We enjoyed having the dock and being able to play with our ski boat! Thanks again.

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Guest: The Montgomery Family
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

Our family would like to say THANKS!. We loved spending time on the lake. Best wishes.

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Guest: The Bunch Family
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

Thanks for sharing your cabin with us! We loved it and had a great time!

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Guest: Brian, Kathleen, and Magnolia
Date of Stay: 06/29/09 Review Submitted: 06/28/09

Truly one of our best vvacations EVER!

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Guest: Bob and Deanna L.
Date of Stay: 06/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/21/09

Wow! What great digs! Great views from every room and both decks! And on only the BEST SKIING on all of Norris Lake! Super accomodations both insdie and out - and the lovliest hostess in all East Tennessee! We had a great time and so did all of our visitors! We'll be back!

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Guest: Brian and Amy R.
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

We had a great time. This is one of the best houses we have ever been in! THANKS! The lake was warm and wondeful. You have out done yourself. This is a great place!!! Thank you!

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Guest: Lena and the gang!
Date of Stay: 05/31/09 Review Submitted: 05/30/09

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and thank you for sharing your beautiful home with all of us. The weekend "girlie" trip was a HUGE success! It was great to have the opportunity to meet you - Best wishes! Lena, Tracy, Joy, Gina, Marian, Stephanie, & Penny.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/21/08 Review Submitted: 09/20/08

Joanne, Thanks so much for being so accomodating - we loved the cabin and the boat! Wish we never had to leave! This was the perfect way to spend a birthday weekend - and an inspiring place to spend some quality time with my favorite people. I take my guitar to every vacation spot and never has a place so inspiried my musician's senses...I couldn't help myself! I had to sit on the porch and play and sing til my fingers were killing me! I am sure you will see us again! Shawna, Charlene, Dee, and Karen.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

We had some very precious family time here. Our baby, Evan, loved your swings too. The weather was great and everyone so friendly. We are already thinking about doing this again next year. Thanks for everything! Eric, Jennifer, Ally, Evan, Gary, and Carol

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/03/08 Review Submitted: 08/02/08

We had a wonderful time at the lake! Great weather and good times. It was AWESOME! Can't wait to come back and make even more wonderful memories. Thanks, Abby, Zack, Casey, Brad, Jenny, Josh, Annette, and Andrew.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/29/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

Joanne, this is a special place, the lake....magical, and you with your high energy and quick wit complete the package. Oh, plus the "old guy" who fixes stuff! Thanks for sharing your cottage. Warmly, Bill and Marge

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/27/08 Review Submitted: 07/26/08

Thanks for making our "guy" trip so fun! We had a great time and hope to see you next year. Garry(KY), Chris(NC), Jeremy(CA), Todd(TN), Scott(TX), and Craig(TN).

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

Thanks for being so helpful. We had a wonderful week staying on Norris Lake. We enjoyed the sun, the swimming, and the boat. It is such a restful place! Rudy and Nancy, Asa, Corinne, Calib, Peyton, Hayden Holly, Cort, Gwen, Clint and Jessica. From Knoxville, TN, Land o lakes, FL, and Loveland, OH.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/15/08 Review Submitted: 07/14/08

Thanks for a great time! The lake is beautiful and so is the house. Thanks for the hospitality and maybe we will see you again. Mark, Cindy, Zack, Braden, Brad, and Kim.

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