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Owl House on Norris Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Dock with access ramp June 2025. Sequoyah Marina in the distance.
View of cottage from street
Dock afloat April 2025. Gangplank etc still to come.
Dock afloat April 2025. More to come once gangplank added.
Front Door

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 865.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Norris Lake
  • Place, Norris Dam State Park
  • Place, Whitman Hollow Marina

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ava's Room

1 Double Bed

Boys' room

2 Single Beds

Sleeping Porch - Master

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 grandchildren & 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 2024, we finally got approval from TVA for our dock and mooring buoy. Mooring buoy is in place and useable to lake level of 1012 ft. Full pond for Norris Lake is 1020ft and normally stays near that until late August. A small dock is afloat as of April 2025. We are still working on the ramp and offshore anchoring which should be complete in May 2025.

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. Weekly and monthly rates available.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Ask to the host first
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Andersonville

Located in Andersonville, this holiday home is on a lake. Norris Lake and Norris Dam State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Norris Dam Marina and Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Andersonville, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Norris Municipal Park and Forest - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anderson County Park - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Museum of Appalachia - 22 min drive - 11.8 km
  • University of Tennessee - 49 min drive - 50.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sierra Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Clinch River Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chunky Monkey - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl House on Norris Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Erinn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Angie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This Property was a total lie

1. no key or lockbox found as stated on the web, found an open door.2. Beds are too short - feet hang over the edge.3. The smell was ungodly, possibly mold - home homeowner said it was just from being closed up all winter.4. The wall in the kitchen was disconnected - looks like the stove was the only thing holding it up.5. The dock they show in pix isn't what you get. 6. Pix makes property look close to the water - it isn't.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage

We enjoyed our short getaway from the crowds and traffic of Nashville. It was a very cozy and comfortable cabin with a great view of the lake from the screened in porch. I thoroughly enjoyed eating on the porch or just sitting and relaxing. The walk to the lake was short and the directions for access were easy to follow. My daughter and I walked along the shore for some time. The sleeping porch was also very nice. It was huge and we enjoyed hearing the night sounds. The history of the alphabet cabin was also interesting. It is truly a lake cottage so don't expect fancy, it's provides low key comfort and privacy. The neighborhood is quiet and very nice. The kitchen is small but well stocked. The owners communicated so well and that was appreciated. We spent one day exploring Norris Dam State Park and area and another day at downtown Clinton at the Antique festival. There were other places nearby that we did not have time to visit because I loved hanging out at the cabin. If there was one thing that I would want them to add, it would be a fire pit. Otherwise, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We was allowed to bring the dogs. It was right down from the lake and very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 5 minute walk to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful historic property. Recommend updating pictures and directions to boat dock. Very peaceful. Very pleasant seeing deer in yard every day. Friendly neighborhood. One suggestion is to put up an antenna so people can watch live TV also.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfy, pet friendly home in a beautiful location. We sat on the screened in porch as several deer passed through the yard and enjoyed our kayaks from the small dock on the lake. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Owl House has a great front porch that we watched hundreds of deers from. We saw a scunk. The beach area is very nice. One could walk or drive to it. It's nice because it has great trees for shade but yet a sunny beach with dock. The location of the rental is not far from town. The rental is not directly on the lake and the lake view is very limited. The rental was not clean with mouse turds in the drawers, very messy and unorganized. The floor was very dirty. Stove top and oven were dirty, toys just thrown in a corner by a tv that didn't have volume. I wouldn't stay again because of the cleanliness but I will give the deer and beach access a 10.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was a time capsule in a good way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Perry I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

Really enjoyed the setting, saw deer and squirrels.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Jaclyn C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

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

4/10 Poor

Gerrie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Sarah or Charles

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Why they chose this property

My family has owned a cottage on Persimmon Road since the 1950s. When Owl House went up for sale, we bought it to accommodate our growing family of grandchildren!

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