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Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Caryville, TN
  • Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
  • Cove Lake State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.

Located in a deep water bend of Norris Lake, Afternoon Sun offers two amazing vacations in one. A modern mountain home, situated on 5 wooded, peaceful acres with abundant wildlife and all the comforts and conveniences needed to perfectly sleep 16 people. Once feeling relaxed and rested, pack up the tram for the 2.5 minute ride down to the largest dock on the lake. Including a 1000 sq ft upper deck, there is plenty of space to park/use your lake toys, entertain your family/friends, and prepare/serve the days meals.
Once your coolers and bluetooth speakers batteries are near empty, the days last light still won't have reached the mountain peaks opposite you. Watch the majestic sunset across the backdrop of the surrounding mountains or it's time to retreat back to the house and unwind on one of the decks/porches, by one of the two gas fireplaces, around the wood-burning firepit, or on any of the brand new furniture. Finish one of the best days of your year planning the next one's adventures where you can take advantage of our high speed internet to re-book "Afternoon Sun" for your next lake and mountain retreat!

A very comfortable 4,292 sq/ft modern home (2007) that features a luxury double decker dock (1000 sq/ft), 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5+ acres of fun outdoor space with custom constructed fire pit, outdoor shower, large outdoor patio for grilling, covered porch and lower patio with hot tub overlooking the lake/sunsets, and a screened in porch with a propane fireplace. In addition, the property conveniently offers a custom tram (holds 1000 lbs) that arrives at the main level of the property and completes a 2.5 minute ride down to the dock (8 - 15 stairs remaining once you arrive at the dock; depends on lake level).
The luxury double decker dock and deep water (35 ft from edge of dock) makes for complete afternoons swimming in the Afternoon Sun of Norris Lake. Ample outdoor furniture allows for all family and friends to lay out, play with lake toys, ski, and watch the sunset from the best positioned dock in East TN.
The cozy modern home offers the best of East TN yet is conveniently located 9 minutes (most are 30+) from the interstate at exit 129 (Rocky Top) where a Cracker Barrel and liquor store are both located. In addition, due to its location, the property has complete HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET. (We stress this as many homes on the lake have satellite internet due to their distance and remoteness. Satellite internet has bandwidth and data limitations. With our internet, you can stream movies, stream music, or, if needed, take video conferences calls all day long without interruption. We recommend the more enjoyable options.)
The main level features the master suite with a private walk out to the covered deck and views of the private lake property, king bed, crib, private bath w/ walk-in shower & jacuzzi tub, a custom kitchen with a high end stove (added 2022: https://zlinekitchen.com/zline-60-range) and subzero refrigerator unit, laundry room, a great room with a custom built stone propane fireplace, access to the covered deck and screened in porch, a queen day bed with a pull out twin trundle in a room that can double as an office (custom built desk/bookshelf w/n that room). Access to the patio and tram is also on the main level behind the kitchen through the screened-in porch.
The lower-level features a fun, spacious recreational area with a 65" TV with complete surround sound, a kitchenette (full size refrigerator), two separate bedrooms (one king & one queen), one with a private luxury bathroom with walk-in shower while the other’s luxury bathroom is accessible from within the bedroom and from the rec room. If needed, in the rec area there is a pullout out couch to sleep the 15th or 16th guest (if this is planning to be used, please let us know in advance so we can apply the appropriate bedding).
A bonus room is located above the laundry room and garage which is the ideal teenager/kid space with two separate bunk beds (4 twins), a queen bed, couch, and TV for the late night gaming/movie binging one needs.

Great Location on Norris Lake:
✓ Desirable cove location
✓ 5 minute boat ride to Twin Cove Marina (If you rent a boat from Twin Cove, they can deliver it directly to our dock. A great option to have it ready and waiting for you upon your arrival!)
✓ 9 minutes from I-75 to House (9.5 minutes to breakfast (Cracker Barrel) or to the liquor store)
✓ 40 min drive to Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena for SEC football games, basketball games, and concerts
✓ 50 min drive to Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport (TYS)
✓ Boat rentals of all kinds
✓ Several Marina’s on Norris Lake have restaurants and live music so you never have to leave the Lake!
✓ Great family entertainment such as Twin Cove Marina, the Museum of Appalachia, Coal Creek Miner’s Museum, Cove Lake State Park
✓ And so much more
*Note:
- Check-in is 4:00 PM - Check out is 10:00 AM.
- Effective Oct 1st 2020; any desired usage of the hydrohoist (boat lift) requires an additional fully refundable deposit of $500, a daily fee of $40, and provide make & model of your boat to allow us to verify weight & height do not exceed capacity (4400 lbs is the weight limit for the boat lift).
- There is a private 7-person jetted hot tub located on the rear lower covered patio overlooking the lake and mountains. It is available to rent for $150 for the duration of your stay. Usage without rental fee will incur a fine.
- Effective March 2022, a new stove/range installed: Zline 60 Inch Wide 6 Cu. Ft. Slide-In Dual Fuel Range with Dual Wok Burners. Updated pictures have been added.** (https://zlinekitchen.com/zline-60-range)
- Valid U.S. photo ID required (Driver's License or U.S. Passport)
- Age restriction may apply. If under 25, please contact regarding potential rental
- 3 Outdoor Nest cameras are outside the property in accordance with VRBO rules. These are for appropriate monitoring of guests, service professionals, and for everyone's safety.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Norris Lake. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Norris Lake and 15 minutes by car from Rocky Top Public Library
As a guest of Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres., you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Edward Bayer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

