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Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake

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A house surrounded by dense forest, a calm lake, and a dock with a boat.
A serene lakeside setting with a dock and a house in the background.
A serene lakeside view with a dock, a pathway leading to a house, and dense forest in the background.
A calm lake with a dock and a covered area, surrounded by dense trees.
A dog swimming in a lake with a ball, surrounded by a house and a dock.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norris Lake
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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New Tazewell, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherokee Reservoir
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake

Located in a quiet cove on the quiet side of Norris Lake. If you are looking for the ultimate ski water - not cluttered by others - enjoy the scenic beauty of the Clinch River area. Simply idle a ONE minute to Straight Creek Marina. Take advantage of a 20-minute ride to the famous Bubba Brews, Jimmy's Place, and the Shipyard at Lone Mountain.

Bring your boat(s) and park at your private dock on year-round water. For off season dates, please inquire for estimated water depth at the dock. Since we have almost zero boat traffic, enjoy the swim platform with swim ladder. No boat? No worries! Rent watercraft at the super close Straight Creek Marina and nearby Beach Island Marina, Norris Landing Marina, and Lone Mountain Marina. Launch your boat at the super convenient Straight Creek Marina.

Enjoy conservations and smores by the campfire overlooking the lake.

From the large parking area, enter the home's front door to an open and bright floorplan. The well-equipped kitchen overlooks the island bar, dining room, and living room. A sitting room overlooking the lake provides the perfect morning coffee setting and reading room. A deck overlooking the lake provides more enjoyment and a propane grill (free propane).

The main level has bedroom #1 king and bathroom #1 shower & huge tub.

The upper level has bedroom #2 & #3 each providing a king & twin. Bathroom #2 has a tub (no shower).

The lower level provides even more space for gathering and access door to the lake. Bathroom #3 provides a shower (no tub). A washer and dryer are provided. Please bring soaps and detergents.

New Tazewell is a 7-mile car ride for grocery, restaurants, Walmart, and golf. Knoxville is 40 miles and McGhee Tyson Airport is 59 miles.

For stay dates after Oct 1 up to April 1, please submit an inquiry prior to booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Inquiry prior to booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement
Security Hold of up to $750 may be applied dependent on Property Rented
Minimum Age of Primary Renter is 28 years of Age

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3119150vb
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Tazewell

Located in New Tazewell, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Bell County Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Norris Lake and Basketball Court. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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New Tazewell, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 34 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Cherokee Reservoir - 41 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Pine Mountain State Resort Park - 56 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 58 min drive - 75.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's at Norris Landing Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Brew's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jamies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ayala Juvenal Fax Line Mr - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Place - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,575, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Cove on the Quiet Side of the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Norris Lake, Straight Creek Boat Dock and Basketball Court. C.W. Gose Municipal Park and Lone Mountain Boat Dock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning home that has everything you need. Not the rental that lacks necessities- they thought of everything you could need and our pups loved their best lives here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house and location were great. The driveway was a bit much and was not revealed in the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Great place!

We highly recommend staying here. It was very nice, well organized and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay very clean. Enjoyed sitting on the dec
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Beautiful spot

Has room for all. The stairs woo 😂. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

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

great

nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devan M.

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

Vacation in Tennessee

We had a wonderful time staying at the Black Dog Lake house! They made sure to make our experience not only great for people but cozy and comfy for our dogs! Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful & Perfect

We loved this lake house! It's very roomy and tucked away in a quiet cove (as advertised), making it the perfect getaway to relax and rejuvenate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Well said! Thank you Scott.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gary h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice. Comfortable. Charming. A great place to relax after a day of boating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Easter Getaway

If this place is available, I highly recommend you book it for a vacation or a quiet getaway. Super easy check-in procedures, kitchen had essentials, clean, cozy, and great views. We will return during the peak season to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Jennifer, We hope to see you all again. I thank you for the stars. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Perfect lake house

The house was clean and ready for us. Perfect amount of space and it also had extra beds for larger groups. Will definitely want to cone back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
Ashley, I thank you for the kind words and all of the stars. I have noted your account accordingly. You are welcome to come back for more fun. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Lake House

It is a very nice property. My family had a wonderful time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

An overall excellent experience

Black Dog Lake House was exactly as advertised. A nice property located in a secluded cove on Norris Lake. Well appointed, with separate living spaces for the adults and our teen son (who had the downstairs 'man cave' to himself). We really enjoyed the visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Fun times loved

