Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity
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Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37409
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Golf course
Horse riding
Hiking
Basketball court
Wi-Fi in public areas
No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
🐻 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, the Bear 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.
Private Stinson Suite daylight basement apartment at the Bear House, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including two bedrooms and a full bath. Open kitchen, living and dining floor plan.
**High quality, fully equipped kitchen with electric stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator. Small appliances include toaster, mixer, crock pot and electric teapot. The hospitality center comes equipped with Keurig and a well stocked variety of coffee, teas and hot chocolate and related condiments. 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 and some breakfast items.
**Beautiful living room with ample seating, dining, games, high speed Wifi, large smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix - a wonderful gathering space for you to relax and enjoy your visit.
**Resource center in living room with office supplies, vacations guides, reading materials.
**Queen bed, luxury bedding and linens, Smart HDTV with Amazon Prime and Netflix, iron and ironing board, full length mirror, luggage racks, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, high speed Wifi (lower ceiling - 7'10").
**Full bed, luxury bedding and linens, full length mirror, luggage rack, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, high speed Wifi. (lower ceiling - 7'4")
**Spacious full size bathroom with bathtub/shower combination (rain head faucet), hair dryer, and specialty toiletries from nationally known local store Good Fortune (soaps, body wash, bath salts, lotion), luxury towels and numerous amenities.
**Separate laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer. Laundry room located in the main house (Bear House), in the hallway outside Stinson Suite. Shared between Stinson Suite and the Carriage House (Sherfey Suite & Lilly''s Loft).
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, 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
About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Inquire Host about event details (event attendees, type of event).About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 8.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
(22.8 km)
Landmarks: Guild-Hardy Trailhead, Lookout Mountain Trails
(260m)
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 bedrooms: 1 queen bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
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10.0/10
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71 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
Average for similar properties in Chattanooga
Elizabeth B.
July 29, 2025
Great stay, we especially loved the basement in the summer
The basement suite was perfect for a family of four with young kids (there was a small step into one of the bedrooms, but no one ever tripped). While the June weather was hot and muggy, the basement was consistently cool and comfortable. The kitchen was easy to cook in, the beds were comfortable, and the location was convenient.
Hannah J.
June 11, 2025
Overall, the stay was nice. We didn’t stay in the house much since we had a lot of activities planned in the area, but it was comfortable and quiet when we’d come back to rest. There were very minor things about the cleanliness of the rooms we stayed in, but nothing worth complaining about, it’s an old home, it’s to be expected. Our stay was upgraded to the upstairs apartment/suit area due to a small error. I think we would have preferred staying in the listing we originally picked for privacy preferences. The upstairs is split into 2 private suites/apartments with a shared kitchen and living room space. Being 3 women, it was a bit uncomfortable not knowing that’s how our situation would be staying there, but no one was booked in the suite next to us luckily. The owners are nice and communicate very well. It is a cute property with a cozy outdoor space to enjoy. Thank you for having us at your property.
Karen H.
May 5, 2025
Weather Woes
The apartment was adorable and very clean. The snacks and coffee were nice touches. The biggest problem was the weather, which pretty much wiped out any plans we made. The other issue was the location of the Stinson Suite. I do not recall anywhere in the VRBO description that said the apartment was down a flight of stairs. My husband is 82 years old and has great difficulty walking. The stairs were extremely difficult for him. Put this location in the description of the peoperty. We left a day early due to weather, but enjoyed the ambiance of the apartment while we were there.
Nicki C.
April 17, 2025
Love this place!
This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. This was my third time here and would stay here again! The location is great, the place in clean and they provide tons of essentials.
Nye A.
April 21, 2025
Always Love Staying at the “Bear House”
This was our second return visit to the same apartment in the basement. Great cozy apartment, accessories, clean stocked bathroom. Especially love the covered patio with water fountains and little birds dropping by for a dip and a sip! Very relaxing accommodations and the best hosts we’ve experienced!
ryan b.
March 31, 2025
Soccer weekend
We stayed for my daughter’s soccer tournament and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Clean and comfortable. The little town with the shops and restaurants within walking distance are great. The little treats and extra supplies were a very nice touch! We would recommend this property to everyone
Lisa W.
March 6, 2025
Comfortable place every time
We had a wonderful stay! They have everything you need. Beds are very comfortable!
Carie D.
December 9, 2024
Great location
Best location if you are touring around Chattanooga. 2 minutes to the Incline Railway, less than 10 minutes to Ruby Falls or Rock City.
The apartment was decorated for Christmas and it was just adorable with special little touches throughout.
Primary bedroom was large enough for a pack n play with room to spare.
Two points to know before you stay: it does require steps to enter and a few steps to enter the shower and the second bedroon. The ceilings are low, so my 6'4" husband could not fully stand in the shower or second bedroom.
We loved it and would definitely stay again!
Marc S.
November 27, 2024
Perfect cozy spot
We absolutely loved our stay at the Bear House! So cute & cozy - it was the perfect spot to rest & relax after a busy day of hiking and adventures.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf course
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Basketball court
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf course
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Kayaking
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Motorized water sports equipment
Rock climbing
Off-site
Basketball court
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Off-site
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Steve and Sharman Sherfey
Speaks: English
About this property
🐻 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, the Bear 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.
Private Stinson Suite daylight basement apartment at the Bear House, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including two bedrooms and a full bath. Open kitchen, living and dining floor plan.
**High quality, fully equipped kitchen with electric stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator. Small appliances include toaster, mixer, crock pot and electric teapot. The hospitality center comes equipped with Keurig and a well stocked variety of coffee, teas and hot chocolate and related condiments. 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 and some breakfast items.
**Beautiful living room with ample seating, dining, games, high speed Wifi, large smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix - a wonderful gathering space for you to relax and enjoy your visit.
**Resource center in living room with office supplies, vacations guides, reading materials.
**Queen bed, luxury bedding and linens, Smart HDTV with Amazon Prime and Netflix, iron and ironing board, full length mirror, luggage racks, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, high speed Wifi (lower ceiling - 7'10").
**Full bed, luxury bedding and linens, full length mirror, luggage rack, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, high speed Wifi. (lower ceiling - 7'4")
**Spacious full size bathroom with bathtub/shower combination (rain head faucet), hair dryer, and specialty toiletries from nationally known local store Good Fortune (soaps, body wash, bath salts, lotion), luxury towels and numerous amenities.
**Separate laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer. Laundry room located in the main house (Bear House), in the hallway outside Stinson Suite. Shared between Stinson Suite and the Carriage House (Sherfey Suite & Lilly''s Loft).
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, 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
About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Inquire Host about event details (event attendees, type of event).About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 8.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 22.84KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



