A Shore Thing - no steps to dock! Hot tub, fire pit (Sleeps 22)
About this house rental
Completely renovated in 2020, A Shore Thing has a gentle, no-steps slope to the main channel shoreline of Cove Creek on Norris Lake. This 2-1/2 Story contemporary lakehouse getaway offers 4 Bedrooms (including a huge bunkroom - favorite with the kids) and 2 - 1/2 Baths. Game rooms features foosball, ping pong, pool table and an X-box gaming system; Dining Tables inside and out, open kitchen, Direct Tv, and 2022-2023 amenities include firepit, hot tub, free kayaks, and a gas fire table Fully equipped updated Kitchen with granite counters opens to the great room with new gas-logs in the floor to ceiling stone fireplace and soaring cathedral ceilings adjoining the large game room. Which will you enjoy first - ping pong, full-sized pool table or foosball, as well as 3 TV's - two with Direct TV and DVD players, and one equipped with a DVD / X-Box gaming system?! Two main level master bedrooms each with queen bed, share a full bath on the main level; plus there's a private loft with two queen beds and a half bath and the basement Bunk Room sleeps 12 in walk-out lower level (4 twin over full bunks) plus a queen sleeper sofa in the lower level. Outdoor living space includes an expansive shaded side porch overlooking the water, a sunny, full width lakefront deck, custom firepit, huge, full width lower patio with a gas fire table, and a walk-out covered porch off main level master bedroom. A Shore Thing provides a gravel walk path to a swim platform and 2 jet ski ports, and a 2 bay covered dock (note - only one slip is available for rental use as owner keeps his boat on lift in the second), and 3 kayaks free with paddles and life jackets for your use. Just minutes from Mountain Lake Marina which is directly across from the house ... night off for the cook, so go enjoy an easy meal on the water! Book with us, and we'll also provide a suggested packing list, floorplans and sleeping arrangement diagrams, vacation guidebook to the cabin AND surrounding lake and area attractions, as well as Norris Lake maps and marina guide. All 2.5 levels of our home, as well as the deck, patio and dock are fully accessible to guests, with the exception of two locked cleaners / owners storage closets. Friday (3 pm) to Friday (10 am) only in prime summer season, and primary minimum renter age is 26. Split Firewood is available at the property with advance purchase arrangements (subject to availability and no TVA- posted ban on burning), or you can purchase while there using the QR code. Tom Sturm is the licensed vacation rental manager, and also owns a local real estate firm. Tom and the team of cleaners, service folks, and vendors are always available to respond to any need or concern, just a phone call, text or email away. Your vehicles are the best way to get around on land - we have Parking for 6-8. To navigate the lake, boats and jet skis work best - although we do suggest bringing your own paddle boards, kayaks or tubes to just enjoy floating around. Watercraft rentals available in-season, first-come, first-reserved with a 2-3 consecutive day rental minimum. Delivery to Indian River Marina boat launch, more info available upon request. We have a separate rental agreement that supersedes air B and B policy to sign upon acceptance, most notably including a no refund cancellation policy and minimum reservation age of 26. It is also required that guests purchase a $59 damage protection plan through CSA; additional information provided upon reservation. Bring your own boats, or rent ours. We have a 21' Crownline open bow ski boat (seats 7), 25' new Avalon tritoon (seats 16), 22’ Harris tritoon (seats 11-12) available for rent in season, along with life jackets available (subject to checking sizes in advance) and lake toys, delivered to the marina and/ or dock upon your arrival (extra fees apply) or meet us at a nearby launch, depending on the property location. Restrictions on minimum days rented w/o a delivery fee do apply. Operating instructions, safety training manual, and check-in / check-out in person with the dock guy are mandatory - minimum age 26. Ask for more details, we're happy to provide or check out the flyer in one of the photos. First come, first reserved! Need more space? Directly across the channel we have just introduced Point Three Paradise which sleeps 12 between two charming houses and has one of Norris Lake’s best double decker docks with slide, jumping platform and a pedal boat. Managed by a