Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.
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*YOU NEED A BOAT TO GET TO THE HOUSE* Springs Dock Marina Rents Boats!
If you love the water, why leave at the end of a wonderful day? In a floating house, you can go to sleep and wake up on the water!
Our 'Floating Holiday' offers you all the comforts of home, with a view of paradise. All the things you love about Norris Lake just outside your door!
Start your day on the front porch watching the sun work its way through the morning fog. End your day watching the stars dance above the hills. What happens in between is entirely up to you! You can go boating, swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, skiing, or just sit on the porch and relax. FH1 has 2 Jet Ski ports.
Chill out in one of our Four Queen-Size Private Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms means NO WAITING. Prepare gourmet meals in the Fully Equipped Kitchen or grill burgers on the Gas Grill.
Enjoy your 'Floating Holiday' entertainment choices, TV, DVD, and Music systems are provided. So bring your CD's MP3 players and favorite movies to enjoy.
It’s great being able to tie up your boat to your house and forget about it for the night. Boat is required to access house. There is no walkway to the house from land.
WARNING: Once you have had a Floating Holiday Lake Vacation, you may never want to stay on land again!
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Important information
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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 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
About the area
La Follette
Located in La Follette, this houseboat is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Campbell County Historical Society and Big Ridge Park Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Hollow Marina and Whitman Hollow Marina. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
LaFollette Medical Center - 31 min drive - 22.5 km
Norris Lake - 32 min drive - 22.9 km
Cove Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 34.7 km
Norris Dam State Park - 50 min drive - 53.0 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
Tiki Club - 29 min drive
Lake Time Café
Mikes Dawg Depot - 26 min drive
Cross Creek Market and Diner - 23 min drive
Fast Freddy's Inc - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?
As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina. on 20 May 2026 start from AU$637, 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.
How much is parking at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Floating Holiday #1 on Norris Lake at Springs Dock Marina. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 12 miles (20 km) of Sugar Hollow Marina, Kincaid Historical Monument and Whitman Hollow Marina. La Follette Country Club and LaFollette Medical Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Mary is a great host! She was painless to work with and cared so much about making our stay worthwhile! I highly recommend booking your next vacation with Mary! The view is phenomenal and the location is perfect!
Emily G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you very much. I love the lake and I love the Floating Holiday houses. I want everyone to love them too. Thank you. Hope to see you again.
Nothing else to say - our families favorite Norris stay ever! On our 3rd day we booked the same week for the next year! It was that great !
You’ll never stay on land again
Derek V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you Derek. You are so right. Why stay next to the lake when you can stay on the lake. Looking forward to seeing you next year.
Mary was an awesome host and was available each day to help out where it was needed
Chris E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Meg B.
3 Sept 2018
A beautiful view, relaxation, and lots of fun!
The house had a beautiful view, very comfortable outside and inside living areas and a very well stocked kitchen! Loved the kayaks! Really wonderful to feel completely away from it all. Secluded and gorgeous coves to float and relax all around. It was really a great vacation!
Meg B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Meg, Hope you guys get to come back again.
Everything was perfect! Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Location was fantastic and so close to other marinas. 4 bedrooms with two bathrooms was more than adequate for our group of 8 people. Will be back again for sure. Mary and her husband was a true blessing and made everything so easy and special for our vacation from Ohio.
Brandilyn C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thank you so much. We love hosting and meeting new lake friends. Hope to see your crew again.
You will not be disappointed. This house is immaculate, and the unobstructed view of the lake is fabulous. The house is better stocked than any house I have ever stayed at. What really made the trip was the Host, Mary always available if we needed anything. Thank you Mary.
tom f.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you. We love making new lake friends. Hope to see you again.
Mary
Mary provided my friends and I with the best experience renting her property. Her home is absolutely beautiful and is in the best location on the lake. The home was spotless when we got there and we had everything we needed. She really goes the extra mile for her guests. We had an amazing vacation and plenty of room for all our guest. We will definitely be staying with Mary next year.
Jacob S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you! We love our view too. We love waking up in the morning and seeing the water and the hills. With no houses in front of us, it’s like we are the only ones on the water.
Looking forward to seeing you next summer.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tony W.
18 June 2018
Great vacation the home was great and view was better. Our kids were always busy! Great time!
The home was clean and neat. The beds and furniture were very nice. The kids loved playing on the slide and dive board. They really loved the kayaks and paddle boat. We have kids ranging from 16-6 and they all had a ball. We will come back for sure. The owner (Mary) is very generous and accommodating. We hope to come back year after year!
This property is amazing! The morning views, the afternoons floating around the house, the evenings boat watching were just a few of my favorite things. This house offers so many opportunities. If its fishing you want you got it. If its relaxation you want you got it. If its just a CLEAN place to crash while you play all day on the beautiful waters of Norris Lake, you got it. This house has it all. If you think you NEED to pack it dont! Mary has thought of it all! It's a top notch top quality home. A floating home in the center of the action on Norris Lake, I cant think of anything better. I will admit I had a bit of anxiety wandering where we would park, park our trailer. How we would get our stuff to the floating home. Mary will call you the week before your stay and give you amazing direction on what to do and whats best for you and your boat needs. Ask all the questions you want.. She has such a love for the lake and her homes and she really enjoys sharing them with her guests. I could go on and on! This vacation is just what my husband and I needed. We've been to Destin Fl, Cancun Mx, Dominican Republic and LaFollete Tennessee (NORRIS LAKE) just might be my favorite little place of paradise!
shawn c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2020
Thank you for the great review! It is the greatest place in my world and love introducing it to new comers. There is no better lake visit than to stay IN the lake! Can’t wait to see you and Ricky again!
