Modern retreat for up to 10 guests! Get the best of both worlds: a charming Gatlinburg vibe combined with a short drive to Neyland Stadium & UT football, the Knoxville Convention Center, and all of Knoxville's urban attractions. This remodeled 2-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a living room and kitchen on each level. 20-30 min to UT depending on traffic, 5-10 min to Melton Hill Lake, 30 min to Windrock Park. And we're dog friendly! (See pet policy below in "Other Details To Note).
Hillside Retreat is a one-of-a-kind urban retreat! Ideally positioned in popular Hardin Valley, this home offers convenient access to shopping, dining and major routes, while still feeling tucked away.
There are two levels, each with its own living area, kitchen and sleeping quarters. A new 12x32 upper level deck was added in 2025, which is perfect for gathering with friends, family or group getaways. There is also a smaller deck in the back, a porch just outside the lower level living area and a fire pit, giving everyone plenty of places to spread out. An outdoor shed houses extra chairs for the fire pit and several outdoor games for your use. If you need to work while visiting, high speed 1-Gig internet with fast upload and download speeds is provided. Although internet speed is not guaranteed, see speed test photo .
UPPER LEVEL DETAILS
Accessible from outside with four steps leading to door
King bedroom with 50 inch Roku TV
Full bath with bathtub/shower which also houses the W/D
Fully equipped kitchen with quartz counter tops & SS appliances
Dining area with glass top table & high chair
Bar area with seating for three
Living room with queen sleeper sofa and 70 inch Roku TV
Electric fireplace for ambience or extra heat
Access to large deck with partially wooded view, gas grill & outdoor dining table with seating for six.
Door to stairs leading to lower level can be locked, if desired
LOWER LEVEL DETAILS
Accessible from outside at ground level--no steps
King bedroom with 50 inch Roku TV
Queen bedroom with 30 inch TV
Full bath with shower
Living area with queen sleeper sofa and 70 inch Roku TV
Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker
The entire house is for your use with the exception of one owner's closet in the upstairs bedroom.
Hillside Retreat is easily accessible to major roads, including Pellissippi Pkwy and Interstate 40, the main thoroughfare through Knoxville. Multiple restaurants and fast food places, such as Chick-fil-A, McDonalds, Domino's Pizza, Salsaritas, Double Dogs, Food City grocery store and more are about 4 miles away. Only 10 minutes to Turkey Creek where there's tons of shopping and restaurants.
OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE:
PET POLICY: We welcome a maximum of two well-behaved, house-broken dogs weighing 50 LBS or less. The per-stay fee of $50 for one dog is included in your quote when clicking the box “Traveling with Pets.” If you are bringing a second dog, please include that in the messages. The additional $50 will need to be added manually to your total.
PARKING: The main driveway up the hill is shared with our neighbor so be careful not to block. You can park 4 cars max on the lower driveway. 3 or 4 cars can be parked in the upper gravel driveway. No parking or driving on the grass please.
WOODED AREA: Please keep in mind that you will be staying in a very wooded area. We treat regularly for bugs and insects but an occasional spider or ant make its way into the house during your stay. You may also see deer, raccoons, large owls and other birds of prey. Keep an eye on smaller dogs when outside as owls can lift 2-3 times their body weight so dogs up to 10 pounds are vulnerable.
FIRE PIT: If firewood is present at the time of your stay, feel free to use it. Firewood can also be purchased at nearby retail stores, such as Walmart & Food City. Please extinguish the fire pit after use.
OUTDOOR GAMES: If you use the outdoor games, please place them back in the shed overnight so they don't get exposed to rain or animals.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING inside the home. Smoke remediation fee is $500.
BOOKING: Primary booking guest must be 25 years of age or older.