Caryville Home w/ Private Dock & Norris Lake Views

Reviews

• weekend getaway

  5/5

  very clean and comfortable. had everything we needed with beautiful views of the lake

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Family Time

  5/5

  This property was so clean and accommodating! Great location! Next time we’ll need to come when it’s warm so we can enjoy all the water toys!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice and affordable stay at the lake; deck needs replaced

  4/5

  We stayed here in early June with our family of 5 (kids 9, 6, and 2), and my parents. Overall, the rental was affordable and our stay was great. We come to Norris for the lake and the covered dock itself is very nice. There was ample space to keep our boat and all our water toys. There are camping chairs in the garage if you want to sit out on the dock. One of our favorite things to do is to play off the dock with our mat and paddle board. Since this is on the northside of Twin Cove and not in a private cove, there is some boat traffic. We came during the week so the traffic wasn't horrible, but it might be an issue on the weekends if you are swimming around the dock area. Some of the boats go really fast and the wakes will knock your boat around, even if you tie up well and use bumpers. There was a lot of debri in the water around the dock. I'm not sure if that was the time of year or if it is common for this part of the lake. 

  The hill to the dock wasn't a terrible walk (though my parents in their seventies had some difficulty and only wanted to make a few trips per day). The concrete walkway as you near closer to the dock is very nice. The dock was off to the side of the . We fixed it once but it went right back. My kids actually enjoyed it this way, so they could play on the concrete pad leading into the water (I think it reminded them of our family cabin in Michigan, where the water is very shallow by the shore).

  The septic did smell until our last day. I didn't realize it was the septic at first and attributed the smell to a dead catfish. The owner was responsive and sent someone right out shortly after being notified. We didn't use the fire pit for this reason, as it is very close to the septic opening.

  The outdoor furniture and deck have seen better days and could be replaced. The deck is peeling terribly and has holes in it. Some if the stairs look like they are about to cave in.

  No complaints about the inside. House was clean for the most part and has a dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Just be aware that there is only one bedroom upstairs and three in the basement. There were sufficient starter toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, and dishwasher pods, which is always appreciated.

  There was ample parking for our trailer and two cars. Be sure to drop your boat in the water before you get to the house, as recommended.

  Easy access to I-75, Twin Cove, and Walmart for groceries.

• Slightly disappointed

  3/5

  Dock and at water experience was great.Deck furniture was tired and cushions were not welcoming as covers have holes and rips so not completely covered prior to arrival.Sleeps 12 is a real stretch as needed to sleep some on air mattresses which was less than ideal.Main bathroom toilet was dirty upon arrival.Garage great room was great for the kids to play games, etc.Kind of needs a refresh.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you for your stay. The deck chairs with cushions are replaced every year. I’m sorry there was a cover that was ripped. We will get that replaced immediately. We want to make sure that guests are able to make the right decision for their vacation, so we are very clear in our description of the number of bedrooms and other accommodations. We have hosted many groups of 12 plus at our property that were great. Our cleaning staff is top-notch, and they would have been happy to resolve any problem brought to their attention right away."

• Perfect Family Vacation Spot

  5/5

  We stayed with 2 families (4 adults, 6 kids and a baby). We all fit comfortably! The house had everything we needed, from kitchen to bathroom to bedrooms. The walk down to the dock was a little steep but the walkway/steps were great. We rented a pontoon from a nearby marina (Twin Cove). It was great to be able to dock right at the house. The kids enjoyed swimming and fishing right by the dock as well as out on the big lake. The homeowners even had paddle boats available for use, which is always fun.

  There was a Walmart within a 15 minute drive (6 miles) of the house which was great for groceries and last minute things. No complaints. Already talking about booking this again for next summer!