Everything is as described. The house was perfect for the 11 of us (could have slept a few more if needed). The downstairs was perfect for my family of 5, while the upstairs suited a family of 4 in one bedroom and a family of 2 in the other.
The deck space was exactly what we were looking for to hang out as a family - in the shade. We utilized the upper deck most, but the lower deck was a nice with the swing and hammock. We didn't utilize the fire pit because the weather was extremely hot and dry, but the space is nice.
The dock was a perfect place to spend the day swimming. There was plenty of dock space to accommodate all of us being at the water together. The water is deep, so lifejackets and floaties made it more enjoyable for everyone.
We rented a pontoon (the marina is directly across) and anchored in a couple different coves throughout the day (need your own anchor). The rock jumping wall was right around the corner. I'd recommend going earlier in the day as the boat traffic is much lighter. We also brought a little flat bottom boat, kayak, and conoe...the boat ramp is just a mile drive from the house.
The tvs had full access which helped with downtime. The kitchen is fully equipped with anything you would need, including a coffee pot and Keurig. We did a Walmart pickup on our way in, which saved an extra trip back to town (40 min round trip) and I would highly recommend.
A few things to bring (which are communicated in the description): bath and beach towels, toilet paper is provided but our family of 11 (3 males, 8 females) brought a few extra rolls which were needed, paper towel, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, coffee filters.
Now, the practical tips... just as described, there is a significant decline/incline to and from the house/lake. We minimized our trips by packing lunches and spending the majority of the day on the water so we only had to do one trip down and one trip up. While we were able to make it work, it is something to be very conscious of when booking. The kids (7-17yo) were able to go up and down on their own. The adults (healthy 35-57yo) did ok. Obviously there is no rush and you can take the path at your own pace, but I'd be cautious with anyone with a heart or lung condition.
Overall, this was a fantastic experience and exactly what our family was looking for. The booking to checking in to checking out was a very easy process. I would absolutely recommend this house and Norris Lake!