We had the pleasure to not only stay at this beautiful house but meeting the owner! Mary keeps a beautiful, clean home! Everything is well stocked from dish towels to toys outside for adults and kids if you have little ones. Diving board, kayak, slide and floats. It was so clean. That’s a huge deal for our whole family. The best part I would have to say is she came and visited and it made it so much more personal and that I loved. I think I can speak for all 7 of us that stayed in the house that this was a trip we will remember always and I’m super grateful to Mary for sharing her home with us!!
This is our third time staying at Floating Holiday #1. We absolutely love it and Mary is a wonderful host!! She's always available and responds quickly with questions or concerns. Highlight of our summer! Look forward to going back!
We had a total of 6 adults stay at this house, there was more than enough room. Everything was extremely clean and updated throughout the house, It was gorgeous. Having 2 bathrooms was a huge plus. Views from the front porch were beautiful. But what really made this rental worth it was how wonderful, gracious, and helpful the host was. Mary checked in with us many times to see if we needed anything, even offered to grab us groceries when she ran into town one day. We will definitely be back!
Had an absolute fabulous time staying on the floating house. The house is perfect for a large group. Plenty of space for everyone. Very peaceful at night. House was fully equipped with everything you might need. Caught lots of fish on the lake too. Very relaxing vacation.
With children from ages 4 - 16 there was something for all of us to do! We had so much fun at the house. Mary was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Our children adored her. The house had anything you could think of! I plan to go back next year!
This was our sixth year going to Norris, but the first time we've ever stayed in a floating house. We will never stay on dry land again! Mary was absolutely amazing and the house was great.
Andrew B.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
We are so happy you had a great stay! Life is better on the lake. We can't wait to see you all again.
With kids ages 18, 16 and 5- it's hard to find something we all enjoy- but this is it! There aren't any distractions- just time to relax, boat and enjoy the company! Mary is easy to communicate with, quick to respond and very friendly! The house is updated, clean and very well equipped.. Highly recommend!
Tammi N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
I 100% agree that it’s good for all ages. We recently had a family reunion with our guest ranging from 5-81. Everyone was happy.
Thank you so much for staying with us! So glad everyone enjoyed their time at the lake.
You could not ask for a better property or hosts. The house was newly renovated with everything you need for a great stay. The house was roomy, clean, and wonderful. The outdoor deck was large with plenty of seating. The view was perfect for a relaxing, enjoyable stay. We will stay at this location again!
Warren W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Thank you very much. We try really hard to make sure our houses have everything a family needs for a Great Lake trip. I clean the houses myself to assure they are clean to our standards. We look forward to your return.
FH1 with its front spot gives you an amazing unobstructed view of the beautiful lake. House was completely renovated/updated and perfect! Kitchen was fully stocked for all of our needs. Two refrigerators made it nice as well! Definitely will be back and recommend to friends/family!
scott s.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2021
Thank you. We enjoyed having you and can't wait for you to visit again!
We had a wonderful time!! Mary was amazing. I would highly recommend going in the fall we had the whole lake almost to ourselves. Not much was open but it was perfect for what we were needing and wanting!! Can’t wait for next fall to book again!!
Becky O.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2020
I love fall too! The trees are beautiful and the lake is always great. Looking forward to seeing you next year.
From the moment we walked in the front door, we loved this property. It was super clean and just darling. And the view is like heaven. The owner was staying in the home behind us and she couldn't have been any nicer. If we needed anything, she got it to us quickly. Mary is just the best. Thank you so much for making out stay so wonderful.
1st the house was immaculate. The location of the house was perfect. The kitchen was well fitted. Plenty of room lots of seating. Lots of room for a large boat. Fun was had by all. Planning to do it again next year. Thank you Mary for all your assistance. You really added to our wonderful vacation.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2020
Thank you. You guys were great guest. I look forward to spending many more summers together.
About the host
Hosted by Mary Eipert
We are a family that enjoys being together, especially on the water. We have enjoyed Norris Lake for many years.
We love to travel, especially to the water. So Norris Lake is a very special place for us. We have made many memories here over the years, and plan to make many more. We hope you enjoy our homes and make many memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime.
We have enjoyed nesting in our vacation homes. Bob keeps busy making some nice improvements and we are always adding our own little touches to the houses.
We have really enjoyed meeting our guests and making new friends. Many of our guests have spent more time in the house than we have!
Why they chose this property
We have been coming to Norris Lake for many years. My father introduced us to this lake in 2001. It has been in our hearts and vacation plans ever since.
The natural beauty, crystal clear water, and the friendly people we meet here keep us coming back, year after year. There is no where else we would rather invest our money and our time.
What makes this property unique
The people at Springs Dock are some of the friendliest people we've met. The other homeowners are great to get to know and are very welcoming.
The marina and their staff have all the amenities we need, and some of the best prices we have found on the lake.
The view from our 'Floating Holiday' just can't be beat. Sitting on the porch, we look at untouched forestland and miles of crystal-clear water stretching out in both directions.
Time doesn't seem to exist on the lake. Your day is what you make of it. Leave your troubles and stress behind. A Floating Holiday is truly a break from the world.
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