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Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.

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A waterfront property with a covered dock area, multiple cabins, and an American flag.
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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La Follette, TN
  • Place, Sugar Hollow Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Norris Dam State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Follette

This houseboat is located 8 mi (12.8 km) from Sugar Hollow Marina and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Kincaid Historical Monument. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, patios, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Hollow Marina - 25 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Norris Lake - 35 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Cove Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Norris Dam State Park - 53 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 59 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Club - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mikes Dawg Depot - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Arlins - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪McCloud Mountain Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.

RESERVATIONS for 2023 are GOING FAST!

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*YOU NEED A BOAT TO GET TO THE HOUSE* Springs Dock Marina Rents Boats!

If you love the water, why leave at the end of a wonderful day? In a floating house, you can go to sleep and wake up on the water!

Our 'Floating Holiday' offers you all the comforts of home, with a view of paradise. All the things you love about Norris Lake just outside your door!

Start your day on the front porch watching the sun work its way through the morning fog. End your day watching the stars dance above the hills. What happens in between is entirely up to you! You can go boating, swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, skiing, or just sit on the porch and relax. FH1 has 2 Jet Ski ports.

Chill out in one of our Four Queen-Size Private Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms means NO WAITING. Prepare gourmet meals in the Fully Equipped Kitchen or grill burgers on the Gas Grill.

Enjoy your 'Floating Holiday' entertainment choices, TV, DVD, and Music systems are provided. So bring your CD's MP3 players and favorite movies to enjoy.

It’s great being able to tie up your boat to your house and forget about it for the night. Boat is required to access house. There is no walkway to the house from land.

WARNING: Once you have had a Floating Holiday Lake Vacation, you may never want to stay on land again!
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

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

No gas containers on Floating Houses. No Open Fires on Floating Houses. No Fireworks on Floating Houses.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Enjoy a Floating Holiday on Norris Lake
Enjoy a Floating Holiday on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina
Enjoy a Floating Holiday on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this houseboat?

This houseboat is located in La Follette, close to Sugar Hollow Marina, Fork Bend, and Loyston Point Recreation Area. You'll also find Whitman Hollow Marina and Anderson County Park nearby.

Is parking available on site at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?

No, there isn't parking at this houseboat.

Is this houseboat next to a casino?

No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this houseboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.

What do couples enjoy most about Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?

With a stay at this lakeside houseboat, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus a lake view and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this houseboat.

Does this houseboat include breakfast service?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this houseboat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.

Are there connecting rooms at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?

No, this houseboat doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?

Yes, every accommodation at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina. comes with a patio and some offer lake and mountain views.

Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

great trip

well laid out and a lot of fun for our group. great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Perfect Location

We had an amazing weekend. The check in process was seamless, the house was great, and the location was perfect! Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

So much fun and no issues! A great place to stay!

Mary is a great host! She was painless to work with and cared so much about making our stay worthwhile! I highly recommend booking your next vacation with Mary! The view is phenomenal and the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea B.

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

Great Time at Norris

Stayed here. Memorial day weekend with my family and friends. House was great. Great location couldn’t ask for anything better.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek V.

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

Best Norris Stay Ever

Nothing else to say - our families favorite Norris stay ever! On our 3rd day we booked the same week for the next year! It was that great ! You’ll never stay on land again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Except place and highly recommend it

Mary was an awesome host and was available each day to help out where it was needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Meg B.

A beautiful view, relaxation, and lots of fun!

The house had a beautiful view, very comfortable outside and inside living areas and a very well stocked kitchen! Loved the kayaks! Really wonderful to feel completely away from it all. Secluded and gorgeous coves to float and relax all around. It was really a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandilyn C.

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

Gorgeous view of the lake.

Everything was perfect! Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Location was fantastic and so close to other marinas. 4 bedrooms with two bathrooms was more than adequate for our group of 8 people. Will be back again for sure. Mary and her husband was a true blessing and made everything so easy and special for our vacation from Ohio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom f.

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

Excellent Vacation

You will not be disappointed. This house is immaculate, and the unobstructed view of the lake is fabulous. The house is better stocked than any house I have ever stayed at. What really made the trip was the Host, Mary always available if we needed anything. Thank you Mary.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Amazing property and Host

Mary provided my friends and I with the best experience renting her property. Her home is absolutely beautiful and is in the best location on the lake. The home was spotless when we got there and we had everything we needed. She really goes the extra mile for her guests. We had an amazing vacation and plenty of room for all our guest. We will definitely be staying with Mary next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Great vacation the home was great and view was better. Our kids were always busy! Great time!

