Entire apartment

Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity

Family-friendly stay near Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity

Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Exterior detail
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

View in a map
Chattanooga, TN
  • Place, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Moccasin Bend Brewing Company
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruby Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

You may also like

About the area

Chattanooga

City center stay.With a stay at this St. Elmo apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and 2 miles (3 km) of Ruby Falls. International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum and Tennessee River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Roy Nelms Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moccasin Bend Brewing Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Elmo Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ruby Falls - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Coyote - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tap House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity


🐻 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

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Inquire Host about event details (event attendees, type of event)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. 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.

Property is also known as

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Charming St Elmo

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay Apartment

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay Apartment

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Perfect Stay!

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity to the airport?

This apartment is 14.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity to downtown Chattanooga?

This apartment is 3 mi away from Chattanooga.

Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 249 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place. Everything was well-stocked, beds were comfy, location is close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great neighborhood

we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Hoku H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One-day two-night family getaway

From check in to check out, our experience was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was terrific! The
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear House

Great area for my St Elmo stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and nice to have parking. Loved our rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, Great hosts!

Steve and Sharman were great hosts, and we loved the house! We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable place every time

We had a wonderful stay! They have everything you need. Beds are very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Very clean, well-stocked property, in a great location. The bed was comfortable, the towels were good quality. Plenty of outdoor seating areas. We would definitely stay there again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This cute little rental had plenty of space for the two of us. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked with essentials, the numerous outdoor spaces were wonderful to relax after a day of activities. Great location close to many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john b c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear House

Really enoyed our stay at the Bear House. Have stayed there three times. Look forwasrdedto next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Great property and very cozy. Close to the heart of downtown with several good dining options. House was wonderful in every way. Will be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamrah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Looked just like photos. Super clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Beautiful suite and very clean. Comfortable beds. I would stay there again. Hosts are wonderful and very responsive to any questions. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great time at a great place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Angela N.

Fantastic place to stay!! The Best!!

Everything was absolutely perfect from the comfortable beds to chocolate treats. The place was extremely clean and the kitchen perfectly stocked. We walked to restaurants and the Incline Railway. Fantastic place to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

The outdoor area was cute decorated for fall and the inside was clean and cozy only had an issue with the coffee maker dispensing dirty water. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nye A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The location is ideal! So close to everything. The hosts really go above and beyond to ensure your stay is perfect! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot

We had a great weekend visit at the bear house. The room was very clean and the host was so nice. It was an easy walk to downtown St. Elmo restaurants. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024