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Peaceful Hillside Haven

Cottage in Knoxville with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Interior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Knoxville, TN
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson–Boling Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Hillside Haven

Serene Owner Managed Cottage, tucked away in a quiet wooded environment with all your needed amenities included.

Experience the pleasure of nature with only a 10 min drive to downtown Knoxville/UT. Day trips to Dollywood, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and the Smokey Mountains make this cottage perfect for vacation stays and a 1 night stop by for traveling guest. This two bedroom, one bath home features Nectar mattresses, French linen sheets in summer, organic cotton flannel sheets in winter, with organic cotton blankets year round. You will enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with organic spices and teas, RO water system, and natural/organic snacks. A comfortable living room with 50" flat screen TV, and small table for dining is provided. The bathroom features a rainfall shower, natural shampoos/soaps, and organic cotton Turkish towels for rejuvenating one's self. Relax on the deck for dinner, stargazing, and your morning coffee. A charcoal grill is on site and a 28 day maximum stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please rinse out all recycling and place glass on the counter. Upon departure leave sheets on the beds and towels in the shower.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. High Ground Park and Ijams Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and World's Fair Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neyland Stadium or Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • University of Tennessee - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Market Square - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cancun Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Grill & Sushi Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardwood Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thai Time - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Hillside Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Hillside Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Hillside Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Hillside Haven located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Marble Springs State Historic Site and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium. Tennessee River and High Ground Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet. Perfect and comfortable place to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Quiet base camp

Great place to stay while exploring the outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKayla C.

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

Sweetest place!

We had a great time here! Everything was exactly as listed online-- it was a great stay for our weekend in Knoxville.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya w.

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

Sonya

Was great for an overnight stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Delightful stay

Terrific communications with host, tastefully decorated, comfortable beds, lots of attention to detail. A real find!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

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

Great getaway

Every detail covered, will go again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Knoxville Stay

Lovely and cozy! This was the perfect place for our stay in Knoxville. It was very clean, and had many nice touches. Beautiful scenery added to the ambiance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Great place, excellent host

This little cottage was perfect for our stay. very well kept and the furnishings we are very high quality (not typical of many rentals). The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani M.

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

Perfect cottage

Dropped our daughter off at IT and this was the perfect place to stay for the weekend. Probably had everything we needed and it was beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Highly recommend!

Beautiful spot and beautiful home! Super well appointed cozy and relaxing. Responsive and helpful host on site, but separate house. Close to UTK. Stayed here before move in at the university. Left car packed with roof rack and basket on tow hitch overnight. Private secluded parking. Wished we stayed longer! The host even gave us tomatoes from her garden, which were delicious! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Delightful place

This hidden gem is incredibly clean, beautifully decorated and has very comfortable beds and furniture. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

We enjoyed our weekend in Knoxville while staying at Kathy's vacation rental. The property was easy to find -- just a short drive from downtown, and the check in information that was provided made the process quick and easy. The home was clean, cute and cozy. It looked exactly as pictured on line -- a setting both quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey S.

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

Country paradise near the heart of the city

Kathy is the best host. Is is easy to tell the hard work and love she puts into her property. We will be back as often as possible! Till next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Very enjoyable

We very much enjoyed our stay here. The only thing we didn’t care for were the lack of towels. They seemed to be more like throw blankets than towels and no absorption. I would definitely tag here again and bring my own towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Hillside Haven

Hillside Haven is a cozy cottage tucked into the property's back lot. It's a very cute cottage, updated nicely and is very clean. Full kitchen with nice pots and pans and kitchen supplies. The beds are comfortable and closets spacious. If you are looking for a quiet, wooded get away and to still be close to anything you need, this is the place! The owner, Kathy, is gracious and very attentive to communication. Outstanding value !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean! (my most important feature I look for). In most areas the lighting was excellent (i.e. bright enough), the A/C and heating system worked great; Wi-Fi was excellent. The area is quiet with lots of trees, but a very short ride to a full service supermarket and some other stores. Although I would have preferred to have more water pressure in the shower, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again on a future visit to Knoxville.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as pictured. Cute little cottage on wooded property. Deck was comfortable to sit outside. Kathy was attentive to any questions. Check in and check out were both easy. Kathy was very accommodating! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in excellent condition, very clean, very convenient to Knoxville, just far enough out of the city to hear the birds in the early morning as they wake up for their day. I highly recommend staying here, Ms. Kathy is an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy was great with communication and accommodating my last minute request. The cottage was very nice and equipped with more than I needed, very close to town but in a quiet and private neighborhood. Instructions were clear and I appreciated the local restaurant tips. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole V.

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

Nice Little Resting Spot

This little place was perfect for our graduation weekend visit. It was super clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. The owner greeted us personally, and we felt right at home. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Great host and location

Kathy was wonderful and responsive and kind enough to give us a garden tour at the end of our stay. Great location and cute bungalow for weekend getaways. Thank you, Kathy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Tennesee adventure

Kathy was a wonderful host and cozy cotrage was just what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wouter V.

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

Cosy

We had a lovely Thanksgiving break in the cottage. Well equipped, clean and warm. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy m.

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

Great place!

This house was so warm and welcoming. It had everything we needed. Those beds were so comfortable and much needed after long days of training for our young dancers. The owner was super communicative and responded to all requests quickly. I have one complaint- the ad said it was under 10 minutes to the venue but it was a solid 15 -- I know it's nit picky but 5 minutes in the morning is much needed when wrangling a couple of teens in the early morning. I loved the quiet, serene mornings on the deck with a cup of coffee. The rain shower was a bonus and the fully equipped kitchen made prepping meals so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Oglebay

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I'm inspired by nature and enjoy the hospitality business. This property brings together those two loves

Why they chose this property

Hilltop Haven is close to everything but is snuggled amongst the tress creating a peaceful hidden gem.

What makes this property unique

Sitting outside later in the evening, you may hear an owl in the trees while viewing the stars and moon at night. The cottage is also perfectly situated to take in the early morning sun rise. If needed, grab a blanket from the living room basket, a hot cup of coffee and watch the beauty of a new day begin.

Languages:

English, Local (sign language)

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