Location: LaFollette, Norris Lake, East, Tennessee, USA (Just North of Springs Dock) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 13-15)
Keywords: House
Hello and welcome to the Escape Klaus. We are the Klaus', and this is our custom lakefront escape. The Escape Klaus was built to provide a “base” with which to build up lasting family memories. We plan to leave the house in our family for future generations. We hope you find an “atypical” rental that feels more like your own home. We would love for you to come back over the years and share our house right on the lake - in the woods - in the mountains - a perfect way to disconnect from the world and re-connect with your family and friends. Please enjoy your own “klaus” to escape!
What is Unique about the Escape Klaus?
• Location, Location, Location! Powder Mill is a quiet cove just north of Springs Dock
• Close to town yet just north of the busy action on the water. Best of both!
• Only 10 Minutes to Springs Dock by boat or car
• Custom Design – 18 ft "wall of windows" faces east to catch 24/7 lake views!
• Year round water lets you enjoy your beautiful private 2 slip covered dock.
• SMOOTH Concrete Path all the way to the lake - only a few steps down to the dock
• East exposure means sun drenched mornings, moon lit nights, and smooth protected water!
• Our house is located in a deep water cove – like living on a dead end road -low boat traffic!
• Twin "Identical" Upper/Lower Master Bedrooms directly access the Upper/Lower Screened porches
• Huge 2 Story Trex Deck/Railings lets you enjoy a splinter free vacation
• 2-Slip Covered Dock means no more running down to cover your boats if it rains!
• Smooth Water + Low Boat Traffic are perfect for …
-> Sun Bathing on the Dock – dock is quiet and relaxing.
-> Floating in the lake (you too can be a human buoy wearing your life jacket like a diaper!).
-> Teaching little ones to enjoy water sports – less waves/ boat traffic to cause anxiety.
-> Ski out of the cove – no wasted time/gas boating 5 miles away!
-> Great Fishing – Powder Mill Hollow is well known among the locals.
• Upper/Lower Great Rooms open directly to the screened porches w/large glass doors - go ahead and open up the house to lake breezes!
• Upper Great Room has a huge vaulted ceiling w/ a unique European "kiva" Fireplace
• Lower Level TV Room has a 106" HDTV(That's 4x8ft big!) - Awesome for games and movies!
• Lower Level Great Room has a Kitchenette w/wet bar, m/wave, fridge, ice maker, and Combo Game Table(pool/ping-pong/air hockey)
• Bedroom #3(Queen) has a door directly into upper master bedroom – perfect for small children.
• Lower Bedroom #4(Queen + Full Bunk + Twin) sleeps up to 7 – perfect for all the kids.
• Every Room has its own private attached full bath
• Outside shower to rinse off before coming inside + inside “wet room” to let stuff dry out.
• Unique Cork Flooring upstairs and stained concrete downstairs
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : All Bedding, Pillows, Sheets, and Kitchen Towels provided - Renters please bring Bath/Beach Towels !!
- Washer : Washer and Dryer are in Lower Level Utility Room w/Sink
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Large Parking Area - enough for 4 - 6 cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Boat Trailer Parking provided at the top of the driveway.
- Gas Fireplace : Unique European "kiva" Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : Every bedroom has a queen size bed - 4 bedrooms
- Double Bed (2) : A Full Size Bunk Bed in Bedroom #4 -BOTH upper and lower matresses are FULL SIZE
- Twin/Single Bed : An Extra Twin Bed is in Bedroom #4
- Convertible Bed : TV Room as a large sectional couch with a full size pull out bed with inner spring mattress
- Child Bed : A Child Bed is stored in the Walk in Closet in one of the Master Suites
- Crib : Graco Pack n Play is stored in the Walk in Closet in one of the Master Suites
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 106" (4' x 8') Projection Screen HDTV w/ Direct TV True HD! 42" LCD TV in Kitchen w/ Direct TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large Kitchen with island seating, Stainless Appliances, and Huge corner pantry.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Full Size Fridge in main Kitchen + Under counter bar fridge in lower level kitchenette
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : One upstairs in main kitchen + one downstairs in kitchenette.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : High End Weber Grill will pamper you
- Deck/Patio : Large 2 story deck w/ Trex composite decking/railings directly links to the house AND the 2 story screened porches. Deck has stairs that allow movement between each level as well as access to the concrete path to lake/dock.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : The house is situated right on the lake with beautiful views of Norris Lake and the Cumberland Mountains
- Communications
- Telephone : Provided for Local Calls and to allow others to call you.
