Located in downtown Knoxville, this Private Residence Hosted by Ephant Group offers a unique retreat. Enjoy your own personal sauna/spa room and unwind with friends at the poker and pool table or sneak into the hidden speakeasy behind an original jeweler's vault door.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
5 bedrooms4 bathrooms929 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is NZ$2,204
NZ$2,204
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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About this property
Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay
Experience unparalleled luxury at this exclusive private residence in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, hosted by Ephant Group. Formerly Max Friedman’s Jewelers, this stunning 10,000 sq. ft. space offers the ultimate in sophistication, featuring a hidden speakeasy with an original 1900s jeweler’s vault door, an elegantly designed living area, and an expansive entertainment space. With access to a private 2-car garage and elevator service, every detail is crafted for comfort and exclusivity. This is more than just a stay—it’s an experience!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property is also known as
61387
About the area
Downtown Knoxville, a neighbourhood in Knoxville, is home to this apartment. East Tennessee History Center and Bijou Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Theatre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena. Visit our Knoxville travel guide
Is Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay on 13 Apr 2026 start from NZ$2,204, 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 at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay located?
Located in Downtown Knoxville, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Knoxville Visitors Center and Knoxville Convention Center. University of Tennessee is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
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Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Our team was blown away by the space! They raved from the minute they walked inside. While we were close enough to walk to everywhere we needed to be, we had privacy and time to bond as a team since were not staying at the hotels with the rest of our convention participants. Everyone had a comfortable bed, and were excited to go home with clean clothes instead of having to laundry when they returned from our long, draining convention. We would definitely stay here again (and probably will)!
My family and I absolutely loved our stay at this home. The pictures do not do it justice on how stunning it truly is. The host was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend this property!
Absolutely stunning. The most spectacular property in the best possible location. Walking to Market Square for food and drinks is a breeze. The home itself is simply beautiful. So comfortable and lovely. The property manager is on point with communication and took care of anything we needed. 10 out of 10 for sure!
A condo full of old Knoxville history. Large, comfortable place with lots of things to do. Could use a bathroom nearer the three large bedrooms for those of us older renters. Overall I would rent it again.
The Loft is absolutely stunning. We hosted an executive board meeting and dinner. Our guests said it was our best holiday dinner ever. I was impressed with the host’s responsiveness and attention to detail. The amenities are amazing. I think the Friedman Loft will no longer be Knoxville!s best kept secret.
This was more than perfect for our group of moms and teens celebrating prom. Plenty of space for teens to have their own spot and moms to be able to relax and have some wine. Beds were comfy and plenty! Only advice would be to add a freezer in the kitchen area. We brought food with us that needed to stay frozen and the only freezer in the basement was a little inconvenient. Also, the ice maker in the kitchen did not work so we had to get coolers of ice. Other than that, we were perfectly content! Had so much fun. And would love to rent again.
While a beautiful space, the heaters in the property were unable to handle the cold temps outside. The heater on the Speakeasy didn't work - the room never got above 45°. And the master bedroom heater never got the room above low 60s.
I expected some type of discount. The manager/owner said no go. "Please accept our apologies. We hope you'll book with us again." Crazy.
Disappointing that they blamed the weather, but the renter has no such recourse. Good customer service would have extended some type of discount.
Bill W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Pat W.
21 May 2024
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Good, but given the price, should have been better!
Overall we had a good stay at Friedman’s Loft. The location is very handy to many shops, restaurants, and the Market on the weekends. The Loft offers plenty of space that enables guests to spread out, but also has a very large kitchen and eating area for everyone. We liked the bedroom layout as it was very quiet and spacious. There are plenty of amenities at the Loft that you will find enhances your stay even though not everything was in working order. Unfortunately the two “car garage” was not usable to us as we had two SUV’s and there is a height restriction that only allow cars. (We realize that this is an older facility and making any changes would be pretty difficult). Also, the parking area just behind the Loft while convenient you had to be out by 04:45 AM the next day! We parked 3 blocks away in a Public Parking Lot and it worked out ok. We were also disappointed that the chair coverings were dirty, the "information book" was out updated and the pots/pans in the kitchen very "used". The biggest concern we had was the main hardwood floor was “buckled” at least 4 inches high and about 10 feet long & it was hard to get the main door open. Lastly, we tried many times to communicate with the Host and were getting very worried as we would not get any calls/texts back. We even contacted VRBO and they couldn't always reach them. This was very frustrating and not acceptable. We hope they make the appropriate improvements because it does offer a great location and amenities.
No dish towels or soap. Dishwasher had water setting on bottom. Not checked before we arrived. Same with ice maker in bar.Internet was very spotty and we were unable to access the channels with ball games etc. This was very disappointing.
Stayed here for my dad’s celebration of life ceremony we had on the river close to Gay street. This place was great and everyone loved it, the only bad part was no freezer or ice on the main level otherwise the place was great!
A very professional and responsive experience. Kristiana was spot on with everyone of our last minute requests. The loft was obsolutely wonderful and was the perfect environment for a large family get together. We will book again if Kristiana is willing to tolerate us.John
We had a wonderful time staying at Friedman's Loft. It is the perfect space to host a large family gathering. Being able to walk to restaurants nearby was especially nice.
We overall loved our stay in this home. It was very close to everything that we needed and we did not have to go far to do any activities. Our only concern were the number of stairs. Although it had an elevator indoors, it would have been nice to not have to deal with any stairs or a very slow elevator.
I was there with other creator and business partners to attend a conference and absolutely enjoyed the space. We were the talk of the conference. It was absolutely beyond our expectations and the pictures are great but being there in the moment is what made it soooo worth it. The host was on point and addressed any and all of our issues. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to impress and stay in a very amazing and spacious as well as very well put together space. Thank you for hosting us this is our new space when we return.
Met with family and friends and this is my favorite vrbo I’ve ever stayed in. Perfect place to celebrate our birthdays. The remodeling of this building was fantastic. We will definitely stay there again