At the Historic Bear House Circa 1890, you'll experience refined luxury in a beautifully restored 120-year-old house with a carriage house. Located in Chattanooga's trendy St Elmo Historic District, this property offers historic charm and modern-day amenities like smart HDTVs, WiFi, and fully stocked kitchens.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m
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Kitchen
Washing machine
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About this property
Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops
đ» Welcome to the Historic Bear House Circa 1890! The best of everything!! Refined luxury, detailed amenities, large beautiful property. Walk to local restaurants, shops, grocery store, hiking and biking trails, tourist attractions. Less than 4 miles from Aquarium, all downtown, mountain and waterfront activities.
Beautifully restored 120 year old house and additional Carriage house with beautiful grounds. A rare opportunity to stay in a special historic property that adds to your trip experience; much more than simply a place to spend the night! Centrally located in Chattanooga in the trendy St Elmo Historic District, at the foot of Lookout Mountain.
Wheland Wing is one of 2 wings/apts located on the 2nd floor of the main house at The Bear House. Private Wheland Wing, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including 2 bedrooms, full bath, original shower room to house, dining, living room, and hospitality center including Keurig, mini fridge, and microwave. It also includes the main fully stocked kitchen and resource center.
Private Wheland Wing: * King bed, smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix, WiFi, ceiling fan with remote, luxury bedding and linens, iron and ironing board, full length mirror, luggage racks, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices. * Queen bed, smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix, WiFi, ceiling fan with remote, luxury bedding and linens, full length mirror, luggage rack, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices. * Full size bathroom with large original soaking tub, custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities, hair dryer. * Original shower room and dressing room, beautifully renovated with custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities. * Hospitality Center with microwave, small refrigerator, Keurig with well stocked variety of coffee, teas and hot chocolate and related condiments, fresh fruit, chocolates, some breakfast items and snacks. * Dining for 4 plus a cozy seating area. * Living room with ample seating, game table, games, smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix. * Resource center with writing desk and office supplies, cozy reading area. Located at the top of stairs. * High quality, fully equipped kitchen with gas stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and washer and dryer. Small appliances include toaster, mixer, crock pot and electric tea kettle. The basics are kept stocked for your convenience: paper towels, garbage bags, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, foils and plastic wrap, salt and pepper, spices, olive oil, canola oil, sugar. Located next to the Resource Center.
Our spacious property offers many opportunities for gathering spaces outdoors. The large old-fashioned front porch, courtyard garden and gazebo are wonderful spots for morning coffee, a special evening meal, or a place to relax in a comfortable chair with a good book. The special garden areas, fire pit, and larger outdoor seating areas provide additional space for your enjoyment. Be sure to explore the carved bears placed around the property and hear their story! In the spring and summer, help yourself to the blackberries and small vegetable garden. And donât miss the scavenger hunt; over 40 sculptured animals roam the property for you to find.
Our beautiful large property sits on an entire block, front to back, in the charming St Elmo Historic District. There is the majestic main house called Historic Bear House 1890 (6500sqft) that consists of 3 other private apartments. My husband and I reside on the private first floor in the main house. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the main house, through the luscious courtyard, is the Carriage House (1600sqft) with 2 private apartments. With over 25 years experience in the rental property business, we specialize in a broad spectrum of lodging needs, from quick getaways, to out of town family and friends, to corporate rentals and short term rentals. With pampered on-site attention youâll feel taken care of from your first inquiry until the end of your stay, whether it is a short trip or a few months.
Be sure to check out our other private apartments located here at the Historic Bear House 1890 property:
Workman Wing, 2 BR, 1BA, #1021491
Wheland Wing, 2 BR, 1BA, #1021450
Johnson Retreat, 4BR, 2BA, #1021232 (Workman & Wheland Wings combined)
Stinson Suite, 2BR, 1BA, #1076824
Lillyâs Loft, 1BR, 1BA, #1324077
Sherfey Suite, 1BR, 1BA, #1172405
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Netflix
Streaming services
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Inquire owner about event details and attendees
Kitchen shown in the photos is a PRIVATE kitchen! Inquire owner for details if needed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Infants and children are welcome!
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in St. Elmo, a neighbourhood in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City, while Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Tennessee Aquarium are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Songbirds Guitar Museum and Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Chattanooga travel guide
International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
27 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell
2 min drive
Little Coyote
8 min walk
Wendy's
2 min drive
Domino's Pizza
10 min walk
The Tap House
10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops located?
This family-friendly Chattanooga apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Moccasin Bend Brewing Company and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
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Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops Reviews
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This is our second time to stay in the Wheland Wing at the Bear House. We loved the space and the location. The owners are great to work with. We would absolutely recommend them.
Great starting point to visit all of Chattanoogaâs attractions and quality restaurants nearby. Nice, comfortable, and clean home. Very nice and helpful host.
We had a nice stay. Had everything we needed. It was within walking distance to The Incline and some nice restaurants. The king bed was super comfortable!
Had a great time and was a perfect location. Highly recommend.
