Best Lodging Options in Chattanooga

Set in Chattanooga, The Read House Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is less than 0.6 mi from Tennessee Aquarium and a 5-minute drive from the University of Tennessee. Lookout Mountain is 3.1 mi away. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in every room of this Chattanooga hotel as well as free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower. Read House Chattanooga can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 5.6 mi from the accommodations, while Creative Discovery Museum is a 9-minute walk from the property. The property is 2.5 mi from Ruby Falls and 5 mi from Tennessee Riverpark and 0.7 mi from Hunter Museum of American Art. The nearest airport is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, 6.2 mi from the property.

- "Exceeding all expectations" - "Great short weekend!" - "Had a blast" - "Excellent" - "I had an incredible stay at the Read House" - "Wonderful from start to finish!!" - "Beautiful ❤️" - "A quick getaway for my husband’s birthday we had a fantastic time and will definitely be back." - "Best hotel ever!" - "I stayed one night due to an early appointment the next day. The team was incredible and the property is breathtaking!"

Bed & breakfast with 2 restaurants, 8-minute walk to Tennessee Aquarium
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, concierge services, and wedding services are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
Bluff View Inn offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

- "Beautiful river view" - "Really neat place to stay. Very friendly service and super comfortable room in a historic home overlooking thre Tennessee river. " - "It was impeccable. Felt like I was staying at a 5 star hotel. " - "A very quaint well managed property. A welcome change from corporate chain hotels with featureless rooms. A pleasant area of Chattanooga to stay in, enjoyed Tony’s for dinner one evening. " - "Perfect accommodation in the historic arts district. Perched above the river, steps from the art museum and the pedestrian bridge across the river. "

Hotel Clemons is a condo hotel featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Chattanooga. There's a private entrance at the condo hotel for the convenience of those who stay. The condo hotel also offers facilities for disabled guests. Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. At the condo hotel, every unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. You can play billiards and table tennis at the condo hotel. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Hotel Clemons include Tennessee Aquarium, Hunter Museum of American Art, and Creative Discovery Museum. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 7.5 miles away.

- "Perfect for two couples!" - "Modern and cool downtown living" - "Everything was excellent!" - "Whenever we’re in Chattanooga Hotel Clemons is definitely where we will be staying!" - "Perfect for family’s we was able to walk to everything we needed!" - "Funky, fun, spacious" - "Great place to stay in CHattanooga" - "Very pleasantly surprised!!" - "We loved it! Already planning our trip for next year and will definitely be staying at Hotel Clemons again!"

- "Beautiful! " - "We truly loved this place! Very well taken care of, clean, cozy, very beautiful! Out of all the traveling Ive done, this is by far my favorite place ive stayed thus far! " - "Very nice and located near Ruby Falls. Plenty of amenities such as a fire pit, pool, and very nice breakfast spread" - "Beautiful grounds. Fire pit was a nice touch." - "Had room 9. Beautiful scenery. Spacious bathroom and living. However the bed is too hard, and you can hear every word that ur neighbor says in the bathroom. As they can hear u in ur bathroom. Breakfast is good. Had a problem with the ac- there’s wall damage from it and the pipe needs flushing as it was blowing mold onto the chair. "

Minutes to Rock City, Ruby Falls, & Downtown is located in Chattanooga, just 4.1 miles from Tennessee Aquarium and 5 miles from Chattanooga Zoo. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.4 miles from Lookout Mountain, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi. Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 5.8 miles from the apartment and Tennessee Riverpark is 8.9 miles away. Providing a patio and mountain views, the spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Ruby Falls is 2.1 miles from the apartment, while Hunter Museum of American Art is 3.6 miles away. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

- "Convenient relaxing" - "Lovely stay in a historic area with lots of amenities nearby." - "Great stay in St. Elmo" - "Chattanooga must be the friendliest city on earth, I loved it." - "It was comfortable and charming in a great location." - "Very clean & inviting. Would stay again." - "A Fabulous End to our Road Trip!!😃" - "Prefect spot for a lil a Getaway" - "Perfect spot all around! 👍🏼" - "If you are going to stay here, bring your own lock for the door!"

