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Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Tucked away in a cove, Blue Grotto offers an unforgettable Norris Lake getaway. Enjoy the serene views of the lake from anywhere in this 6-bedroom private home, with four identical master bedrooms featuring attached baths and walk-outs to the deck. Relax at one of two fabulous outdoor covered decks with outdoor speakers; unwind in a hot tub or take advantage of an indoor/outdoor sound system.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 235100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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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.

Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views

WHAT MAKES BLUE GROTTO UNIQUE?
❤ LOCATION - Situated in a cove away with quick access to free waterway and marinas. Guests can enjoy the lake safely.
❤ FLOOR PLAN - 4 identical master bedrooms with attached bath, beautiful view and individual walk out to the deck. 2 bedrooms in the upper floor designed for families with kids.
❤ BREATHTAKING VIEWS - View of the lake from ANYWHERE in our home.
❤ EXCEPTIONAL REVIEWS - Over 80 reviews! You can be sure be sure you are choosing a 5-star vacation home.

HOME FEATURES
✬ Open floor plan with 5000+ sq. ft. of living space
✬ Fantastic view of the lake from ALL Bedrooms
✬ Walk out to deck from 4 Master Bedrooms (identical size/features) with King beds
✬ Brand new Kitchen & Dining (2023), all new Appliances & 2 Dishwashers
✬ Gas Grill, Patio table seating for 12 & Cushioned couch & chairs in upper deck
✬ Hot Tub & Swing, Patio table seating for 10 in lower deck
✬ Private Dock with Dive Platform, 2 Jet Ski ports and 2 Boat Slips
✬ Fire Pit
✬ Indoor/Outdoor (deck) speakers with Bluetooth connectivity
✬ Full size stand-alone Ice Maker
✬ Solid construction does a great job at sound blocking so early-risers don't disturb others

New 5000+ sq. ft. built in 2015, this tastefully decorated 6 Bedroom private lakefront home in Norris Crest, has everything you need for a great Norris Lake vacation. Our home was designed for a multiple family vacation - featuring beautiful views of the lake and mountains from all 6 bed rooms, living rooms, kitchen and from the decks on 2 levels.

Norris Crest is a private gated community which is also close to Dollywood and Great Smokey Mountains National Park (75 miles). Our gorgeous home is located thirty minutes from main highway I-75 in a very private location. It has an open floor plan which provides plenty of room for everyone and has many amenities for you to have memorable get away. Our home is situated on a reasonable slope from the house to the lake. There is a concrete path from the front of our home to the private boat dock and it is also accessible by a flight of steps from the lower deck.

ENTRY LEVEL FEATURES (GREAT ROOM)
✬ Open floor plan; Cathedral ceiling; Hardwood floor; Built-in speakers
✬ Open view of the lake through floor to ceiling windows
✬ Opens to a fabulous outdoor covered deck with outdoor speakers; Grill; Patio Table & Chairs also accessible from front of home directly
✬ 55 inch flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player, Amplifier for music with Bluetooth to connect Cell Phones/Tablets/Laptops
✬ Free Unlimited Wi-Fi, Streaming TV and Landline with long distance are included
✬ Fireplace - Propane (winter only)
✬ Kitchen features: Fully equipped inc. 2 Dishwashers; 8 ft. island with seating for 5
✬ Dining Room features: Open to kitchen and great room; Dining table seats 10
✬ Powder room; large pantry, coat closet
✬ 2 Master Bedrooms – Each with private full bath; Walk-in closet; King Size bed; Lake View; sliding door to walk out to upper deck
✬ Games and puzzles