Premier VRBO Partner with over a decade of creating quality memories and experiences, A Shore Thing needs just one more thing … your group! Let us know how to make your stay the best lake vacation, ever! PS - if we are booked for the dates you wanted, please check out other managed lakefront properties - Suits Us Fine and Suits Us Too right next door to each other in Big Creek, plus five lakefront crowd pleasers in Flat Hollow: Lakeside Lodge, Waters Edge, Witt's Cove Landing, Lake It Easy and Whatever Floats Your Boat. We also offer a 10 acre luxury cabin retreat with a slip at the marina - Doc's Lake Escape, and Captain Brown’s Lake Escape with a slip at the marina, and a game room on 40 private acres plus hundreds more adjoining TVA. Wakes and Wheels is a favorite with both lakefront dock and easy access to ATV trails, located between Flat Hollow and Powell Valley Marinas. Check back, we'll be adding still more great lakefront homes for the season! Additional List of Policies & Rules furnished with Rental Agreement - cancellation agreement supersedes Airbnb and only 1/2 cleaning fees and taxes are refundable once booked. It is also required that guests purchase a $60 damage protection plan through CSA; additional information provided upon reservation. Adjoining neighbors are full time, non-renting residents. Please be courteous and do not disturb after 10 pm, noise policy in effect. Do not block the shared driveway. Smoking is allowed outside only, with all windows closed. Ashtrays provided for butts. Group events are allowed on an as-approved basis, subject to the sole discretion of the rental manager and owner. Absolutely no pets allowed; if any - subject to a minimum of forfeiture of the full security deposit or maximum amount of the damage insurance policy. Must be a minimum of 26 years old to book this home; and a follow up reservation agreement from the rental manager will follow any booking. Fire burning limited to fire pit only, and only when there is not a burn ban in effect. hot tub use under adult supervision only free kayaks for guests use - guests assume liability once unlocked for use locked owners/cleaners storage areas off-limits to guests Off-season Rentals 1-3 Night Minimums Depending on Holidays/Availability Rental Watercraft owned by property manager available - Flat Hollow Marina, other marinas around the lake and Oasis Watersports also have watercraft rental. Recommended: Arrange boat and or additional slip rental, trailer parking and boat launch (separate fees) in advance of your stay / same time as booking the house directly with Flat Hollow Marina. If reserving our watercraft - boat and/or jet skis delivered right to dock (extra fee applies) or free at the marina a half mile away ( 2-3 consecutive day minimum) - must reserve in advance of your stay. Separate policies and reservation agreement will be sent upon booking Hide
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(20 Reviews)
5.0
19 of us stayed. We loved how much there was to do for the kids!! We had a great Thanksgiving!
5.0
Beautiful! Home was well maintained with easy access to lake. Very clean and plenty of room for everyone.
5.0
So enjoy our family vacation, house was clean as stated in description.
Water a lake was great enjoyed boating and the jet ski dock were fantastic.
5.0
Nice place on the lake for a large group!
5.0
Nice place on the lake for a large group!
5.0
A Shore Thing was the perfect spot of our family gathering. Gorgeous views from everywhere especially relaxing in the hot tub. All the kids, ages 4-13, loved playing on the rocks and looking for shells. Everything including the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need. Would definitely love to stay again!
5.0
Lovely spot to get away and spend time with friends/family at the lake. Very well kept and plenty to do. 10/10
5.0
We had a great time staying at this property. Plenty of space for a large group, tons to do in and around the property. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Place is amazing. Great job by the owners. Location is not too hard to find. Places was filled with everything we needed. Hot tub, grill, everything. The dock!!!! Wow wow!! Wish we had a boat. Did some swimming and diving, did some fishing. Canoeing is there too. Everyone was super pleased.
Thank you. Will be back if allowed 🤣🤠
5.0
The house suited our needs, the steep walk to the dock was difficult for my wife, but the kids had no issue. Would definitely recommend it
5.0
Wonderful friends and family vacation.
