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

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Nestled in a serene, wooded bend of Norris Lake, Afternoon Sun offers the ultimate retreat. This modern mountain home boasts 5 acres of peaceful space with abundant wildlife and features a luxury double-decker dock perfect for swimming or watching the sunset. Unwind by one of two gas fireplaces or around the wood-burning fire pit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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 available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

The weight limit for the tram is 1,000 lbs. Violators will be held responsible for all repair fees.
All trash must bagged. Due to the location of the property, our trash service will only remove bagged trash. Loose trash is subject to a $150 fine.
A hot tub is available to rent for $150. Usage without payment incurs a $500 fine. Violators are subject to all costs associated with repairs/damage.

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, a first aid kit, 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Caryville, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 50 min drive - 56.2 km
  • University of Tennessee - 51 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 52 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront on Norris. Spectacular Views! Tram to 1000+ sqft dock! 5 Wooded Acres.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Norris Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rocky Top Public Library and City of Rocky Top Tennessee. Coal Creek Miners Museum and Norris Dam State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The trip was amazing! Beautiful property and the house was the perfect size for the amount of people in our group. The trolly down to the lake was nice and smooth and the dock was a perfect spot to hang out on the water. Short drive off the highway and about 20 min from Twin Cove Marina to pickup any rentals. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MEGHAN M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was very convenient, and the house and views from the dock were amazing!! Kitchen was well stocked for lots of cooking. Large home with plenty of room, however very dusty and lots of cobwebs all throughout the home. For this price range expected it to actually be clean. Other than that had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Pictures and description are accurate. The upstairs bedroom did get hot on extremely hot days. The tram was a lifesaver!! You may want to bring your own washcloths and towels depending on how many are in your group. We would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking view from the dock! The tram made access to the water incredibly easy, and the home itself was spacious enough to comfortably host me and my extended family. It’s an ideal spot for guests who may have difficulty navigating typical Norris Lake properties, which often feature long paths or steep staircases to the dock. We especially appreciated the sturdy, easy-to-use steps leading into the water—perfect for swimmers of all ages. Ed was quick to respond whenever we had questions, making the experience smooth and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

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

jacob s.

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

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

DANIEL P.

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

June 2025

We had a great stay at this home! The home is spacious and the layout was terrific for our group. The location on the lake is terrific with easy access to Twin Cover Marina. There were some nice upgrades throughout the home. Home had a great kitchen for meal preparation. We had some reservations about the tram--but we all quickly became "fans of the tram"--made that trip up and down from the dock very easy! Most impressed with the communication with the owner. Had a few bumps in the road (nothing out of the norm)--had easy access and communication with owner during our stay--he was very responsive. Would most definitely look at renting this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Michelle C.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Joe E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location a bit dated

Not a bad drive in like some other places. Ample parking and boat trailer storage. Even though up on a steep hill, the tram made it convenient, but 2 or more trips are necessary taking about 10 minutes to get down. Nice dock, very spacious with a boat lift! Problem is the lights stay on, bugs swarm, then spiders infest the area and get on boat. Plenty of space, lots of beds, plenty of burners on stove to cook for an army. Negative issues: no window treatments, we felt a lack of privacy (you can lay in bed and see the hot tube and someone on the deck can see right into the master bedroom), plus children were scared to sleep in the rooms without shades/privacy panels. Beds very hard, not for the side sleepers! Grill rusted out no ignition and burners worn out. Cob webs throughout the inside of home, dusty fans etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

loved this home!

Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

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

Afternoon sun stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Beautiful place

Great place Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

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

Andrew E.

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

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

Yailen C.

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

Is amazing place to spend time whit family

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark D.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location, huge accommodations

Overall the house, dock and location were great. The overall cleanliness of the house and dock area needed a little attention. The house was very spacious and had many areas for our family and friends to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

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

Sharon J.

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

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

Carole B.

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

Loved our time here, great house great location!

Eight of us stayed in mid May and had a great time. Tons of space for 4 couples and one 8year old each with own bedroom and bath. Had a few issues due to being off season which the owners fixed extremely quickly. The tram was a blessing as we had 2 people with knee issues so they were happy.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Amazing location and dock

Very nice property in a well desired area of Norris Lake. Can easily rent boats from Twin Cove. Quick tram ride down to the biggest dock on Norris lake that I have seen. Great communication with owner. Would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020