Situated in the city center, this welcoming apartment brings all of Chattanooga within your reach. Songbirds Guitar Museum is just steps away and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District is within an easy 7-minute walk, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom rental, you'll find air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the flat-screen TV. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an ice maker, and cookware. And you can even travel light because you'll have a washer/dryer. Other amenities include bed sheets, an ironing board, and heating.

- "The condo was excellent! Very clean and well appointed. Several excellent restaurants within close walking distance. The manager was attentive and helpful. " - "This property was very modern right in the “ heart” of Chattanooga! Location was perfect. Went here for a college tour. It was less than one mile from UT Chatt! Really nice townhome. 5 stars from me!" - "The condo was IMMACULATE. The bed was so comfortable and had everything you could ask for. Our Host was amazing and gave us recommendations for eating and things to see/do. This place is easy walking distance to so many things and we couldn't have had better. "

Family-Friendly Escape about 6 Mi to City Center! offers accommodations in Chattanooga, 6.1 miles from Tennessee Aquarium and 11 miles from Lookout Mountain. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Chattanooga Zoo is 4.7 miles away. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Hunter Museum of American Art is 5.8 miles from the vacation home, while Tennessee Riverpark is 7.4 miles away. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 5 miles from the property.

- "Excellent hosts. Excellent location. Excellent stay." - "Everyrhing was great. We will definitely be coming back to stay again and will recommend it to friends and family." - "We feel so fortunate to have stayed in this home. it was so well furnished and decorated. The hosts could not have bee" - "Great Home 🏠 in a Great Location!!!" - "Great house for families." - "Our stay was wonderful." - "Great place to stay for a family with a wonderful owner who lives next-door and takes care of you. Centrally located and"

Located in Chattanooga, this welcoming apartment brings it all within your reach. With convenient nearby parking, you'll be ready to make the 2-minute drive to Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District or the 3-minute drive to Chattanooga Convention Center.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a desk. Enjoy the free WiFi and TV. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, an ice maker, and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washing machine. Other amenities include bed sheets, an ironing board, heating, and wardrobe or closet.

Entertainment • Internet • Sports/Activities • Other • Laundry • Security/Safety • Balcony/Terrace • Tv • Kitchen • Air Conditioner • Fireplace/Heating • Bedding/Linens

11 miles from Chattanooga Zoo in Chattanooga, Cozy Cabin on Tenn River - 10 Mi to Chattanooga! features accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa center. The property is around 14 miles from Lookout Mountain, 10 miles from Hunter Museum of American Art, and 14 miles from Ruby Falls. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Tennessee Aquarium is 9.4 miles away. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Tennessee Riverpark is 14 miles from the vacation home, while Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 17 miles from the property. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 17 miles away.

- "We liked it so much we decided to book it again for October to see some of the fall colors." - "Wonderful getaway" - "Excellent!" - "Excellent and beautiful scenery!" - "great views" - "We really enjoyed our stay and watching the boats go down the river. Peaceful, quiet and relaxing." - "Beautiful view and landscaping"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as climate control and laundry facilities. Other amenities include towels and a portable fan.

- "Nice" - "The house was very clean. The one thing we weren’t prepared for was the shared bathroom and showers " - "Very clean and easy check in and check out. Would highly recommend and stay at again! " - "Rose, the owners Mother was visiting and was wonderful the chat with, the please was clean, friendly and never had an issue!" - "Cool place!" - "Comfy beds and quiet. Each unit doesn't have their own AC and heat so that's challenging when it's hot. I'd stay again."

Charming Chattanooga Home with Downtown Views! is located in Chattanooga, just 4.9 miles from Hunter Museum of American Art and 7.7 miles from Ruby Falls. The property is around 3.2 miles from Chattanooga Zoo, 5.2 miles from Tennessee Aquarium, and 7.9 miles from Lookout Mountain. The accommodation offers a spa center, free Wifi throughout the property, and a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is an on-site bar. Tennessee Riverpark is 8 miles from the vacation home, while Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 11 miles from the property. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 5 miles away.

