This was our first trip to Norris Lake, so we weren't sure what to expect or where to stay. Overall, we had a great time. One thing that was different for us was that payment was handled outside of VRBO, which made us a little nervous at first since we weren't used to that, but everything worked out fine.The house itself was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with games, and everything worked as expected. We especially enjoyed the water mat, the fire pit, and watching the fireworks from the property. Checkout was also one of the easiest we've experienced at a vacation rental.We did have an issue with ants throughout our stay, so we had to keep food put away at all times. It's a lake house, so some bugs are understandable, but adding a few ant bait stations would likely make a big difference for future guests.We rented a pontoon and spent most of our vacation on the lake. There isn't a lot to do in the immediate area besides enjoying the water, and the nearest Walmart is about a 20-minute drive, so plan ahead. We also found the grill's propane tank empty when we went to use it. Having a backup tank would have been helpful, especially since it's a bit of a drive to the store. Many rentals keep a spare and ask guests to refill the empty one.The only other thing that would have made our stay even better would have been having a kayak or paddleboard available. Overall, we really enjoy our stay and would consider staying again!