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SoKno Wilderness House

Family-friendly holiday home in Knoxville

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Smart TV, table football, ping pong
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In the heart of South Knoxville, Wilderness House offers a serene retreat surrounded by wooded Tennessee beauty. With direct access to hiking trails and mountain biking, unwind in the backyard under the stars with a cold beer or explore local breweries and restaurants just a short drive away.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$666
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

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

SoKno Wilderness House

Minutes away from the Downtown and UT, and just steps up the street from a trailhead for Ijams, Wilderness House is a home surrounded by wooded Tennessee beauty in South Knoxville neighborhood.

Take off out your front door for a hike or a day of mountain biking, enjoy some cold beers around your backyard fire under the trees and stars, or explore the local breweries and restaurants of Knoxville’s urban food and dining scene only a short drive away.

Airy, spacious, and full of natural light from the bright and wooded surroundings. Steps from nature, and moments from the best Knoxville has to offer.

You will have compete access to the whole house. There is one bedroom with a queen and ensuite bath. One bedroom has two twins and one with a queen. There are two sofas in the basement for more guests in the basement. In the basement is also the TV, foosball and the pingpong table (which has a crack but still works just fine). You can also chill around the backyard fire pit with your family and friends.

There is parking for at least three cars in the driveway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Must provide an driver's license to show proof of age

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sokno Wilderness House Knoxville
Sokno Wilderness House Private vacation home
Sokno Wilderness House Private vacation home Knoxville

About the area

Map
Knoxville, TN

What's nearby

  • Ijams Nature Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of Tennessee - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cancun Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Grill & Sushi Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aretha Frankensteins - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SoKno Wilderness House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SoKno Wilderness House?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SoKno Wilderness House on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$665.87, 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 SoKno Wilderness House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SoKno Wilderness House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SoKno Wilderness House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SoKno Wilderness House located?

This family-friendly Knoxville holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ijams Nature Center and Tennessee River. Blount Mansion and Craighead-Jackson House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

SoKno Wilderness House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melissa k.

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

Quiet and Cozy

This cute little ranch is nicely updated inside. My family and I enjoyed our stay while visiting the area. The boys enjoyed the ping-pong table and TV on the lower level. Beds were very comfortable and although we did not cook, the kitchen is super cute! Would stay here again if ever backed down in Knoxville.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed H.

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

Great experience

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful style and only 12 min. from the heart of the city!

So the huge pros are that the house style is VERY nice and welcoming. The beds were REALLY comfortable which is rare to find! And of course being able to meet up with family in the city only 10-12 min. away very easily was a HUGE plus. The biggest downfall we found was that while the house appeared clean at first, we quickly found that it was actually VERY dirty/dusty in that we actually had to sweep and vacuum - esp. The rug. All plants in the house were covered in dust. The vents in bathrooms and living room are quite filthy which you may want to address. The whole place really needed a good mopping. I believe someone actually did mention this before in a review saying that it was surface clean but not deep cleaned. I did bring all this (the dust, vents, etc) to the owners attention. Esp. if they are paying a cleaning company who is not doing their job! Re: thermostat- when the air is on, the basement literally becomes freezing cold unless you turn heat on... which is a shame because the basement is HUGE and really awesome with games & tv is but we sadly did not spend much time down there due to the cold and not wanting to make the house hot with heat. Also be aware that the thermostat seems to default to different settings I'm guessing at different times of the day? During the night it would often get really hot. I kept thinking my husband was turning if off really early in the morning because it was too cold since he is up by 430 but found out the day before leaving that he hadn't been doing that so it wasn't necessary to then ask the owner about it. From the standpoint of suggestions after being a family of five staying there I would say that having a larger table would be VERY beneficial. Grabbed one of the living room chairs to pull up to the table for three of us and set up two of us at the bar table. (in the pics it shows 3 bar table seats but it is now only 2) It was a little tricky to additionally have our daughter and son in law over for dinner though we made it work. A larger trash can would be a great idea too! Other things to be aware of for the kitchen are that there is no toaster and we noticed the Teflon pots and pans are peeling pretty bad. We always bring our own large skillet to cook in and a good kitchen knife since we always find vacation house to be lacking lol Overall though, a pretty good stay and I just like to make sure families esp. are aware of the details I would've wanted to know when deciding on a house!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christina V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout and decoration were great for our group. The beds were very comfortable! The neighborhood was nice. But there were so many details that were disappointing- missing lightbulbs, dead batteries in the tv remote, broken foosball and table tennis, closet door off track, dryer full of towels, bedding for futon shoved (not folded) in a cabinet, long grass in the front yard… it’s like everything we turned around there was something that was just sub par. It’s too bad because the place has great potential.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was pretty dirty( like the cleaning crew only wiped down the countertops) it could have been cleaned a lot better. Cobwebs and the dishes were dirty on the shelf. The washer and dryer also reeked of mildew and sour clothes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

