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The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax!

Apartment with kitchen, near University of Tennessee

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Point of interest
In the heart of Knoxville, this cozy apartment offers a comfortable retreat. Relax in the clean and open layout, take advantage of elevator access from Market Square or Wall Avenue, and explore nearby live music venues, museums, and art galleries.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4660 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax!

Everything you would need for a stay in Knoxville. Great Location. Walking distances to great restaurants, live music venues, museums, University of Tennessee, Art Galleries, and parks.
Clean, open layout.
Comfortable one bedroom one bath apartment with a fold out queen sofa. Relax and read, or hit the town. Located on Market Square with two entrances, one on the Square and one on the street with an elevator to go to your apartment. Very secure.
Two entrances, one on Wall Avenue with elevator access and the other on the pedestrian plaza of Market Square
Excellent location overlooking the Market Square Stage in downtown Knoxville.
You can exit directly onto the pedestrian only Square to visit award winning restaurants and local shops, or use the Wall Ave. entrance to gain access to the elevator.
University of Tennessee, Theater District, Gay St., Old City, Worlds Fair Site, History Museum, Convention Center are all within close walking distance...
You can park once and never need you vehicle until you leave.
Farmers Market on the Square every Wed and Sat throughout spring and autumn. Along with music on select Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Walking distance also to the new Stadium for baseball and soccer.
Please be aware that this location is in the center of the city.
It is a very lively entertainment district and it is where people to go and have fun all day and sometimes into the night.
We cannot control the noise from outside, although we do supply fans and earplugs.
If you need it absolute quiet at night, this may not be the location for you.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 660 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put Fob back into the lock box with the code provided. Also once the FOB is is the box reset the code.
If you can gather all trash, that would be great. If staying weekly, please let us know and we can dispose or there is a recycle and trash station to the right as you exit onto the Wall Ave entrance.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Located in Knoxville, this apartment is in the city center. World's Fair Park and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Market Square and Bearden Antique Mall. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture and Three Rivers Rambler are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Knoxville, TN

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tennessee Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Grill & Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chivo Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax! located?

Located in Downtown Knoxville, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Market Square, University of Tennessee, and Knoxville Convention Center. Neyland Stadium is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Reviews

The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing great communication amd perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Russ L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a very nice stay

Fantastic location, fun vibe in the room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the middle of downtown. Easily walkable to restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, convenient lots of things, walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Market Square Gem

Property checks all of the boxes. Clean, great location, reasonably priced. We have stayed here (and in the other “sister” properties) on multiple occasions. Already have 2 reservations for the fall. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Knoxville "Zen"

Great place in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location & Super Clean

Great location. Easy to get to everything downtown. Super clean and everything you need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay - we will be back!

Our stay was amazing - we will be back! Host was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!

One of my favorite stays in Knoxville in 10 years. The Zen loft is amazing! The location is perfect, the building is secure, the market sq parking is easy. The loft is clean and comfortable, it fat exceeds the photos on the listing. Will book again very soon!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Su S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

We have stayed in Zen multiple times and always enjoy our stay. It is perfectly located, always clean and feels like home away from home! Definitely recommend the property to anyone visiting Knoxville.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, would recommend

Location was awesome, communication was great, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location, beautiful unit

No VRBO has ever hit all of the marks, the way this location has for us. The pictures do not do the unit justice, that's how beautiful it is. Very clean and well appointed. The location could not be better. You can walk everywhere. Parking was a breeze in the garage right off Market Square. It only cost us 3 for the entire weekend. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, location and vibe!

Really enjoyed it, will be staying there again in January!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Su S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We very much enjoyed spending our weekend in Zen. We love the property and always try to stay here when we are visiting our son in Knoxville. We will definitely book here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

This place was great and would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My "go to place" when I am in Knoxville.

This is my second time at Zen and I will be back. Very clean and nice touches from the host. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Downtown Condo

Extremely clean and comfortable condo in the middle of Market Square area of downtown. Has everything you need for a great stay within east walking distance of many restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UT Dropoff

The location of the property is fabulous! It was a great place to stay for college drop off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway!

My daughter and I had a great time at Zen! Love the decor and location was central to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place

Great location, convenient parking, adorable place

10/10 Excellent

Su S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

We have stayed here in the past and absolutely love the location! The accommodations are excellent. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Knoxville Stay

Cute place & perfect location. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIchael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

This is the 4th time I have stayed here for work in the past couple of years. The location is wonderfully central with easy access to food and entertainment. It can be somewhat noisy, but that can be mitigated.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We have stayed here multiple times in the last few years and absolutely love it! It’s location in market square is perfect and the vrbo is always clean and excellent for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Pad

Great spot, will definitely book again when in Knoxville!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023