SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT

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(48 Ratings)

"Great spot for a gameday weekend!"

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8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(48 Ratings)

House in Knoxville, TN

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Just 10 minutes from Downtown Knoxville and UT, yet surrounded by the quarry trails and forests of Ijams, this South Knoxville retreat is a true hidden gem. It feels as secluded and beautiful as the Smoky Mountains—without the long drive. Step outside to hike or bike scenic trails, relax by the quarry, then be downtown in minutes for breweries, restaurants, and a Game Day–ready stay near Neyland Stadium. Perfect for weekend getaways or longer stays in any season.

Minutes away from the Downtown and UT, and just steps up the street from a trailhead for Ijams, Wilderness House is an entire home just for you, 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.

The Space
You’ll have full access to the entire home, thoughtfully designed for comfort, connection, and easy group stays. The layout works well for families, friends, and game-day weekends alike.
The home features three bedrooms:
* One bedroom with a queen bed and private ensuite bathroom
* One bedroom with a queen bed
* One bedroom with two twin beds
The finished basement offers a relaxed gathering space with a TV, foosball, and ping pong, plus two sofas for additional sleeping space, ideal for entertaining, unwinding, or hosting Game Day weekends.
Outside, enjoy a private backyard with a fire pit, perfect for evenings under the trees after a day of adventure or downtown exploring.

Nature at Your Doorstep
This home sits just steps from Ijams Nature Center and Meads Quarry, offering Smokies-level scenery without the drive. Miles of wooded trails, quarry water access, and scenic overlooks make this one of the most unique locations in Knoxville.
Perfect for:
* Hiking & trail running
* Mountain biking
* Kayaking & swimming
* Morning coffee surrounded by nature

Location
* Only 10 minutes to Downtown Knoxville and UT
* Easy access to Neyland Stadium for football weekends
* Close to South Knox breweries, restaurants, and coffee shops
* Direct access to the Urban Wilderness trail network
Guests love the rare combination of seclusion, outdoor access, and unbeatable convenience, a true South Knoxville hidden gem.

Amenities at SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Knoxville, TN

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

20.1 mi

Dollywood

22.2 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

26.2 mi

TITANIC Museum Attraction

19 mi

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Top rated by guests

8.8Excellent

(48 Ratings)

"Great spot for a gameday weekend!"

Jonas H.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(48 Ratings)

House in Knoxville, TN

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Knoxville, TN

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

20.1 mi

Dollywood

22.2 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

26.2 mi

TITANIC Museum Attraction

19 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(48 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Great spot for a gameday weekend!

6.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay! Very nice and quiet neighborhood. Slept well in the good beds. Very good communication with property management.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Good stay. Amenitues as advertised. Ijams was awesome.

10.0 / 10.0

House was clean and proximity to park was great

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely home with surprising amount of space with basement area.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Great and clean accommodations for my family’s weekend stay. The game room was a winner with our teens.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Would definitely stay here again!!

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

The house was perfect! We were there for a basketball game, very convenient to colosseum! My kids LOVED the downstairs play area! We will definitely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Great experience

8.0 / 10.0

Great space, great yard, great location! It was surface clean but not detail/deep clean.

6.0 / 10.0

Not impressed…

Not impressed…

The location was good but the property lacked some details. There was NO TV on the main floor…only one in the basement which had no directions & we NEVER figured out how to use it. The exterior & landscape is not up to standards - the yard needed mowed & it just left a lot to be desired. The curtain shower in the main bath was molded on the inside, there was NO TOILET PAPER in the main bath & NO TOWELS!!! I had to go hunting throughout the house for both. I do not plan to rent this property again.

10.0 / 10.0

Knoxville

Knoxville

This was the first time using VRBO and I didn't know how to get the address and code for the property. Overall the place was okay to stay at. I loved how the house had been updated; however some of the fixtures were not attached well. But it served our purposes

10.0 / 10.0

Sisters Weekend

Sisters Weekend

Four sisters met to do a holiday exchange. The house is surrounded three side by bamboo. It was Zen to look out the window. Close to town.

8.0 / 10.0

Clean and Cozy

Clean and Cozy

Overall the property was very clean. New appliances and everything was functional. I have provided the property manager with some specific recommendations as I believe the renovation is fairly new. PROs: Close to UT/Knoxville downtown; Close to the iJams trails which were quite nice; quite street without a lot of traffic CONs: property was newly renovated and lacked a few features such as a sink on the basement/first level; folding table in laundry room; dining room table or even folding table for more than 2 or 3 to eat. That said, I would recommend the property as I felt it was represented accurately and was well maintained.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Place

Great Place

This house was very nice and clean. They had everything that you would need there for you including toiletries. The owner was flexible on check in and check out and the responses were quick!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely home

Lovely home

Very nice home in South Knoxville. Nice quiet street, very close (by foot) to Ijams trails, yet under 15 minutes to downtown Knoxville.

2.0 / 10.0

Price

Price

For what I payed for I was not expecting to stay with mold in shower The air vents are rusted Grout is out of tile floor someone could get cut I only stayed Friday night The beds are as hard as rocks very stiff Thanks for the stay but I stayed in hotel sat night A lot nicer cheaper also To much money for what we stayed in

10.0 / 10.0

Cute house near forest trails

Cute house near forest trails

The interior of the house was super cute. The home was comfortable and well decorated. The kids loved the finished basement. Plenty of room to play, ping pong and game tables, big TV, super comfy couch beds. A TV on the main level would have been nice. Check in was tough as the door code wasn't working but we were able to contact the property manager and they fixed it. There's a first about a quarter of a mile up the road with a bunch of beautiful trails to hike! That was a pleasant surprise.

5.0 / 10.0

The house is beautiful, very clean and very spacious. We spent a lot of time downstairs, watching sports, playing ping pong and table foosball. We loved the proximity to bike trails, downtown and restaurants. Anything that needed to be communicated with owner/company went very smoothly and fast. If anything the only downfall is the limited seating space for eating as there is no dining table but only the barstools at the island. Fingerfood was the Choice. All in all, a wonderful family getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

It was great

It was great

Excellent

10.0 / 10.0

Family biking weekend

Family biking weekend

3.0 / 10.0

This property is too small for large groups. It could improve with patio furniture to sit outside and a better equipped kitchen.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT

House in Knoxville, TN

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About this house rental

Amenities at SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT

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House in Knoxville, TN

Reasons to book

Map of Knoxville, TN

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About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT pet friendly?

What amenities are available at SoKno Nature Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT?

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