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Memaw’s Cabin

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A houseboat with a covered deck, a table, chairs, and a motorboat docked at the front.
A cozy RV interior with a patterned carpet, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, a chair, and a table.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden walls, and a large window. There are two couches, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a hanging decoration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norris Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Living area
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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New Tazewell, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Straight Creek Boat Dock
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Memaw’s Cabin

Come enjoy our slice of heaven! Memaws cabin is everything you need for a lake gateway. Complete with 2 dedicated bedrooms, 1 queen, full/full bunk beds, and a pullout queen couch in the living room. Kitchen complete with a cooktop, microwave, convection oven, instant pot and full sized fridge. Plates, cookware, and silverware provided. Shower/toilet with provided linens for beds and bathing. Floating deck has a table with umbrella, fire table, and grill. Accessible by boat only. Straight Creek Marina offer boat rentals and shuttles

The space
Floating Cabin: 2 bedrooms(1 queen, full/full bunk beds). 1 bathroom (shower/toilet). Pullout Queen in living room.

Guest access
Memaw’s Cabin is accessed by boat only. Straight Creek Marina is where the floating cabin is moored. You can launch your personal boats and park for free at SCM or you can rent various boats at the Marina Office.

Other things to note
Memaws cabin does not have a dishwasher, dishes will need to be hand washed prior to departure. We also do not have a washer/dryer however, there is laundry available at the Marina bath house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take trash to the dumper in parking lot
Please make sure all appliances are turned off
Please wash dirty dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5112978vb
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

About the area

New Tazewell

New Tazewell is home to this houseboat. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Bell County Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Straight Creek Boat Dock and Lone Mountain Boat Dock.
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New Tazewell, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Straight Creek Boat Dock - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 33 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Cherokee Reservoir - 42 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 57 min drive - 75.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's at Norris Landing Marina - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Brew's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Corner Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jamies - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Memaw’s Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Memaw’s Cabin?

As of 28 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Memaw’s Cabin on 5 Dec, 2026 start from S$813, 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.

What time is check-in at Memaw’s Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Memaw’s Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Memaw’s Cabin located?

Situated in New Tazewell, this houseboat is steps away from Norris Lake and Straight Creek Boat Dock. Basketball Court is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Derrick guiney

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