We loved the location on the lake. Easy access clean and host very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

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

Great pet friendly place

It was a great pet friendly place. The house was very nice and clean. My dogs could jump off the dock and enjoy the lake. The fire pit was a nice plus. I would definitely recommend for a quiet lake getaway. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need. The place was exactly as described on the website. Plan on coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Thanksgiving at Black Dog Lake House

We had a wonderful weekend at Black Dog Lake House. Beautiful setting, clean house, comfortable beds, plenty of space, and a welcome environment for our two dogs. You think a lake house is ideal for a summer trip, and this one would certainly fit that bill. However, it was a perfect fit for our family time together at Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles R P.

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

Family Vacay

Love being right on the lake (no stairs). Marina very close and also close to New Tazewell. Rented a pontoon boat for the week, and enjoyed being on the water, exploring the numerous small inlets for swimming and just kicking back on the boat. Our house was very comfortable with large deck area and all the amenities. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Great weekend getaway!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. It was clean, well stocked and easy to get too. My dogs loved jumping off the dock! The lake was clean and the trees provided much needed shade. We also enjoyed the fire pit and even rented a boat. We also utilized the board games they had stocked downstairs. It was the perfect size for a family of five. Everything was great and we would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great space in a quiet cove!

We had a group of adults and teens. House had plenty of room, was organized and well stocked with everything we needed! We rented a pontoon boat from Straight Creek Marina (nicest people ever!) and spent every day on the lake. It was nice to be at the quiet end of the lake for boating, swimming, tubing and jet skiing. We appreciated the ability to bring our dogs too...they loved it as much as we did! Would rent again for sure!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Rebecca, We deeply appreciate the kind words and the 5 stars. You, the teens, and the dogs are all welcome to return. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

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

great house on the 'quiet side' of the lake

wonderful home! plenty of space for 3 couples. Large kitchen with all cookware we needed. Loved all the outdoor spaces - multiple decks, dock was great, and were able to use the firepit. would definitely recommend if looking for a quieter location - much less boat traffic. Marina is not as well stocked as others, but not a huge deal for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Corey, Thank you for 5 stars. This home and area are perfect for travelers looking for a quiet place to enjoy their friends, family, and the lake. Hope you all return. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Fun little lake vaca!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the black dog lake house! The home was clean and had just about everything we needed. We rented a boat from straight creek marina and got to explore the lake which is absolutely beautiful. The cove was great for the kid and dogs to swim and play with very little boat traffic. The area is quiet and we got to see some fun wildlife everyday. The walk to the dock is much better than most lake houses which was helpful for my older parents and with the dogs. The home was decorated adorably and it felt like home. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
We thank you for the kind words and the stars. We are glad that you enjoyed this fantastic property. You are most welcome to come back for more fun. John
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Larry P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake house

Nice property. Easy access to dock. Outside deck and stairs need some repairs, steps are not conforming to proper code. The two poles at each corner of the dock are very loose and dangerous. Master bathroom on main floor both cold water faucets leak. The cold water faucet on the right sink takes forever to get cold. The shower you need to turn on for 5 minutes to get warm unless you like very cold showers. There seems to be no lights in the upstairs bedrooms which makes it very dark and dangerous when you have small kids. Air conditioning seems to have a mind of its own you wake up in the morning and it's 78° upstairs. We should have been notified regarding the construction/logging across the street and making it almost impossible to get in the driveway especially when you have a full size pickup truck and there is no way to park on the street because of all the logs, contractors trailer, and construction. The large retaining blocks that they used almost prevented us from being able to get my full size truck down the driveway. Anyone with a boat I would recommend never taking it up there you will never get it turned around. We are very aware of the terrain/roads in the area due to building our own house in lone mountain shores several years ago which we sold a couple years ago. Also while watching the TV Saturday night the Rocu- Netflix went offline and could not get it back. This was brought to management by pictures showing the offline.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melisa T.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hilary C.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Bertke

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John Bertke lives in Dayton Ohio and enjoys visiting Norris with his friends and family. He enjoys fishing and smoking cigars. He started managing this property in January 2023.

Why they chose this property

Pat and Michael Ewings have graciously provided this beautiful property for us all to enjoy lake time with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Quiet lakefront experience.

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