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The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!

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An aerial view of a lakeside property with a dock, boats, and a large house with a deck.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.
A docked boat with a covered deck, a swimming area, and a house in the background.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a hammock and lounge chairs overlooking a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Norris Lake
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Tennis court
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Jacksboro, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norris Dam State Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitman Hollow Marina
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!

Built in 2019, FirstTraxLodge is like no other property on Norris Lake because of its OUTDOOR kitchen / OUTDOOR dining / OUTDOOR lounge areas. A true paradise, to create family memories, that will set the bar and last a life time!

Lake life is ALL about being OUTSIDE regardless of the weather. If a "Rain delay" occurs, you won't have to be trapped indoors, as FirstTraxLodge offers two incredibly large comfortable decks. Both decks are well protected from the elements, allowing you to enjoy the fresh outdoors, rain or shine - night or day. Additionally, a hanging twin bed is located on the lake-level deck, which is perfect for that afternoon nap or a full-nights sleep, while listening to the lake - the best alarm clock is the belly flop, of a Striper Bass, which routinely patrol the boat dock. The main level deck features an "Outdoor living area" w full kitchen (EVO cooking stone - built-in BLAZE "Commercial" natural gas grill, sink, two refrigerators), Dining area with a Sassafras table that seats 12 and a island that seats four. The "Lounge" has a comfortable sectional couch with a 65" smart TV located above the fireplace.

"First TRAX Lodge" is 3,400 sq ft w a "Lodge" feel from its handcrafted Amish pine bed frames, pine ceiling w Red Oak Hardwood flooring.

HOME comforts include: A bidet in the Master Bath, four full bathrooms, cathedral pine ceiling, canoe chandelier, three fully covered decks (One on street side and Two on Lakeside), TREX decking (No splinters), granite counter tops, whiskey barrel table autographed at Bourbon 30 distillery, beautiful view of Big Creek with TVA land on opposite side (Awesome views of wildlife - BRING your binoculars).

When we built First Trax Lodge, we placed it as close to the water, as legally allowed, resulting in a SHORT walk from lake. You and your crew will not have to endure a steep mountain hike after a great day on the water!

You will have access to a commercial ice machine that can make 100 pounds of ice per day, so you don't have to purchase melted marina ice.

There is a concrete walkway to the dock. To access the concrete walkway, there are one of two exits off the bottom deck. One large set of stairs in the middle of the deck, offering direct access to the dock, the other located on the side, as you walk down the stairs from the upper, outdoor kitchen area.

The two story dock offers: Dock-age for FOUR boats w two boat slips fully covered / Power outputs / Four outdoor speakers w Bluetooth connectivity / 2,300 Sq Foot with 1,152 sq ft upper deck - gather place - sun deck - morning workout area / Brazilian Hardwood decking which is soft on the feet / Completely finished ceiling to prevent birds from nesting above your boat, you know what that means - NO BIRD DROPPINGS / Gutters and downspouts.

Misc comforts include: 60 yards of "Stabilized" shoreline with brand new Rip Rap Limestone (For crystal clear water) / Quiet peaceful neighborhood.

There are (3) 65", (1) 49" and (1) 32" 4K Smart TV's at the Lodge, for you to enjoy a good game, movie or let the kids plug in their gaming devices.

Located near Knoxville and proximity to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, offer a wide variety of vacation attractions.

Keywords: Lakehouse Norris Lake Tennessee Smokey Mountains Gatlinberg water ski wakeboarding wakeboard warm deep water crystal clear lake house cabin lodge two story dock large upper level relaxing outdoor kitchen outdoor dining outdoor lounge



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
When grill is being used, the hood must also be turned on HIGH to exhaust the "Heat" and the "smoke". NOTE: Damage will occur if hood is not on
All outdoor appliances are hooked up to the Natural Gas. Verify these appliances are off, when not in use.
First TRAX Lodge is available as a 7 night (Saturday to Saturday) rental from Memorial Day - Labor Day. Before or after these dates, 3 night min.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1374704vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Jacksboro

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Big Creek, a neighbourhood in Jacksboro. Norris Dam Marina and Appalachian Arts Craft Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Woodson's Mall and Appalachian Plaza. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Jacksboro, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 33 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 44 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 48 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 50 min drive - 33.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Coal Creek Coffee - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The BEST experience on Norris Lake - HANDS DOWN!! located?

