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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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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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. Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
Moccasin Bend Brewing Company - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
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
Point Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Little Coyote - 8 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 10 min walk
The Tap House - 10 min walk
Wendy's - 2 min drive
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 does it cost to stay at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops on 28 Mar 2027 start from AU$198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 a 10-minute walk of Moccasin Bend Brewing Company and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
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This is our second time to stay in the Wheland Wing at the Bear House. We loved the space and the location. The owners are great to work with. We would absolutely recommend them.
Great starting point to visit all of Chattanooga’s attractions and quality restaurants nearby. Nice, comfortable, and clean home. Very nice and helpful host.
Excellent stay! Rental is in a great location and provided everything we needed. Very comfortable and beautifully appointed. Would stay again without hesitation.
Had a great time and was a perfect location. Highly recommend.
They had everything we needed, even a little dish of chocolates for us.
It is only a few minutes from Lookout Mountain and less than 15 minutes from downtown. Good restaurants only a few blocks away too.
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!
Loved, Loved the Place! The place was decorated for the Holidays creating a very homey feeling. The owner supplied everything we needed. Plus we could walk to down town.
Property was well taken care of. Conveniently located near many attractions, dining locations within walking distance.
Steven was very helpful and friendly.
Would definitely stay with them again.
Beautiful old home that was convenient for everything we wanted to do. Decor was charming and there were even snacks and coffee provided. We would definitely recommend this home to anyone!
Beautiful house. We stayed in the Wheland wing. It’s beautifully decorated , very clean. There is not one amenity they did not have available if u needed it. The beds were comfortable, great shower pressure and AC to keep nice and cool. This house is close to many places like Ruby Falls , Look out Mtn, Publix maybe a mile away so extremely convenient. They have all these beautiful gardens and sitting areas to just make u even more relaxed. I highly recommend and we definitely will be back.
The whole experience was amazing. Steve and Sherman make you feel at home and have thought of every detail to make your stay memeorable. We will definitely be back here for another vacation. It is also very kid friendly, our daughters had a blast too!
Jill G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you. Love those girls - it was such a treat having them here! We are glad you had a good stay. Please come again whenever you can. The flower gardens are beautiful in the summer!
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
We don’t have enough positive things to say about this property! We love Chattanooga and we absolutely love staying in this location, it was close to everything. The house is beautiful with rich history. The hosts are so accommodating and nice. You will not be disappointed. Be sure to book it.
We were in the Wheland wing, it was beautifully decorated, welcoming and comfortable. The grounds were colorfully decorated with many areas to stop, take a seat and enjoy your surroundings. Best part was their location, five to ten minutes to everywhere you want to go! The aquarium, art district, ruby fall, point park just to name a few. If you’re visiting the area the Bear House is the perfect place to stay.
Cheryl V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sharman Sherfey
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!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests