Lakefront Escape on Norris Lake w/ Kayaks

Listing Description:
Lakefront home at the end of Dodson Creek Cove on year-round water in a quiet no-wake zone: private dock with a covered slip for your boat and a swim ladder, kayaks included, hot tub and fire pit on the deck. Three bedrooms sleep 14 (two kings and a bunk room with four doubles, plus a sunroom sofa bed). A paved walkway leads down to the water. Ten minutes to Maynardville, about 45 to downtown Knoxville, 5 to Beach Island Marina and Boathouse at 33. Our rental pontoons deliver to the dock.

The Space:
THE HOUSE
Spacious kitchen with a standard coffee maker and a K-Cup brewer, dishwasher, large fridge (with a second fridge on the lower level), stove, over-the-range microwave and a blender. Two full baths and a half bath. Hot tub, Weber gas grill (we supply the propane), fire pit (we supply the firewood), cornhole boards, outdoor dining table on the patio, Samsung Smart TVs throughout (sign in to your own streaming apps; there is no cable), and KUB Fiber Wi-Fi. Two decks with a patio below, and a sunroom off the main level. The lower level is a walk-out basement, so it runs a little cooler; the thermostat is by the stairs. The indoor fireplace and the detached garage are not for guest use.

GETTING TO THE WATER
A paved concrete walkway with no steps and a gradual grade runs from the house down to the dock.

KAYAKS
Four kayaks and paddles are included, racked near the dock; please return them after use. We do not supply life jackets for the kayaks, so bring your own.

DOCK & WATER
Private dock with a swim ladder and two covered slips: one is yours (one boat per house) and our rental pontoon stays in the other. No jumping from the upper level of the dock, which has steel cables underneath. The cove is a residential no-wake zone, so the water off the dock is calm for swimming and floating, and you can fish for bass, crappie and catfish right off the dock (Tennessee license required). This end of the cove has year-round water; TVA lowers the lake in fall and raises it in spring, so levels change through the off season.

BOATS & TRAILERS
Launch at Beach Island Marina (5 minutes) before you drive in: Jessee Rd is a single-lane road with a few dips and rises, and the driveway is steep and shared with the house next door, so trailers cannot stay at the house. We have two nearby places you can leave a trailer for your stay, and the marina may hold it too; we send the details once you book.

PONTOON RENTALS
$325 per day plus a $50 insurance fee and tax, delivered to the dock with a full tank. Book online at least a week ahead to guarantee delivery (the link is in your booking messages). Operators need a valid boater's license or a birth date before January 1, 1989. Boats stay in after dark (insurance rule) and come back with a full tank. Adult life jackets are included; bring kids' sizes.

TUBES & LILY PADS
Two-person tubes ($60 per day) and 15 x 6 ft floating lily pads ($40 per day) can be added to any stay. Reserve a week ahead and they will be at the house when you arrive.

Guest Access:
The whole house is yours except the detached garage. Up to 4 cars and 1 boat. The driveway is shared with the house next door, so please park only in the spots by the house or the gravel lot at the top and keep the drive clear.

Other Things to Note:
-Check-in 4 PM, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in from 1 PM is sometimes possible when the cleaning schedule allows; ask and we will try.
-You must be 25 to book.
-Included: all linens, bath towels, pots, pans, utensils and baking sheets, plus a starter supply of dish soap, dishwasher pods, paper towels, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom and trash bags. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided. Bring extra paper products and trash bags, detergent, and beach towels for the hot tub and lake.
-No pets. No parties or events. No smoking inside; outside with the door shut is fine. Quiet hours 10 PM to 8 AM.
-Outdoor security cameras cover the entry doors; there are no cameras inside. The hot tub has no lock, so keep an eye on kids, and keep the cover on whenever it is not in use.
-Nearest grocery store is Food City, 10 minutes away.
-Mountain Lake Retreat next door sleeps 11; book both for groups up to 25.
-Month-to-month stays are available in the off season; message us.
-No refunds for weather or lake levels.