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Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock

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Property grounds
A wooden dock extending into a lake with a covered seating area and a table.
A dock leading to a wooden structure with seating, a rocky shoreline, and a forested hill in the background.
A wooden dock leading to a building surrounded by trees.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Norris Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Jacksboro, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cove Lake State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Norris Dam State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock

**Currently undergoing a full renovation scheduled for completion in late July 2026. Progress photos available and professional photos will be added upon completion.


Welcome to Hickory Harbor, a newly renovated lakefront retreat nestled beneath mature hickory trees in the Hiwassee Community of Norris Lake. Located on the main channel and conveniently situated near Mountain Lake Marina and Twin Cove Marina, this spacious home is the perfect destination for family vacations, fishing trips, boating weekends, and lakefront getaways.

Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests, Hickory Harbor features two primary suites, a dedicated bunk room, and three full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for families and groups to gather while still enjoying privacy and comfort.

Spend your days swimming, fishing, and boating from the private dock, or relax on the spacious grilling deck overlooking the lake. The home's recent renovation includes updates finishes, new appliances, and all the modern conveniences needed for a stress-free stay, including a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and comfortable gathering spaces both indoors and out.

Bringing your boat? The public boat launch at Mattie Hollow is just a short drive away, making it easy to get on the water and enjoy everything Norris Lake has to offer.

Visiting during the fall or winter? Ask about our seasonal fishing and ATV packages for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

Whether you're seeking lake days, peaceful evenings under the trees, or out-door recreation year-round, Hickory Harbor offers the perfect home base for your Norris Lake escape.

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE maintain 200’ no/low wake zone around our dock and others. There should be no “dock starts” from this dock and absolutely NO DIVING from dock.
A/C - Please do not set temperature below 69 degrees and set at 75 upon check out.
ALL TRASH BAGGED and placed in cans. If not properly secured w/ bungee cords resulting in critter clutter, clean up will be the renter responsibility.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4015186vb
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: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Jacksboro

Located in Jacksboro, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Campbell County Historical Society and Coal Creek Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Norris Dam Marina and Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue and Green McAdoo Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Water tubing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Jacksboro, TN

What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cove Lake State Park - 28 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Norris Dam State Park - 39 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Crown College - 59 min drive - 69.0 km
  • Big Ridge State Park - 60 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hickory Harbor - Newly renovated lakefront retreat, sleeps 14 w/private dock located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Norris Lake and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area. Jacksboro Public Library and Woodson's Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timberly B.

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

Wonderful stay!

This house was right on the water as described. The dock was big and a big plus to be able to park 2 boats and hangout on as well. Communication with host was great and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Solid Norris Lake House

Great property with good location on the Lake. The water levels were down quite a bit which made the dock access difficult but if that gets updated or water levels are at full pool I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah Q.

Liked: Communication, location

Lake vaca

I loved the classic oven …. The kitchen items were not organized which is typical for rental properties … the cabinets smelled musty
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Sarah, thank you very much for your feedback. We will freshen up the cabinets and organize the kitchen utensils a bit. Helpful to know. Glad you like the stove! Hope you had lots of fun and come see us again. Sherry
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Dock completely unusable. Was not aware beforehand. Owner compensated some for it. Had to rent paddle boards to get from the shore to the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was good and easy to find. It was stocked with everything we needed. We did find it difficult to walk down the hill to the dock. There were a lot of sliding rocks and gravel which would make it hard for those who don’t get around well such as small children or older adults. I do know that this varies based on the water level, so it may not always be an issue. The kids had a great time swimming off of the dock, and the boat slip was right around the corner which made for easy access. I would not recommend the bunk room for small children as it’s detached from the house, but would be ok for teens/adults. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

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

Quiet night on the lake

Our daughter is a student at University of Tennessee in Knoxville. We drove down for family weekend and She decided that a quiet weekend on the lake would be better than the hustle bustle of Knoxville. We hired a fishing guide to take us fishing and then watched the football game on TV. The house was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Perfect Get Away!

