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Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina

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A floating house with a dock, a covered deck, and a small boat.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a television, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.
A room with a bunk bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.
A boat deck with a covered area, two lounge chairs, a ladder, and a covered seating area with a view of a forested riverbank.
A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a shower curtain, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Set at the waterfront, this houseboat features a separate living room and accommodates 7 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Enjoy lake views from the patio and deck. The property includes a private boat dock for water activities. Explore attractions like Norris Lake and Whitman Hollow Marina nearby.

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Norris Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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LaFollette, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

About this property

Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina

Welcome to beautiful Norris Lake! This great little cottage is floating on the lake right outside of Whitman Hollow Marina.

The perfect family getaway! We offer 2 bedrooms and one full bath, with sleeping up to 7. Enjoy the slide off the dock, shoot hoops while floating out front or hop on the paddle board. Needing to relax at the end of the day? Grab a board game or deck of cards from our selection.

Must have a boat to access! No boat? No problem! Whitman Hollow offers boat rentals so you’ll just want to call them in advance to reserve one if needed. You can park at the marina for free. If you have a boat the launch ramp is right around the corner from the marina and is also free.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All trash must be removed upon check-out. There is a trash dumpster at Whitman Hollow that is available for use.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3317392
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

La Follette

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Big Creek, a neighborhood in La Follette. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norris Lake and Fork Bend, while Campbell County Historical Society and Coal Creek Miners Museum are cultural highlights. Norris Dam Marina and Appalachian Arts Craft Center are also worth visiting.
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LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 59 min drive - 83.0 km
  • Market Square - 60 min drive - 83.3 km
  • University of Tennessee - 60 min drive - 83.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Lunch - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina on Nov 29, 2026 start from $357, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This houseboat doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Floating Cabin - Another Day in Paradise at Whitman Hollow Marina located?

Located in Big Creek, this houseboat is steps from Norris Lake and Whitman Hollow Marina. Sugar Hollow Marina and Campbell County Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication was great. There were a couple of areas with the floor that were coming up but they did inform us before our arrival. They were accommodating and even got a paddle boat for us to use around the lake. Very peaceful and great location. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation

Great place to stay, has everything you need, Norris Lake is beautiful. Very clean, comfortable beds. Perfect size for 2 couples!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great first experience in a floating house!

Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host text me the day before arrival to let me know they had their pontoon boat tied up, but we could tie up on other side. The problem was the pontoon boat was in a very inconvenient location for the guest staying. If they have guest they should tie up on other side. The floor seemed to be coming apart or had slippage in a couple of places. Somebody before us had used the grill and melted the column behind grill. Some of the board outside on deck are rotted and need to be replaced. We over all had a decent time. The lake was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th weekend

The place was clean, 2 bedrooms, one bath floating house. 2 jet ski pads in great shape and just a nice place to stay at!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

We loved it and host was great!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

This was our family's first time trying out a floathouse, and we would definitely do it again! Quiet woodline location made us feel like we had our own private corner of the lake! Great property, great memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a small family

The space was plenty for our family of 5. The kids loved the slide and the paddle board was enjoyable. The beds were comfy and the ac window units kept it cool. The only thing i wish it had was ice trays. Loved our stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your time and we hope to host your family the next time you visit Norris! I do appreciate the feedback on ice trays, we’ll make sure we include those for next season!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Day in Paradise

Very convenient. The courtesy dock was easy to ramp load and unload. Froggies was fun with good food. Easy access to the lake, and very close to Norris Dam marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay, we hope to host you again during your next trip to Norris!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Internet WiFi never worked all the 7 days Toilet is too small kept clogging up Beds were very uncomfortable need replaced
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a nice place with tons of outdoor space and lots of water toys to use. along the shore, which was great for swimming and staying out of boat traffic. There are 2 bedrooms, one has a window AC unit and keeps the room nice and cold, however the 2nd bedroom has nothing but a ceiling fan to cool it. If the door was closed to that bedroom it got very hot at night. Other than that it’s a great place to stay and the owner is very accommodating! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Floating House

New experience for us so we tried a short 4 night stay. We really could not feel the house moving. It is great having your boat so handy & that spoiled us. We had 3 adults. 4 adults would be comfortable. It was a great fishing getaway. Will probably do a floating house again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good, could use some tlc

Great location. Easy to find. Loved the privacy of the back dock for swimming and paddleboard. Loved grilling dinner on the back dock. Owner is very friendly and very good with communication. Whitman hollow marina is a great atmosphere and very accommodating (first time visiting) the only negative i have to say is the house could use a good deep cleaning, not terrible just needs TLC and maybe an updated slide on the dock. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of summer

Everything was as stated. Movie selection was good since the Wi-Fi was not great. The only glitch was the grill. It wouldn’t start and we couldn’t find a lighter and had to hunt one down. Other than that great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Another Day

The booking process was super easy on Vrbo. Property setting was in a good location. A couple things to consider. Please have a variety of coffee or just regular coffee available for guest. The screen door kept coming off. Needs an exhaust fan in RR or window to open. Curtain rods kept falling out. Curtains in MA bedroom. Overall we definitely enjoyed our stay!! Weather was great!! It was definitely a wonderful place in paradise! Thank you for having us! Maria&Bruce
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us and appreciate the feedback! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Unfortunately, we do not provide food (coffee included). We do outline what we do provide in our listing. There is an exhaust fan (with the light over the shower) and a window that opens in the restroom. We hope to host you again during your next visit to Norris!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only complaint is not any floats, no noodles, really nothing to use in the water except the Lilly pad. Would be nice to have a paddle boat instead of a water board which no one uses. This was our 2nd year and love the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your time, Brian! We hope we can host you again next year, too! Thank you for the feedback, we’ve had noodles in the past but they have gotten destroyed and we’ve offered kayaks with similar experiences too. We will definitely reconsider adding additional floats! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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