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.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 235100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
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 transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
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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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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
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 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in La Follette, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Norris Lake and Fork Bend reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Norris Dam Marina and Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our La Follette travel guide
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 at Blue Grotto✬6 BR-Lakefront✬WiFi✬Private Dock✬Hi-Dive✬HotTub✬Fire Pit✬Grill✬Views?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (15 km).
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We had four families together for the Thanksgiving holiday and we loved every bit of our stay at the lake house. We were a bit surprised at how steep the driveway was from the road however we were able to navigate that safely and some of us just left vehicles up at the top of the hill and walked down. With eight adults and 7 teenagers, we had plenty of room to spread out, plenty of bedding, and hang out area for everyone. The views are great and the hot tub was a plus for chilly nights. There was plenty of kitchen items for our Thanksgiving meal.The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. We would love to return.
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
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.
This property is in a wonderful location and has all of the amenities you could ever need. The owners were great to communicate with. We had a toilet handle break and someone was out there the next day to repair it. Everyone on our trip loved the house and we plan on booking agin for next year.
The house was beautiful. Lots of room for all 20 of us. The best house we’ve stayed in at Norris Lake. This was our fourth time. Views from deck were gorgeous. We spent most of our time on deck eating or playing games when we weren’t enjoying the water. s. Thought we were getting away from all the steps and would enjoy yard games but too steep. The driveway is also very steep and really can have only 5 cars as stated. As always a beautiful week with my family. Thank you to owners!!
This property is well designed for multiple families to stay together. Our group of 19 people loved that each couple had their own master suite and the kids loved having a separate boy and girl bunk room. Additional details like two dishwashers, two washer/ dryer stations, a large open basement hangout space with ping pong, a large dock, tons of bathrooms and an ice maker also ensured the house worked well for our large group. We also loved the new outside patio furniture and the fact that the whole group could eat meals outside together. The layout of the house was perfect for our group. We also loved the location on the lake - great views, easy marina access (rented a boat from Shanghai) and the no wake zone allowed for lots of swimming and floating just off the dock. We look forward to coming back next year!
We had a lovely week at Blue Grotto! We had 3 families, all with kids, so the extra space and 6 bedrooms were great. The kids loved that there was a boys and girls bunk room in the loft for them to have their own space. The kitchen was beautiful - brand new, and had all the supplies we could have needed.
The outdoor space was awesome as well. The upper deck now has a seating area (not shown in the pictures), which was super comfortable. The adults spent most nights out there after kids were asleep.
The proximity to Shanghai marina couldn't have been better and the cove was perfect for swimming.
The steep driveway looked intimidating at first, but was completely manageable.
We would absolutely stay here again upon a return trip to Norris Lake!
Lovely house! Great for gathering. Very steep driveway and Hottub was green
Overall the blue grotto was an amazing place for our family to gather! Everyone enjoyed the house, age 6 months to 70 years old.- The kitchen is a workhorse! Feeding our large family with multiple cooks round the clock was made easy by this well equipped kitchen. We especially loved the two dishwashers, ice machine, - As most reviews stated - the driveway is VERY steep. I would not feel comfortable driving this with rain or snow- The Hottub was green and had floating algae when we arrived. Property manager was very responsive, came over to shock the hot tub and left an additional shock. Ultimately it should have been drained and cleaned IMO. Even after the shock the water was green and cloudy and piece of algae floating around
We had our extended family at Blue Grotto for a week. It was a wonderful vacation. The house was roomy, clean, and well appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed and more, very well equipped. The downstairs family room was great, our young ones and teens loved it. The best part of Blue Grotto was the view of the lake and the easy access. We rented two boats and two jet skis with ample dockage. Great swim platform, kids loved the high diving platform!
Norris Lake is amazing! Clean water which was the right temp for swimming, and a great boating lake. The house was perfect for our needs, we will be going back!
My suggestions for improvement is a very short list. The bedsheets need to be replaced. A few things needed to be cleaned but not much at all..
Thank you for a great place for our family vacation!
Took my family here for our end of the summer vacation and I must say this house is truly amazing. We normally stay at Lakeside Estates but decided to try this location and so glad we did. Amazing views of the lake to begin with. The house is well put together. The 4 Master Bedrooms were a great Idea and accommodated my 3 kids and their Spouses. Kitchen is very well put together, with a great cabinet setup, awesome display of cooking Utilites, 2 Dishwashers, beautiful island and a very large table for our whole party to sit. The Basement was nice to have a ping pong table and the Nintendo Wii was fun for the family (please add a pool table lol). Awesome to have an ice machine, wet bar with full fridge and washer and dryer worked great. Beautiful Deck both top and bottom. Furniture could use and update and it would be nice to have a flat tabletop rather that the ones with holes for playing dice games, card games, etc..... but that is a small, preferred opinion. Hot tub and deck swing were so nice to have. It would be nice to have a Small Smoker and a Blackstone. Fire pit is perfect and the walk down to the dock is very well put together with concrete walkway and concrete stairs. Dock is awesome with 2 boat bays, 2 jet ski bays, a place to lay out and a high dive. The neighborhood is amazing, and we took long walks every morning. Location is right by Shanghai and very close to Stardust Marina so very easy Marina options. Amazing 5 Star and I will definitely be back next year.
House was very spacious. Room were nice sized and it was nice to have bed rooms on different floors where you cold separated kids from adults. View was awesome.
Excellent house for multiple families enjoying the Lake!
Brent V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine Y.
20 Aug 2018
Perfect place
The house is fantastic and the lake is beautiful. Can’t say enough good things!
Christine Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry M.
14 Jul 2018
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
Henry M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
3 Jun 2016
Extraordinary Lake House
This is very nice lake house with a great location, and responsive owners.