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Tranquil Cove on Norris Lake w/ Kayaks
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141688 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tranquil Cove on Norris Lake w/ Kayaks
Listing Description:
Beautiful home located in a quiet country setting on pristine Norris Lake in the back of Dodson Creek Cove!. This property has a great floor plan, outdoor living and the perfect location on Norris Lake. Conveniently located 10 minutes to Maynardville, TN and only 30 minutes to downtown Knoxville. We are neighbors with Beach Island Marina & Bubba Brews! The home comes with a shared dock with our other property there & 1 boat is allowed per house. Our pontoon rental stays in the third slip!
The Space:
-We have multiple pontoon rentals available upon request. You must have a valid boaters license or be born before 1989 to operate. Please note we deliver the boat to the property & the boat can be taken out anytime during your stay, just note per our insurance, the boats are not to be taken out after dark. All Bookings must be made a week in advance to guarantee delivery. All boats must be returned with a full tank of gas to avoid additional charges. Please note we do not rent tubes but local marinas do & the boat is to be returned to the house after the rental period is over.
Rates are as follows:
Pontoon rental - $325 per day plus taxes & $50 insurance & taxes.
-There are also kayaks included with the rental close to the dock. Please note that we do not provide life jackets. Please be sure to return to the kayak rack at the property once finished!
-The home is located at the end of Dodson Creek Cove right past Bubba Brews & Beach Island Marina on Hickory Valley Rd!
-The home is equipped with a gallery style kitchen equipped with a standard coffee maker, dishwasher, large fridge, stove, over the range microwave, & a kitchen table! The home also includes a hot tub, weber gas grill with propane on site that we provide, KUB Fiber WIFI, & Samsung Smart TV’s throughout the entire house as well as a beautiful patio area!
-There is a shared dock with our other houses there for use w/ a swim ladder! One boat is allowed per house. Our pontoon rental stays in the third slip! Your trailer can be left at the property & you can put in at Beach Island Marina (5 mins away)! The dock does not have power currently.
-Please note, this part of the lake is considered seasonal water and although you'll have normal lake levels from May to later September. The lake levels are lowered by the TVA in the Fall and raised again in the Spring & can fluctuate year to year.
Guest Access:
The entire house is available & no more than 4 cars allowed at the property & 1 boat per house.
Other Things to Note:
-Check in is at 4 & Check out is at 10 & you must be 25 to rent
-House includes All Linens, bath towels, pots, pans, utensils, baking sheets, etc.
-A STARTER supply of dish soap, dishwasher pods, paper towels, a roll of toilet paper per bathroom, & trash bags (indoor & outdoor)
-Recommended items to bring: Extra trash bags, paper products, soaps, detergents, toilet paper, beach towels for hot tubs or lake, & all personal soaps, shampoo, & conditioners.
-4 Car max limit
-No smoking or parties allowed anywhere on the property.
-We provide all firewood & propane tanks.
-There are outdoor security cameras for protection since this is a year round rental.
-Check in and out times are firm unless approved in advance.
-Nearest grocery store is Food City which is 10 minutes away.
-No pets are allowed at our properties
-WIFI is KUB Fiber internet
-There is another property beside this one if you need larger groups. The Tan House sleeps 13.
-Please note that trailers from our other houses may be in the large open field by the house that other guests can’t get their boat to.
-We also often rent these houses in the off season month to month. Please contact us if you are interested!
Beautiful home located in a quiet country setting on pristine Norris Lake in the back of Dodson Creek Cove!. This property has a great floor plan, outdoor living and the perfect location on Norris Lake. Conveniently located 10 minutes to Maynardville, TN and only 30 minutes to downtown Knoxville. We are neighbors with Beach Island Marina & Bubba Brews! The home comes with a shared dock with our other property there & 1 boat is allowed per house. Our pontoon rental stays in the third slip!
The Space:
-We have multiple pontoon rentals available upon request. You must have a valid boaters license or be born before 1989 to operate. Please note we deliver the boat to the property & the boat can be taken out anytime during your stay, just note per our insurance, the boats are not to be taken out after dark. All Bookings must be made a week in advance to guarantee delivery. All boats must be returned with a full tank of gas to avoid additional charges. Please note we do not rent tubes but local marinas do & the boat is to be returned to the house after the rental period is over.