The home was clean and neat. The beds and furniture were very nice. The kids loved playing on the slide and dive board. They really loved the kayaks and paddle boat. We have kids ranging from 16-6 and they all had a ball. We will come back for sure. The owner (Mary) is very generous and accommodating. We hope to come back year after year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn c.

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

My favorite little piece of paradise

This property is amazing! The morning views, the afternoons floating around the house, the evenings boat watching were just a few of my favorite things. This house offers so many opportunities. If its fishing you want you got it. If its relaxation you want you got it. If its just a CLEAN place to crash while you play all day on the beautiful waters of Norris Lake, you got it. This house has it all. If you think you NEED to pack it dont! Mary has thought of it all! It's a top notch top quality home. A floating home in the center of the action on Norris Lake, I cant think of anything better. I will admit I had a bit of anxiety wandering where we would park, park our trailer. How we would get our stuff to the floating home. Mary will call you the week before your stay and give you amazing direction on what to do and whats best for you and your boat needs. Ask all the questions you want.. She has such a love for the lake and her homes and she really enjoys sharing them with her guests. I could go on and on! This vacation is just what my husband and I needed. We've been to Destin Fl, Cancun Mx, Dominican Republic and LaFollete Tennessee (NORRIS LAKE) just might be my favorite little place of paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Beautiful!!

We had the pleasure to not only stay at this beautiful house but meeting the owner! Mary keeps a beautiful, clean home! Everything is well stocked from dish towels to toys outside for adults and kids if you have little ones. Diving board, kayak, slide and floats. It was so clean. That’s a huge deal for our whole family. The best part I would have to say is she came and visited and it made it so much more personal and that I loved. I think I can speak for all 7 of us that stayed in the house that this was a trip we will remember always and I’m super grateful to Mary for sharing her home with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi N.

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

Awesome again!

This is our third time staying at Floating Holiday #1. We absolutely love it and Mary is a wonderful host!! She's always available and responds quickly with questions or concerns. Highlight of our summer! Look forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Wonderful rental and an even more wonderful host

We had a total of 6 adults stay at this house, there was more than enough room. Everything was extremely clean and updated throughout the house, It was gorgeous. Having 2 bathrooms was a huge plus. Views from the front porch were beautiful. But what really made this rental worth it was how wonderful, gracious, and helpful the host was. Mary checked in with us many times to see if we needed anything, even offered to grab us groceries when she ran into town one day. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Family Vacay

Had an absolute fabulous time staying on the floating house. The house is perfect for a large group. Plenty of space for everyone. Very peaceful at night. House was fully equipped with everything you might need. Caught lots of fish on the lake too. Very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy N.

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

Defiantly a Floating Holiday

With children from ages 4 - 16 there was something for all of us to do! We had so much fun at the house. Mary was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Our children adored her. The house had anything you could think of! I plan to go back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Amazing experience!

This was our sixth year going to Norris, but the first time we've ever stayed in a floating house. We will never stay on dry land again! Mary was absolutely amazing and the house was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Lake Getaway

Everything was great from start to finish! We had a wonderful vacation! We are already looking forward to next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi N.

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

Our Happy Place

With kids ages 18, 16 and 5- it's hard to find something we all enjoy- but this is it! There aren't any distractions- just time to relax, boat and enjoy the company! Mary is easy to communicate with, quick to respond and very friendly! The house is updated, clean and very well equipped.. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

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

Excellent Stay

You could not ask for a better property or hosts. The house was newly renovated with everything you need for a great stay. The house was roomy, clean, and wonderful. The outdoor deck was large with plenty of seating. The view was perfect for a relaxing, enjoyable stay. We will stay at this location again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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

Best view on the lake!

FH1 with its front spot gives you an amazing unobstructed view of the beautiful lake. House was completely renovated/updated and perfect! Kitchen was fully stocked for all of our needs. Two refrigerators made it nice as well! Definitely will be back and recommend to friends/family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky O.

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

Wonderful time

We had a wonderful time!! Mary was amazing. I would highly recommend going in the fall we had the whole lake almost to ourselves. Not much was open but it was perfect for what we were needing and wanting!! Can’t wait for next fall to book again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Floating Holiday #1 is awesome

From the moment we walked in the front door, we loved this property. It was super clean and just darling. And the view is like heaven. The owner was staying in the home behind us and she couldn't have been any nicer. If we needed anything, she got it to us quickly. Mary is just the best. Thank you so much for making out stay so wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best vacation ever

1st the house was immaculate. The location of the house was perfect. The kitchen was well fitted. Plenty of room lots of seating. Lots of room for a large boat. Fun was had by all. Planning to do it again next year. Thank you Mary for all your assistance. You really added to our wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020