We stayed at Parsons Lodge during Thanksgiving this year. It is a comfortable home with 2 bed rooms, 2 bathrooms, and two additional futon beds in the basement. There are two porches to see the beautiful Norris Lake, and surrounding foothills. It was too cold to do anything with water, we just stayed there because it was a convenient drive to Maynardville where my Family lives. Pros: has the basics you need, such as towels, linens, tv, and full service kitchen. Cons: there are two flights of stairs between the three levels. If you have mobility issues it may be difficult, or if you have a toddler you may want baby gates. Be sure to bring groceries, as there are only basic convenient stores. The instructions you get from the owners are comprehensive and let you know what you need. Overall we enjoyed our stay, our two oldest boys loved the basement with the futons and their own porch access and beautiful view. I loved drinking coffee while watching the fog roll over the hills and onto the lake. It's a beautiful location for a mountain get away.