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Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge'

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Property grounds
Your private, huge, double decker dock with slide located on the upper deck.
Bottoms Up front door and parking
Driveway to the front door
Half bath in between the front door and kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 283000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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LaFollette, TN
  • Place, Sugar Hollow Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, LaFollette Medical Center
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

4 Double Beds

Bedroom #5

4 Double Beds

Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom#2

Toilet

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge'

This beautiful cabin located on the Norris Lake shoreline in view of the famous jumping bridge has an enormous double decker dock w/ slide, private hot tub, lanai, and large decks overlooking the lake. A fully equipped kitchen overlooks the dining room and large great room.

The master bedroom is conveniently located on the main level (more details below). Up one level is bedrooms #3 & #4. Bedroom number #2 is up another level. Down one level from the main level is bedrooms #5 & #6. This level sports another TV room and the spectacular bar with billiard table. One more deck down is the private hot tub. Yes there is a hot tub. ** we change the water between each rental***

Your awesome double decker dock has dual covered slips, a kids slide, and so much room that you can play games up there. Seriously, bring your corn hole game. This entire dock is yours and directly in front of your home. *Yes the dock HAS a slide. During normal summer water level, there are approximately 60 steps to climb from the dock to the home. This is far below average for Norris Lake with private docks.

This dock has year-round deep water for your boats. Idle your boat for 10 seconds and you are looking at the famous jumping bridge. It is so close that you can paddle there yet far enough that you can't hear all the fun.

Launch your boat at your free, community boat launch 1/2 mile from your home. ALL trailers to be parked in designated parking area inside the community gates.

No boat? No worries! Simply call NorrisLakeWaterSports (ask for ‘10% Bertke discount’) or OasisNorrisLake. Both deliver right to your dock. Nearby Sugar Hollow marina, Shanghai marina, Springs Dock offer daily/weekly boat rentals.

The home has rooms for approximately 6 cars/trucks. Extra cars/trucks are parked in the designated parking area near the community pool (see below).

This neighborhood has a small, free, community pool with kiddie pool 1/3 mile from the cabin up a very steep street. It is clean but nothing fancy. There are no lifeguards or concessions. You don't need a pass. Parking is free.

NOTES: *****Bottoms Up is located in a gated community. You must be minimum 28 years of age to rent this cabin. << This is STRICTLY enforced*****

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
BR # - Bed(s) - Sleeps
#1 - king - 2
#2 - twin bunks & day bed - 4
#3 - queen - 2
#4 - full/full x2 - 8
#5 - full/full x2 - 8
#6 - queen twin/twin - 4

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Follette

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lakeside Estates, a neighbourhood in La Follette. Campbell County Historical Society and Big Ridge Park Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Hollow Marina and La Follette Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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LaFollette, TN

What's nearby

  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Norris Lake - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • La Follette Country Club - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • LaFollette Medical Center - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Campbell County Historical Society - 16 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MtMcCloud restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Stockyard BBQ - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge'?

As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge' on 27 Mar, 2026 start from S$457, 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 at Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bottoms Up double deck dock w/ slide, hot tub, near famous 'jumping bridge' located?

Located in Lakeside Estates, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sugar Hollow Marina, La Follette Country Club and LaFollette Medical Center. Campbell County Historical Society and Whitman Hollow Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience! Kids absolutely loved the slide!Would definitely recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Family Stay

House island location were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2022
Dan, Thanks for the stars. Please come back. John
Verified

8/10 Good

Yancy L.

Liked: Check-in
We had a great time. The property is nice enough. It could use a linen update and kitchen update. Just the stuff like get rid of carpet and more seating room down stairs. Overall nice time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Great Location

We had a great week in Bottoms Up! We loved the location-close to the jumping bridge and Sugar Hallow but in a quiet cove. We loved all the amenities-hot tub, pool table, double decker dock with a slide, etc. This was our first visit to Norris Lake and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2023
Sharon, I am glad that you loved our home and Norris Lake. I thank you for all of the stars and have noted your account accordingly. You are welcome to come back for more fun. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

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

Perfect for our large family group

The property was accurate to its listing. We had plenty of room and the beds were very comfortable. The lake hangout area was great and no one seemed to have anything negative to say. We will keep this property in mind again next time we want a lake get-a-way. Norris is a beautiful lake for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2022
Marilyn, I thank you for the 5 stars and I hope your spirited group comes back again. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla R.

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

Fabulous Family Fun!

Our 1st with ALL of the family- kids, grands, greats, spouses, boyfriends, friends ! They had a BLAST ! The deck & slide were a huge hit, the jumping bridge so close & fun! The house laid out nicely for our crew of 20 - could do own things & all be together in 1 place! A memorable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bottoms Up!

Loved our vacation on Norris Lake! House is just as described. We had age range from 3yrs old to 91 years old. Was close enough to Sugar Hallow marina for those who could not make it up and down the stairs to the boat. Will be back and use one of the Moss Oak Norris Lake Villas rental cabins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kasey R.

