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The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City

Family-friendly stay near Ruby Falls

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Place, Ruby Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Raccoon Mountain Caverns
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chattanooga

Lookout Valley stay.Your stay at this Lookout Valley vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ruby Falls and Tennessee River. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ruby Falls - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Raccoon Mountain Caverns - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City

Are you Looking for a "Home Away from Home"?
We have it.
Nestled at the base of Lookout Mountain
10 minutes to downtown Chattanooga
And close to all area attractions
Rock City, Ruby falls, LookoutMountain, area dining and Walmart
The house that Love built
The Downer House was built by Jack Downer in 1985 with help from his father and son.
Three generations of carpenters.
Jack and his wife Joyce shared many years here making beautiful memories with their children and grandchildren to whom they passed down a belief in strong family values.
Now their children continue the legacy of the traditional family atmosphere in the home away from home of " The Downer House"
You have a fully furnished Kitchen to enjoy "cooking at home" or have the choice of many fine restaurants throughout the Chattanooga Area.
You will have access to all the amenities of your own home without the "Hotel or Motel" feel of strangers one wall over.
This is a private Home offering the best in Family accommodations
Hardwood floors, clean living environment, no clutter
Three full bedrooms, Dressing room, two full bathrooms, a back porch area to accommodate the smokers , full kitchen with stove, microwave and refrigerator, we offer a pack and play for a baby and board games for young at heart. Smart TVs are located in every room with full Wi Fi access.
We take pride in treating all our guests as family and friends.
The home is all on one level upon entering the house.
Enjoy the night air rocking on the front porch gazing at the stars and enjoying a beautiful view of Lookout Mtn.
You have a private driveway to park your vehicle.
We look forward to welcoming you to your next vacation get away with no stress or headaches.
Not for just one stay but for all your future get aways also.
We look forward to the opportunity of Letting us earn your smiles and recommendations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parking is allowed at the front of the house in the driveway

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: your children are always welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City to downtown Chattanooga?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Tiftonia.

Reviews

The Downer House Just minutes to Ruby falls and Historic Rock City Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Littleton CO and Savannah GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at this home in Chattanooga. Great location, close to downtown but felt like you were in the country with views of Lookout mountain. A delicious cake awaited us upon arrival which was fabulous since it was my husbands 75th birthday on that day. The home is much larger than it appears in pictures. If you live to cook and plan on doing much of it while there the supplies in the kitchen could use an upgrade. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carylon was a wonderful host! She made sure that we had everything we needed and even brught over some homeade cooking. The home was very spacious and easily accomodated 5 adults. Everything was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aktham A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elva W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

This is a beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood near Rock City and Ruby Falls. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Loren E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chattanooga Holidays

Great location for us near outdoor spaces and downtown within easy reach. Great host. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Place

The house was nice and clean and a good neighborhood. The property owner was very kind and even cooked us a couple of desserts and a pot of soup. She’s an excellent cook. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a full bath. The second bedroom has a full-size bed with a full bath. A futon can sleep two in the sunroom. I wasn’t sure about it at first, but I slept very well on it. Well laid out place and an excellent choice if you want to stay close to Chattanooga. It’s less than a mile to a couple of restaurants, fast food, gas, and groceries. It’s about 10 minutes to downtown Chattanooga, and 15 minutes to North Shore . Excellent place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain home away from home

Very comfy clean home. All of us expressed how comfortable the beds where! The couches and front porch chairs where so nice. Every morning I seen a Mother deer with her 2 fawns. So peaceful. The owner is very sweet. She left a care package for us which was very thoughtful. My dog did very well. The showers have excellant water pressure. We had 7 stay and all had to get ready for a wedding. This home has a huge master bath with a dressing room with a huge mirror to support 4 adult women putting makeup on, and steaming clothes. I would stay here again, if ever I go to Chattanooga again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Candace

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Liked the location and it was quiet neighborhood. They could of worded the sleeping areas better in Expedia. I had to go to vrbo to find that out. It could have been swept better and the refrigerator was a newer model but I don't think it had been cleaned in a year or more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024