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Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay

Apartment with kitchen, near University of Tennessee

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18929.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
  • Place, University of Tennessee
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Murphy Bed

1 Double Bed

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Half

Main Floor

Master Bathroom

Queen Shared

Speakeasy Half

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay

Experience unparalleled luxury at this exclusive private residence in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, hosted by Ephant Group. Formerly Max Friedman’s Jewelers, this stunning 10,000 sq. ft. space offers the ultimate in sophistication, featuring a hidden speakeasy with an original 1900s jeweler’s vault door, an elegantly designed living area, and an expansive entertainment space. With access to a private 2-car garage and elevator service, every detail is crafted for comfort and exclusivity. This is more than just a stay—it’s an experience!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville, a neighbourhood in Knoxville, is home to this apartment. Historic Southern Railway Station and Bijou Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maple Hall and Regal Riviera. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neyland Stadium or Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.
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What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Tennessee - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Grill & Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chivo Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Preservation Pub - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friedman's Loft - The Ultimate Luxury Downtown Stay located?

Located in Downtown Knoxville, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Knoxville Visitors Center and Knoxville Convention Center. University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER C.

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

Great stay!

Friends and I enjoyed the home! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Moms sorority weekend.

Perfect spot. Excellent location and beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashli b.

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

Great place, will be back!

5 star!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jannell R.

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

Beautiful surprise

We overall loved our stay in this home. It was very close to everything that we needed and we did not have to go far to do any activities. Our only concern were the number of stairs. Although it had an elevator indoors, it would have been nice to not have to deal with any stairs or a very slow elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very professional and responsive experience. Kristiana was spot on with everyone of our last minute requests. The loft was obsolutely wonderful and was the perfect environment for a large family get together. We will book again if Kristiana is willing to tolerate us.John
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

The best rental

This was the coolest rental! Right on Gay Street and so much space! We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was there with other creator and business partners to attend a conference and absolutely enjoyed the space. We were the talk of the conference. It was absolutely beyond our expectations and the pictures are great but being there in the moment is what made it soooo worth it. The host was on point and addressed any and all of our issues. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to impress and stay in a very amazing and spacious as well as very well put together space. Thank you for hosting us this is our new space when we return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell I.

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

Great Tennessee Football trip

One of the coolest and most unique places I've ever stayed at. Each area of the house was interesting and fun in its own way!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

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

Great for our large group!

Our team was blown away by the space! They raved from the minute they walked inside. While we were close enough to walk to everywhere we needed to be, we had privacy and time to bond as a team since were not staying at the hotels with the rest of our convention participants. Everyone had a comfortable bed, and were excited to go home with clean clothes instead of having to laundry when they returned from our long, draining convention. We would definitely stay here again (and probably will)!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C.

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

Great location! Epic house

Great location in downtown Knoxville. Lots of shops and food options all within walking distance. Not to mention, the house was AMAZING! Very clean! Must check out the speakeasy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

Graduation gathering

We had an amazing weekend celebrating our graduate. The house is just fantastic, the location couldn’t be better, and Molly is a dream. The late checkout accommodations allowed us to enjoy the World Cup final and see our team win it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

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

Perfect space

All was perfect except dishwasher did not work or the sauna or the garbage disposal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmen f.

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

Picture perfect

What a beautiful property. We had a wonderful weekend visiting our daughter at UTK and attending a basketball game. Property was as good or better than described. Everything was in walking distance and parked our car in the private garage. Can’t say anymore about this great property. Super comfortable beds!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Beautiful property

Wonderful property…well decorated! Inconvenient parking options but that’s to be expected with any downtown property as is the street noise/sirens. Fantastic communication with manager. Small inconvenience was the one bathroom on the 2nd floor for the three queen bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Celebration of life

Stayed here for my dad’s celebration of life ceremony we had on the river close to Gay street. This place was great and everyone loved it, the only bad part was no freezer or ice on the main level otherwise the place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori R.