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

Great Location

Staying at Lakeside Estates is our favorite location on the lake and close to our favorite marinas. The communication was stellar for this property. We had several issues pop up (wrong code, AC issues, hot tub not clean/broken) and all were immediately addressed and maintenance was there very quickly. The home could benefit from a few updates cosmetically but overall we really enjoyed our week at Norris at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2022
Thanks for pointing out how quickly our crew addressed everything. The latest upgrade is now a brand-new HVAC system installed 6-21-22.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The stairs down to the water were very nice and sturdy. The dock was great, kids loved the slide. House was clean when we arrived. Good location, near jumping bridge.Hot tub cover bracket was broke and very difficult to open and close, found the two screws in the hot tub water.The bunk beds were not as shown in pictures, 4 of the 6 bunks were metal not wood and were VERY squeaky/wobbly, difficult to sleep in.Only one pool stick with no tip, all the pool balls were chipped.Uneven temp throughout house. Some rooms were freezing others were hot, even with doors closed per signs.Good stay but probably would not rent this particular house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Overall great time. House had some strong points and some negatives.

Key features we enjoyed: boat house and dock; kitchen, living room and dining area. Both were perfect for our group. Good parking. Negatives included: old rotted raft tied up to dock area; threadbare towels and wash clothes and a lack of hand towels for the baths; two (at least) mattress pad covers had blood stains; missing TV from master bedroom; no couch or chairs in basement TV area; ceiling fan in upstairs bedroom was hanging with exposed wires and numerous other outlets just had bare wires as if the work was never completed. Just seemed like the house got heavy use and traffic and needs some deep cleaning and TLC. We’d return to Norris Lake but would look for a newer and fresher rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
KAREN, They were harmless speaker wires from an old sound system. Surly someone in your group would have pointed this out to you. The couch has been replaced by a much more desirable billiard table (ref updated pictures). There was and still are still bar stools and high-top stools. You stated "No chairs" which was incorrect. You came in mid-August after 18 previous groups. Yes, by then there has certainly been wear and tear. You are correct that you will not be returning here.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanne C.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not what was advertised in listing.

Downstairs room did not have couches as listed. Garbage was not removed from previous renter. Crockpot was broken in box had to ask for a new one. Wires exposed in various walls. 2nd floor bunk bed had a rail missing. Dock (which was the attraction to rent) was not able to be used. Platform under rocks, we called to discuss this and told if we were unhappy we should vacate the premises immediately. Not a friendly response from management. Also had to make our own beds when we checked in and strip beds when we left. Will not use this site again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
During the winter season, the TVA drops the lake level approx 20 feet. This means reaching the dock becomes a challenge for this and many Norris Lake docks. This year with no rain, the water was 25 feet low. You were told by 3 different people to use the adjacent dock. Instead, you chose to start complaining about trivial items such as old, harmless speaker wires. I assumed this was a predictable and feeble attempt to ask for money back (which never works). As a result, I told you to immediately vacate the property and rent one of the many surrounding properties. This is the first time that I have had to resort to this procedure. You chose to stay. Your name has now been passed along to all the neighboring homeowners. So as not to confuse future renters: Early April to late September, the water is 'high' enough for easy dock access. To be crystal clear, even in the cooler months low water conditions, the water depth under the dock is still at least 30 feet deep. The missing couches are due to a recent upgrade of adding a 'cool' billiard table to compliment the awesome bar. See updated pictures.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cateisha D.

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

Family Thanksgiving

This was a a Thanksgiving trip for me and my family. This cabin was perfect for us in size. We all came from different states to be together. We were surprised to not have good cellular service even with the Wi-Fi access. We was also surprised to only have two TVs in the entire cabin. It is very difficult getting in and out of the driveway. But this cabin is beautiful. We loved the hot tub, wetbar, and the pool table. There are awesome views of the lake from any of the three balconies. This is a great vacation getaway for a large family .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Mens Family Trip

Once a year we get together and this was a great spot for fishing, hanging out and visiting. My son even caught a 20 pound catfish from the dock
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jami B.

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

Norris Lake

Norris Lake is amazing regardless. But the property was very outdated and kitchen was poorly stocked. Only provided 4 steak knives, etc. there wasn’t an ice machine which has proven very useful for being on the lake. There also weren’t any board games for the kids. The air conditioning was amazing and the deck slide amazing. But caution on the deck it needs work and is slippery with moss overgrowth.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Great place to stay with a large family.

It was nice and quiet for that time of month
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

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

Nice place

Nice place to STAY. A little challenging to get to, only because we've never been to that side of the lake before.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Beautiful cabin with a view!

The cabin was great and very spacious. We had plenty of room to spread out with our family that gathered from 4 different states to celebrate thanksgiving. We would love to return in the summer to make use of the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Michele, I am glad that you enjoyed this gem. Please come back again. Thanks, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

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

Awesome property

It was a great home with a lot of room plus the view was amazing being right on the water
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Hunter, I thank you for the stars and sure hope to see you all again. John
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason K.

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

Summer vacation

Great place! Awesome dock.

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 January 2020.

Why they chose this property

They say 'location' means everything. 'Bottoms Up' is 7 minutes from the city of Lafollette, 5 minutes from the main road, inside a gated community, right on the water's edge, 1/3 mile from boat ramp, and almost in sight of the famous jumping (No. You cannot actually hear the bridge people.)

What makes this property unique

Double decker dock w/ kids slide, hot tub, community pool, lanai, fire pit.....

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