Doc’s Lake Escape is the perfect mix of country cabin getaway and freshly renovated modern lakehouse. It comes with a free covered slip at the marina, plenty of room for trailer storage, and is surrounded by 10 wooded acres of stunning natural beauty and privacy with so much to discover and enjoy. Inside, you'll find everything to make your stay feel like home: a spacious and open Great Room with large screen streaming TV and a gas log fireplace (operates seasonally fall through spring) under cathedral pine ceilings adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room areas. There you'll find a fully equipped 5' x 7' counter bar island including a built-in dishwasher and commercial grade ice maker (50 pounds a day) under cathedral ceilings with skylights and a breakfast area, coffee bar and decorative stone fireplace. Between the two spaces, there's seated dining are with space for a total of 22: a large family style dining table that seats 10 along with another dining table for 6 in the breakfast area of the kitchen and 6 stools / high top chairs at the big kitchen island. Sleeping Arrangements for up to 22: Master Suite - King bed with adjoining sunroom / office - sleeps 2 2nd Master - queen bed - sleeps 2 Family Suite - queen bed plus full bunkbed - sleeps 4 Lower level bunk room - 2 double bunk beds (each one sleeps 2) with pull out twin trundle bed - sleeps 10 Queen sleeper sofa in Great Room - sleeps 2 1 additional couch and 3 recliners - could sleep up to 4 more In the lower level family/ bunk room, you'll find comfortable furniture with a Smart TV with DVD player, as well as a full bathroom and two double-bed bunks (each of the four bunks sleeps two with a weight limit of 500 pounds each)... and there's a private sunroom with a recliner, dry bar and 2nd refrigerator with adjoining laundry room between the back porch and the master bedroom. For the more laid back or a rainy day, there's also a selection of books, games and movies, and other amenities include new HVAC, free Direct TV, unlimited ViaSat high speed Wi-fi, new washer & dryer,2 full sized refrigerators, K-cup brewer and a 12-cup coffee maker, 2 wall pantry units, iron, ironing board, hair dryers, and a first aid kit. Outside there's so much to do and discover including a deck off the great room with seating at two umbrella-covered tables for 14 and a grilling station (hard-lined propane to the main tank servicing the property; and 2 patios, each with its own fire table. The front one is covered and has casual furniture seating and a porch swing, and the other in the rear has seating for ten plus 30' of wall seating around a 6-person hot tub with blue tooth stereo compatibility that is completely drained, sanitized and re-filled between each rental. Maybe your group loves outdoor recreation? Check out the game room under the carport including ping pong, 2 cornhole sets, Kan Jam, frisbees, and 3 bourbon barrel tabletops to hang out as well as 2 kayaks on a trailer for your use free of charge. Bring a volleyball or badminton net and ball - great open meadow on level ground for group play. There's also a covered picnic pavilion with smoker grill and picnic table next to a huge firepit with 10 Adirondack chairs and 15' wall seating - firewood available with advance purchase arrangements (subject to availability and TVA not having posted a ban on burning), or pay once there using the QR code. Exploring the acreage is always an option, with about 3 cleared acres and 7 more heavily wooded for fun hiking - surrounded by hundreds more adjoining acres from the neighbors for complete privacy during your stay. It's also a great walk to the trailer parking area (a mile away) or marina (2 miles away) as the road follows the shoreline of Norris Lake all the way to either one. You're securely locked in on the property with a gate to which you'll have the code. With great parking for 12 or more vehicles and not another neighbor in sight, the owners also make available an RV hook-up with 30 and 50 amp electric, water and a waste dump station (available for a separate nightly fee and reservation agreement) ... Doc’s Lake Escape is a one-of-a-kind experience and isn't available anywhere else close to Norris Lake (although we have one close: check out its new nearby sister property on 40 acres, Captain Brown's Lake Escape, also with its own slip at the marina) Perfect for your group or family year-round getaway, we rent Sunday to Sunday beginning with the first full week to the last full week all Summer, June - August; 4 night minimums or more for major holidays, and 2 Night minimums in the off season. Bring your own boats, or rent ours. We have a 21' Crownline open bow ski boat (seats 7), 25' Avalon 2020 tritoon (seats 16 with 150 hp), and a 22’ Harris 2019 tritoon (seats 11-12 with 150 hp) available for rent in season, along with life jackets available (subject to checking sizes in advance) and lake toys, delivered to the marina slip upon your arrival. Restrictions on minimum days rented w/o a delivery fee do apply. Operating instructions, safety training manual, and check-in / check-out in person with the dock guy are mandatory - minimum age 26. Ask for more details, we're happy to provide or check out the flyer in one of the photos. First come, first reserved! Book with us, and we'll also provide a suggested packing list, floorplans and sleeping arrangement diagrams, vacation guidebook to the cabin AND surrounding area attractions, as well as Norris Lake maps and marina guide. Anything else we can do to help make your preparations and time with us as fully enjoyable and memorable as possible, just ask. Live it! Love it! Lake it! … at Doc's Lake Escape for your next best vacation ever! Don't Forget - With early reservations, you can book multiple homes for big families, events, reunions and friends - we manage 6 others within 3 miles of this one - and watch for updated photos and new attractions at Doc's Lake Escape in the coming months! PS - if we are booked for the dates you wanted, please check out our managed lakefront properties - A Shore Thing in Jacksboro, Point Three Paradise in Clinton, Suits Us Fine and Suits Us Too, side by side lakefronts in Big Creek, plus these lakefront crowd pleasers in Flat Hollow: Lakeside Lodge, Waters Edge, Captain Brown's Lake Escape, Witt's Cove Landing, and Wakes and Wheels Retreat, and Whatever Floats Your Boat. Check back, we're always adding still more great lakefront homes each season!Combine your passion for all the water fun you love on Norris Lake with a private, freshly renovated cabin on 10 beautiful park-like, gated acres. Tastefully furnished 4 bed , 3 ba with pine interiors, sleeps 22. Includes lakefront slip at marina, 2 free kayaks, 6-person hot tub with blue-tooth stereo, huge fire pit, indoor fireplace, 2 fire tables, picnic pavilion, + a covered outdoor game room plus woods and creeks to explore ... come discover your new favorite vacation spot!
Additional List of Policies & Rules furnished with Rental Agreement - cancellation agreement supersedes Airbnb and only 1/2 cleaning fees and taxes are refundable once booked. It is also required that guests purchase a $60 damage protection plan through CSA; additional information provided upon reservation.
Must be a minimum of 26 years old to book this home; and a follow up reservation agreement from the rental manager will follow any booking.
Absolutely no pets allowed; if any - subject to a minimum of forfeiture of the full security deposit or maximum amount of the damage insurance policy.
Fire burning limited to fire pit only, and only when there is not a burn ban in effect.
Smoking is allowed outside only, with all windows closed. Ashtrays provided for butts.
Group events are allowed on an as-approved basis, subject to the sole discretion of the rental manager and owner.
Hot tub use under adult supervision only
free kayaks for guests use - guests assume liability once unlocked for use
locked owners/cleaners storage areas off-limits to guests
Off-season Rentals 1-3 Night Minimums Depending on Holidays/Availabilit
If reserving our watercraft - boat and/or jet skis delivered for free at the marina a half mile away (2-3 consecutive day minimum) - must reserve in advance of your stay. Separate policies and reservation agreement will be sent upon booking.
Flat Hollow Marina, other marinas around the lake and Oasis Watersports also have watercraft rental. Recommended: Arrange boat and or additional slip rental, trailer parking and boat launch (separate fees) in advance of your stay / same time as booking the house directly with Flat Hollow Marina.