L S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really love the Knoxville area and it is definitely on our main radar as a place to retire. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful at night, and very close to downtown and a hiking area. The beds were very comfortable- we slept very well, and the house was comfortable as well. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! Very nice and quiet neighborhood. Slept well in the good beds. Very good communication with property management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dirty

The house was absolutely disgusting when we got there. I had to clean both bathrooms and the kitchen. The only reason we stayed was because the kids wanted to have the foosball table and ping pong table. Plot twist…both were broken and we couldn’t use them. The only TV was in the basement and it didn’t work either. There was no dishwashing detergent or laundry detergent. Several of the doors were broken or off the hinges. We were super unimpressed with this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Suggested Improvements

Beds were comfortable. The place was clean and spacious. Better lighting needed on porch to see keypad in the dark. The kitchen windows and front door need curtains for privacy. One tv in the basement was not sufficient nor comfortable. Much needed upgrade with bedroom decor if seeking the advertised 5 star. The curtains are worn out and did not fully cover the windows. Make sure house keeping clears out all trash from previous guest. Beer cans left in can in basement and driveway. Overall it was it was decent and the price was reasonable but just not what I’m accustomed to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gretchen b.

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

Cute house. Good location.

Very Good stay. Good location/short drive to anywhere we needed to go. Only have two recommendations for the listing I wished I had known before the trip. 1. Only TV is in the basement. 2. Beds described as 2 king and a double queen. It was actually 2 queens and double xl twins. Overall stay was great. 5 stars, great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

Nice place in Knoxville

Nice home. As advertised. Nice bedrooms, easy to cook in kitchen, and nice game room. Well stocked. Only complaints were ice maker didn’t work and Wi-Fi was spotty; internet went out two nights in a row.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill C.

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

Cute and comfortable

Cute yard. Quiet neighbors. Beds were comfortable. It was hard to watch TV because the wifi was spotty. Previous renters left trash and dirty dishes. The remote downstairs was dead so we were unable to controll the heater.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

regina h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location for the city

What a great location for the city. Loved the house and it has so much potential. We did have a few problems and the host was very quick to reply. Cleanliness is a must and that is what it was lacking. Great floor plan and nice size rooms but if its not clean its a no go for me. Neighborhood was nice and quiet. Felt at ease.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james w.

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

Good stay

Good stay. Amenitues as advertised. Ijams was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

South Knox stay

House was clean and proximity to park was great
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biagio C.

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

Nice, large home 15 minutes to downtown

Great communication with the owners. Home was clean and easy to access. Great basement with ping pong and foosball and large tv (only tv in the home). Liked that they had shower supplies and good towels. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon D.

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

One night away

Lovely home with surprising amount of space with basement area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Wonderful hospitality

We had to stay for 12 days and this location was perfect! Close to Knoxville and UTK - the neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors so nice. Great parking for our SUV and a U-Haul. Communication with the host was easy and helpful. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chino T.

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

Knoxville Is Home

Great and clean accommodations for my family’s weekend stay. The game room was a winner with our teens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent

The property was fine, but could use some TLC. Location was fine and listing was accurate, but the house has seen some ware since the photos were taken and could use some touch-ups and a deep clean. It could also help to put materials like bath towels or dish sponges out in the open rather than having guests hunt for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

UTK Graduation Stay

We booked this home about 7 months in advance and the layout worked perfectly for our family. The downstairs game/tv room was nice amenity. Wish there was a TV upstairs though so you weren’t as separated from family if you want to watch a game or news on TV. Outdoor fire pit was in bad shape and not useable. Overall house was small but nice and worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haylee S.

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

Great stay!

Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

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

Great place to Stay!

Our stay was awesome and the owners/property managers were so great to work with! When we got to the property there were no chairs around the fire pit outside. I messaged them and let them know that was an amenity we were planning to use and at some point chairs were delivered! I Would definitely stay in another one of their properties. Clean and responsive! Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Great for families

This house is great for families. The teenagers enjoyed having their own space in the finished basement as the parents hung out in the kitchen/family room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Tamara O.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

No hot water and other things

The listing photos make this property look amazing. It really was a beautiful flipped house at one point. Unfortunately what the other reviewers stated was true. I could have probably dealt with the slimy shower curtain, broken backyard furniture, and chirping fire alarm but NOT the lack of hot water. We sent 2 in app emails, made 2 phone calls and emailed the addresses in the binder on counter. When we were finally emailed back, not even a call, we were told they couldn’t get a hold of anyone to fix it. We never took a warm shower and there were 4 of us for 3 nights. Another item of consideration, if you plan to rent this for UT games, Uber doesn't want to come this far to pick you up. All said and done, the compensation for no hot water was LESS than the cost of 1 night stay. :( I am not one to write reviews but decided this time was warranted.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023