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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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Point of interest
Interior detail
Panaroma viewfront door to bedroom, bathroom down hall and connected to bedroom
Gallet Kitchen. let us know if you need anything special.
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 461.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Knoxville, TN
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tennessee Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, this apartment is in the city centre. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena. Make sure you get close to 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 - 0.1 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World's Fair Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Tennessee - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Grill & Brewery - ‬3 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 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The "Zen" unit is a tranquil environment, In the middle of everything & relax!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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!?

Checkout 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. Tennessee Vallley of Authority and Maple Hall are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very nice apartment.As noted, noise is a factor. Overall, it was not bad, but there was a loud industrial vacuum or sweeper making a loud noise for about a half hour in the early morning hours.Knoxville is great and this is an ideal location to take it all in. We enjoyed Market Square and a Vols football game.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!! The apt was very well appointed and spotless on arrival. It had everything i needed for a month long stay. If i return to Knoxville, i will look no further than this building. It had everything: location, cleanliness, supplies... you name it.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. It was clean, extremely convenient, and the perfect location for activities downtown and at UT. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place! Everything was clean and cozy, making our stay very comfortable. Can’t beat the hospitality. This is our go to spot when in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Amanda V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was exactly as advertised: clean and in a very vibrant, walkable downtown location. The check in process was slightly confusing for someone who doesn't spend a lot of time in cities, but I was able to figure it out. I will definitely stay here again the next time I visit Knoxville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wendy S.

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

Perfect little place

Great location, convenient parking, adorable place

About the host

Hosted by Tommy

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Dubbed by the Knoxville News Sentinel as downtown Knoxville's cheerleaders, Scott and I have been a part of downtown revitalization for over 25 years. We love downtown!

As an international flight attendant for 21 years, I know what makes a great place to stay, and this is it.

Why they chose this property

This lovely flat at 36 Market Square is perfectly located. All the things you want to do (world-class dining, fantastic shopping, great nightspots) are short walks from your door. Even UT sports are only a twenty minute walk. Historic Market Square is THE center of Knoxville and on of THE best locations to stay in downtown.
You won't even need your car during your stay.
Supremely well located next to hundreds of award-winning restaurants, lively bars, art galleries, history museums, and boutique shopping of all kinds, this is the perfect place to stay for those who wish to immerse themselves in downtown Knoxville history and culture. A fair good amount of the places in downtown Knoxville are locally owned and operated, so you can really get a feel for our southern hospitality.

For all things Scruffy, check out the website www.ScruffyCity.com


What makes this property unique

Knoxville is also very walkable downtown with a majority of our points of interest close by

1. Market Square...out your door
2. University of Tennessee. 0.5 mi
3. Tennessee Theatre 0.1 mi
4. East Tennessee History Center 0.1 mi
5. Tennessee Vallley of Authority 0.1 mi
6. Knoxville Convention Center 0.3 mi
7. Blount Mansion 0.3 mi
8. Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum 0.3 mi
9. Sunsphere Tower 0.4 mi
10. Historic Southern Railway Station 0.4 mi
11. Neyland Stadium 0.8 mi
12. Thompson–Boling Arena 1.2 mi

FAQ

Where can we park?
There are several multi level garages close by. Market Square Garage, Langley Garage, Locust St Garage. They are free after7 on weekdays and weekends (providing there is not a special event going on downtown). Also I recommend looking up on the website
www.downtownknoxville.org and it gives live updates on the available parking downtown.

What is there to do on Market Square?
Shopping?
Earth to Old City has be a family run business for over 25 years in downtown Knoxville, Located in the middle of Market Square that will have any unique gifts you might need. Don't forget to check out their newest shop Alice in Appalachia,..Cocktail shopping!

Music?
Preservation Pub has live music every night or Scruffy City Hall for nightly entertainment
or check out a show at the Tennessee or Bijou Theater right down on Gay St.

Go to visitknoxville.org for a full list of thing to do in and around Knoxville.

What are your beds like?
All our beds are Queen size beds. We do have pull our sofa in some locations as well as futons in a couple of Living rooms. Please check with the individual units for further details.

How do we get into the unit?
Approximately three days before check-in a welcome guide will be sent to you giving you the code for the FOB box which will get you into both doors of the building. The entrance on Wall Ave has the elevator. The entrance on Market Stairs is stairs only.
You will also get a code to unit door at that time.

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