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Bullwinkle Inn' private dock, hot tub, quiet water

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Main level with huge, open floor plan
Great room TV room
TV room and dining room (background)
Dining & kitchen area
Reviews
8.4

Very good

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

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Speedwell, TN
  • Popular LocationSugar Hollow Marina41 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorris Lake73 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorris Dam State Park77 min drive
  • AirportMorristown, TN (MOR-Moore-Murrell)88 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay for families!
Stephanie P.
Aug. 24, 2022

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom #1

Bedroom #2

Bedroom #3

Bedroom #4

Bedroom #5

Bedroom #6

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3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bullwinkle Inn' private dock, hot tub, quiet water

Located on the shoreline of Norris Lake, Bullwinkle Inn provides plenty of open spaces for friends and family gatherings. With its super easy access, enter the home's main level to see the huge open floor plan with beautiful knotty pine walls & ceilings. The main level provides the kitchen, dining room, great room, BR #1 master/bath, and a deck overlooking the lake.

Up one level is bedrooms #3 & #4 with jack-n-jill bathroom. The upper most level provides BR #2.

The lower level provides a 2nd TV room, laundry room, BR #5 & #6, and exit to another deck leading to your hot tub and steps to your dock.

Grab your kayak or paddle board and stroll around the acres upon acres of no wake, protected water. When the time is right, cruise past Flat Hollow marina to enjoy endless miles of uncrowded ski water.

No watercraft? No worries. Simply contact OasisNorrisLake or contact NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for 10% Bertke discount). Both of these places do delivery services. Flat Hollow (1/2 mile away w/ boat ramp) and Powell Valley marinas also rent water craft.

The nearest marina with full services including boat ramp is Flat Hollow marina 1/2 mile away via road or water.

***For target dates starting post Labor Day or prior to April 1, contact property manager for important details PRIOR to submitting a booking request.*** The primary guest must be a minimum 28 years of age to book this home. This person is who will be held responsible for any damages inflicted upon the property.

Property manager

John Bertke
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Exterior
5 Bedroom Norris Lake Home with Covered Boat Slip at Sugar Hollow Marina
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (12 reviews)
5 Bedroom Norris Lake Home with Covered Boat Slip at Sugar Hollow Marina

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Inquire for details

Pets

Pets allowed
Inquire for details

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement
Security Hold of up to $750 may be applied dependent on Property Rented
Minimum Age of Primary Renter is 28 years of Age

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: Inquire for details
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Speedwell

This vacation home is located in Flat Hollow Marina, a neighborhood in Speedwell, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. La Follette Country Club and Sugar Hollow Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norris Lake and Indian Mountain State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Speedwell, TN

What's nearby

  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 41 min drive
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 48 min drive
  • Norris Lake - 73 min drive
  • Norris Dam State Park - 77 min drive
  • Big Ridge State Park - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • Curve The Tavern - 22 min drive
  • Tiki Club - 43 min drive
  • Highway 63 Diner - 15 min drive
  • Store Your Toys - 40 min drive

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Wonderful stay for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
House had plenty of beds and kitchen was well stocked with cookware and other cooking necessities to support a large group. Ice maker was great. Parking is not the best. Would be helpful to have a second refrigerator on the lower level to accommodate large groups. Bath and hand towels seemed limited. Overall was a great fit for our large group.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Bullwinkle
Had a wonderful stay with adult children and 2 new grands for Christmas. The home was roomy enough for all of us to sleep, sit together watching TV or around the table for dinner/cards. Many of the reviews said parking was terrible, it did get busy with surrounding houses many times but we always made a way to fit. Other reviews said fridge didn’t get cold. It stayed cold and kept food cold. We did have to be sure to push door all the way closed. There are stores along the way to shop for groceries and other necessities. We enjoyed the windy mountain trip to the house. Found that going right at the main road brought is to a nice little town in KY. Great stay! Would recommend if you’re looking to stay at a reasonable rate with roomy accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay.
The house was roomy and very well stocked. All the necessities were included. The view was beautiful. We will be going back next year and the next for our fall gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice property, poor neighbors!!
The house was very nice and perfect for our group. The property manager was very responsive and accommodating! The stairs to the lake dock were daunting for the older members of our group, impossible for a few. The parking was very difficult. It would be fine for small cars, but no more than 2 truck-sized vehicles could park here. The most disappointing part of our experience had nothing to do with the property manager, or the state of the property…it had to do with how close the homes are together, including each homes dock on the lake. We had the unfortunate timing to be next to about 15 of the nastiest, most disgusting talking men. Because our docks were feet apart, we did not get to spend as much time there as we had planned. Not only did the adults in our group not want to hear their foul mouths, we had children that we did not want exposed to that! We could not have a campfire because they were out constantly drinking and having inappropriate conversations! It was so bad that we rented a boat just to be away from the property. So families with children should just be aware, especially on the weekend, of the potential of the nearby houses being “party” houses….something we wish we would have known!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Bertke

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John Bertke lives in Dayton Ohio and enjoys visiting Norris with his friends and family. He enjoys fishing and smoking cigars. He started managing this property in April 2020.

Why they chose this property

The Yeater family provides us a fantastic property strategically located near Flat Hollow Marina. Kayak & paddle board lovers will enjoy the calm water around this cabin.

What makes this property unique

I'm an avid fly fisher, my wife loves to golf, and my daughters never tire from wake surfing so my whole family stays happy when we visit Norris.

Languages:

English

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