Welcome to Chez Leray!

Knoxville, Tennessee
$280 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Chez Leray, our peaceful downtown-adjacent getaway! Enjoy a unique home in a charming neighborhood minutes from downtown, conveniently located just off I-40 / I-275 exit.

Our quiet street is perfect for families wanting to take a morning walk, sit on the front porch, or enjoy a fire in the backyard. And our proximity to downtown is a great fit for anyone wanting to be out & about and enjoy all that Knoxville has to offer!

You can even hear Neyland Stadium from ourporch.

The space
Our historic Queen Anne's Victorian home, built in 1899, has a spacious living area, small kitchen & bathroom downstairs, as well as three bedrooms & another full bathroom upstairs. The front porch has a large stoop, perfect for sitting & waving to neighbors, and the large backyard features a fire pit and several outdoor seating areas to enjoy the Tennessee mountain weather.

You’ll also be enthusiastically greeted by our backyard welcoming committee lead, Meatloaf — he’s a very friendly Siamese cat who has his own outdoor setup but is always happy to hang out & receive attention if you’re so inclined. :)

Guest access
Guests are welcome to the entire space, with the exception of the owner's closet downstairs & an outdoor storage area in the back. The property is accessible via spare key that guests can keep with them throughout the stay (although please don’t forget to leave it when you depart!).

Hosts stay nearby when Chez Leray is booked; we're happy to come say hi, answer any questions, or provide support as needed but will not be staying in the house while guests are present.

Additional note
We love our home and want to be clear with our guests that this space is just that — our home. We find it cozy & comfortable, and we are aware that it might not meet the expectations of guests looking for a more glamorous, 5-star experience. We welcome feedback & are always happy to hear ideas for ways to improve. :)

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Recycling Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Water Dispenser
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Tracy S.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    Great, cute home very convenient to UT-Knoxville. Lovely home built in 1899. Very artsy and cozy. We only stayed one night (arrived after 10pm, left before 9am), but it was great for our family. The area felt safe (across from a charter school), and on a walkable street. We didn’t bring our dogs but with its fenced back yard, friendly outdoor cat, and available dog crate- we could have easily done so and will remember this spot in case we return (if the son chooses UT-Knoxville!). The hosts were gracious and communicated well.Being familiar with 120year old houses, we expected steep stairs, eclectic sloping flooring, limited electrical outlets and all of the things that go with caretaking a piece of history. If you are looking for a hotel type VRBO, or have accessibility issues, this isn’t your space. If you are a family that wants to feel like you are staying with lifelong friends at their fun, artsy, pet-friendly house - then this spot will be great. We loved it and our teens each had their own room (clutch when we are on a weeklong car trip together), and even got some cat-therapy with petting the outdoor resident cat, meatloaf. The kitchen was updated and a downstairs bathroom added- so upgrades made the house - more modern experience.Overall: vibe: 10/10, location, 9/10, communication: 10/10, cleanliness: 9/10, and value: 10/10. Would definitely stay again! Just make sure you expect to be staying in someone’s home- not a distant person’s “investment.”

  • Jeremy L.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    The house and property were very nice. Great location to the university

  • Vicki W.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Old house, but kept up well. Nice to have lots of beds as we had six adults.

  • Lynn A.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    The property was charming, clean, and welcoming. The host was very communicative. We loved our stay there, and we even got some ideas for decorating our own homes!We would love to return out of future date!

  • Kody B.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Fantastic place to stay in Knoxville that's just minutes away from all the city has to offer. We loved meatloaf and he got all the pets

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$325+
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