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City Loft w/ View of Gay St

Loft in Knoxville, TN

8 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

2.5-minute walk to Market Square, putting dining within reach.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Spacious bohemian loft with city views and stylish comforts.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 30% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

What guests are saying

Summarized with AI
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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property for its excellent location, stylish design, and comfortable atmosphere. Many appreciate the well-equipped amenities, including quality toiletries and kitchen supplies, making their stay convenient. The loft's charm and cleanliness are frequently highlighted, alongside positive experiences with responsive hosts. Although a few reviews mention minor issues like parking complexity or noise, overall sentiment remains highly positive, indicating a strong likelihood of return visits by guests.

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Property details

Just updated with new furnishings!! Spacious loft in the heart of downtown Knoxville! This airy retreat with high ceilings and bohemian charm overlooks South Gay Street and the downtown city life below. When you stay here you are surrounded by some of Knoxville’s best eateries, shops, theaters, and college football…all within walking distance! Just a 2.5 minute walk to market square! • 50-inch smart tv in the living room with YoutubeTv provided and the ability to stream from Netflix and other apps if you have accounts. • Luxurious mattresses • Ready to cook in kitchen with basic spices and olive oil, pots, and pans. • Coffee with complimentary coffee/tea *2 bedrooms (sleeps up to 8 people): • 1st bedroom with a queen-size bed • 2nd bedroom with a queen-size bed • Queen memory foam, fold-out floor mattress • 2 sofas that could sleep 1 guest each *1 bathroom Guests have access to the entire loft! We like for guests to have their privacy, but we live just minutes away and are available to help with any needs or questions! We absolutely love downtown Knoxville and are excited for you to experience it for the first time or help you enjoy it as you've never enjoyed it before! Our favorite restaurants in the city are located right outside our loft and can all be reached by crossing the street or taking a leisurely stroll. Knoxville's charm is on every side of you stretching from the Old City to Market Square and beyond! You are also within walking distance to the University of Tennessee and big orange football. We have a listing of our favorite spots and things to do when you stay with us in case you need any recommendations. • There will be a $50 charge if the keys are lost or taken. • Due to the agreement with our cleaning service provider, we are not able to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs. You may check-in as early as 4 pm and must check out by 10 am. •For your convenience we supply you with a limited starter kit of toilet paper, soap, paper towels, trash bags, and dishwasher detergent. There are several shops you can visit nearby to purchase supplies for the duration of your stay. •There is parking located at 305 W Vine Ave. We recommend using Google Maps, which will take you right to it. If you are using the Apple Maps app, you will need to continue up Vine Ave. a little bit more. The parking lot is on the right-hand side, across from the back end of the Crowne Plaza and the big Catholic church. Each unit has its own unique parking validation code, and it should only be used for the unit assigned to your reservation. You can find your unit code and full parking instructions in the guest portal. Please note that only one vehicle per unit is permitted for validation. If more than one vehicle attempts to use the validation, one vehicle may receive a parking ticket, and the guest will be responsible for any related payment. To help avoid any parking issues during your stay, please review the parking instructions carefully before parking. Thank you for your understanding! - You may not book if you live locally without asking for permission and letting us know why you need a place in town. - By booking with us you agree to download our app to gain access to the property. - Note: there will be an additional $50 charge if you forget to leave the parking pass when you checkout. - Please respect those in the building who live on the floor. They are residents and not guests, so it's very important that we respect their homes and be considerate of any loud music or noise. Thanks for serving those around you! - Guests will be expected to clean up spills and messes that they make and throw all their trash in the trash can. Also, it will be the guest's responsibility to do the dishes before they leave. - To protect the host and guest, we must verify all guests ahead of the stay. Please be aware: As a part of the verification process, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official government-issued photo ID, confirm your contact information, and pass through our guest portal. The information is collected for screening and verification only and is not stored or used for any other purposes. - You understand that your check-in instructions will be sent after successfully completing the guest portal. - THERE WILL BE A $500 CHARGE FOR SMOKING, PARTYING, OR BRINGING PETS INSIDE ANY OF OUR PROPERTIES! - Please do not bring glitter, confetti, or anything like that to any of our properties. Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) apply. Renter will receive and agrees to sign the Terms immediately after making a reservation, which will include, but not be limited to, the following: - The “Minimum Age” to rent the Property is 25 years of age. - By booking, you agree to provide a copy of a valid government-issued ID directly to us. We will request this after your reservation has been made - The Renter is solely responsible for Renter’s actions and the actions of all family members, guests, and invitees. - Noise audible outside the Property is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. - Unless authorized by the Property Manager, the number of people present at the Property may not exceed the maximum occupancy indicated in the listing or the reservation for the Property. - Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 12:00 AM and Check-out is before 10:00 AM. - If you do not vacate by check-out time, you authorize us to charge a late departure fee of up to one night’s rental and we may remove all Occupants and their personal property from the Property. - No smoking is permitted on the Property at any time. - No animals or pets of any kind are permitted at the Property except (1) as specifically authorized in your reservation, or (2) bona fide service animals that we are required by law to allow. - Renter authorizes us to bill the credit card on file for the full amount of the Rental Fee at the time of booking. Renter agrees not to make chargeback claims with its credit or debit card issuer. - Events and commercial photography or filming are prohibited at the Property without our express written permission. - Use of the Property for any criminal activity is prohibited. - Neither the Property Manager nor the Owner will be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including those arising from the use of any pool, hot tub, lake, or bunk bed on the property. - Upon your arrival at the Property, you should inspect the rental unit to ensure the Property condition is to your satisfaction. If you find any conditions you need to report as unsatisfactory or damaged upon your arrival, you should report such conditions within two hours after the time you arrive at the Property. After the two-hour period expires, the Property is provided as is and we are not responsible for the inoperability or unavailability of any amenities. - You further agree to give us a reasonable amount of time to respond to your report and to cooperate with our efforts to address the concern or provide a remedy. - You acknowledge that you may be required to undergo a background check if mandated by the property management company or the building, as stated in accordance with your rental agreement and condition of the booking. A damage protection option is required for all reservations and is processed through our third-party system prior to arrival. After completing your reservation, the property manager will contact you with two options for property damage protection: a refundable $300 security deposit, which will be held by the property manager and fully refunded after your stay, provided there is no damage to the property or other issues; or a non-refundable damage waiver, a small fee (amount varies by property) that covers accidental damages during the stay.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common space

1 Floor Mattress

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Gym

    Gym

  • Microwave

    Microwave

Guest reviews

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John Hanna

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September 2026

Lovely loft close to everything!

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Kiernan Leonard

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September 2026

Perfect for a weekend getaway. Location is amazing!

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Eva

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August 2026

We really enjoyed our stay. The downtown location was spot on and the apartment was very spacious, full of character and great value for the price. The host communicated really well throughout our stay, and the bathroom and towels were lovely and clean. The apartment could benefit from a little deeper clean in some areas, and the beds could definitely be upgraded. The mattresses were on the lower end in terms of comfort, the beds were quite noisy, and the pillows and bedding felt a little basic. Other than that, we were very happy with our stay. For the price, location and amount of space you get, it was great value and we would happily stay again.

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Skylar

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August 2026

Loved staying here. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions. Would have loved to have been able to stay longer!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

Security deposit

This property's host requires a security deposit after booking.

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