- "Lovely" - "Family reunion. Really nice for the family gathering. We used the dining room table for a luncheon with our kids who liv" - "over all stay was good- housekeeper could be more attentive to details"

Welcome to your perfect getaway at this beautifully renovated house, nestled at the base of Elder Mountain with views of Lookout Mountain! Thoughtfully transformed into a modern and elegant retreat, Pond Vista Retreat invites you to unwind and simply enjoy the tranquility of surrounding nature - including your private fishing pond. Downtown Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain are 7 miles / 15 minutes away, so you can also easily explore the vibrant sights of the city, area attractions, along with hiking and other outdoor adventures across Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia.

Guest feedback:

"Father in law loves to fish and was able to fish in the pond, which was vey easy to access, when we weren’t sightseeing." - Colleen, Apr 2025

"Very clean and nice accommodations!" - Andy, Mar, 2025

"The house is very clean, new, well equipped and close to all of the many attractions that Chattanooga has to offer. Check in and out was seamless. The pond was also a huge hit with my husband and sons." - Mary, Dec 2024

"Fabulous Find!! The property was very nice, clean, roomy, & comfortable. We were very comfortable here. Everything seemed new, and they seemed to have thought of everything." - Geneva, Oct 2024

"Listing was as described. Easy check in and check out instructions, easy access to the home, clean, fully equipped. Beautiful surroundings and peaceful. Our kiddo enjoyed playing by the pond and swinging. ITrip Chattanooga was responsive and helpful " - Nikki, Oct 2024

"Feels like home We booked this home as a last minute visit to Chattanooga on our way to Nashville and it was the perfect choice. Great location being not even 10 minutes from downtown and all other mountain attractions. House is completely stocked with all the essentials we needed, very clean and cozy house. Located in a very quite “home town” feel neighborhood. We would absolutely visit this property again without a doubt" - Lacy, Oct 2024

A private back patio is an outdoor oasis for relaxing with gas fire pit as well as cooking on the gas grill, just steps away from the main entrance to the house. Take a walk across the driveway and relax in the covered patio overlooking the pond – perfect for sipping morning coffee while the sun peaks over the mountains!

Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting home with comfortable seating around a large-screen 55" Smart TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and two dining tables. The primary bedroom is a serene retreat with a king bed with adjustable head positioning, couch which includes a queen size gel mattress, 50" Smart TV and large ensuite bathroom. An additional bedroom across the hall includes 2 queen beds and 43" Smart TV. Additional full bath is located in the hallway.

PARKING:
Ample parking is located at the back entrance of the property.

AMENITIES:
- Large and private outdoor space; gas grill provided
- Game cabinet stocked with family games
- Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to prepare a full meal or to enjoy delivery
- Keurig coffee maker with coffee, sugar & creamer supplied
- Fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher) with granite countertops
- Dining tables & seating
- Ample linens and blankets
- Fully stocked bathrooms with ample towels, toiletries and hair dryer
- Private washer & dryer
- Wi-Fi internet

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PETS: Small to mid-size dogs may be allowed; must inquire for approval in advance. Please clean up after your pet (doggy bags provided) and refrain from allowing on furniture. Pets must be leashed when outdoors and crated if left inside while guests are away.

WILDLIFE NOTICE: Please understand that you are surrounded by nature and the potential for wildlife.

- "We had an amazing stay! Everything was clean and host had gone above and beyond to make us feel at home! Would stay here again! Kids loved fishing." - "The house is very clean, new, well equipped and close to all of the many attractions that Chattanooga has to offer. Check in and out was seamless. The pond was also a huge hit with my husband and sons. " - "The house is in an older residential neighborhood, so its nice and quiet. The house is decently equipped with just enough room for anfamily to spread out."

Your St Elmo Getaway for Rock City & Ruby Falls, 2BD townhome, 6 min to downtown is located in Chattanooga, just 2.4 miles from Lookout Mountain and 4.1 miles from Tennessee Aquarium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Hunter Museum of American Art is 3.6 miles away and Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 5.8 miles from the apartment. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. A baby safety gate is also available at the apartment, while guests can also relax in the garden. Chattanooga Zoo is 5 miles from Your St Elmo Getaway for Rock City & Ruby Falls, 2BD townhome, 6 min to downtown, while Ruby Falls is 2.1 miles from the property. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 9.3 miles away.

- "To St Elmos and beyond!" - "Would definitely stay here again. Super clean and the house had everything you could need."