- Other Amenities
- Countertop Ice Maker provided in Lower Kitchenette/Bar Area. Stero on Main Level has i-pod connection - feeds indoor and outdoor speakers
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Lower Level has "bunk room" that can sleep up to 7 "kids" + Combo Game Table + HUGE 106" Projection HDTV for a "mini-theatre". ALSO - all decking and paths are "splinter free" composite or concrete.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Downtown Knoxville, Museam of Appalachia, Cumberland Gap National Park, Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Smokies, and Off Road ATV Adventures all available for great day trips.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day - 5 days-only $1499, Labor Day 3 days-only $999 (9/1-9/4) !!WOW!!
Early June and Late August @ over 20% Discount - ONLY $2300/Week
(June/July/August) $2900/week (Weekly rentals ONLY = Sat(3pm in) to Sat(11am out))
(May & September) @ $350/night or $2100/week (7th day is free)
(Oct thru April) @ $200/night or $1200/week (7th day is free)
$750 Refundable Deposit will hold your reservation.
$150 Cleaning Fee + 14.25%(9.25%TN/5%Local)Sales Tax will be assessed per rental
Inquire to rent 2 or 3 houses side/side - accomidate 15 to 45 guests!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Escape Klaus-Quiet Cove,Covered 2 Slip Dock - Book 2012 Now!!
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose LaFollette
We fell in love with Norris Lake after our first visit in 2006. We love the simple beauty of the area, the stillness of "our" little cove - Powder Mill, and the never ending possibilities that Norris Lake offers to us and to our family. Already we have re-connected with life as a result of building this home away from home! We invite you to build some memories at the Escape Klaus!
We built this house from scratch. Ted did all the legwork - with a wonderful custom plan courtesy of Richard Hlava (Ted's cousin) and the help of a local draftsman, we literally designed this house for us and our guests! From January of 2007 to March of 2009 we bought the land, planned the house, found our builder - Danny Russell, and completed all the details that go into a custom home - we hope you enjoy our house that can only hope to rival the natural beauty of the setting. We choose to build in powder mill based on the location on the lake. Our location is just off the main lake channel on a sheltered East-West Cove. The water in this cove is always smooth. Since the cove dead ends - you do not get all the boat traffic and waves - you can really relax down on the dock. Since the house faces east - even though we are nestled in the woods - you awake to glorious bright sunrises flooding the house with natural light. Powder Mill Cove is home to one of the oldest settlements on the Lake - Chapman Village. We think those early folks picked the perfect spot!!
The Unique Benefits at this House
True relaxation..letting go..re-connecting with family and friends....hearing the kids laugh and giggle..catching up on a great book ...boating...fishing....exploring all the local marinas - each one with a different feel. Meeting folks from all over that stay at or live on Norris.
Close by you can enjoy Cumberland Gap National Park, Cumberland Falls, Knoxville, and the Smokies. All of this is best enjoyed by 2 or more families - what a way to enjoy life!
Launch Your Boat Fill up your boat with the best gas prices on the lake Fill up your tummy with great "basic food"..fried clams...great breakfasts....and soft serve ice cream Also - check out G-Rid
This is one of the spots everyone heads to - go ahead anchor here and just hang out!
Jimmy Buffet would be proud! Great Food, Fun Bar, and very i am escaping from my 9-5 life for the week!
Best Food on the Lake! We always eat here at least once for lunch and another time for dinner!!
Outdoor Stage with local bands on the weekends...closest place to pick up odds and ends you may need
About 15-20 min away by car in LaFollette. Head all the way back to the main road in downtown - take a right - St Mary's is less than a mile up the road on the left (at the top of the hill).
This is the place to buy all your steaks and meats!! Just call in your order and they will have all ready for you to pick up!!
Stop here on your way in - get all your shopping done - go to the lake and never leave!!
Friendly folks...wake up early one morning to head here for breakfast....keep an eye out for Bald Eagles that nest in the tall trees along the way!!
