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Pura Vida: Updated Norris Lakefront Home with Private Covered Dock
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 183054 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bunk Room - Main Floor
3 Single Bunk Beds
Lower Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Lower Level Bedroom
1 King Bed
Main Floor Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom - Main Floor
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Lower Level Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Level Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Pura Vida: Updated Norris Lakefront Home with Private Covered Dock
Bring the whole family and stay at Norris Lake in this updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental house that sleeps up to 18 people! Pura Vida is a waterfront property located in the beautiful and highly desired Big Creek area of Norris Lake. The home is located on a deep water cove and provides a large safe swimming area. Enjoy an easy walk down the path to your private dock with two covered bays for boats, 2 jet ski ports, a slide, and a large side area to relax on the dock.
*** NEW DOUBLE OVEN (2023) W/ CONVECTION & AIR FRY
*** WE PUT UP A CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Property Updates:
- Entire house has been painted including ceilings
- Added a bunk room with Custom Bunk Beds
- All new furnishings
- All new beds and mattresses
- Two 70" TV's and two 55" TV's
- New large 7 person Hot Tub
- New Ice Machine
- New Gas Grill
- New Blackstone Griddle
- Added Large 2nd refrigerator
- Made garage into a game room
- Foosball Table
- Air Hockey Table
- Jumbo Connect Four
- Corn Hole Game Set
- Pickle Ball Set for Driveway
Features:
- Relatively easy walking path to dock for Norris Lake Standards, just a few steps as you step onto the dock.
- Located in a deep water cove - Year around water
- 2 Story house, not a lot of steps within the house, or outside
- Lots of onsite parking
- Wide 222' lot
- 4 Season Room
- Plenty of seating for 16 people to eat inside, plus additional seating outside
- 2 Living Rooms
- 3,054 Sq Ft plus large garage/game room & plus 4 season room
- 2 Spacious Decks overlooking the lake
- Master Bedroom has a private deck overlooking the lake
- Spacious Concrete Patio with fire pit near dock
- Wifi
- Satellite TV
- Private dock w/ 2 covered bays, 2 jet ski ports, slide, and large side portion for relaxing
Guests will be greeted with a welcome bag and a newly updated home. Natural light fills the 3,054-square-foot home which features beautiful lake views. Spend your days with loved ones on the water and your nights sharing stories on one of the 2 decks.
THE PROPERTY
This newly updated home, provides plenty of room for everyone: Master Bedroom on Main Floor: King Bed | Bedroom 2 on Main Floor: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3/Bunk Room on main Floor: Two Queen-over-Queen Bunk Beds and one Twin-over-Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4 Lower Level: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5 Lower Level: One King Bed
- Through the front door walk into the "Main Level" and find a well-equipped kitchen for the executive chef.
- Directly off the kitchen is the dining area and great room with a brand new 70” Flat Screen TV mounted above the fireplace.
- The master bedroom, located on the main floor has a private master bathroom that includes a large jacuzzi tub and his and her sinks, private deck overlooking the lake, and a new 55" TV in the bedroom
- Directly off the dining area is the upper deck overlooking the lake and private dock. Perfect for your morning coffee or evening cookouts.
- Also off the main level you will find Bedroom 2 with one queen bed and bedroom 3 (bunk room) with two queen-over-queen bunk beds and one twin-over-twin bunk bed. Just between these two bedrooms is a full bath.
- The Lower Level, one floor down from the main level provides a 2nd TV room with new 70" TV, bedrooms 4-5, full bathroom, new large capacity washer & dryer, garage that's been turned into a game room that includes a 2nd refrigerator and a commercial grade ice machine, and a second deck with your new private hot tub. This level also offers direct and easy access to your private dock.
- The home includes 4 new flat screen TVs with DishTV and 2 blu-ray players
- The home offers high speed wireless internet.
From any of the two decks, spectacular views abound of the pristine wilderness Norris Lake has to offer. The breathtaking views of the lake, of the undisturbed mountainside, or the wildlife fauna of wild turkeys, deer, and birds will take your breath away.
Book today to begin making your Lake front vacation memories!
- Keywords: Lakefront, Private, Home, House, 5 bedroom, large, dock, marina, premier, shanghai, springs, , powell, la follette, deerfield, cove, lake, front, private, dock, large, family, boat, rental,, lounge, latitude, cove, big, happy, dipper, hour, party, docs, crescent, paradise, grove, moon, faith, blessing, family, friends, hidden, treasure, night, sky, fire pit, wide lot, easy, walk, no steps, big creek, Pura Vida,
*** NEW DOUBLE OVEN (2023) W/ CONVECTION & AIR FRY
*** WE PUT UP A CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Property Updates:
- Entire house has been painted including ceilings
- Added a bunk room with Custom Bunk Beds
- All new furnishings
- All new beds and mattresses
- Two 70" TV's and two 55" TV's
- New large 7 person Hot Tub
- New Ice Machine
- New Gas Grill
- New Blackstone Griddle
- Added Large 2nd refrigerator
- Made garage into a game room
- Foosball Table
- Air Hockey Table
- Jumbo Connect Four
- Corn Hole Game Set
- Pickle Ball Set for Driveway
Features:
- Relatively easy walking path to dock for Norris Lake Standards, just a few steps as you step onto the dock.
