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

Family-friendly apartment in Chattanooga

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Back of the Bear House, entrance to main level office.
King bed, luxury mattress & linens. Smart HDTV, Amazon Prime, Netflix & Cable.
Private 2 BR, 1BA plus shower room, hospitality center w/dining for 4 people.
King bed, luxury mattress & linens. Smart HDTV, Amazon Prime, Netflix & Cable.
King bed, luxury mattress & linens. Smart HDTV, Amazon Prime, Netflix & Cable.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Place, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Elmo Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruby Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infants and children are welcome!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Inquire owner about event details and attendees
Kitchen shown in the photos is a PRIVATE kitchen! Inquire owner for details if needed

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

About the area

Chattanooga

Located in St. Elmo, a neighbourhood in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Hamilton Place Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ruby Falls and Rock City. Travelling with kids? Consider Tennessee Aquarium and St. Elmo Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
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Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Elmo Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ruby Falls - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cravens House - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Point Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪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 1 mi (2 km) of Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, St. Elmo Park and Tennessee River. Ruby Falls and International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sharman Sherfey

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The Bear House is a beautifully restored 6,900 square foot house built in 1890. We have lived here for 25 years, raising our four children and enjoying this small community (St Elmo) within the city. Our long-term plan has been to share this special property as a B&B/Short Term Rental when we retired.

We opened as The Bear House in March of 2017. It has been a truly special year and brought great joy sharing The Bear House and meeting so many wonderful guests.

Steve and I live on the 1st floor of the house, which is completely separate from the 2nd story listings as well as the basement/lower level listing. In addition, we have the Carriage House with 2 listings. We are proud of The Bear House and think you will have a wonderful stay!

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English

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