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"Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath

Come and enjoy "Our Happy Place" in a beautiful 30 x 64 ft floating cabin with 12 x 30 ft. front porch and 6 ft. back porch with 3 ft. walkway on each side. Attached is a deck that is 8 x 30 ft. with slide and full size picnic table.

The floating cabin is located on Norris Lake near New Tazewell, Tn. in the harbor of the Straight Creek Marina.

You can access the property with your own boat, or rent one from the marina.

People of all ages can enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.

You can fish off the front porch!

Lots of room to hang out, sleep, shower, and cook!

This floating home features 3 queen beds, 4 twin bunk beds, 1 full and 1 half bath.

Home is equipped with all the amenities you would desire in a home with washer and dryer, as well.

All day water fun with 4 kayaks, slide and floating water pad.

Sleeps 10 people with an open living room, dining room and kitchen.

Full size refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, stove and a Keurig coffee maker.

TV in living room and in 3 of the 4 bedrooms.

Wireless internet is provided for your convenience.

Home offers 4 kayaks, float pad and slide, for wonderful family times on the water!

Property manager

Jack Dean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
New Tazewell, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Straight Creek Boat Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basketball Court - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • C.W. Gose Municipal Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Cherokee Reservoir - 64 min drive - 67.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Brew's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Grove Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Brewsky's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kat's Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at "Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath located?

Situated on a lake, this houseboat is steps away from Norris Lake and Straight Creek Boat Dock. Putting Green and Basketball Court are also within 3 miles (5 km).

"Our Happy Place", Floating Home, Sleeps 10; 4 bed/1.5 bath Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house
Beautiful accommodations with everything we could need and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away Weekend
Jack was very nice and when we ran out of gas for the stove he responded right away. Property was very nice. It was a quiet area the weekend after labor day. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time to Norris Lake
Perfect place on the lake! From coffee in the morning on the porch to sitting out at night with friends, it was perfect! The kids loved the swim mat, slide, and kayaks! Owners were very nice and responded quickly to all questions! Will definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
The location of this floating house was awesome, it was so spacious, really nice size kitchen and living room, it was nice to have one and a half bathrooms, and the porch was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing place, very very clean, it has everything you need and Jack the owner stopped by to make sure everything was okay, very nice gentleman. I would not hesitate to stay here, we were a family of 10, it was spacious and I can’t say enough about how clean and well maintained everything was. The pictures does not do this place justice at all you really have to see it in person. Thanks Jack, for sharing such an amazing place with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Lake Life
Our Happy Place is a beautiful houseboat in a quiet marina that fit our family of 5 perfectly. From fishing to kayaking, boat tubing to jet skis, or just relaxing on the water, this place had all the water activities possible. Check in and out is very easy and the home is kept in impeccable condition. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., Milan, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfortable stay!
Very clean and comfortable house. Plenty of space for 8 adults. Marina staff are super friendly, However the neighbors will call on you for using any foul language. House has everything you need but could use more bath towels as there were only 5 towels and 8 people, so we had to use our beach towels. Shower is amazing and beds were comfortable. Very nice deck with pull down shades. Wonderful stay! Thank you for sharing your lake house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty H., Greenfield, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The floating house was a great place for our family vacation. Our grandsons 6&9 loved the slide. It was our first time on Norris and enjoyed everything about it. Jack’s response to messages was quick. The house had everything you needed plus more. Derek and everyone at the marina were helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back to this beautiful area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun vacation
We stayed during the week with our teens and were pleasantly surprised. We felt right at home, so many activities right at the house to do! You can tell the owners put in a lot of time and heart with this property! Would definitely recommend a staying here and hope to be back again! Thanks for everything again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Norris Lake
The floating boat house is in a wonderful location and has everything you need for a peaceful get away on beautiful Norris lake. The owners do a wonderful job decorating and providing a kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Very clean and comfortable. We rented a pontoon from Straight Creek Marina and they were very nice and accommodating as well. We absolutely loved our time at “Our Happy Place”
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely best floating house in the area!
The best hosts ever!! Jack was so responsive and accomodating. The space is so clean, comfortable, spacious and ready to enjoy the lake!! I highly recommend this location for your next Norris Lake vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our happy place
Property was great, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our pup being welcome was an added bonus! Will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Happy Place
Very nice house with all accommodations needed and more. Very ample dock for lounging and multiple boat mooring Inside space very nice and cool. Four kayaks and all the floats you need. Good location in marina and caught lots of nice fish off the front porch. Contact with owner was enjoyable and response almost immediate when called hope to be back ine the fall
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023