Our group of 12 had a great time at this house. The location on Norris Lake is perfect. It is more secluded than some other areas on the lake but you still have full lake access. The floating dock was a ton of fun with the slide, jumping platform and area for laying out/relaxing. Wasps were an issue on the dock however. There were plenty of them and two of us got stung. The lake water is deep, clean, and warm. There is virtually no current, so hanging out in the water is quite relaxing. Watching the water skiers and tubers speeding by is fun as well.

We didn't bring a boat, but rented one for a day at one of the many area marinas. The extra boat slip at the house was nice, as we pulled in for lunch before going back out on the water.

The house itself was comfortable, with everything working well except for the dishwasher. The showers had hot water, the beds were soft, the sliding glass doors were easy to open/close, the a/c was cool and quiet. The decks were relaxing and had great views of the water. They are covered, so you can sit out even if it is raining.

There are two houses being built next door (June 2017) so there are construction workers around but the construction noise was barely noticeable.

The house's wifi is slow, so if you're an internet junkie, it'll be frustrating. Verizon has no reception at the house, so you are reliant on the home's wifi.

Outside of the lake itself, there is not much to do in the area. There is no real tourism industry around the lake. Dollar General stores and gas stations are about 20 minutes away by car. There are a few chain restaurants closer to the interstate, but they're quite a haul to get to. We didn't find any movie theaters, mini golf, shopping, etc. nearby.

Bottom line, if you want to spend time out on the water and have a big group, this house is what you're looking for.