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

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Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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New Tazewell, TN
  • Popular LocationNorris Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStraight Creek Boat Dock2 min walk
  • Popular LocationC.W. Gose Municipal Park13 min drive
  • AirportGatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)89 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The best hosts ever!! Jack was so responsive and accomodating. The space is so clean, comfortable, spacious and ready to...
Christina W.
Aug 14, 2023

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

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Energy-saving switches

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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

Pets

Pets 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
Onsite 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 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 neighborhood

New Tazewell

Located in New Tazewell, this houseboat is in the mountains and on a lake. Straight Creek Boat Dock and Lone Mountain Boat Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norris Lake and C.W. Gose Municipal Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk
  • Straight Creek Boat Dock - 2 min walk
  • C.W. Gose Municipal Park - 13 min drive
  • Lone Mountain Boat Dock - 18 min drive
  • Cherokee Reservoir - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bubba Brew's - 17 min drive
  • Long John Silver's - 14 min drive
  • Julia's S & L Market - 50 min drive
  • Kat's Kitchen - 15 min drive
  • Rhonda's Restaurant - 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?

Check-out 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 from Norris Lake and Straight Creek Boat Dock. C.W. Gose Municipal Park and Lone Mountain Boat Dock are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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