- Located in a deep water cove - Year around water
- 2 Story house, not a lot of steps within the house, or outside
- Lots of onsite parking
- Wide 222' lot
- 4 Season Room
- Plenty of seating for 16 people to eat inside, plus additional seating outside
- 2 Living Rooms
- 3,054 Sq Ft plus large garage/game room & plus 4 season room
- 2 Spacious Decks overlooking the lake
- Master Bedroom has a private deck overlooking the lake
- Spacious Concrete Patio with fire pit near dock
- Wifi
- Satellite TV
- Private dock w/ 2 covered bays, 2 jet ski ports, slide, and large side portion for relaxing
Guests will be greeted with a welcome bag and a newly updated home. Natural light fills the 3,054-square-foot home which features beautiful lake views. Spend your days with loved ones on the water and your nights sharing stories on one of the 2 decks.
THE PROPERTY
This newly updated home, provides plenty of room for everyone: Master Bedroom on Main Floor: King Bed | Bedroom 2 on Main Floor: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3/Bunk Room on main Floor: Two Queen-over-Queen Bunk Beds and one Twin-over-Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4 Lower Level: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5 Lower Level: One King Bed
- Through the front door walk into the "Main Level" and find a well-equipped kitchen for the executive chef.
- Directly off the kitchen is the dining area and great room with a brand new 70” Flat Screen TV mounted above the fireplace.
- The master bedroom, located on the main floor has a private master bathroom that includes a large jacuzzi tub and his and her sinks, private deck overlooking the lake, and a new 55" TV in the bedroom
- Directly off the dining area is the upper deck overlooking the lake and private dock. Perfect for your morning coffee or evening cookouts.
- Also off the main level you will find Bedroom 2 with one queen bed and bedroom 3 (bunk room) with two queen-over-queen bunk beds and one twin-over-twin bunk bed. Just between these two bedrooms is a full bath.
- The Lower Level, one floor down from the main level provides a 2nd TV room with new 70" TV, bedrooms 4-5, full bathroom, new large capacity washer & dryer, garage that's been turned into a game room that includes a 2nd refrigerator and a commercial grade ice machine, and a second deck with your new private hot tub. This level also offers direct and easy access to your private dock.
- The home includes 4 new flat screen TVs with DishTV and 2 blu-ray players
- The home offers high speed wireless internet.
From any of the two decks, spectacular views abound of the pristine wilderness Norris Lake has to offer. The breathtaking views of the lake, of the undisturbed mountainside, or the wildlife fauna of wild turkeys, deer, and birds will take your breath away.
Book today to begin making your Lake front vacation memories!
- Keywords: Lakefront, Private, Home, House, 5 bedroom, large, dock, marina, premier, shanghai, springs, , powell, la follette, deerfield, cove, lake, front, private, dock, large, family, boat, rental,, lounge, latitude, cove, big, happy, dipper, hour, party, docs, crescent, paradise, grove, moon, faith, blessing, family, friends, hidden, treasure, night, sky, fire pit, wide lot, easy, walk, no steps, big creek, Pura Vida,
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- Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Whitman Hollow Marina - 21 min drive - 12.8 km
- Norris Dam State Park - 38 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sonic Drive-In - 23 min drive
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- Tiki Club - 28 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews
13 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deena O.
4 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
Deena O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
20 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
19 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and everything you could want was available!
Rachel W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelly H.
13 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Shelly H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Les S.
16 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Les S.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris and Angela A.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Trip
Chris and Angela A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
7 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house & location
Lisa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Eric H.
24 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Reunion
Eric H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
3 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Chris P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
3 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
Daniel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
victoria r.
29 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Fall Getaway
victoria r.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
linda h.
8 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and house!
linda h.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deanna C.
3 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Deanna C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary E.
10 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6/29-7/6/2024
Mary E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home on the Lake
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
MICHELLE F.
15 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at the lake
MICHELLE F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pam F.
31 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Pam F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
20 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Amanda S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
SAMUEL H.
14 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Creek was awesome
SAMUEL H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Donna L.
5 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House
Donna L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
28 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Aaron C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly A.
26 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!! We will be back!
Kimberly A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Devan B.
22 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of Summer Weekend Trip
Devan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bryan N.
4 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is it! Amazing house and views of Norris Lake!
Bryan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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