Title: Diamond in the Rough Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=602977&destination=Knoxville%2C+Tennessee%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=116869531&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Diamond in the Rough ## Photo gallery for Diamond in the Rough ![Private kitchen - Diamond in the Rough (Knoxville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116869600/116869531/b451553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Diamond in the Rough (Knoxville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116869600/116869531/cf5cc1d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Diamond in the Rough (Knoxville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116869600/116869531/4fc4149b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Diamond in the Rough (Knoxville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116869600/116869531/a7cf0620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Diamond in the Rough (Knoxville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116869600/116869531/46814b40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Diamond in the Rough provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Diamond in the Rough Nestled close to downtown, our newly built vacation rental, named "Diamond in the Rough," provides a homely alternative to the usual hotel stay. Our cozy abode features two bedrooms and a bathroom, all tastefully decorated to make you feel right at home. Despite being in a neighborhood that's a little “rough around the edges”, rest assured that your safety and privacy are our top priorities. The house shares a driveway with the neighbors, but it remains a private and safe space. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1278200/1278109/937f4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gatlinburg River Inn Gatlinburg - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 8.4 Very Good 1,381 reviews $74 nightly $83 total Apr 12 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood East Knoxville, a neighborhood in Knoxville, is home to this vacation home. The Muse Knoxville and Beck Cultural Exchange Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Riviera and Maple Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Diamond in the Rough Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tara B. Nov 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location Communication with the host was very good. The shower was amazing and the beds were comfortable. The location was not convenient, especially for game weekends. ##### Tara B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeremy Y. Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location Was pet friendly / Host was great and responsive. There was no itinerary to where trash goes or WiFi password and could’ve been more towels / wash clothes. Cleanliness was ok. ##### Jeremy Y. 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