SoKno Family Retreat, Steps to Ijams 10 mins to UT

Summary:

Your family fun getaway! 10 minutes to Downtown Knoxville and UT, surrounded by quarry trails and forests of Ijams, this is a hidden gem. As secluded as any natural park, walk the trails just steps from your front door that might be even better than the beautiful Smoky Mountains, without the long drive. Enjoy ping-pong and family time in the fun basement, step outside to hike or bike scenic trails, relax by the quarry, be downtown in minutes. Perfect for a Game Day–ready stay near Neyland!



The Space:

Book this property while you can! New photos of the family fun basement, including ping-pong, and plentiful seating for everyone coming soon***



Minutes away from the Downtown and UT, and just steps up the street from a trailhead for Ijams, Wilderness House is an entire home just for you, surrounded by wooded Tennessee beauty in South Knoxville neighborhood.



Take off out your front door for a hike or a day of mountain biking, enjoy some cold beers around your backyard fire under the trees and stars, or explore the local breweries and restaurants of Knoxville’s urban food and dining scene only a short drive away.



Airy, spacious, and full of natural light from the bright and wooded surroundings. Steps from nature, and moments from the best Knoxville has to offer.



The Space

You’ll have full access to the entire home, thoughtfully designed for comfort, connection, and easy group stays. The layout works well for families, friends, and game-day weekends alike.

The home features three bedrooms:

* One bedroom with a queen bed and private ensuite bathroom

* One bedroom with a queen bed

* One bedroom with two twin beds

The finished basement offers a relaxed gathering space with a TV, foosball, and ping pong, plus two sofas for additional sleeping space, ideal for entertaining, unwinding, or hosting Game Day weekends.

Outside, enjoy a private backyard with a fire pit, perfect for evenings under the trees after a day of adventure or downtown exploring.



Nature at Your Doorstep

This home sits just steps from Ijams Nature Center and Meads Quarry, offering Smokies-level scenery without the drive. Miles of wooded trails, quarry water access, and scenic overlooks make this one of the most unique locations in Knoxville.

Perfect for:

* Hiking & trail running

* Mountain biking

* Kayaking & swimming

* Morning coffee surrounded by nature



Location

* Only 10 minutes to Downtown Knoxville and UT

* Easy access to Neyland Stadium for football weekends

* Close to South Knox breweries, restaurants, and coffee shops

* Direct access to the Urban Wilderness trail network

Guests love the rare combination of seclusion, outdoor access, and unbeatable convenience, a true South Knoxville hidden gem.



Guest Access:

You will have compete access to the whole house. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath house. There’s tons of room to spread out and sleep even more people in the basement. Watch football or Netflix on the huge smart TV. Enjoy a game of foosball and ping pong or chill around the backyard fire pit with your family and friends.



The Neighborhood:

Conveniently located to Downtown and UT: only a few miles to Neyland Stadium for games and events, Market Square and Downtown for restaurants, theatres, museums, World’s Fair Park, Sunsphere Tower, and the convention center. Explore historical locations, check out Zoo Knoxville, take a walking tour, beer tasting tour, or ride the trolley. Hikers and mountain bikers will love the nearby trails at the Ijams Nature Center. Kayak, canoe or paddle board at either the Mead’s Quarry or River Landing in Ijams, enjoy the Canopy Experience, or just sit and relax along the waterfront. Visitors can take the short drive to hike the Smoky Mountains or tour Gatlinburg.



Yummy eateries, coffee houses, and breweries are minutes away: SoKno Tacos, Landing House and South Coast Pizza for meals, Honeybee Coffee and Three Bears Coffee Co are great for starting your morning or an afternoon pick me up, and for local brews, check out Trailhead Beer, Alliance Brewing Co, Printshop Beer, and Hi-Wire Brewing.



Getting Around:

Most people get around with their own car to Neyland stadium and all the other sights. There is plenty of parking at the house on the long driveway.



Interaction with Guests:

I’m always available by phone, text or just press the ring doorbell.