Rates are as follows:
Pontoon rental - $325 per day plus taxes & $50 insurance & taxes.
-There are also kayaks included with the rental close to the dock. Please note that we do not provide life jackets. Please be sure to return to the kayak rack at the property once finished!
-The home is located at the end of Dodson Creek Cove right past Bubba Brews & Beach Island Marina on Hickory Valley Rd!
-The home is equipped with a gallery style kitchen equipped with a standard coffee maker, dishwasher, large fridge, stove, over the range microwave, & a kitchen table! The home also includes a hot tub, weber gas grill with propane on site that we provide, KUB Fiber WIFI, & Samsung Smart TV’s throughout the entire house as well as a beautiful patio area!
-There is a shared dock with our other houses there for use w/ a swim ladder! One boat is allowed per house. Our pontoon rental stays in the third slip! Your trailer can be left at the property & you can put in at Beach Island Marina (5 mins away)! The dock does not have power currently.
-Please note, this part of the lake is considered seasonal water and although you'll have normal lake levels from May to later September. The lake levels are lowered by the TVA in the Fall and raised again in the Spring & can fluctuate year to year.
Guest Access:
The entire house is available & no more than 4 cars allowed at the property & 1 boat per house.
Other Things to Note:
-Check in is at 4 & Check out is at 10 & you must be 25 to rent
-House includes All Linens, bath towels, pots, pans, utensils, baking sheets, etc.
-A STARTER supply of dish soap, dishwasher pods, paper towels, a roll of toilet paper per bathroom, & trash bags (indoor & outdoor)
-Recommended items to bring: Extra trash bags, paper products, soaps, detergents, toilet paper, beach towels for hot tubs or lake, & all personal soaps, shampoo, & conditioners.
-4 Car max limit
-No smoking or parties allowed anywhere on the property.
-We provide all firewood & propane tanks.
-There are outdoor security cameras for protection since this is a year round rental.
-Check in and out times are firm unless approved in advance.
-Nearest grocery store is Food City which is 10 minutes away.
-No pets are allowed at our properties
-WIFI is KUB Fiber internet
-There is another property beside this one if you need larger groups. The Tan House sleeps 13.
-Please note that trailers from our other houses may be in the large open field by the house that other guests can’t get their boat to.
-We also often rent these houses in the off season month to month. Please contact us if you are interested!
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About the area
Maynardville
Located in Maynardville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Big Ridge State Park and Straight Creek Boat Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center and Norris Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maynardville, TN
What's nearby
- Norris Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Knoxville Convention Center - 49 min drive - 61.8 km
- University of Tennessee - 49 min drive - 62.1 km
- Neyland Stadium - 50 min drive - 63.1 km
- Thompson–Boling Arena - 50 min drive - 63.1 km
Restaurants
- Shell - 6 min drive
- China One - 14 min drive
- Bubba Brew's - 8 min drive
- Love Shack - 23 min drive
- dizzy j's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2 Sept, 2025
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
20 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on Lake Norris.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
15 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation celebration
Mark B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenni T.
30 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Jenni T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Vickie H.
27 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time on the lake
Vickie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
31 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless
Melissa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Crystal W.
14 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice well maintained place: would recommend.
Crystal W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jamie P.
3 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wanted a nice family getaway. We got it with this house. Absolutely beautiful!
Jamie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Connie H.
7 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was definitely the cleanest home that we have ever stayed in. Cleanest hottub too.
Connie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gregory P.
17 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at this property twice, and will again!
Gregory P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tyesha P.
7 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing. Everything is exactly how it looks. Definitely recommend.
Tyesha P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Angie D.
6 Nov, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Autumn Retreat
Angie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Barbara O.
19 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gunner was great helping us enhance our stay!
Barbara O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
SANDRA R.
30 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly relaxing.
SANDRA R.
10/10 Excellent
Judy C.
9 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Sweet Retreat
Judy C.
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
24 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot with incredible lake access
Kevin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carly G.
21 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
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Jody H.
18 May, 2020
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Trisha K.
28 Aug, 2019
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Trisha K.
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10/10 Excellent
James F.
4 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Joy R.
15 Jul, 2019
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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Timothy H.
19 Jun, 2019
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Marie E.
19 May, 2019
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Gregory P.
23 Aug, 2018
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