We have been traveling to Norris Lake for years. We are boating / water sports focused. I am not a fan of nit-picking the small stuff which some folks can't help doing. In reading the previous reviews, I believe they are mostly accurate.
Yes, the last mile or so is a bit tight (small roads) but manageable with full size pickup and suburban pulling 21'+tandem axle trailers. Driveway was plenty big enough to hold two trailers, and three trucks with room to spare.
Cleaning crew were a little late in finishing up but they did not impede our arrival and unloading. I was unable to obtain boat house dimensions in advance of our arrival so including them hear for future renters: The covered dock slip is approx. 19.5 ft wide by 35+ ft long. There is a cantilever lift on one side but it was dropped to its lowest position and did not bock usage. The boat house was great but could use some love and care and needs to be better aligned with the property so the bridge stays aligned with the stairs. We had a storm come thru which caused the bridge to become unaligned with the stairs to a point we were a little concerned and contacted property mgmt who promptly dispatched someone to correct ... like within a 2 hours. Very responsive.
The kitchen was well stocked for all our cooking needs, the inside of the home was clean and well furnished and the master beds were very comfortable.
The fire pit area was awesome. We forgot to ask if fire wood was supplied so we brought our own but later found a large wood pile on the property. We did not use the existing wood but rather left the extra we brought on the existing pile. Might be good to ask / clarify if renters are permitted to use whats there.
My biggest recommendation to the owner / property mgmt would be to give the boat house the care it so deserves and if possible, have the upper windows in the great room cleaned periodically. The view is awesome but dirty windows detracts from this. Granted, the home is in the woods so expecting spotless windows is unreasonable.
In summary, yes, we would rent here again without a second thought ... great location, great property, responsive property mgmt! One of the best all around properties we have rented and we have rented all over the lake.
Thanks for an awesome week ...