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The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox

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Experience the unique charm of Black Dog, a houseboat located at Volunteer Marina. Enjoy peaceful Tennessee river views and quiet outdoor spaces while being close to downtown Knoxville, the greenway, and UTK's campus. Bikes are provided for your convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1270 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is £132
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • 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

  • 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

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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox on 26 May 2026 start from £132, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tennessee River, University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. Gateway Regional Visitor Center and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Walking distance to UT, Ruth’s Chris, Calhoun’s, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Boat was very clean, quiet location and nice views of the river. Wasn’t prepared to not being able to flush tp, had to throw away in trash can. Also not prepared for no warm water. Should be noted in the online description for guests to prepare for. Overall, we made it work and had an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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