Close enough for a Friday night, far enough to disappear
The drive from Knoxville to Sharps Chapel
Serenity Villa is about 40 minutes from Knoxville: Highway 33 north through Maynardville, across the Veterans Memorial Bridge over Norris Lake, and up the mountain. Leave the office at five and you're soaking in the hot tub with the glass wall open before it's fully dark.
What's waiting at Serenity Villa
Private hot tub room, cedar sauna, fire pit with two chairs, three balconies and a rooftop deck facing the valley, a king Nectar bed, and a digital pinball machine with 1,300 tables for when you're not outside.
A Norris Lake weekend, day by day
Saturday: pontoon from Beach Island Marina, eight minutes away, or fish off the dock at Lakeview, five minutes. The BoatHouse at 33 is on the water for lunch. Back at the villa for sauna, hot tub, fire, repeat. Sunday: coffee on the upstairs balcony with the hummingbirds, check-out at eleven, home by noon.
How long to stay
Two nights is a reset. Three is a real trip. Minimum stays vary by season and the calendar shows what applies to your dates.
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
“Perfect setting and professionally run place. Couldn't ask for better! Will definitely be booking here again when I'm back in town.”
— Nick L.
“You'll love being entertained by the hummingbirds each morning sitting outside on the balcony.”
— Genaro M.
Knoxville to Norris Lake: common questions
How far is Serenity Villa from Knoxville?
About 40 minutes: Highway 33 north through Maynardville and across the Veterans Memorial Bridge over Norris Lake.
How many nights should we plan?
Two nights is a reset. Three is a real 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.