We had a wonderful time during our stay. Everything we could have asked for. Property was great. Norris lake area really is unmatched. Owner was timely and accurate with any/all information provided. No complaints from the entire group of 11. Will be booking again when we decide to return!
We are group of siblings with spouses and kids who all get to see each other once a year - a really special time for us and we search to find a special house to match. We really enjoyed our week. The lake and views are stunning. The location is on a busier area of the lake; so boat traffic was a little more than what we've been used to. The hills in the neighborhood will give you a workout if you like to walk! The house was quite nice with the main level serving as the heart of the home where we spent a lot of time cooking, drinking and laughing. Being a family who truly enjoys preparing meals together, we were disappointed with some of the kitchen supplies that would have made it feel more like a home and less like a rental. The only "glasses" were plastic cups that were warped from being melted in the dishwasher :( A nice glass of wine or craft cocktail is more enjoyable from a real stemware or cocktail glass. We also struggled with the knives which barely cut cucumbers let alone a steak. We didn't have a spatula or a cheese grater or a complete set of measuring spoons -- simple items that elevate the experiences from good to great. That said, the two dishwashers and two ovens were so appreciated, as were the washer/dryer on both levels! The bedrooms were comfy, yet no towel hooks in some of the bathrooms and no closets in some bedrooms was not favorable. Just some picky things we would expect here, but overall we loved our stay!
Good location. Layout of house is good. Dock is good. The house needs a complete cleaning. In my opinion the current cleaning is minimal.this may be the result of the short time between checkout and checkin.
Great location near jumping bridge and marina with new inflatable water park. Driveway is not steep and a nice wide path to the lake. We had some issues that were addressed quickly by the owner. Communication was very good.
Our stay was amazing, the house is big and beautiful, and the kitchen is very well equipped with 2 dishwashers and 2 refrigerators. Drinking coffee, looking out that view priceless. Definitely, we will be back.
We had a great stay at "Break Away" last week. It is a stunning property that presents itself exactly as pictured in the ad. The location is fantastic and the host (Chris) is super responsive and attentive to guest needs. I especially appreciate the way he accommodated a special request that was important to our family.
A bit more about the property. New, modern home in a gated neighborhood with the best view I've ever seen on Norris Lake. The moment you open the front door your breath will be taken away... the 180 degree view is THAT good. We loved the ice machine, tv's, fast wifi, outdoor grill, hot tub, extra fridges, etc.
Let's talk boat logistics. The road leading to Break Away is paved and well maintained. Getting our 25' boat to the house was stress free. The driveway at the house is unusually flat for a home on Norris Lake. We were able to back our boat into the driveway, and we stored our trailer in the driveway all week (in addition to two other cars). The neighborhood has its own private boat ramp, which is paved and well maintained. We had no issues getting our boat in and out of the water. And the boat ramp is just a few hundred yards from the dock. The dock itself is new and has two slips (no lifts). Bring plenty of dock lines and fenders / inflatable balls to protect your boat when tied up (the channel can get busy).
A bit more about the location. Being so close to Sugar Hollow Marina + Jumping Bridge was great for the family.
We will be back!
First off: wonderful house, perfect location, responsive host once at property, everything we hoped it would be.
Key positives:
1) Wonderful floor plan for a group our size with different schedules, needs (13 including a 12-month-old, 3 teens and 10 adults) Outdoor spaces awesome
2) Great location close to Sugar Hollow Marina. To rent boats a few just kayaked over. (or 15 to 20 min by road)
3) Walk to dock much shorter and less steep than other houses. Dock great for our 3 kayaks, 1 canoe plus rental pontoon and jet ski
4)Kitchen and eating area well equipped All worked great
However, a few areas for improvement
1) Prior to our stay, communication with the host through the VRBO website was a little slow. In fact, a few days before the trip I had to contact VRBO to get a response and were given phone number to contact host directly That worked great and Chris was pleasant and extremely helpful.
2) Hot tub was not working but was able to contact Chris and he was able to give me simple directions to get it going.
3) One of 2 sinks in Master bathroom had no water. We easily managed with just the one sink but not communicated if that was going to be fixed during our week or not: it wasn't
4) Check-out instructions on handout in house were a little different than in email from host. Not a big deal but a little confusing
Summary: We have been to Norris before, and this was hands down best house we have ever stayed in. Enjoy!
We had a total of 12 adults and 2 kids and this property was perfect for us! The neighborhood was quiet and easy to navigate. The property was very clean and had every appliance you could think of! The hot tub was out of commission, but it didn't ruin the trip. The decks were perfect to sit out on especially while using the outdoor kitchen! We've already rebooked for next year. Can't wait to make more memories here!
We have been Vrbo users for many years and have always been very happy with our experience . Up until this stay.
The property was very dirty the decks had bird droppings everywhere, we had an infestation of ants in the down stairs, spider webs and spider's in the outdoor setting breathe downstair washer leaked water, the flooring down stairs had issues , the flooring on the lower deck had hazard issues as well, the grass was two foot tall, the fire pit area was a complete mess with wheel barrels and dirty,
This house is perfect! Beautiful home and the best location! The boat dock is so nice and the jet ski ramps are an added bonus! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. Communication from the owner was top notch. The patio views are absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this place and we hope to stay again!
Norris lake is my favorite vacation, we go every year. The house was perfect for our family. The home was not only beautiful but in the best location. The week was perfect, would stay here again.
The house was great to handle our group. Kitchen was perfect. Bbq area was great. Having a hot tub was a nice perk. The ice maker was another great perk. I have already recommended this house to friends.
This is a fantastic house and by far the nicest we have stayed in our many trips to Norris. Everything from the beds being comfortable to the fully stocked kitchen with double everything. The outside kitchen is awesome with all the seating to be able to grill, talk, and watch all the boats go by. We loved the covered dock for our boats plus there is a double jet ski ramp which was awesome to have with being on a main channel with all the wake. From all the other houses we have stayed at I will have to say it was the easiest walk from dock to house we have had. We would definitely stay here again!
Gorgeous house and well located with all the amenities. We will definitely rent again and our friends plan to rent as well. Had a large group and we were all comfortable. Sitting on the back deck with a morning cup of coffee was amazing and the perfect start to a beautiful day on Norris Lake. This house is awesome!
Family reunion the property is amazing beautiful large
It was a good stay but places of that quality usually have soap in bathrooms. Trash was required to be put in large trash bags they provided only two There was ants in kitchen. Guest should be notified of these needs before getting there. They said we damaged a floor yet did not say what or where we checked the house and found no damage before leaving
Stayed during school break and could not have more thrilled with this home. Easy check-in, clean and double everything, even down to the air fryer!! Host was incredibly helpful with advice on boat rentals and activities around the area.
We gather from 3 different states for a family Christmas! This was our favorite place from many other years of searching!
Loved the view of the water from every angle in this house! Great big kitchen, huge windows, gas fire in great room was cozy, nice porch swings, perfect fire pit to end the day gathered around!! The best mattresses ever, and our family is in the bed business! đ
Also, we really appreciated our driveway compared to others who were super steep and scary!