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The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Andersonville, TN
  • Place, Norris Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Andersonville

With a stay at this vacation home in Andersonville, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Norris Lake and 6 minutes from Loyston Point Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Hemlock Bluff Small Wild Area and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Anderson County Park.
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What's nearby

  • Norris Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 45 min drive - 34.6 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 45 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 47 min drive - 35.6 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 47 min drive - 35.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sierra Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Clinch River Brewing - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Vega Cafe & Smokehouse - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Silas - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock!

The Little Dipper is back for the 2026 season after a 2 year break for brand new renovations. Enjoy the brand new kitchen and bathroom! New everything!Bbq, outdoor lighting, fire pit, linens, movies, water toys, games ect. Lake front trendy tiny home located in Stardust Marina on beautiful Norris Lake! Private boat dock so bring your boat and jet ski's! Come enjoy true lake life living! Don't have one? No worries, Stardust Marina also offers boat rentals and so does Oasis which is literally a walk away and they deliver! Stardust Marina offers a restaurant and bar with live music on Friday and Saturday nights and a gas station for water crafts. Dont forget Frank's famous sea food boil! The Little Dipper has approximately 50 ft of lake frontage with direct land access on a beautiful lake front wooded setting. Plenty of room for a dog or the kids. Private driveway/parking. Lots of outdoor space perfect for entertaining. Double decks with gas grill, fire pit and hammock. Outside patio set for 4. Outdoor living room with couch and coffee table and 2 additional lounge chairs. The Little Dipper is just a 2 min boat or jet ski ride by water to Stardust Marina, by car 3 mins, and a 10 min walk. The Little Dipper is 15 mins to restaurants, shopping and the interstate. Sleeps 5 comfortably 6 if little ones. Downstairs has the master sleeping area with a queen size bed, wardrobe with closet rack and a 2 drawer dresser. There is also an upstairs loft that is the second sleeping area with a full size bed. Downstairs has a sleeper sofa that is full size. Please just please keep in mind it is a tiny home. All games, cards, corn hole, lake floaties, even life jackets ect are there ready for you to play! The house has 2 wall ac units. It's always been plenty enough to keep the house cool after a day in the sun. The kitchen has a full size fridge, freezer, and microwave. Also, a counter top 2 burner electric stove, a indoor flat top griddle, coffee maker and a toaster oven. Come enjoy swimming, boating, fishing right off the private boat dock, kayaking and more on beautiful Norris Lake.
*This is true lake life living, there is no wifi and no cable. So come relax and enjoy lake life!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Little Dipper Lake Front Trendy Tiny Home Private Boat Dock
Little Dipper Lake Front Trendy Tiny Home Private Boat Dock
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The Little Dipper is back for 2026! Lake front tiny home w/ private boat dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Very Relaxing

The Little Dipper was comfortable and secluded, which was what we wanted. The owners were very nice and they thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

2nd time did not disappoint

I love this place so much. Location A+. Also the attention to detail inside and out is spot on. I will be back next year for a 3rd year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Cute, cozy, & quaint little getaway home - on the lake & in the woods!!

My family and I loved The Little Dipper & everything about it! It may be tiny, but it is very clean, and the owner has thought of so many details to make the stay more enjoyable and easy....from current movies to candles on the deck to typically forgotten toiletries! It is adorably decorated, and the outdoor lighting made it so cozy to sit on the deck! The location was great, and as recommended, the food at Stardust Marina was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Amazing experience

The property is as described and has absolutely everything you need to enjoy your time on Norris. Jennifer was responsive, helpful, and understanding to my needs during our trip. Everything was perfect, I just wish i could stay longer. I will definitely be back at the little dipper:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren H.

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

Private & Relaxing

Jennifer was a great host. The location was perfect. Quiet, private, and relaxing. Everything you need is in the cabin. The Marina was very nice. The restaurant at the Marina was delicious! We did a grocery pick up heading into the property and it worked out great. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking over the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

It has everything to relax and enjoy.

I really enjoy staying there. The views and the decks were great. Very peaceful and pretty. The dock was great. I would recommend a better ladder to get out if the water. The house was decorated so cute. It had absolutely everything you needed. Very thoughtful planning and use of space. The owners were very nice, accommodating and very quick to respond. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Absolute gem!