The home is beautiful, and the views are spectacular. This is truly one of the best parts of Norris Lake. The home was comfortable and large enough that we all had our privacy when needed yet we could all gather together for meals, games, and relaxing. The dock is very large and gave us both sun and shade options. The lake and mountains are the very best part! We all jumped in our boat to enjoy the day skiing, tubing, and swimming in turtle cove! We will definitely be back!The owner was available to help with any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A huge house !! Beautiful! The kitchen is perfect for all family members to cook! Heidi and Ed responded quickly! Hot tub was great ! A great week on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

We had a few days with our whole family at this cabin. (total of 14 people) the cabin held everyone very comfortably. There were plenty of bathrooms, and the kitchen supplied everything we needed for our meals. Not only was it a great place for our stay, but it was a beautiful setting with a great dock that held our rented boat and jet ski. the views were beautiful, and had time of relaxation and enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The house the property and lake were all amazing. Couldnt of had a better house to stay at while getting married. 7 days was just not enough
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation getaway

I needed to rent a home for friends and family coming in for a graduation celebration at the University of Tennessee. I looked for a place where we could all relax and be able to hang out together. This location is a little ways away from downtown Knoxville but still worked out really well. The home turned out to be perfect for us. The location is as described, very pretty and peaceful. We really enjoyed being able to hang out by the lake. The kitchen had everything we needed to make family meals. And there are plenty of spots for a big group of people to be able to sit together.My only regret was not renting a boat to fully enjoy the location. If you are looking for a home on the water for a decent sized group this is the place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas D., Kirkwood

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

loved this home!

Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Afternoon sun stay

Thank you for a memorable weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Getaway

Our stay was pretty perfect!! No surprises as far as property and accommodations. Everything is so beautiful-house and surroundings. Would have loved an 11 or 12 checkout tho-hint, hint. Property owners are just a text away & answer quickly. Thankfully Twin Coves Marina did give us rides back and forth for pontoon rental but they really “didn't” want to- and they said they never have done this. We told them property info says they will. Might want to change that as far as what’s written. So, a lovely stay. Would definitely go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

We have stayed at several places on Lake Norris. This one did not disappoint. It was very spacious, layout was good. Kitchen had alI the essentials. I was unsure of the tram idea but ended up loving the convenience. The house could have been cleaned better. Also it would be nice to have a couple extra blankets in the living rooms. But overall it was a great place to relax for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cove off the main channel.

Great location. Marina across the cove is great to rent from. Everything was a hit with the group. The dock, the tram, the fire pit. Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Columbus, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

My family and I stayed at this house for five nights. The house is very nice and as described in the description. We really enjoyed the dock and tram is a leg saver!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

This beautiful property has the best views of any Norris lake properties we have stayed in so far. The tram to the lake was a concern, but ended up being very enjoyable and relaxing with the best conversations of our vacation. The owner was very responsive and communication was fantastic. Aplus property and the open water area with a marina right across the water where you could hear the live music was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, great location

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. We had 5 families and the space was great. Loved the tram as a great way down the mountain. Our only watch outs are: very uncomfortable beds and pillows - super hard and low quality, no window coverings on any windows - making for very little sleeping in in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome views!!!!

