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The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroom118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Knoxville, TN
  • Place, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Knoxville

When you stay at this houseboat in Knoxville, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This houseboat is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Neyland Stadium and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Tennessee - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calhoun's on the River - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Angry Dumplings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Honeybee Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clancy's Tavern & Whiskey House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fly By Night - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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. Bikes provided for your transportation needs to 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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

Policies

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Emily V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked well for our family to stay near campus and tour UT. Beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool location

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