We had a great time in A Shore Thing for our week long vacation. The house was set up well for entertaining both the kids and the adults. The boat dock access to the marina across the lake was very convenient. I would just caution bringing a larger boat and getting it into the dock. Ours was 25’ and had to stick out the back a little because of the waves during the day.
5.0
Vaca
The house suited our needs, the steep walk to the dock was difficult for my wife, but the kids had no issue. Would definitely recommend it
4.0
Loved all the games in the house, pool table, fuzzball, ping pong, corn hole. View of the lake was fantastic. Tons of windows and sunshine coming from outside. Beds were comfortable. The house was pretty dusty near the large windows as I don't think the house had been occupied recently but the rest of the house was clean. The basement is pretty cool in the winter. Loved the gas fireplace and firepit outside; very convenient. The walk back up from the dock was a bit of a hike, but much easier than other houses that we have stayed on at the same lake. Would rent again for the right group.
4.0
Good House for families
Loved all the games in the house, pool table, fuzzball, ping pong, corn hole. View of the lake was fantastic. Tons of windows and sunshine coming from outside. Beds were comfortable. The house was pretty dusty near the large windows as I don't think the house had been occupied recently but the rest of the house was clean. The basement is pretty cool in the winter. Loved the gas fireplace and firepit outside; very convenient. The walk back up from the dock was a bit of a hike, but much easier than other houses that we have stayed on at the same lake. Would rent again for the right group.
5.0
Our entire family enjoyed the property and all the amenities available. We were able to cook Thanksgiving dinner with ease and enjoy the peaceful and serene location. We had a small hiccup with one of the vehicles but friendly neighbors assisted us graciously.
5.0
This property is as advertised. Home was clean, and well taken care of. Plenty of room for 3 couples and a 7th wheel. The views from the back deck are amazing!
5.0
Lots of entertainment for the entire family
Our entire family enjoyed the property and all the amenities available. We were able to cook Thanksgiving dinner with ease and enjoy the peaceful and serene location. We had a small hiccup with one of the vehicles but friendly neighbors assisted us graciously.
5.0
Wonderful place, beautiful views!
This property is as advertised. Home was clean, and well taken care of. Plenty of room for 3 couples and a 7th wheel. The views from the back deck are amazing!
5.0
Perfect lake getawAy
Amazing house and would love to stay here again!
5.0
The house was very nice with lots of room for our family group of 15. The locations was great although very difficult to find in the dark! We enjoyed the private dock and all the fun toys provided both inside and out; ie: kayaks, pool table, fuseball, ping pong etc. Only negatives were the very squeeky bunk beds (would wake others when turning or moving) and needs new cookware ( scary teflon coming off when cooking). We rented a boat (Maxim) and it was great as well, was waiting for us when we arrived! I would recommend this property highly! Tom Sturm and the property management team were easy to work with were very responsive to any questions we had. Also enjoyed Norris Lake . It was very clean and a great place for swimming, water sports and overall relaxing.
5.0
We had a great vacay with friends and family here! Plenty of room in the house for our large group. Kids loved the game tables, Wifi worked good for those of us who still had to work a little each morning. Covered boat dock was great cause it rained hard every night and our stuff stayed dry.
Just a couple things you might want to know, the advertisement for no steps to the lake is accurate, but the pics make it look like an easy walk to the water, this was a big selling point for us when looking at houses to rent. It's actually very steep and quite the workout, we all felt like we had been on a stairmaster afterwards coming back up to the house and would have chosen steps if we had to do it over again.
In the house, we could have used another ice maker as one alone can't keep up with a large group. We had to go buy ice everyday at a marina. The boat docks could have used some permanent boat bumpers.
Overall tho, it was a great vacation!
5.0
Checks all the Boxes
We had a great vacay with friends and family here! Plenty of room in the house for our large group. Kids loved the game tables, Wifi worked good for those of us who still had to work a little each morning. Covered boat dock was great cause it rained hard every night and our stuff stayed dry.
Just a couple things you might want to know, the advertisement for no steps to the lake is accurate, but the pics make it look like an easy walk to the water, this was a big selling point for us when looking at houses to rent. It's actually very steep and quite the workout, we all felt like we had been on a stairmaster afterwards coming back up to the house and would have chosen steps if we had to do it over again.
