Premium #24981

My little oasis no longer taking exchanges for 2024 unless very special circumstances, but very open to 2025 Pet and kid friendly!

House • Knoxville TN United States

9 Guests

3 Bedrooms

5 Beds

2.5 Bathrooms

Pets welcome

10 Car spaces

Primary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal & Globe

Statistics

Listed September 2023

General overview

A year of cosmetic renovating and adding my little touches has made this a fantastic house and home base for any exploring of East TN, which is a (not so) hidden gem.

The space

My home is a completely remodeled split level with high quality LVP throughout.  There are three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the half bath/laundry on the bottom (garage) level, of which the large space I'm using as a game room/blow up mattress fourth bedroom.  Brand new Pella sliding glass doors to get to the huge shaded concrete patio with a gentle hanging cushioned swing, a porch swing, swivel Broyhill rocking chair, a couch, and a relaxing, colorful, ultra comfortable Yellowtree hammock.  A glass door fridge/cooler as well will keep your drinks nice and cold.  Plenty of outdoor games behind the GAME OVER blanket with ladder golf, tiki toss, cornhole, ring toss, and a giant Connect 4. Sit at the new propane powered fire pit table with hot lava rocks on chilly nights with a warm drink. My Pit Boss pellet grill is under the deck, using the outlet where the fridge is.  Recently added as of March 2023 is a cocktail pool, 8' round and 2' deep with a sand filter.  Perfect to float and cool off in, safe and fun for kids of almost any age to play in! I've turned my backyard into a mini resort, spending hours out there every day. A new Christmas 2023 gift of a sno-cone maker complete with yummy flavors is a major perk on our many hot days! As of summer 2023, a 32 inch smart TV is up as well in from early spring through fall, making for an entertainment haven.  Feel free to help yourself to blackberries from the bush I planted in spring '23; they're sweet and delicious.

Beautiful .3 acre yard, completely fenced in, perfectly flat and nicely landscaped with a large garden area full of flowers.  On the main level of the house, open concept kitchen with granite counters and newly painted, sparkling white cabinets.  All the typical gadgets and gizmos, plus a Sonic-esque ice maker, great for parties; who doesn't love the soft ice!  Spacious master bedroom with en suite, along with two other bedrooms that share a hall bath; both baths have a large walk-in shower.  During the winter, I have a fantastic towel warmer I use every night as well!  All towels are located under vanities in hall and master baths.

Connecting to the dining room is an all-glass sunroom.  It has its own mini split AC system installed as of September 2022; it heats and cools to whatever it's set to, getting to your preferred temp in minutes.  The sunroom leads to the deck with an outdoor couch and chair with ottoman and glass table, with virtually complete privacy looking over the lush backyard.  

Game room consists of smart TV, Pac-Man Arcade1Up 12 in 1 machine with a ton of fun old school choices, an electronic Sharper Image putting mat, light up dartboard, and PlayStation 2 with a multitude of games provided, plus a mini fridge.  

Master bed has a king firm Beautyrest mattress with two Tempurpedic pillows; the kids' room has a twin over full bunk set with 8 inch gel mattresses on each.  Regular guest room has a full sized bed with plush mattress topper.  A blow up queen mattress and sheets are downstairs in the large closet.  All rooms except the master have a smart TV.  99% blackout curtains are in the master and main guest room for a restful night's sleep.

I am pet-friendly, even cats would be welcome, so long as they're litter box trained.  For dogs, I have a kiddie pool and a hose for the hot days, and mine loves the sunroom in the cooler months with the sun beating in.  Plenty of treats and toys as well.
 
I also work from home, which means I have fast internet, with a nice desk and ability to connect directly to the net. *Smoking is okay, but only outside.*

*Major holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas will be considered by written request only, as I depend heavily on others to stay with during that time!*

Guest access

There are two floors, split level house.  It could be handicap accessible on the bottom, going in through fence and sliding door, if need be.

Features

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Washer

Dishwasher

Clothes dryer

Oven

Microwave

Coffee machine

Fridge

Hair dryer

Heating

Air conditioning

TV

WiFi

High Speed Internet

First aid kit

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguisher

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Fireplace

Toys

BBQ

Pool

Balcony

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Covered porch / verandah

House rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets welcome

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Walkable or bikeable, great for exercise and very quiet.  I'm on a cul-de-sac, which reduces cars to almost zilch.  Beaver Brook country club is just 30 seconds down the road from me.

Getting to my home

TYS airport is about 30 minutes away.  I'm very central to many states, using interstates 40, 75, 275, 75, and 81.

Nearest airport

McGhee Tyson is our main airport.

Getting around

You'll need a car to get around, but for recreational purposes, I have very nice roads in my neighborhood and several parks within a few miles for exercise and strolling/biking.

Map of Approximate Location

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Premium

Katie

Member of Home Exchange as well, but looking to branch to different sites and opportunities. I mainly travel with my dog, but am easily able to leave him with my sister. If he doesn't go, I travel with my friend from Chattanooga or I try to include my sister and her husband and two kids.

Travelling group

Desired Destinations

Open to any destination

Can travel at any time

Florida, USA

Dates flexible