They had everything we needed, even a little dish of chocolates for us.
It is only a few minutes from Lookout Mountain and less than 15 minutes from downtown. Good restaurants only a few blocks away too.
The home was very clean, well stocked with any amenity you could think of. Neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to neighborhood shops. Especially enjoyed sitting in outdoor conversation spots in the yard. Would definitely stay again if we were ever come back to the area
We were in the Wheland wing, it was beautifully decorated, welcoming and comfortable. The grounds were colorfully decorated with many areas to stop, take a seat and enjoy your surroundings. Best part was their location, five to ten minutes to everywhere you want to go! The aquarium, art district, ruby fall, point park just to name a few. If youâre visiting the area the Bear House is the perfect place to stay.
We donât have enough positive things to say about this property! We love Chattanooga and we absolutely love staying in this location, it was close to everything. The house is beautiful with rich history. The hosts are so accommodating and nice. You will not be disappointed. Be sure to book it.
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay. Everything was great. Very spacious property with lots of added little things. Candy, breakfast bars, water bottles, special soaps in bathroom, tons of storage for just about anything. Close to Chattanooga downtown. We didnât utilize the patios outside, wish there was time for that, very cute and cozy. Thanks again.
We had a picture perfect stay at the Bear House in the Whelan wing. We found it well stocked with amenities, an easy drive to local attractions and downtown, in a quiet neighborhood, and complete with comfortable beds, plus very clean. It checked every box I could think of. We particularly enjoyed the porch and multiple outdoor seating options. It felt homey and was much more than just a place to sleep, a lot of care has gone into this place and it shows. We even walked down to a local ice cream place, Clumpies (highly recommend). It is less than 10 minutes to Rock City, Ruby Falls, and downtown. I think a few other guests stayed in the carriage house and basement apartment but we almost never saw them and had no noise issues. I wouldnt look for anywhere else to stay if I return to Chattanooga. And we were able to check in as late as 9 pm which was a life saver since we were driving in from out of state and hit Atlanta rush hour traffic. I cant say enough good things about our stay!
This was my third visit to the Bear House. Every unit Iâve occupied has been fantastic. Steve and Sharman are always welcoming, even when itâs cold and rainy outside. I love staying here so much. The kitchens are well-equipped. The beds are extremely comfortable. You wonât find better accommodations or nicer hosts in Chattanooga. Added bonus for me, we have family in St. Elmo so itâs really convenient to stay here.
A beautifully appointed 2br! Felt like home and so close to activities and wonderful restaurants!! Loved all the quaint,cozy seating areas to relax and read! Beautiful front porch for dining or relaxing!! The best VRBO Ive stayed in, they supplied wonderful bath products from a local shop Good Fortune and now Im a customer!! Everything you need is there for you, plus extras like coffee, tea and snacks!! The hosts were so kind and informative!! Stay here, believe me you wont regret it!!!
Girlâs weekend in Chattanooga. Each of us loved staying in this beautiful house in the historic St Elmo community. The owners thought of everything making our stay like being at home. The large front porch was the perfect place to sit and enjoy a beverage at the end of the day( there are multiple other spots on the property to sit and relax). Downtown Chattanooga took less than 10 min to get there. The house is walking distance ( maybe 1/4 mile from the incline railway and numerous restaurants- so no driving needed! Great neighborhood!
This was truly a beautiful home. The owners did so well with remodeling the apartments. Everthing you needed was there. The kitchen was my favorite place. Great veiw of the moutian side.
My one year old had a great time exploring the property. The owners were very welcoming and also respectful of our privacy. We loved the layout of the apartment. Property is perfect for hanging outside and enjoying beautiful moutian weather.
We really enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and surrounding areas.
I donât know where to begin. This home was very clean. Super close to downtown and rock city, ruby falls and just about anything. The amenities were awesome. Bed was so soft and super comfy. A keurig with coffee stocked. A full stocked kitchen and washer and dryer. My kids loved staying there as well. Really made you feel like you were at home. Property manager is a great guy. He was so pleasant and always smiling. The Bear House is a truly a wonderful place to stay when visiting Chattanooga. If we ever go back we will definitely stay again. Thank you for letting use your home.
My husband, 2 year old, and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay in the Wheland Wing at the Bear House! The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. The beds and linens were comfortable. The beds are high, so if you have a little one, consider bringing bumpersâours slept on a toddler bed that we brought because she is not sleeping in a bed at home yet. The water pressure and temperature worked great in the shower and tub. Our favorite part was the gardens on the property which were beautiful and peaceful. Our toddler loved visiting all of the little (and big!) statutes. The owners of the property, Steve and Sharman, were very nice and friendly. The neighborhood is in a convenient, safe, and quiet location. In addition to being walking distance to restaurants and the Incline Railway, it is in close driving proximity to Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls. It was also a short drive to St Elmo Park, a neighborhood park with a fun and well-maintained playground for kids and toddlers. We would recommend this property to friends and family! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Excellent stay! Rental is in a great location and provided everything we needed. Very comfortable and beautifully appointed. Would stay again without hesitation.