We have stayed at multiple places on Norris Lake and this was one of our overall favorite experiences. The tiny house is in a prime location close to marina with private dock. The outside decks are where we spent the majority of our time, although I did stray to read my book in the hammock overlooking the water. The use of space for this tiny home is maximized and very spacious given the square footage. I plan on booking this property again in the future and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cody D.

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

Great view

The view from the Little Dipper and location were excellent! It was very convenient to have the marina so close. The only complaints would be that the air conditioner leaked all over the floor and ran to the front door. There were also many dirt paw prints from a muddy dog all over the front door and the glass was filthy. With paying a cleaning fee I would have expected it to be clean. Also the front door would not stay closed unless u locked the deadbolt. With that being said, the interior was clean and nicely decorated. For the most part we enjoyed our stay there. Property was very cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

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

LOVE THE Little Dipper!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our brief 3 night stay at the Little Dipper. Jen is fantastic to work with and communicates very well. She even offered to come and pick us up one day when we were having boat trouble. That is a sign of great people and you won't be disappointed renting from them. The place is small, but well laid out and thought out. The dock is great and only a few steps from the upper deck. Launching your boat at Stardust is free if you are staying there, which was nice. Driving a boat down to the marina is a little challenging, but we made it. We ended up pulling out at Anderson Co Park, so we didn't have to pull our boat/trailer up the big Stardust hill. Thanks Jen!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marta B.

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

Wear a Toga

THE DOOR. If you are not Hulk Hogan or a Ninja, have fun with the door. We had high hopes for this “cozy cottage”, and thank goodness it was attached to a nice dock (saving grace). The “door” is not sealed so bugs were prevalent. The space also had an insane amount of dog hair/dander everywhere prior to our arrival. Oh, and the kitchen sink leaks, so the “hot plates” were rendered useless. The lake is beautiful and the dock (maybe annual power washing should be a thing) was great. If you enjoy enough beverages, all is good with the lake. The host was fast to respond with an initial concern. I was told that our reservation was almost canceled (but wasn’t , and there was no communication at all) after I drove for 7 hours. Great lake, great location, maybe hire an actual cleaning service?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If it could be a 0 star, it would be. We booked this property at the beginning of May for Father's Day weekend. As someone who has rented vacation rentals, I know how many emails and notifications that get received to the owner prior to ones stay. I had not heard from the owner, all to find out apparently the 2025 renovations listed aren't even done and the property wasn't available. No apology whatsoever from the owner, just excuses. Keep in mind that we were leaving the next morning for this trip and had 8 hours to book a new place on one of the busier weekends of the year. Clearly I should have followed the ratings that left warnings of similar issues. If the owner could have been bothered to just email us in the first place and cancel the booking at the beginning, no harm, no foul. But instead she did nothing. This wasn't a huge ask, this was basic rental courtesy that takes 10 minutes out of someone's day. If you're going to book I would blow the owner up from the beginning so you're on the same page. I've never had an issue on VRBO as a renter or owner but this was a complete nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee l.

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

Great Tiny House on the water!

The property was very nice, loved having our own dock, the property owner was responsive with every inquiry before and during the stay. Lots of nice thoughtful touches throughout. Only thing missing was a heater of some kind, our first three days were cold (mid 40s at night) and rainy and it got cold inside, on the hot days the a/c units kept up well. Also, no canopy or anything for going out on the deck when it rains all day. We truly Enjoyed the property. As much as we loved the property , we have to give a heads up, there is a houseboat moored near the dock, very close, and they like to play very loud & vulgar music all day long - so loud we could hear the lyrics clearly & feel the thumping while in the house with doors closed. We asked Stardust management to address the problem since it's moored in their marina after all. We called twice and then we walked down to their office when they ignored our complaints. Then it was turned down just a LITTLE bit. It was more of the same for 2 more days there. Stardust also charges $25 to use the launch. We are big fans of the tiny house but sadly, dealing with Stardust and their moored tenants were an issue. Norris lake is our home lake, where we boat most weekends, we live 20 minutes from it, our stay at the tiny house was a "stay-cation", as we just wanted to stay on the lake without drive time. It was all perfect except for Stardust! Oh, and we saw flying squirrels while on the deck one evening-that was cool! Beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

Great Location!

