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Historic Sterchi Loft on Gay St

Loft in Knoxville, TN

8 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Just steps from Market Square, immerse in downtown Knoxville culture.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Large 75-inch smart TV with streaming keeps everyone entertained.

Group & Family Friendly

Group & Family Friendly

Ideal for group getaways with privacy and social spaces.

What guests are saying

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4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Guests consistently praise the spacious and beautifully decorated loft, highlighting its cleanliness and comfortable furnishings. Many appreciate the responsive communication from the hosts and the convenient location that allows easy access to various local attractions. The ambiance and natural lighting enhance the overall experience, making it perfect for both group and family stays. Reviewers frequently express their desire to return, indicating a strong positive sentiment overall.

See all 492 reviews.

Property details

Spacious loft in the heart of downtown Knoxville! 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! • 75-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 • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Coffee pot with complimentary coffee/tea Sleeps 8! 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom: • Master bedroom: Queen-sized Bed with 43" TV • 2nd bedroom: Queen-sized Bed with 55" TV • 2 self-inflating, 22-inch deep, Queen-sized air mattresses 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. 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 like 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 key is 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. - 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. - 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. - Do NOT open or climb out the windows. - 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 BREAKING ANY OTHER HOUSE RULES! - 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

2 Air 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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Makayla

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September 2026

10/10 would recommend

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Brian REARDON

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July 2026

Great location. Comfortable place.

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Antoinette Owens

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July 2026

DO NOT COME HERE. DO NOT. 1. When I went to the bedroom to pull back the sheets (as I often do to check for cleanliness), BOTH beds were dirty. Not just dirty -- but with other people's pubic hairs and body hairs all over the sheets. I will say that the cleaning crew worked hard at making the beds look like they were clean, but you could see the sheet wrinkles where people had clearly slept. 2. I texted immediately, and the owners said, "We are sorry that the sheets appear dirty." No. They didn't appear dirty; they just were. 3. We went to change the sheets and realized ALL spare sheets were dirty. We then decided to wash the sheets, but the dryer was so packed with lint that it was a fire hazard. Every part of it needs to be disassembled and ShopVac'd out because it is dangerous. 4. We woke up to a large leak all over the kitchen floor. Texted owners who then said they would send a technician. It was our weekend to move our daughter, and it was sabotaged. My husband had to stay behind and wait for this because we didn't want a stranger where we had all of our things (and no safe). 5. I used the water from the fridge dispenser, and the water went everywhere. I wiped it and the paper towel was BLACK. We had only been there for 12 hours and we don't wear shoes inside, so it was existing dirt. GROSS.6. I asked for a refund. I'm a teacher and couldn't afford to get a hotel room. They said they would "review it." You know what? Forget it. I'll just write an honest review.

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David Lawrence

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July 2026

Great property while we moved our kids into school

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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