LOWER LEVEL FEATURES
✬ Open view of the lake
✬ Play/Rec area with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the view
✬ Opens to a fabulous outdoor covered deck with outdoor speakers; patio table seating for 10.
✬ 55 inch flat screen TV, DVD player, Foosball Table; Ping Pong Table
✬ Kitchenette with sink; Refrigerator
✬ Powder room
✬ 2 Master Bedrooms - Each with private full bath; Walk-in closet; King Size bed; Lake View, sliding door to walk out to lower deck
✬ 4 rollaway beds with bedding and pillow available in the lower bedroom closets (2 in each room) that can be brought to the rec area
✬ Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
✬ Full-size Ice Maker capable of 65 pounds of ice per day
✬ Wii video console & games

LOFT LEVEL FEATURES
✬ Open view of the lake
✬ Lounge area with room to relax and enjoy the lake view; balcony overlooking the great room and the lake
✬ 2 Bedrooms (same size and features) - Share full bath; Walk-in closet; Crawl space closet; Full size bed and Bunk beds;
✬ Dormer window with cushioned seat and lake view

DOCK FEATURES
✬ State of the art aluminum covered dock with two 30' slips; two jet ski ports
✬ Dive Tower on the dock
✬ Plenty of room for 3 boats and other water toys
✬ 8' x 24' with deep ladder
✬ Electric Power available
✬ Closest Marina is 0.5 miles across the lake to Shanghai Resort; Boat launch not available; Bar/Grill; 10 mins by road
✬ Boat launch is available at Sugar Hollow Marina or Springs Dock Resort
✬ Quick boat ride (10 mins) to ‘Jumping Bridge’ (Cedar Creek Bridge)
✬ Wood burning fire pit for adults and kids to enjoy

DECK FEATURES
✬ Entry Level Deck – Features two full-sized tables with 12 chairs to support outdoor gathering. Deck construction has unique "out-lookers" at each end of the deck to provide a wider view of the surroundings. The out-lookers gives the deck a much more open feel than conventional, simple rectangular decks. A new burner large gas grill with a backup propane tank is available. Deck can be accessed from the front of our home also.
✬ Lower Level Deck – Features two full-sized tables with 10 chairs to support outdoor gathering. In the "out-looker" area on either side, there is a Porch Swing and Hot Tub to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Corn Hole (bean bag toss game) in lower level closet.

SUITABILITY
✬ Children welcome
✬ Non-smoking, No Pets Allowed
✬ Parking is available in front of our home and can accommodate 5 cars

To rent jet skis, pontoons and ski boats check out Sugar Hollow and Shanghai Marinas. Sugar Hollow Marina is the closet marina for launching your boat and jet skis. Groceries and pharmacies are a twenty minute drive in LaFollette, TN.

In order to book this property you must have a valid US driver’s license and you must be at least 25 years old. A copy of this driver’s license will be required at the time signed rental agreement is sent in.

Lake Norris has about 800 miles of shoreline while a few areas are zoned for residential development and marinas, most of the lake is uninhabited and you have miles of water shoreline with coves that you can enjoy.
While picking the location for our home, we had 3 criteria:
✬ Safety: Where our kids and families can enjoy the lake, swim around safely near the deck and dive from our private dock.
✬ Family: Our home is situated in a cove away from the traffic but have a view of the lake from all bedrooms. There is no concept of a master bedroom, we have 4 identical bedrooms with attached bath with beautiful view of the lake and individual walk out to the deck. The other 2 bedrooms in the upper floor was designed for families with kids, where they cannot walk out to the deck by themselves and be safe with parents. You will be pleased to find all four master bedrooms and bathrooms were equal in size and features. The same is true for the two bunk bed rooms (for families with kids). This will make it easy for everyone to pick a room.
✬ Location: Quickly accessible to free waterway and also close to marinas where families can go grab a bite and get their boats/jet skis refilled.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 5,100 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We strictly follow "No pets" policy. This policy, includes service animals, unless it is agreed upon. Please call us to discuss your situation.
We strictly follow "Guest Age" policy of 25 or older. The DL that you submit for verification should have the same name as it is on the reservation.
Check-in/Check-out times will be strictly enforced for all reservations. Guests who do not follow this rule will have their security deposit withheld.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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La Follette, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Fork Bend - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 17 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 20 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • LaFollette Medical Center - 23 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Club - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Beanery The Marina - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Arlins - ‬49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views located?