We absolutely love the place! The views of the wild live was my 5 year olds favorite thing! Fire pit and spacious kitchen were also a hit! We will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

Great Location on Norris

Our group comes to Norris each year but we have outgrown our usual spot so decided to try this out. Overall the house, dock and location were great. It's really convenient to I-75 and having Twin Cove Marina across the lake made it easy for boat rental, gas and ice. The driveway to the house was less steep than most houses we have stayed in. The kitchen was well stocked and it was nice to have a large fridge upstairs and another one on the lower level. The overall cleanliness of the house and dock area needed some attention. The floors were dirty and we actually ended up scrubbing the dock ladder ourselves because they were so slippery. The tram was nice to have to get the kids and gear down but note it is the only way to get up and down. We found it would have been nice to have a secondary way to get up the hill for quick runs as the tram takes about 8 mins round trip and can only hold 800 lbs. Overall it's a lovely house and location and we really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke G.

Annual Lake Trip

Nice spacious place! The additional living areas, front and side deck, where awesome to have in the evenings! The trolley made it easy to get coolers and items down to dock. Side note that trolley is the ONLY way to access the dock so just be aware. Owners where easy to communicate with. Only complaint I have is the place was not very clean, no fault to owners as hard to manage remotely. Very beautiful place and the lake area was not super busy so safe and comfortable place to float right off the dock area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation 2023 with 13 memebers.

Overall amazing, beautiful, and excellent accomodation, only problems noted were slightly insufficient bedding available, also upper floor bedding accomodations really not for adult size kids, but had a blast, jacuzzi and tram, dock were all awesome, deck was beautiful! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and quiet part of the lake

The house was exactly as described and had plenty of space for our group of 12. The bunk room was perfect for kids. The location is great and very close to Twin Cove marina. We rented a boat and the employees were nice enough to come pick us up at the dock. The tram is nice and is the only way to get to the dock. Overall very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Norris Lake 2023

We had a great time and the house was perfect for our family. The weather was great and the tram is a lifesaver! Hope to return for another stay. Thank you, JG
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Excellent communication with property manager. Great retreat.

Great unique spot and was perfect for a family get away. We did have some challenges with the property that were out of anyones control. Ed was on speed dial and promptly helped us with our visit. Highly recommend you check out this unique property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yailen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Is amazing place to spend time whit family

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C., Chattanooga, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place. Highly Recommend.

This beautiful lakeside home was everything we needed for our familys stay for our elk hunt adventure. The location was perfect as we could easily drive to convenience stores and grocery stores as well as the adjacent mountains for the hunt. The high-end large and small appliances and well-stocked kitchen items made everything convenient for our stay as we cooked and washed clothes so easily. We grilled on the gas grill on the patio, and we sat out by the fire pit in the evenings. We felt at home in this beautiful yet functional house. We appreciated having WiFi and access to Apps with smart tvs in all three levels. This home was very clean, spacious, and well suited for our 3 generation family who stayed. The tram allowed us access to the awesome dock where we viewed sunsets and and enjoyed seeing birds, boat activity, and the beautiful fall colors and falling leaves. The porches overlooking the lake gave us beautiful views of the lake and several deer sightings in the spacious yard. We would enjoy being here any time of year. Next time could be summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home on Norris Lake

The home and accomodations are absolutely amazing. The owners do a good job of communication, and we're flexible with our groups needs. I greatly appreciate all the little touches around the property that make it so enjoyable to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

Disappointed for several reasons

This is a beautiful home Alot of thought was put into its build. We had a total of 8 adults staying here. But let me tell you about our visit. Several of the beds were not comfortable. Our daughter and son in law were sleeping in the lower level and had to buy a blow up mattress and sleep on it. The house could have been cleaner, we had to pay a fee to have the house cleaned after our departure. But didn't arrive to a clean house. Just what do they clean with this fee? Floors were dusty and there was food was on kitchen floor, trash bins in kitchen were filthy. The screened in porch had numerous cobwebs. The grill had not been cleaned. The outside of the house and Dock was in need of a good cleaning. Once It was to late to cancel ( because I'd lose my money) we found out we couldn't use the hot tub or there'd be a fine. Couldn't use the grill section on the stove or you'd be fined. If you put trash in the trash cans without a bag you would be fined. Also there was no smoking allowed on premises, not just in the house which would have been understandable but on the premises. Only 2 of our 8 smoked Which are very curious smokers. For the price I paid I would NEVER stay here again. I guess this is what really drove us to this decision, the tram quit working and we had 2 family members stuck at the bottom of this steep hill. I texted and called the owner Ed and I left a message as well as my phone number, 2 hrs. later he replied. His reply was they could walk up the tram and he was sorry for the delay in his response he was with family celebrating a birthday. Well excuse me I just paid approximately good money for 4 nights to spend with my family and you can't reply in a timely manner. This is a business and sometimes when you have a business you have to make sacrifices.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022