Located in Chattanooga, this 2-bedroom apartment lets you experience it all. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 5 minutes by car from Tennessee River and 3 minutes from Ruby Falls. Jump into your car and make short work of the 5-minute drive to Raccoon Mountain Caverns or the 5-minute drive to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway (and enjoy the property's convenient uncovered onsite parking in the meantime).

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a Smart TV, as well as streaming services and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include laundry facilities.

Parking • Kitchen • Laundry • Internet • Smoking • Child Friendly

8 miles from Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Upscale Chattanooga Home on Missionary Ridge! features accommodations with access to a spa center. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.2 miles from Tennessee Aquarium. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Chattanooga Zoo is 3.2 miles away. Featuring a balcony, this vacation home also comes with a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is an on-site bar. Hunter Museum of American Art is 4.9 miles from the vacation home, while Ruby Falls is 7.7 miles from the property. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 5 miles away.

- "It was a great experience." - "Our family loved it. You will not regret staying here very beautiful." - "Lovely" - "Very comfortable, friendly owners, easy access to area activities:)" - "View was great, but too much noise from highway 24."

Air-conditioned accommodations at The Treetop Hideaways at Ruby Falls are accessible via exterior corridors and offer free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

Kitchen • Parking • Internet • Air Conditioner • Child Friendly • Fireplace/Heating

01 Discover Charm Cozy in the Heart of the City offers accommodations in Chattanooga, 1.2 miles from Chattanooga Zoo and 1.9 miles from Tennessee Aquarium. This vacation home features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi. Tennessee Riverpark is 6 miles from the vacation home and Ruby Falls is 6.2 miles away. The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. A TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Lookout Mountain is 6.4 miles from 01 Discover Charm Cozy in the Heart of the City, while Hunter Museum of American Art is 1.5 miles from the property. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 6.8 miles away.

- "Comfortable and convenient in Chattanooga" - "Nice place to stay and worth your money"

🐻 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.

Private Sherfey Suite (Carriage House 1st floor), with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including one bedroom and full bath. Open kitchen, living, and dining floor plan.

**High quality, fully equipped small kitchen with electric stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator. Small appliances include toaster, mixer, and crockpot. 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. Chocolates and fresh fruit are always included!
**Beautiful living room with ample seating, dining, games, high speed Wifi, large smart HDTV with 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, iron and ironing board, full length mirror, luggage racks, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, Smart TV with Amazon Prime and Netflix.
**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). Shared between the Carriage House (Sherfey Suite & Lilly''s Loft) and Stinson Suite in the main house.

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 UN

- "While the Carriage House was small, it was clean, well designed, beautifully decorated and was full of nice amenities. Within walking distance to St. Elmo's district businesses and the Incline Railway. A short drive to Rock City and Ruby Falls. The outdoor gardens are amazing." - "The Sherfey Suite was perfect for two people. We stayed three nights while visiting. Everything was clean and as represented in the listing. The coffee bar and snacks were a nice bonus. The outdoor space was our favorite part. I read in one of the nooks in the morning and we sat in the swing in the evenings with a glass of wine and listened to music. We had it all to ourselves. Highly recommend and would stay here again for sure. Thanks for a great stay!"

5.4 miles from Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Stefan Cabin Nature-nested Tiny Home Hot Tub provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.1 miles from Lookout Mountain. Chattanooga Zoo is 6.4 miles away and Ruby Falls is 1.8 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 4.2 miles from the vacation home, while Hunter Museum of American Art is 5 miles away. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 11 miles from the property.

- "Cozy & quaint stay right on outskirts of the busy Chattanooga" - "Loved the cabin and the for tub and the soaps"

🐻 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

- "Nicest, most responsive hosts we have ever had for a Vrbo. Top hosts of at least 15 that we have rented. Best cleanliness. Great location. Every single amentity/utility worked like a charm. Enjoyed meeting the host and speaking with him." - "It was an adorable little place. We loved the decorations and little thoughtful things all over. And it was just a short drive to everything we wanted to see. Would definitely stay here again." - "We happened to choose a week when it rained all the time. We found indoor activities and nice restaurants, and it was always nice to come back to our cozy rooms, beautifully decorated for Christmas."