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

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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Overview of Bear House 1890, Workman Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

TN, Chattanooga
  • Popular LocationThe Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLookout Mountain Incline Railway6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMr T's Pizza St Elmo6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRuby Falls4 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
102 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear House 1890, Workman 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 stores, 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.

Workman Wing is one of 2 wings/apts located on the 2nd floor of the main house at The Bear House. Private Workman Wing, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including 2 bedrooms, full bath, dining for 4, living room, hospitality center, fully stocked kitchen and resource center.

Private Workman 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 and shower, Delta Victorian faucets, custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities, hair dryer.
*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.
* 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.

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

Steve and 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infants and children are always 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Chattanooga

This apartment is located in St. Elmo Improvement League, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, and is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City, while Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and Songbirds Guitar Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tap House - 8 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 19 min walk
  • Common Table - 16 min walk
  • Wendy's - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear House 1890, Workman Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Workman Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Workman Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear House 1890, Workman 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 and Chattanooga Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 89 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gracie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
My boyfriend and I wanted a short weekend getaway at St. Elmo was perfect!! The area was very nice and the house was beautiful!! I will definitely be booking again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay here again!
Very nice, well-equipped property in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas getaway
So happy I found this property! It was such a fun, nice and comfortable place to stay. My husband and I took our 5 yr old on a little Christmas getaway to Chattanooga to see the Enchanted Garden of lights at rock city. This property is just minutes away from Rock city, Ruby falls, incline railway and all the downtown fun! We really enjoyed our 2 bedroom accommodations and felt like we had lots of room to spread out and enjoy. So much easier than a hotel room when navigating young children going to bed earlier than the adults. Nice comfy beds, enjoyed having a living room area so you have a separate place to watch tv, and lots of extras like snacks, keurig machine/coffee, mini fridge and more. We loved that property and our rooms were all decorated for Christmas! Lots of nice touches. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is everything
This place looks even better in person than online and was in a great location. My daughter and I really liked the St Elmo area it has so many places to eat and things to do. But the Workman wing had absolutely all that we needed including coffee and snacks—and a fully stocked kitchen we could easily have cooked a meal if we wanted to. Lots of outdoor areas for talking and plenty of parking. It’s very near Rock city where we went for the Christmas lights but not far from Downtown either. I’d love to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha O., Sylvania, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
very good
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Chattanooga Location
A few family members and I went to Chattanooga to attend a wedding shower. We found this gem of a rental and will for sure stay here again. The second floor was perfect for our group as we rented both wings. Every room is decorated so nice and we've never stayed at a rental that was so clean. The small snacks and treats the owner leave for those staying was very appreciated. The units have most everything you'd ever need at a rental property. We did not use the kitchen while we stayed over the weekend however it was stocked very well where we could have cooked a meal there. The owners live on the main floor and are very attentive. It's nice to see how passionate the owners are about their wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
We would definitely stay here again. It was extremely clean and comfortable. 5 star rating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bear House in historic St. Elmo. It was rejuvenating to be back in the mountains. Only challenge was the stairs for for two 80+ year olds
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
1st time to Chattanooga, Location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. Beautifully restored home. Lots of character and charm with modern convenances. Well stocked with everything you need. Even had snacks and water. The bed was very very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chattanooga Stay
Such a great home in a beautiful neighborhood. The owners were lovely and live on property. Everything you could want was available at the house. Loved all the small, additional touches. Great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023