My extended family, ranging in age from 1 to 89, stayed at Happy Hour the week after the 4th of July, our first lake vacation after years of renting beach houses, and it did not disappoint.Norris Lake is stunning and the water was perfect. Rent a boat and spend your days exploring the marinas and swimming spots. Most places don’t open until noon and close by 9 except on certain days, and there isn’t much to do in town, which makes this the perfect spot for a family or group of friends looking to relax in nature, play games, boat, swim, and fish.Happy Hour sits in a no wake zone, a short ride from the jumping bridge, Sugar Hollow Marina (wonderful drinks, a parrot named Sugar Daddy, and the best spot for boat gas and ice), and Shanghai Marina (free spray park for the kids).The dock is one level with a slide, a covered boat port, and plenty of space to hang towels. Bring rafts or noodles for lounging, and don’t miss the rope swing, just a short swim away.The house itself is fantastic, with two kitchens and three separate living areas, so everyone had their own space to spread out and relax, including a wonderful middle floor kitchen and living area. Mornings were made for coffee on the deck, evenings were made for chats by the fire pit, and the hot tub was put to very good use the whole week.