This family-friendly La Follette vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fork Bend and Norris Lake. Campbell County Park and Campbell County Historical Society are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

Great location… Plenty of room to spread out and ..Wonderful spot to spend with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House

We had a great vacation filled with lots of memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Perfect location. Amazing amenities. Owner very helpful and so so nice! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Beautiful property. Great amenities. Wonderful family visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our entire family.

The property was phenomenal. The only inconvenience we had was the walk down to the lake and the walk back up to the house. We are both seniors over 75 so whenever we went down or up one of our 3 sons or 2 grandsons had to walk with us in case we lost our balance. That was a minor inconvenience only and it did not prevent us from doing anything. It was as great a time as our family had on any of our trips and the host was as kind and informative as he could be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house was perfect for our group! All amenities were on point and we are already to book again!

Perfect location, amazing house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property; great for large group.

Great layout for multiple families; the four master suites are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was beautiful in a quiet community.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family had a wonderful time at your house. Very large home that gave us all plenty of room.

Excellent large home that gave everyone plenty of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House and Location

Excellent house for multiple families enjoying the Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Great time. Great vacation home. Our second year in a row. Everyone enjoys the setting and the facility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All around great

Great house, great location! Plenty of space for 2 families with kids to be all together or have separate time. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at Norris Lake!

This was our second year staying at Blue Grotto with a group of 19 ranging in age from 3-72. The property is set up perfectly for multiple families with the 4 master bedrooms. The owners are very committed to providing a high quality house and rental experience. We were pleasantly surprised to see all of the upgrades they made since last year including new carpet, window treatments and sleeper sofas. There are a lot of small details throughout the property that make it a great fit - a standalone ice maker, two fridges, two dishwashers, tons of trash cans, frequent trash pickup, and two washers and dryers to name a few. The house has a great layout for a large group and the multiple covered patios are ideal. The dock is perfect and the location of the house in a peaceful cove with close proximity to Shanghai marina was perfect. We spent lots of time tubing, wake boarding and floating at the end of the dock. Like most houses at Norris, the walk down to the lake is a workout but this property has done as good as they can to make this work well between the steps and sloped walkway. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

Perfect place

The house is fantastic and the lake is beautiful. Can’t say enough good things!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Loved Blue Grotto

We loved our stay in Blue Grotto. The house was very clean, well appointed, and met all of our expectations. The owner was very easy to work with and we would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Extraordinary Lake House

This is very nice lake house with a great location, and responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Grotto does not disappoint!

This was our 4th time to stay at Blue Grotto. The layout of the home and the location are perfect for our 3 families, and we have made many wonderful memories on our trips here! Owners are wonderful, and we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Flat Out Amazing. We will Absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was great. Plenty of room for our group. 2 boat slips and diving platform were perfect.

Everything was great. House was clean and convenient. We enjoyed our stay and will return again next year. We love the lake and everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and perfect Location

We had a fantastic time at this property for the long holiday weekend. The house is gorgeous and clean with many amenities. The view is outstanding and the location is ideal. The host was very accommodating and the process was very hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation at beautiful lakehouse

House is perfect for large group. We had 4 couples and lots of children. Perfect accommodations for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked. We cooked every meal for a week there and were never short on any kitchen need. Dock is perfect for hanging out. Great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lakefront

Blue Grotto lives up to it's reputation as a great property for a large family lake trip. It's a beautiful home, accommodates all guests very well, and located near several fun marinas on the lake. We all had a great time and will look to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

My family really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful as is the lake. There were a couple a minor issues but the owners were quick to respond and resolve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wakesurf Week

Great house location and great lake! Small issues were immediately handled by owner. Would certainly rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property with a very interesting driveway

This property is setup very well. The driveway is a bit intimidating initially Beautiful view of the lake We really enjoyed the vacation at this location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020