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Owl House on Norris Lake

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Sun-loungers
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sun-loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Owl House on Norris Lake

Welcome to Owl House on Norris Lake!

We invite you to visit our charming lakeview cottage. Owl House is named for the barred owl that my children & I have been amazed to see hunting in the yard. If you sit quietly on the screened porch at dusk, you’ll have a good chance of seeing the owl too!

In September 2022, we upgraded the AC/heat to a mini split HVAC unit. This unit serves all rooms except for the sleeping porch which has natural heat and cooling.

The cottage is located on Persimmon Road. Lake access is available within a 5 minute walk (you can also drive). Sequoyah Marina is the closest boat launch and Anderson County Park is nearby as well.

Owl House was originally an Alphabet House built at Oak Ridge. We guess it moved to Persimmon Road in the 1950s and some modifications were made, including raising the ceilings and adding 2 porches and a deck.

Norris Lake was the first TVA lake, the dam was completed in 1936. The lake has over 800 miles of shoreline and almost 34000 acres surface area at full pond level. It’s formed by the Clinch & Powell Rivers and is considered one of the cleanest TVA lakes. Contact us for weekly or monthly rates.

Property manager

Sarah or Charles

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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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 11:00 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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: ask to the host first
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

Property is also known as

Owl House on Norris Lake Andersonville
Owl House on Norris Lake Private vacation home
Owl House on Norris Lake Private vacation home Andersonville

About the area

Map
Andersonville, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Museum of Appalachia - 22 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Big Ridge State Park - 26 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Whitman Hollow Marina - 63 min drive - 53.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stardust Marina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Clinch River Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪VEGA Cafe & Smokehaus - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Cafe & Catering - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl House on Norris Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Owl House on Norris Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl House on Norris Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owl House on Norris Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Norris Lake and Norris Dam State Park. Norris Municipal Park and Forest is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Owl House on Norris Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a time capsule in a good way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Perry I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Really enjoyed the setting, saw deer and squirrels.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
away from the hustling madness
rustic and quite night sounds and wildlife relaxed for a few nights then continued our road trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Oases in the woods
Very, very relaxing stay with plenty of room for everyone... screened in porches were awesome. Hosts were quick to answer any questions and immediately addressed a concern with personal follow-up. Will be back...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Darla K., Grove City, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th, 2024
If you like Camping then you will enjoy The Owl House. If you like screened in porches with a water view then you have 2 to choose from. The Owl House is perfectly located in between Stardust Marina & Sequoyah Marina. Stardust definitely gets my vote for staff, entertainment & food!!! Their Fireworks display was top notch-can’t wait until next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaclyn C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the cleanest but close to the marina.
Place was very close to the lake and also to Sequoia Marina which was nice but the online photos showed a boat dock which we thought we would have access to from at the property but unfortunately that was not the case? We expected to be on the older side but was very disappointed in how outdated and unclean the place actually was. Dust, cobwebs, spiders and bugs all over inside and the floors were so dirty. The bathroom sink and shower was also very dirty. In the living room we were afraid to sit on the outdated very dirty couch that had a slip cover over it so we would sit at the kitchen table in a couple of the wooden chairs (each chair had a fancy skeleton skull design on them). The outside porch was where we spent the majority of our time while during our time there in a couple of lawn chairs that we had to clean off before we could sit down because they were covered in dirt as well. On a positive note the land was beautiful with trees and nature all around in which we saw some deer. The neighborhood was nice as well. A kind suggestion would be to hire a better cleaner and definitely upgrade to a newer couch/furniture that makes your guests feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family meeting in Norris area
Nice quiet neighborhood. Loved the screen porch. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathroom was small but clean. Great place to walk down to the lake shore. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owl house is the perfect slice of paradise
Just want to say wow 🤩 this location is amazing. We drove from Tampa bay to Norris and so was worth it!!!! Charles was amazing great communication , everything you need to enjoy the simple things in life to get away from the chaos of the world this lovely cabin has it all 😊. While we stayed there the weather wasn’t perfection but better then the norm for us. We woke up to deer wandering in the yard, howling of coyotes at night and eagles 🦅 screaming in the afternoon, if that isn’t saying enough well then stay away. I give this cabin 10 stars ⭐️ . Thank you Charles for our wonderful stay you have a wonderful piece of heaven there on the lake . Highly recommend 😊🏠😍❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to the basics
Enjoyed the proximity to the lake and the privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet stay
Had a wonderful relaxing vacation on the water. Great little cabin and super close to the marina.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
This is a sweet property setting .Loved the nature feel. Lots of birds to hear on the wonderful screened in porch. This is a great place for family . We enjoyed each night playing board games with kids. Host was great meet any needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Who who. Who doesn’t love owl house?
We have stayed here multiple times. I always look forward to sleeping in the outdoor room. Our group loves sitting on the screened in porch. The neighborhood is fantastic for taking a walk. Loads of deer every night. Only upgrade I want to see is a small shade for the far right window of the outdoor bedroom to block the street light one road away. It’s our annual place to stay at the lake. Great get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erinn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing like camping indoors
The cottage is old with cool history!!! It is very airy like sleeping outdoors but out of the elements! Everything is there that you need- chairs, laundry, water toys, awesome screened in porch. Walking distance to marina and water (bring beach shoes for stones) beautiful waters though!! The owners communication is the best I have ever come across in all my rentals!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Quaint
We stayed at the Owl House last weekend while we were in town for a wedding. We really enjoyed it! Owner was spot-on on the description. My husband and I slept on the king bed on the covered screened porch. It was so relaxing and enjoyed it very much! It brought me back to my childhood when I used to visit my grandparent's river house as a child! The Owl House is a true treasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

LeeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Was a great place to stay for a few days of fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
My stay was relaxing and perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gerrie F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
WORST STAY EVER,
First, the “headline read Cabin ON Norris Kake. In fact the cabinwas Not on the lake, across he road from he lake He describing Al’s referred to a “view” of the lake bu this was deception even also because there we so many trees across the street that it onl allowed for “peek a boo” tiny view. There was not a working air conditioner, it was on the ; the overhead fan would only work on slow speed and rhe third fan would not work at all. This was particularly important because the master room was particularly important because it was very warm outside. There was also a screen that had come loose and needed repair which allowed for bugs to come in. My daughter was bitten by something during the night. The running water was not clear and was milky looking. So we bought bottled water; if there was a reasonabl explanation, the owner should have alerted the guests. Also there was a large concrete slab between the kitchen and living room which was ugly and made no sense; it was there in the middle of regular flooring. Every
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Charming Country Cottage
Enjoyed our stay in this charming country cottage. The house is old, but definitely adds to its character. Easy to come & go to Sequoyah Marina where we rented our boat. Screened in porch bedroom is just like glancing. 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tj D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was cabin life.
Needed more secure locks. Better curtains not see threw. But owner provided everything one would need. Clean nice decks. I would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitnee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall beauty
The property is so beautiful and unique and definitely gives you nostalgia feelings walking in the door. Gets a little chilly during the cold nights, but extra blankets and cuddles fix it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at Owl House
This was our second stay at Owl House. We love the rustic atmosphere, the easy access to the lake, and the sleeping porch. We hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd time
Always a great time at the owl. The outside bedroom sells it for me. Plus they literally have everything. Even a dance floor, that I think a disco ball needs to be added. Bonus, my boat looks darn good parked out front. Tip-use Anderson boat ramp. Also be sure to eat the bfast buffet at sequoyah
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We ride motorcycle
We over 1400 miles riding in Tennessee great place to stay. Very quite relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owl house
The only downfall was the access to water to fish
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
If Cute was a cottage, this would be it
Really great property in a very good area. Comfortable, cute and cozy for a weekend get away. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020