Past Chattanooga, past Knoxville, then the quiet starts
Driving from Atlanta to Norris Lake
From Atlanta, Serenity Villa is about four hours: I-75 north through Chattanooga and Knoxville, then Highway 33 north to Sharps Chapel. Atlanta couples know the Blue Ridge cabins and they know Gatlinburg. This is the third option most haven't found yet: a modern villa on a mountaintop with a real lake five minutes down the hill.
Inside Serenity Villa in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee
Serenity Villa is a private mountaintop retreat for two in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, five minutes from Norris Lake. The whole house is yours: a hot tub room with a glass wall that lifts open to the valley, a cedar sauna with a forest view, a fire pit with two chairs, three balconies and a rooftop deck, a king Nectar bed with bamboo sheets, a full kitchen, and a digital pinball machine with 1,300 games. It's rated 4.99 by more than 70 couples on Airbnb and 10/10 on VRBO, and check-in is contactless, so you arrive on your own schedule and walk straight in.
A Norris Lake getaway for couples from Atlanta
Norris Lake is the draw in summer, with pontoon rentals eight minutes away at Beach Island Marina and water clear enough to see the bottom. In fall the valley turns and the hot tub with the glass wall open becomes the main event. Either way the evening ends the same: sauna, then the fire pit, then the king bed with bamboo sheets that guests keep telling us is the best sleep they've had in years.
Inside Serenity Villa near Norris Lake
The hot tub room
Your private hot tub, behind a glass wall that lifts open to the valley.
Sauna, then fire
The cedar sauna, steps from the hot tub room. The fire pit is just beside it.
The balcony
The upstairs balcony, facing the valley. Morning coffee happens here.
What couples say about Serenity Villa
“Hosts thought of everything! All the little details were in place. Zero hesitation to recommend 100%!”
— Todd C.
“What a relaxing and peaceful spot… serenity is the perfect name!! Hot tub and sauna were perfect.”
— Airbnb guest
Atlanta to Norris Lake: common questions
How far is Serenity Villa from Atlanta?
About 4 hours: I-75 north through Chattanooga and Knoxville, then Highway 33 north. The villa is in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, five minutes from Norris Lake.
How many nights should we plan?
Three nights, so the drive doesn't eat the trip. Minimum stays vary by season and are shown on the booking calendar.
Is Serenity Villa just for couples?
Yes. It's a couples-only retreat for two guests, with one king bedroom and one bathroom, both upstairs. The primary guest must be 25 or older.
Does Serenity Villa have a private hot tub?
Yes. The hot tub is in its own room behind a glass wall that lifts open to the valley. A cedar sauna is just outside, with a fire pit beside it.
What is there to do near Serenity Villa?
Norris Lake is five minutes away, with pontoon rentals at Beach Island Marina (8 minutes) and a boat ramp at Lakeview Marina (5 minutes). Big Ridge State Park is about 30 minutes, and the Winery at Seven Springs Farm in Maynardville is about 25.
Can we bring our dog?
No. Serenity Villa is a pet-free property.
How do we book Serenity Villa?
Reserve on Airbnb or VRBO. Rates and totals differ between the two platforms.