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The Black Dog. Houseboat In DT Knox

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A kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a view through the windows.
A boat interior with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a window overlooking the water.
A covered outdoor deck with seating, a patterned rug, and boats in the background.
A boat deck with a blue patterned floor, a table, two chairs, and a view of the water and distant buildings.
A room with a green wall, a wooden bench, a metal cart with items, and a window with a view of greenery and a boat.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Tennessee

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Market Square and Bearden Antique Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore High Ground Park and Ijams Nature Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena.
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Map
Knoxville, TN

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Market Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Tennessee - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calhoun's on the River - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Honeybee Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Earl's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪K Brew - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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. Neyland Stadium is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Awesome experience. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was a bit far away and it would be helpful if the host lists the dock letter and number in the check in instructions. The back deck seating area facing the water was nice, the front deck towards the dock was super dirty and had not been cleaning in a while. The beds were really comfortable! The toilet is tiny and you can’t flush TP, heads up for someone who is squeamish, also the water does not turn on right away in the kitchen and bathroom sink, you have to be patient. Beautifully decorated inside!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! It was a great way to stay in Knoxville and not be in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
NEVER again! Toilet never worked. Spider webs everywhere on the outside of boat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique way to spend a night in Knoxville.Very peaceful, comfortable and fun.Wonderful host, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
The living quarters of the boat were nice. The bedrooms, kitchen and seat area inside were clean and had the necessities we needed. Host very responsive. Secure location. Relaxing and quiet.Things I wish I knew before booking.The guide book notified us that hot water in the shower is only for 5 min. No TP in the toilet only trash can.Only had 3 towels and 2 wash cloths for 4 guests. No bath mat so the floor got super wet.Upper deck was accessible by a fold down ladder so we did it go up.Outside decks were filthy and covered in spider webs.The walk from the car was a minimum of 12minWalk to market square was not a 15min. It took us 28 min to walk back and that was downhill. Additional note: bring a sleep eye mask the blind in the bedroom is broken so the street light shines right into the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The greenway provided great access to shops, restuarants, etc. We were onlyl there for one day and it was perfect for what we wanted. LOVED sitting on the boat in the evening - much better then sitting in a hotel room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 4 plus our dog had a very fun stay! This was a unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. We used all the different decks and societies the cute and comfy decor. The tiny bathroom was the only drawback but totally livable for a short stay! We did not use the shower though as that didn’t look appealing, again totally fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location was excellent. The use of the bikes made getting around so easy. The restaurant recommendations by the host were excellent. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was poor quality. There is little to no hot water for showering. The toilet is loud and troublesome. If the bathroom was updated, we would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only stayed a short time but we had a great time relaxing and sitting on the rear deck fishing. We actually caught some nice sized blue cats and carp. The house boat was very clean and good size for a family of 4. The bed was comfortable. Very nice neighbors that were friendly, helpful, and fun to chat with. Definitely will stay again!!! Only Recommendation I would give is bring snacks it’s kindve a long walk from the parking lot but you will see ducks, cranes, otters, and even some fish on your way to the house boat and once you are there you won’t want to leave just to get food. Just to peaceful to have to go fight the crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have always wanted to stay on a houseboat and The Black Dog did not disappoint. First of all I'm a huge Swifty and recognized the name from a song right away. By the way although I'm sure it is not related, there's an Albatross right down the way. The host go to the extra effort to include a presentation that well prepares you for your stay. The community of other boats in the marina is fun. The houseboat was extremely charming and so precious. There is a porch in the front and the back of the boat. The marina is a little bit of a walk so pack a rolling suitcase for ease. The host have made a wonderfully homey environment. There are fans everywhere for extra comfort. There are cute little drink accessories for having cocktails on the porch and there was even ice in the fridge which is everything to me!! Yes the bathroom situation is similar to an airplane or RV. I don't know what kind of plumbing the mean reviewers thought was going to be on a boat! Where did they think the plumbing was going to go? I would probably not recommend and extended stay but its perfect for a couple of nights. The bed was wuzzy and its just so darn charming! I would definitely stay here again if I am ever in Knoxville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool location

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The houseboat made a great first impression, but unfortunately that’s where the positives ended. Once we settled in, the charm quickly gave way to discomfort. The bathroom was so small it was barely usable, and the toilet and shower setup was strange enough to be a constant inconvenience.The bigger issue was the boat’s basic functionality. The electrical system failed, and we were without hot water for half of our stay — a major disruption that really undermined the entire experience. Owner's solution was for me to troubleshoot breakers, which is not how I wanted to spend time on my vacation.When asked for compensation, the amount given was so minimal it felt almost insulting given the extent of the problem. This rental has potential and the property and location are unique, but in fairness, this is really not much more comfortable than sleeping in a van down by the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We needed a one night stay in Knoxville and thought this was a fun alternative. The listing photos were adorable but now realize some areas were not photographed entirely, leaving out some important features. It lists the houseboat as 1200 sq. ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with all the kitchen amenities, and parking. This is what you ACTUALLY get:1 bedroom and bunkbeds in a narrow galley hallway- 2 feet across from the bathroom. There is no door that separates the bunks from the kitchen/living space. It is NOT 1200sq ft. of indoor living space- maybe with the deck spaces? The interior space is the size of a one bed hotel room. The bathroom is a toilet that seems to be original. at 5’4, when I sat, my knees hit the door. You cannot flush anything down the toilet, including toilet paper. To flush the toilet, you hold a button down for a count of ten. I had to text the host to learn how to flush the toilet. The shower is 2ft x 2ft and works by filling a tank on the outside of the boat and then press a button to drain it. It had standing rusty water. THERE IS NO HOT WATER. We did not use the shower because of its condition. The whole place was super dusty. There are no curtains in the living area, which felt unsafe. There are flying bugs near the inside lights. The kitchen is only plug in devices- a micro sized toaster oven and hot plate. We did not use the kitchen due to its condition and needing to fill the water tank. Parking is sketchy- and a long walk carrying your things.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The houseboat is a gret
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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