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  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Popular LocationLookout Mountain Incline Railway6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRuby Falls4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChattanooga Choo Choo5 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)21 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Chattanooga

Heart of Chattanooga.Within a 10-minute walk of this St. Elmo Improvement League apartment, you'll find Moccasin Bend Brewing Company and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Ruby Falls and International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk
  • Ruby Falls - 4 min drive
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 5 min drive
  • Chattanooga Riverfront - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing Co. - 8 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 19 min walk
  • Common Table - 17 min walk
  • Wendy's - 2 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops


🐻 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 don’t 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 you’ll 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

Lilly’s Loft, 1BR, 1BA, #1324077

Sherfey Suite, 1BR, 1BA, #1172405

Property manager

Sharman Sherfey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • 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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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 center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Infants and children are welcome!

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Charming St Elmo
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Charming St Elmo!!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Charming St Elmo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops to the airport?

This apartment is 14.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

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.

Is there free parking at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops to downtown Chattanooga?

This apartment is 3 mi away from Chattanooga.

Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 134 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great visit. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Vintage Home
Stayed for a wedding in Chicamagua. Had a great time. Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality Above and beyond expextations!!
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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Touches
This was my third visit to the Bear House. Every unit I’ve occupied has been fantastic. Steve and Sharman are always welcoming, even when it’s cold and rainy outside. I love staying here so much. The kitchens are well-equipped. The beds are extremely comfortable. You won’t find better accommodations or nicer hosts in Chattanooga. Added bonus for me, we have family in St. Elmo so it’s really convenient to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby Falls
Had a perfect day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, inviting and close to everything
We enjoyed the area we were in. The rooms were comfortable and the stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Wheland house
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leanne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing we needed was there!
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023