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Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square

Apartment with kitchen, near University of Tennessee

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Located in a peaceful, central spot, this downstairs apartment is perfect for short or longer stays. With two bedrooms featuring king beds and smart TVs plus a fully stocked kitchen with an InstantPot and Airfryer you'll feel right at home. Enjoy private time on the new 12x12 patio with plenty of seating and grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Outlet plugs/cab locks avail, but not installed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
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 - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Billie Rae’s BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 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 is parking at Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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.

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Reviews

Downtown Retreat 5 mins to UT and Market Square Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

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