Owner's Map of LaFollette
Hello - here are all the Klaus' in one photo a rare find!- Pam and Ted(>29),Erik(16),Sara Jane(14), and Emma Jo(10). Pam, in addition to being super mom, is the Director for the Care Train of Union County - a local organization which raises money and collects christmas toys to distribute to local residents. Ted is a product development engineer for Honda. "BK"(before kids), we lived and worked for 2 years in Japan, prior to settling down in Marysville, Ohio.
Property Photos
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- Lake-Side View - 2 Story Wrap Around Deck/Screened Porch - Norris Lake Vacation Rentals
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- Street-Side View - Generous Off Street Parking - Norris Lake Vacation Rentals
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- Your Private Cove - All Decking/Railings are Composite - No Splinters! - Norris Lake Vacation Rentals
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- Your Private Dock - Smooth Water....Quiet Cove...Life is Good!
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- Open Great Room - Windows Flood House w/ Natural Light
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- Living Room w/ "Kiva" Gas Fireplace - Opens onto Screened Porch
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- Full Kitchen w/ Generous Island & Corner Pantry + 42" LCD TV/Stero/DVD
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- Lower Great Room - Combo Game Table + Kitchenette w/ Wet Bar & Pub Tables
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- Lower TV Room - !WOW! a 106" HDTV - Great for Movies & Games!
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- Upper and Lower Master Suites are Identical so BOTH Families feel special!
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- Upper and Lower Master Suites are Identical so BOTH Families feel special!
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- Master Suites - Go ahead and relax out on the Screened Porch!
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- Upstairs Bedroom#2 has direct access to the Master Suite - Great for little ones
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- Lower "Bunk" Room - Sleeps 7 - Queen, Twin + Full/Full Bunk
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- 2 Slip Covered Dock + Large Side Sun Deck - Smooth Concrete Path!
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- Private,Secluded,Peaceful - Life is too short not to escape w/ family & friends!
Traveler Reviews (3)
we want more and more time here!
Guest: Lisa
(Westerville, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
After 2 consecutive years vacationing at this haven in the hills, our family have friends have reached a concensus. We want more! Our goal for the summer of 2012 is a 3-week getaway. The house is so easy for relaxation, exercise, quality time...what else could a soul want? Well...more time!
Owner response:Lisa and Mike, Thanks for your kind words and for your repeat business. One of the best things about the Escape Klaus is the ability to "recharge" your spiritual batteries - glad to have helped is some small way!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Paradise at Norris Lake
Guest: Ohio family of boaters
(Central Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 03/09/11
We have stayed at this wonderful lake house several times. We keep coming back because our families love it!!! The house is beautiful with all the amenities of home - well equipped kitchen, huge fridge, comfy beds, laundry room, and great screened porches to relax. The kids love the enormous HDTV screen in the basement to watch TV and play games after a full day on the lake. Everyone loves the quiet cove with no boat traffic. The covered dock is great for 2 boats, plenty of room. You can swim and sunbathe from the dock and even ski from the cove. The house and dock are well maintained and the owners obviously take great pride in their property. We would highly recommend staying at this boater's paradise!
Owner response:Matt and Amy, thank you for your repeat rentals. We are glad the Escape Klaus is able to take care of all your vacation needs. Thanks for noticing all the house/dock features that are intended to make your stay at the Escape Klaus relaxing and fun!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Hidden gem!
Guest: Tahoe
(Upper Arlington,Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/15/10
What a great house! Our trip was in mid-July. Fantastic location (private/marginal-to-no boat traffic, quick access to marina), beautiful home layout (fantastic kitchen w/excellent seating and views of the lake- most families I know spend alot of time near the kitchen-this one is great!). Everything is well thought-out and the home seems brand-new. Smooth (although steep) walk-way to the lake. By the end of the week our legs had made the adjustment going up and down the path! (who needs P90x ?!) Covered dock is awesome! We enjoyed this home the most of any home we've visited on the lake over the years- so much so that i'm reluctant for others to discover it ! A really great place!
Owner response:Thank you for the kind comments - we cannot take credit for location - Norris Lake - in this quiet wooded setting - is the star of the show!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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