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

Downtown Celebration

This was more than perfect for our group of moms and teens celebrating prom. Plenty of space for teens to have their own spot and moms to be able to relax and have some wine. Beds were comfy and plenty! Only advice would be to add a freezer in the kitchen area. We brought food with us that needed to stay frozen and the only freezer in the basement was a little inconvenient. Also, the ice maker in the kitchen did not work so we had to get coolers of ice. Other than that, we were perfectly content! Had so much fun. And would love to rent again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

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

Never Leaving

Absolutely stunning. The most spectacular property in the best possible location. Walking to Market Square for food and drinks is a breeze. The home itself is simply beautiful. So comfortable and lovely. The property manager is on point with communication and took care of anything we needed. 10 out of 10 for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE C.

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

Historic Awesome Place

A condo full of old Knoxville history. Large, comfortable place with lots of things to do. Could use a bathroom nearer the three large bedrooms for those of us older renters. Overall I would rent it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Pat W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good, but given the price, should have been better!

Overall we had a good stay at Friedman’s Loft. The location is very handy to many shops, restaurants, and the Market on the weekends. The Loft offers plenty of space that enables guests to spread out, but also has a very large kitchen and eating area for everyone. We liked the bedroom layout as it was very quiet and spacious. There are plenty of amenities at the Loft that you will find enhances your stay even though not everything was in working order. Unfortunately the two “car garage” was not usable to us as we had two SUV’s and there is a height restriction that only allow cars. (We realize that this is an older facility and making any changes would be pretty difficult). Also, the parking area just behind the Loft while convenient you had to be out by 04:45 AM the next day! We parked 3 blocks away in a Public Parking Lot and it worked out ok. We were also disappointed that the chair coverings were dirty, the "information book" was out updated and the pots/pans in the kitchen very "used". The biggest concern we had was the main hardwood floor was “buckled” at least 4 inches high and about 10 feet long & it was hard to get the main door open. Lastly, we tried many times to communicate with the Host and were getting very worried as we would not get any calls/texts back. We even contacted VRBO and they couldn't always reach them. This was very frustrating and not acceptable. We hope they make the appropriate improvements because it does offer a great location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin J.

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

Amazing Home with an Amazing Host

Church plant vision trip with a whole slee of us enjoying this beautiful home that sits right in the center of the heart of the city. Makes pretty much everything walkable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TODD W.

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

Amazing place!!!

This is the most unique VRBO's I have ever stayed at...absolutely amazing place...the space, the quality...the experience...all top notch!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Bill W.

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

Beware Heaters Not Working

While a beautiful space, the heaters in the property were unable to handle the cold temps outside. The heater on the Speakeasy didn't work - the room never got above 45°. And the master bedroom heater never got the room above low 60s. I expected some type of discount. The manager/owner said no go. "Please accept our apologies. We hope you'll book with us again." Crazy. Disappointing that they blamed the weather, but the renter has no such recourse. Good customer service would have extended some type of discount.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

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

2023 Family Christmas

My family and I absolutely loved our stay at this home. The pictures do not do it justice on how stunning it truly is. The host was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty Sue S.

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

Absolutely Stunning

The Loft is absolutely stunning. We hosted an executive board meeting and dinner. Our guests said it was our best holiday dinner ever. I was impressed with the host’s responsiveness and attention to detail. The amenities are amazing. I think the Friedman Loft will no longer be Knoxville!s best kept secret.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Absolutely Stunning!!

Super clean, beautiful, perfect location, spacious, perfect place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristiana Orem

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Knoxville is an amazing town and these properties in which I have been entrusted to are in the heart of downtown Knoxville. I grew up here and am most excited to be sharing Knoxville with people from all over. There are always fun things going on in Knoxville. Market Square, the Old City, and World's Fair Park always seem to have something happening. And then there is always Tennessee football!

The Smoky Mountains, in all their splendor, are right outside our back door. Whether it's a hike in the mountains or a bike ride around Cades Cove, east Tennessee is one of the most beautiful places to visit, or even better, call home!

What makes this property unique

This property is within walking distance of shops, Delicious local restaurants, bars, and more! The coolest features of this property are:
A hidden speak easy bar area that utilizes an actual vault door that was left behind from a jewelry store that used to occupy the building.
Your own personal sauna and spay area.
A pool table and poker table.
And a small little area to get your workout in!
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