In the house, we could have used another ice maker as one alone can't keep up with a large group. We had to go buy ice everyday at a marina. The boat docks could have used some permanent boat bumpers.
Overall tho, it was a great vacation!
5.0
Great Family Trip!
The house was very nice with lots of room for our family group of 15. The locations was great although very difficult to find in the dark! We enjoyed the private dock and all the fun toys provided both inside and out; ie: kayaks, pool table, fuseball, ping pong etc. Only negatives were the very squeeky bunk beds (would wake others when turning or moving) and needs new cookware ( scary teflon coming off when cooking). We rented a boat (Maxim) and it was great as well, was waiting for us when we arrived! I would recommend this property highly! Tom Sturm and the property management team were easy to work with were very responsive to any questions we had. Also enjoyed Norris Lake . It was very clean and a great place for swimming, water sports and overall relaxing.
5.0
We have a large family group that vacations together each year. 6 adults, 6 teenagers and 1 child. This property fit us well. The slope to get to the dock was decent, the house was beautiful and plenty big enough for us all. The house was well stocked. The neighbors were friendly. The property manager was easy to reach and helpful. The house is on more of a main channel, so the water was a little too rough to swim right off of the dock. The jet ski ports were nice. Parking is a little bit of a challenge, but there is off site parking available also.
5.0
Lovely family vacation
We have a large family group that vacations together each year. 6 adults, 6 teenagers and 1 child. This property fit us well. The slope to get to the dock was decent, the house was beautiful and plenty big enough for us all. The house was well stocked. The neighbors were friendly. The property manager was easy to reach and helpful. The house is on more of a main channel, so the water was a little too rough to swim right off of the dock. The jet ski ports were nice. Parking is a little bit of a challenge, but there is off site parking available also.
4.0
Great home and location on lake; very rough water around dock due to traffic.
This was an excellent home for our extended family to stay. It was perfectly sized, the game room addition was excellent for the 12 kids in the house, and the walk to the dock was very easy for our elder folks. The availability of the 3 kayaks was also nice and appreciated. Thr neighborhood is quiet and allowed us to go on nice 3 hilly mile runs daily. The lake location is ideal being directly across from Mountain Lake marina. The true only drawback to this rental is the boat traffic is quite high and the channel is narrow. This causes very high wake to come in all day. Swimming off the dock is not really safe during the day and our boat took a beating while there for a week. The dock needs more cushion/boat protection. We would stay there again but will be more prepared and bring more bumpers to protect our boat.
4.0
The property is very nice with most things you will need provided. The cookware was in rough shape so I would suggest bringing your own. Beds were not toooooo bad. Proximity to the water and marinas is about the best you will find on the lake! The location is perfect if you don’t mind a 25 min drive to town (the drive is beautiful!) I would consider staying here again if we were in the area.
4.0
Nice Place
The property is very nice with most things you will need provided. The cookware was in rough shape so I would suggest bringing your own. Beds were not toooooo bad. Proximity to the water and marinas is about the best you will find on the lake! The location is perfect if you don’t mind a 25 min drive to town (the drive is beautiful!) I would consider staying here again if we were in the area.
5.0
Only real comment is that certain things should be provided like firewood, ESPN and other sports channels, metal grill utensils, soap, mop, swifter pads.
5.0
4/16 -18 stay
Only real comment is that certain things should be provided like firewood, ESPN and other sports channels, metal grill utensils, soap, mop, swifter pads.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Norris Lake?
The average price for a rental in Norris Lake is £311 per night. This rental is £182 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Shore Thing - no steps to dock! Hot tub, fire pit (Sleeps 22). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at A Shore Thing - no steps to dock! Hot tub, fire pit (Sleeps 22). Enjoy the water!
Is A Shore Thing - no steps to dock! Hot tub, fire pit (Sleeps 22) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Shore Thing - no steps to dock! Hot tub, fire pit (Sleeps 22)?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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