Deer Cove Lodge on Norris Lake w/ Kayaks

Listing Description:
Private lodge at the end of Dodson Creek Cove on year-round water: three bedrooms sleep 8 (two kings plus two built-in doubles), 3.5 baths, a game room with pool table and ping pong, hot tub on the lower deck, kayaks included, and a private two-slip dock with a swim ladder. Two decks look over the lake; it is 103 steps down to the water. Ten minutes to Maynardville, about 45 to downtown Knoxville, 5 to Beach Island Marina and Boathouse at 33. Our rental pontoons deliver right to the dock.

The Space:
THE HOUSE
Kitchen with a standard coffee maker and a K-Cup brewer, dishwasher, fridge, stove and microwave. Three full baths and a half bath. Game room with a pool table and a ping pong table. Hot tub on the lower back deck, Weber gas grill (we supply the propane), fire pit (we supply the firewood), Samsung Smart TVs throughout (sign in to your own streaming apps; there is no cable), and 1-gig Fiber Wi-Fi. The indoor fireplace is not for guest use.

GETTING TO THE WATER
The lodge sits above the lake: it is 103 steps from the lower deck down to the dock. The tram beside the house belongs to the neighbor and is not for guest use.

KAYAKS
Four kayaks and paddles are included, racked near the dock; please return them after use. We do not supply life jackets for the kayaks, so bring your own.

DOCK & WATER
Private two-slip dock with a swim ladder; one slip is yours (one boat per house) and our rental pontoon uses the other. No jumping from the upper level of the dock, which has steel cables underneath. The dock has no power. This end of the cove has year-round water; TVA lowers the lake in fall and raises it in spring, so levels change through the off season.

BOATS & TRAILERS
Launch at Beach Island Marina (5 minutes) before you drive in: Jessee Rd is single-lane and the driveway is steep, so trailers cannot stay at the house. We have two nearby places you can leave a trailer for your stay, and the marina may hold it too; we send the details once you book.

PONTOON RENTALS
$325 per day plus a $50 insurance fee and tax, delivered to the dock with a full tank. Book online at least a week ahead to guarantee delivery (the link is in your booking messages). Operators need a valid boater's license or a birth date before January 1, 1989. Boats stay in after dark (insurance rule) and come back with a full tank. Adult life jackets are included; bring kids' sizes.

TUBES & LILY PADS
Two-person tubes ($60 per day) and 15 x 6 ft floating lily pads ($40 per day) can be added to any stay. Reserve a week ahead and they will be at the house when you arrive.

Guest Access:
The whole house is yours. Up to 4 cars and 1 boat.

Other Things to Note:
-Check-in 4 PM, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in from 1 PM is sometimes possible when the cleaning schedule allows; ask and we will try.
-You must be 25 to book.
-Included: all linens, bath towels, pots, pans, utensils and baking sheets, plus a starter supply of dish soap, dishwasher pods, paper towels, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom and trash bags. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided. Bring extra paper products and trash bags, detergent, and beach towels for the hot tub and lake.
-No pets. No parties or events. No smoking inside; outside with the door shut is fine. Quiet hours 10 PM to 8 AM.
-Outdoor security cameras cover the entry doors; there are no cameras inside. The hot tub has no lock, so keep an eye on kids, and keep the cover on whenever it is not in use.
-Nearest grocery store is Food City, 10 minutes away.
-Month-to-month stays are available in the off season; message us.
-No refunds for weather or lake levels.