The location of the property was beautiful and the inside of the cabin was clean. The VRBO site was having some issues during check in, but Jennifer was very helpful & easy to get ahold of. The cabin is very well stocked with games and movies during times of rain. We had a wonderful weekend & will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dannial F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t even bother

We couldn’t even get in to the place and the host didn’t even communicate ahead or get back to us until a couple of hours later than check in time. By the time we heard back from the host we already booked another place. We received our money back but still it was not a good experience especially after driving a couple of hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Small but mighty

We arrived to a shower of orange,red, and yellow fall leaves faling on grounds and the water. The view was breath taking and deck was the place to be. For a small house it suppied all our needs with a great bathroom. When we woke up next morning we watched the fog roll gently across the lake for hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby T.

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

Small but worth it!☀️

I didn’t realize the property sits right next to the marina 😎. You could technically float to the marina if you wanted too 😂. The deck layout is nice, might need some more grips on the ramp part for the bigger guys lol. Also there are friendly turtles that hang by the deck. Good time for the Labor Day weekend. Second night me and my gal friend slept in the hammocks (one is there already) also hooks to put another if needed(3 total) Side note- I’m usually a snack for mosquitoes but I didn’t get bit once. We will be back! Thanks for having us! -Shelby from Cincy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great little spot!

We enjoyed our time at the Little Dipper. The only thing that could have been better was if the weather would have cooperated. But we had a few beautiful days that we spent on the dock and water. Thank you for letting us experience your little piece of heaven.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa l.

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

Diamond in the rough

We stayed at The Little Dipper, what a beautiful spot on the lake. It is a little dipper of a place , but it offers everything you need. We truly enjoyed our stay. Jennifer was more than accommodating. She had a family emergency and was unable to make sure the place was ready. She showed the next day to drop off our needs and compensated us for the inconvenience. So much appreciated. She was great to work with. We rented a pontoon from Stardust and had dinner there as well. The crew was wonderful, atmosphere was relaxing and fun. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Perfect Stay

Everything about the cottage was wonderful. Delightfully decorated. Jennifer thought of every last detail. The deck is so nice and great to just lounge the day away. We rented a pontoon from Stardust marina and kept it at the private dock. Super convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Adorable little house!

I really enjoyed staying at this property with my dog! We took walks along the little roads that lead to the property and went kayaking on the lake. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch or hanging out inside while it was rainy! The property really has a lot of amenities for such a small space and was very cosy. The only issue we had was that I am very short and the house makes a lot of use of vertical space. I had difficulties reaching the latch for the storage shed or some things inside, but the next time I stay here I’ll remember to bring a step stool! It is not a shortcoming of the house at all (pun intended), but if you are short and plan to stay here you may want to keep that in mind! There really is very little in the way of cell signal out here; I have Verizon and was able to send texts but that was about it, which was absolutely perfect because I wanted to get away from the world for a bit! It really is just a perfect little house and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lake vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

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

Great Place and host

Jennifer was great and went above and beyond for my 40th Birthday! The location is perfect and cabin is great, clean and beautifully decorated. Thanks, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Great for fishing, swimming and privacy.

We had a cat and a dog and the loft area allowed them separate space it’s very private with beautiful views and just an absolute perfect getaway very clean lake and great fishing off the dock and the owners make sure you have any and everything you would need. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee l.

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

Tiny piece of paradise!

This was our second stay at the Little Dipper. We had a great time last time and we did this time as well. Beautiful peaceful place, we saw lots of turtles, herons, and even a Bald Eagle during our stay. Our grandkids spent an afternoon with us swimming off the dock. One concern- be very careful at the end of the steps down to the dock-the wrought iron portion has rusted away & is only partially mounted anymore- and it sways from side to side-grabbing onto it for balance could lead to a terrible fall. We did re-arrange some of the kitchen things as the weight on the shelves above the sink was causing them to slant forward, so we put more light weight stuff there and more heavy under the sink :) There are many special touches throughout this tiny house, great at making the most of the tiny space, great value as well, and the outdoor space is the best-that's where we spend our time! Also, there is plenty of parking right there at the tiny house-we park a full size truck there with a double jet ski trailer and still there was room for a visitor to park in front of our truck. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Nice Location

Property location is great. The unit is nice but getting to it and getting to the Stardust Marina with a boat trailer is not convenient. Going there on a weekend is a problem as there are cars parked everywhere. Be prepared for very steep hills at this location. Not a problem at the unit but the road in and out is challenging. I wished I had checked that out before staying. I've been to many other locations around Norris and rented houseboats there but this Marina location is not my favorite because of the access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020