Located in Big Creek, this holiday home is steps from Norris Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Norris Dam State Park and Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area. Jacksboro Public Library and Woodson's Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very easy to get to and had a beautiful view of the lake. The water access was great and in a calmer part of the lake. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing ! Our family loved waking up every morning to the most beautiful view to drink our coffee and make breakfast together. The outdoor kitchen & view sets this place apart from others . Very clean upon arrival and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Great host and great house!! We had an amazing time!! Would recommend to anyone looking at Lake Norris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

So much to do everything was there that was needed to enjoy family and friends! Very clean and welcoming…the ice maker was a time saver.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we had a fantastic time playing pool, cornhole, and fishing off the dock. It's the best spot at Norris!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the amenities of home!

The house has everything you could possibly need to enjoy a vacation on Norris Lake! The location on the lake is perfect too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thank you Debbie! Beth and I really appreciate your crew treating the property w respect. You were a pleasure to host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the water and on the porch

We had a great week with quick access to the water and then just hanging out on the porch in the evening! Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Everything was just as described. Definitely a five star stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We loved our stay. The back deck kitchen, views, sitting area was perfect. Thank you for the amazing house and attention to detail
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Norris’s Best Kept Secret

Great location on lake with exceptional accommodations. Back deck and outdoor kitchen are to die for. Excellent experience with homeowner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property

Beautiful home with exceptional outdoor summer kitchen. Beautiful views from back decks and excellent dock. At mouth of cove making for great dock time and swimming. Definitely the best place I’ve stayed at Norris Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021
Thank you Jeremy! Beth and I enjoyed you and your crew. You were extremely respectful to the property and we THANK YOU for that! Thank you again and see ya next year :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 out of 10

We had such an amazing and relaxing vacation. The water was beautiful and the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Team Kennedy was GREAT to work with! Thank you for being so respectful to the property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house! Our group really enjoyed the covered patio (cooking, eating, playing cards, watching tv) and 2 story dock (swimming, kayaking, sun bathing). Convenient location… a short boat ride from several marinas and plenty of open water for tubing! Great communication with the owner. I would highly recommend this property if you are looking for a memorable trip to Norris Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Beautiful home. Easy to communicate with owner. 2nd stay at property. EVO grill is a group favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location location...... First Trax Lodge is perfectly located on Hiawassee Pointe in the Big Creek Area of Norris Lake. Our number one area on Norris Lake due to the clean, deep teal water. First Trax Lodge is absolutely beautiful inside and outside. The hosts, Beth & Tom, provide a clean, well stocked home for your enjoyment! First Trax Lodge has the very best outdoor kitchen. The EVO grill was perfect for breakfast and dinner preparations. Top quality construction throughout. Attention to detail in supplies, necessities goes up and beyond expectations! Step into First Trax Lodge and know family memories will be made within. If this home could hug you and yours, it would! All the commercial appliances and ice maker provided the capacity we required during our stay. Plentiful bedding and towels, all quality products. The owners are great on communication before, during and after your stay. If you are fortunate enough to stay at First Trax Lodge, respect the hard work that went into its creation and the open sharing that has been entrusted to you and yours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of THE best properties we've ever had the pleasure of staying in. There is not one thing they haven't thought of to make time at the lake the vacation it deserves to be. Communication from the owner was impeccable. We enjoyed the outdoor space on the deck each and every morning for coffee and every evening for dinner. Idyllic! Thank you Tom & Beth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs

This house is amazing and perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family vacation

The house was great!!! We all really enjoyed the outside living space. Both owners are great and communication was great. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Terri!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Run Again!

