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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4241.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony
Internet access
Explore the area
Knoxville, TN
Fort Loudoun Lake
Place, Fort Loudoun Lake
3 min drive
University of Tennessee
Place, University of Tennessee
3 min drive
Thompson–Boling Arena
Place, Thompson–Boling Arena
6 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem
This one-of-a-kind mid-century modern gem is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nestled on a wooded private lot, it has an open floor plan with a stone fireplace, marble floors, built-ins, and is only minutes from downtown. Called the Daniel House, this unique house was built in 1948 and is a wonderful example of mid-century modern architecture.
Uniquely built into a hillside from salvaged Quonset hut structural supports, the house is only 10 minutes to downtown Knoxville (and the stadium) but offers a lot of privacy due to the wooded lot. Guests will love the distinctive architectural features and its use of indigenous local materials, including the marble slab walls and floors. There is a Quenn-sized Tempurapedic bed in the master bedroom and also a queen in the guest bedroom. A 50" flat screen TV with DVD player, cable, and wireless internet is also provided. The house is complete with all amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and a garage for your car. Plus, when you arrive you will find plenty of soda, water, coffee, tea, and goodies awaiting you!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Knoxville
Knoxville is home to this holiday home. Tyson Family Tennis Center and Goodfriend Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity 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 Thompson–Boling Arena or Neyland Stadium.
University of Tennessee Gardens - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
Thompson–Boling Arena - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
Neyland Stadium - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
The Daily Grind - 5 min drive
The Ghetto of Montgomery Village - 6 min drive
UT Medical Center Cafeteria - 3 min drive
Jersey Mike's Subs - 4 min drive
Love That BBQ - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$351, 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 Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Mid-Century Modern Gem located?
Situated in Knoxville, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from S.S. Sultana Memorial and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of Tennessee. Fort Loudoun Lake and High Ground Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This architectural gem was exceptional! We were here for 5 days over Christmas and it exceeded all expectations. Very comfortable, with thoughtfully curated furnishings throughout and everything you need. The bed I slept in was so comfortable that I’m thinking of buying one just like it for home. Candace went above and beyond to make our stay a delight. The holiday decorations and Christmas tree were a wonderful touch. We hope to stay here again whenever our travel takes us to Knoxville!
What an amazing vibe to stay in such a uniquely rare and historic setting! Our host recommended spending time at Market square during our visit and it didn’t disappoint! Knoxville is a beautiful place to visit and this place was icing on the cake! Hope to stay there again!!!
This place was truly unique! We really appreciated the architecture of the house! Very quiet area and all the windows in the house allowed us to appreciate the landscape. The house is close to UT and the airport. That was perfect for us because we had an event at UT and we needed to get our friends to the airport. Great place.
The house is very special. It has lots of space and everything you need as a home away from home. My family enjoyed the fabulous design and attentive things the owner left for us. Everything worked out great.
This property was an unexpected gem in the heart of Knoxville. Even though it is so close to town, the property is secluded and quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed the architecture and the amenities. Most probably, we will stay there again.
Karen F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for choosing The Daniel house for your stay and for taking such great care of the house and being such a great guest! We look forward to your return in the future.
This was really a one-of-a-kind property in a beautiful location. Everything was beautifully decorated and modern. It felt like one of those houses you see in the movies. It's nice that the owner includes a lot of material to read about the house, how it was built and just a lot of the history of the house. This is a gem, and I would definitely stay again if I'm in the Knnoxville area.
Daniel T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words. Please come back again in the future. You were a wonderful guest!
Our family stayed at the Daniel house while doing a campus visit at UTK. The home was very close to campus and had all we could ask for in amenities. Candace was super easy to communicate with. If our son decides UTK is his choice for college, we will definitely stay there again.
Ann E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
Thanks for taking such great care of the house! You left it spotless (I could barely tell anyone had stayed)! Please come back and visit again; you were a terrific guest.
I have stayed in no less than 50 vrbo’s throughout the country and this place is an absolute gem for the Knoxville area. Minutes from everywhere, the home provides a unique space for entertaining, working or just simply relaxing. Daniel House with its updated utilities juxtaposed to its Warhol-ish design is the perfect dinner party setting. Saturdays next fall should be magical. If able, you should definitely plan your trip to Knoxville around DanielHouse’s availability. Five stars.
Nicholas S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Susan V.
8 Oct 2020
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful architecture/ unbearable air quality
This is an amazing architectural home with high levels of dust and mildew . A constantly running dehumidifier greeted us at the door and the smell of mildew was pervasive throughout the house. This was exascerbated by the air exchange system which blew out high levels of dust and mildew . This was an untenable situation and with the owners agreement we left within an hour.
Susan V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Since this review I have installed two whole house dehumidifiers. This was very costly but very effective. They are quiet and keep the humidity down to the required level.
The Daniel house is so specail. It brings you back in time and it just put me, my wife and our 2 guests in a state of relaxation and peace.
The site itself is tucked away and even though you're a stones throw away from downtown Knoxville it feels like your in the country. Every time I walked around I found amazingly crafted details (being an Architecture graduate and developer I guess adds to my nerdiness) that I marveled at.
The owner had a binder that had articles of how this building came to existance. I think I spent an entire afternoon alone reading about the houses history.
As far as the condition of the house, it was very clean and well maintained.
I highly recommend staying at the Daniel House and so glad we chose this is our lodging destination while in Knoxville.
This is one of the coolest houses we have stayed in. We enjoyed reading the articles about this modern home and how/when it was built. The decor was great and we enjoyed sitting in the various areas of the house. Loved the large yard and played bocce ball from home. The location was good for us and also because Knoxville is not a very large city. It was convenient to downtown, Ijam's and a drive to the Great Smoky Mt. National Park for some hiking. House was well equipped. Beds were comfy. Owner was friendly and helpful. The house and garage were very easy to access. We had a beautiful cardinal hanging around each day, some raccoon friends at night, and we could hear the cicadas going crazy in the trees. We really enjoyed this very unique space.
Tracie H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Thank you so much for the nice review! I am so glad that you enjoyed the house!
I hoped that the house would be as interesting and fun as it looked in the photos and we were not disappointed. One of the most unique VRBO’s that I have stayed in. We were going to a football game at UT and it is very close and convenient to the campus. We had a lot of fun at the house and will stay again on our next trip to Knoxville. Candace was very responsive as we had a few questions when we arrived. Nothing came up where we needed her later, which was good news.
This home was perfect for a weekend in Knoxville. We enjoyed the midcentury charm. The home has multiple sitting areas both inside and outside. We look forward to staying here again.
We were in town to move my daughter into her dorm at UTK and wanted to add a little magic to the trip. This house is gorgeous and so close to everything.
This is a very unique property and it lived up to my expectations. Sometimes property doesn’t live up to the photos, but that was not the case. A very unique house and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
sharon w.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2021
Thank you, Sharon! I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and the house. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope you come back in the future.
About the host
Hosted by Candace Avery
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