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The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox

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Interior
Marina
Property grounds
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1270 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $159
$159 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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Knoxville, TN
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson–Boling Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Knoxville

With a stay at this houseboat in Knoxville, you'll be on the waterfront, steps from Tennessee River and a 2-minute drive from University of Tennessee. .This houseboat is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Neyland Stadium and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Knoxville Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 1 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calhoun's on the River - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Honeybee Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Earl's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angry Dumplings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox

Stay at this one of a kind houseboat located at Volunteer Marina! It is very close to downtown Knoxville, Knoxville greenway, and UTK`s campus. E-Bikes are available for an additional fee to help you get around. Enjoy the peaceful Tennessee river and quiet peaceful outdoor spaces. The houseboat sleeps 4 comfortably and has a sitting area and small kitchenette. Book your stay today on the Black Dog. You will not be disappointed.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am EVERYDAY. If there are noise complaints or any violation of this rule, it may result in cancellation of booking and removal from property without refund and a penalty of $200 for the violation.

Be courteous to other dock residents. If you are too loud or rowdy, you will be asked to leave.

STRICT NO-PARTY POLICY
No parties or events/gatherings. If there is a party of any kind the police will be called and everyone will be removed from the property no refunds. No Unauthorized Guests are allowed at the unit, $100 fine per guest if discovered.

No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited without exception on this property. If any signs of smoking are found in the house, a fine of $300 will be imposed, no exceptions.

Pets
Pets ARE allowed depending on size or if they are service animals, max of 2 pets. We have pet fee. If you are bringing a pet(s), please let us know beforehand, otherwise there will be a fine of $100/pet if discovered, no exceptions.

Other things to Note;
- The boat does not leave the dock.
- No swimming around the boat or dock due to electrical shock hazard.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Please continue your booking if you agree with our Rules.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet Hours Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am EVERYDAY.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

287643

The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! It was a great way to stay in Knoxville and not be in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 4 plus our dog had a very fun stay! This was a unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. We used all the different decks and societies the cute and comfy decor. The tiny bathroom was the only drawback but totally livable for a short stay! We did not use the shower though as that didn’t look appealing, again totally fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked well for our family to stay near campus and tour UT. Beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Step outside the norm of a boring stay in hotel and enjoy this houseboat! What a fun experience. Everything was clean and we had everything needed for enjoying 3 days docked on a marina. Communication was great and experience was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Cool location

Very clean and super cute.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Would have liked to know more before the day of stay ( such as coffee)Electrical problems caused us to leave 2 hours earlier, and the entire visit was not very long.It was cute and cozy.Not being able to have 2 coffee’s in the morning was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Totally understand it’s a house boat, but the spiders and cob webs were pretty bad. I feel sorry for anyone over 6 feet tall trying to use the restroom and dirty shower. There was also layers of dust on the fans in each room that was flaring up my daughter’s allergies. We ended up driving back home 4 hours away at midnight because of those issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025