We have had multiple trips to First Trax Lodge. Never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

we had a blast

We had a great time on our trip to norris. The house was beautiful and the dock was an easy walk from the house. The outside kitchen was perfect and we cooked every breakfast and dinner out there! The owner of the house was available before and during our trip with any of our questions. Loved it!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for being such a great guest Kip! We enjoyed becoming friends, it was great meeting you and your family! Have a great 2nd half of summer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The outside of the property was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked well with cooking supplies. Outside grill worked great too. The dock was very spacious. Plenty of room for a large group. The owners were very friendly and easy to work with. The lake itself was also beautiful and not overly crowded. Very clear water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star Stay

Everything about this house is fantastic. Host is quick to respond and anticipates needs. Inside is comfortable and clean. Outside areas with large table for everyone to gather and outdoor kitchen made meals an event! The dock has lots of toys that you are encouraged to use and we enjoyed that the most. It's a great location. You'll have fun on the lake and off!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Thank you Marcia! We really appreciate you being so respectful to the property. Beth and I would love to host you again, if your travels ever bring you back down. Take care Marcia and thank you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Norris Lake Home

This property is fantastic and the owners are great to work with! It has everything you need for a great Norris Lake vacation. Plenty of fridge space, extra freezer, ice machine, outdoor kitchen and entertainment. Really too much to list. We've rented several VRBO properties and this is on the top of the list. We will definitely frequent this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Thank you Dale. We really appreciate the respect you showed to the property. We'd love to host you again, just let us know. Take care my friend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Ever

Great home, lake, dock, and owner’s. 14 in my family & house fit us just fine. 3 20’+ boats & dock accommodated with plenty of space for swimming, fishing, and 2nd story lounging. Main level deck is unmatched anywhere we have stayed. I wish Tom & Beth all the success in the future and will definitively be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Steve! You and your crew respected the property and neighborhood, and we really appreciate that. It was fun getting to know you Steve. SEE YA NEXT YEAR!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Tom Traxler

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We are Tom and Beth Traxler and have a set of twins, Jake and Jordyn. We've been coming down to Norris Lake since 2000, probably making 4-5 trips a year, wow does time fly. The memories that we've made on that lake will be w us forever. We LOVE NORRIS and sharing the memories with "First timers" is always a blessing.

Why they chose this property

After searching for ten years, for the perfect location, we chose this point, to build on because of it's location (Lake and off I-75). The TVA property that is across from us provides a great view of the mountains, as it is un-developed, and will remain un-developed. It is only about a 20 minute car ride from I-75. Another reason we chose this property was because of the shoreline it offers. Being shaped like a triangle, the long edge is all WATERFRONT (60 yards worth of waterfront). You will have privacy from neighbors because you won't have their dock/s right beside you. This property allows you to enjoy the outdoors and views like no other home on the lake because of our OUTDOOR living area. When the weather blows you off the lake, you can remain outside (Under a large roof) because the OUTDOOR living area. When the temperature dips, the radiant heaters will keep you comfortable. We can't wait to enjoy the football season out there? This house is designed to be used YEAR - AROUND as the fishing season is great when the weather turns. You will always be warm on this patio!

What makes this property unique

The most unique feature of First Trax Lodge is that it offers two large decks w amazing lake views. During a rain delay, both of these decks allow you to remain outside, without getting wet - you are well protected! Additionally, there is a hanging twin bed on the lake level deck, for that afternoon nap.
The OUTDOOR living area is located on the upper deck and is like NO OTHER property on the lake. (Check out the website for more details) This area will allow your crew the opportunity to remain outside during a "Rain delay" because of the full kitchen, full dining area and lounge area. During the colder months, this outdoor living area can be heated by three Infrared commercial heaters, just like at a restaurant.

The full outdoor kitchen offers you the use of commercial grade appliances such as: a BLAZE grill that is lighted along with the lighted BLAZE exhaust hood. Two small refrigerators, located on each end of the kitchen counter, a sink and an EVO cooking top. Prior to your stay, check out YouTube for some cooking tricks on the EVO. If you have any "Cooks" in your group, they will certainly be able to PERFORM a work of art on this appliance. ENJOY! After all, First Trax Lodge is all about playing HARD than rewarding yourself w a great dining experience!

The dining area is next to the kitchen (Between the kitchen and the lounge area), so it is in the middle of the deck and offers seating for 12. The kitchen island offers seating for five.

The outdoor lounge area offers guests a TV above the fireplace with the backdrop of Norris Lake.

The master bathroom even has a bidet. You will be pampered at "First TRAX Lodge"!

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