This house was great!! It was very clean when we arrived and there was a generous amount of essential items available. The dock is amazing! Great set up for swimming right off the dock. We brought along our boat and docked the boat at the house. There are a couple marinas located just a few minutes away. Great location!! There is a boat ramp located 1 minute away! So convenient !The property manager was very attentive and quick to respond to questions. My family had an awesome vacation here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you so much! We are so happy that your family had an awesome Norris Lake vacation and even happier that you had it at Hiwassee Hideaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time at the property. We loved the covered dock. Kids swam from the time they woke up until sunset. And adults were able to watch and stay with them comfortably sitting at the dock. The water is so deep that my kids were able to dive head first, they are competitive swimmers and learned proper diving. Going down the lake was a challenge for the grandparents because of the steepness and gravel covered pathway, but they took their time going down, and were fine. Overall, we loved our stay! This property is so peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you, Jenneth! So happy you had a wonderful time and look forward to having you again as our guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

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

Good stay

My husband and I and 4 teenagers stayed at this location. We brought 2 jets skis with us. The dock was very large and we enjoyed it so much. It is older but huge and covered. The water was really pretty here and the view was amazing. There is a marina across the water so that was very convenient. The walk down was super easy for the teenagers but harder for me as it is gravel and it felt like I might fall but never did. The main house has 2 bedrooms with the living area and kitchen. To get to the bunk room you go outside and walk maybe 15 steps that is covered to get to there. For teenagers it was great but be aware if you have young kids that you are not technically in the same area. There is a window AC in the bunk room. There is no dishwasher and the coffee machine is a keurig. We didn't know that or we would have brought k cups. There is a grinder on the keurig but no reusable cup for it. The stove is vintage but worked great. There are no supplies at all. No salt and pepper, no oil, etc... So plan ahead. I would recommend paper plates and cups so you are not always doing dishes. There is a beautiful deck about halfway to the dock with a grill. We had several meals outside. Overall, a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
So very glad to hear you had a good stay! I have added K-Cups to the list of items for guests to bring along. Thank you. Sherry
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brooke S.

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

Unsafe dock/inaccurate photos

Would not recommend staying at this property. Booked this house mainly for the dock which was entirely unsafe. The pictures are not accurate, it is a gravel pathway that leads to the dock ramp, not grass. To get on the ramp it is a very steep drop off that both myself and my brother (both in our 20’s) slipped when attempting to climb down the rocks. One cable holding the dock to the land also broke off during our stay, shifting the dock completely. Dock is very old with wasps and spiders everywhere. When dock workers arrived to fix the cable we asked if they were also there to make the ramp more accessible, to which they said “We can’t work miracles.” My parents were not able to get on the dock therefore we lost out on using the main attraction to this property. Grill was very dirty upon arrival, and the house, especially the cabinets, had a bad odor. Brought all of my concerns to the property manager, to which they offered no fair resolution because I did not address the issues during my stay as I was trying to still enjoy time with family and disconnect and waited to reach out immediately upon checking out. It was very obvious, as even the dock workers hinted at, that without a complete remodel there was nothing that could’ve been immediately done to make the dock safe. This is the first bad review I’ve ever left on a rental property, but would like to save someone else from the disappointment we encountered and advise you book a different property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Megan Shope

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My husband, Michael, and I live in Farragut, Tennessee, and are raising our three children with love for the outdoors and lake life. Norris Lake holds a special place in our hearts, as Michael's family is from Campbell County, and he grew up spending summers on Norris Lake. Having been close family friends with the original owners of this property, our connection to this home is especially meaningful.

Hosting allows us to help other families and friends create their own special memories at Norris Lake. We enjoy welcoming guests to a place that means so much to us and hope they leave with the same appreciation for the lake, the community, and the unforgettable moments that come with lake living.

Why they chose this property

We love Norris lake for its clean, clear, deep water and stunning mountain scenery!

What makes this property unique

One of the biggest advantages of our property is easy access to the lake. Many Norris Lake homes are built high on the mountainside, requiring guests to navigate long flights of steep steps to reach the water. Our property offers a much more gradual path to the lake, making it easier and more enjoyable for families, children, and guests carrying coolers, fishing gear, or other lake essentials.

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