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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed -
GENERAL
Gated Community Smartphone Data Usage (unlimited) Unit Size: 5100 Sq Ft (474 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Car Required Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Balcony Dock Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture -
POOL/SPA
Hot Tub -
BATHROOMS
6 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Games Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Fireplace Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
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LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
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SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible
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Rates & Availability
Review
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Allen M.
Submitted Dec 29, 2025
Stayed Dec 26, 2025House was very spacious. Room were nice sized and it was nice to have bed rooms on different floors where you cold separated kids from adults. View was awesome.
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Lindsay S.
Submitted Nov 30, 2025
Stayed Nov 26, 2025We had four families together for the Thanksgiving holiday and we loved every bit of our stay at the lake house. We were a bit surprised at how steep the driveway was from the road however we were able to navigate that safely and some of us just left vehicles up at the top of the hill and walked down. With eight adults and 7 teenagers, we had plenty of room to spread out, plenty of bedding, and hang out area for everyone. The views are great and the hot tub was a plus for chilly nights. There was plenty of kitchen items for our Thanksgiving meal.The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. We would love to return.
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Natalie T.
Submitted Aug 18, 2025
Stayed Jul 26, 2025We had a great vacation filled with lots of memories.
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Ryan A.
Submitted Aug 4, 2025
Stayed Jul 19, 2025Great location… Plenty of room to spread out and ..Wonderful spot to spend with family.
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Richard L.
Submitted Jul 27, 2025
Stayed Jun 28, 2025The property was phenomenal. The only inconvenience we had was the walk down to the lake and the walk back up to the house. We are both seniors over 75 so whenever we went down or up one of our 3 sons or 2 grandsons had to walk with us in case we lost our balance. That was a minor inconvenience only and it did not prevent us from doing anything. It was as great a time as our family had on any of our trips and the host was as kind and informative as he could be.
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Renee S.
Submitted Jul 19, 2025
Stayed Jul 12, 2025This was our second year staying at Blue Grotto with a group of 19 ranging in age from 3-72. The property is set up perfectly for multiple families with the 4 master bedrooms. The owners are very committed to providing a high quality house and rental experience. We were pleasantly surprised to see all of the upgrades they made since last year including new carpet, window treatments and sleeper sofas. There are a lot of small details throughout the property that make it a great fit - a standalone ice maker, two fridges, two dishwashers, tons of trash cans, frequent trash pickup, and two washers and dryers to name a few. The house has a great layout for a large group and the multiple covered patios are ideal. The dock is perfect and the location of the house in a peaceful cove with close proximity to Shanghai marina was perfect. We spent lots of time tubing, wake boarding and floating at the end of the dock. Like most houses at Norris, the walk down to the lake is a workout but this property has done as good as they can to make this work well between the steps and sloped walkway. Highly recommend this property!
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Kara M.
Submitted Jul 13, 2025
Stayed Jul 5, 2025Amazing stay. Perfect location. Amazing amenities. Owner very helpful and so so nice! Would highly recommend!
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Michael T.
Submitted Jun 28, 2025
Stayed Jun 21, 2025Beautiful property. Great amenities. Wonderful family visit.
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sasha h.
Submitted Dec 30, 2024
Stayed Nov 24, 2024Overall the blue grotto was an amazing place for our family to gather! Everyone enjoyed the house, age 6 months to 70 years old.- The kitchen is a workhorse! Feeding our large family with multiple cooks round the clock was made easy by this well equipped kitchen. We especially loved the two dishwashers, ice machine, - As most reviews stated - the driveway is VERY steep. I would not feel comfortable driving this with rain or snow- The Hottub was green and had floating algae when we arrived. Property manager was very responsive, came over to shock the hot tub and left an additional shock. Ultimately it should have been drained and cleaned IMO. Even after the shock the water was green and cloudy and piece of algae floating around
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Julie F.
Submitted Jul 23, 2024
Stayed Jul 13, 2024The house was beautiful. Lots of room for all 20 of us. The best house we’ve stayed in at Norris Lake. This was our fourth time. Views from deck were gorgeous. We spent most of our time on deck eating or playing games when we weren’t enjoying the water. s. Thought we were getting away from all the steps and would enjoy yard games but too steep. The driveway is also very steep and really can have only 5 cars as stated. As always a beautiful week with my family. Thank you to owners!!
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Renee S.
Submitted Jul 13, 2024
Stayed Jul 6, 2024This property is well designed for multiple families to stay together. Our group of 19 people loved that each couple had their own master suite and the kids loved having a separate boy and girl bunk room. Additional details like two dishwashers, two washer/ dryer stations, a large open basement hangout space with ping pong, a large dock, tons of bathrooms and an ice maker also ensured the house worked well for our large group. We also loved the new outside patio furniture and the fact that the whole group could eat meals outside together. The layout of the house was perfect for our group. We also loved the location on the lake - great views, easy marina access (rented a boat from Shanghai) and the no wake zone allowed for lots of swimming and floating just off the dock. We look forward to coming back next year!
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Michael T.
Submitted Jun 30, 2024
Stayed Jun 22, 2024Great time. Great vacation home. Our second year in a row. Everyone enjoys the setting and the facility.
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Jessica C.
Submitted Jun 27, 2024
Stayed Jun 15, 2024We had a lovely week at Blue Grotto! We had 3 families, all with kids, so the extra space and 6 bedrooms were great. The kids loved that there was a boys and girls bunk room in the loft for them to have their own space. The kitchen was beautiful - brand new, and had all the supplies we could have needed. The outdoor space was awesome as well. The upper deck now has a seating area (not shown in the pictures), which was super comfortable. The adults spent most nights out there after kids were asleep. The proximity to Shanghai marina couldn't have been better and the cove was perfect for swimming. The steep driveway looked intimidating at first, but was completely manageable. We would absolutely stay here again upon a return trip to Norris Lake!
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John L.
Submitted Jun 26, 2024
Stayed Jun 1, 2024Great house, great location! Plenty of space for 2 families with kids to be all together or have separate time. Loved it!
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Heidi w.
Submitted Jun 15, 2024
Stayed Jun 8, 2024House is perfect for large group. We had 4 couples and lots of children. Perfect accommodations for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked. We cooked every meal for a week there and were never short on any kitchen need. Dock is perfect for hanging out. Great vacation