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Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square

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Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Room
Bathroom
This the entrance to the downstairs apartment, next to the two parking spots.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Knoxville, TN
  • Place, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tennessee Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place.

This private, downstairs apartment is perfect for short or longer stays. With a fully stocked kitchen, two bedrooms both with king beds, one bathroom, and a washer & dryer in the unit you'll have everything you need for your stay!

The only shared spaces with the upstairs apartment is the parking/driveway. Everything else is separate and private!

All rooms have a smart TV and room darkening curtains. Both bedrooms have a king bed with cotton sheets with plenty of pillows and blankets available.

The patio area has plenty of seating, as well as a hammock and grill for maximum relaxation.

The kitchen is fully stocked with all necessary utensils and cooking equipment including:
-Ninja coffee maker with pod adapter
-Airfryer
-InstantPot
-Blender
-Mixing bowls, measuring cups
-Assortment of baking dishes
-Assortment of cooking utensils
-Dishwasher
-Refrigerator/freezer

There is a washer and dryer located in the bathroom.

The fireplace is NOT operational; but you can still enjoy the multitude of games, comfy furniture, and TV in the living room!

There are two mini-split A/C & heating units, each in one of the bedrooms. The whole house A/C is operated by the upstairs HVAC unit, but most vents downstairs are shut, so the mini-splits control the temperature well downstairs.

**Parking is only available for two vehicles in the concrete driveway.**

Outlet plugs and cabinet locks available, but not installed throughout the house. It is child and infant friendly, but there is no crib or other infant amenities.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Outlet plugs/cab locks avail, but not installed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are NOT allowed on the furniture, must be crated when not home, and picked up after in the yard (bags provided). NO cats, only 1 dog allowed.
Check out time is 11:00 am, if guests leave more than 30 minutes after checkout there will be a $100 late checkout fee applied.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Knoxville

East Knoxville, a neighborhood in Knoxville, is home to this apartment. Beck Cultural Exchange Center and Mabry-Hazen House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Riviera and Maple Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena.
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Knoxville, TN

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Women's Basketball Hall of Fame - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billie Rae’s BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angry Dumplings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Printshop Beer Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square on May 20, 2026 start from $253, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square located?

Located in East Knoxville, this apartment building is steps from Beck Cultural Exchange Center and 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of Tennessee. Mabry-Hazen House and Haley Heritage Square are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phantom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean, update, kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable and convenient location to UTK and Market Square.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karol T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
She has thought of everything you could need. So appreciative of that and would stay here again and again. Good easy location for TN activities but out of the traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

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

Great stay!

This property was extremely clean, in a great location for our visit to UT, and there were so many thoughtful items provided by the host for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was amazing!! So convenient to everything and wonderful accommodations!! We had everything we needed and appreciated all the extra touches!! Communication was great! We’ve already decided to come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

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

Great Knoxville stay

Great location to UT. Very clean and had everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Perfect little oasis

Property was perfect for our needs, well thought out and has everything you could need. Will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, the property was perfect for us to stay at while we moved our daughter into the UTK. It was super clean, easy to access. I was a little suspicious of the area it is on the end of a transitional area but it was fine and had a security system. Very convenient to the University and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for UT campus. Cute and cozy apartment. Wonderful communication from owner. Will definitely stay again. One thing to note is that the upstairs unit controls the AC so it can get cold downstairs (pack accordingly) but there are individual units in the bedrooms
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home was clean, comfortable, well supplied with everything you may need and had a convenient location to Ijam, campus and Sun Sphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited our daughters at UT and this place was perfect and pet friendly - quaint, clean, excellent communication from the owner and 2 BRs both w king beds….8 mins from their dorm and apartment!! We were pleasantly surprised w the amenities (TVs, bathroom accessories, kitchen utensils pots n pans, Spices/condiments, extra pillows/blankets, and even a couple laundry pods to get us started.). Visiting college kids and having a W/D was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

State championship swim

The property was so convient to get back and forth to UT pool. No traffic all high access roads were easy to naviagate. Really nice to get to downtown for dinners. If you are swimming at states great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

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

Knoxville trip

Me and my family stay was great, excellent location, plenty of kitchenware big enough for four persons. I will try to rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

AWESOME GETAWAY!

What a great little place! Every little detail was there for us. Modern facility and very comfy beds. Very close to the Worlds Fair Ehibition Center where we were for a dog show. We would stay there again 110% satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great experience!!

Our family came to Knoxville and stayed in the downtown retreat. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for our vacation. The owner was easy to get in touch with and handled everything we needed. We would highly recommend staying here and seeing downtown Knoxville.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Very Nice

It was a nice place to stay and close to the convention center where my daughter had weekend long basketball tournament. Very nice and quiet. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Wonderful rental near downtown Knoxville and UT

Nice place to stay. Convenient location, close to the university and downtown. Quiet and peaceful. Everything was clean and new or recently remodeled. Excellent and helpful host. Very responsive. Host provides some nicr snacks and even some wonderful homemade banana bread! Would stay again for sure... is there a sixth star available?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

5-star stay

We had an excellent stay at the Downtown Retreat! The property was exactly as described in the listing. Extremely clean with lots of personal touches. The home was equipped with everything we needed plus more. The neighborhood was safe and quiet and we enjoyed walking our dog around the area. Super close to downtown and very accessible to everything. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison P.

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

Quaint Property Perfect Location

We had a great stay at this property. It was truly in the heart of downtown so we were able to get to all of the locations we were visiting within a 4 to 6 minute drive. The house was very clean and just enough space for two people, while there are two bedrooms I feel like it may be a little snug for 4 people. Only concerns were, the property driveway was not very well marked, so Uber has had a hard time finding it, or would pass the driveway. And the other note is whoever lives upstairs, does have a dog which was quite loud in the mornings, but other than that, no complaints, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Miriam 445 K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
A little difficult to see and park. Location was overly complicated to access the several freeways that converged at Summit Hill. Interior was very nice. Had more equipment than necessary for such a small kitchen. There was no ability to control the temperature as it was set and managed from the apartment above. The minisplits AC did not cure this problem at all. It was too uncomfortable for us and I had to purchase more clothing. Other than that, it was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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