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Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!

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Welcom to Gray Gables on the side of Missionary Ridge
Huge porch to enjoy the family.
Play a game of corn hole! Kathy's Kottage is next door if you need more bedrooms
Stop and enjoy the arbor as you relax!
Kid's room with their own TV to watch cartoons, while you relax.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!

We are located on the lower side of Missionary Ridge. The battle of Missionary Ridge was fought here on Nov. 26, 1863. The Confederates camped in the very spot where this house was built in 2016. It is a one story house. We are pet friendly and have a nice Fenced in yard. My insurance does not allow pitbulls, chows or dobermans or any mixes with these breeds. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room with a washer and dryer in the kitchen. Comfy furniture and soft beds for your sleeping pleasure. I furnish toiletries and Little Debbies and coffee. Downtown Chattanooga is only 2 miles away. Across the street we have Shuffleboard, Horse Shoes, Picnic table with a grill. The garden on the next tear up was on the Hamilton County Master Gardener's Show in 2013. Walk through the garden, enjoy the views of Chattanooga, and sit down by the Mermaid Fountain with goldfish, and let your worries disappear. Relax with your sweet 2 dogs! My insurance does not cover Chows, Pitbulls, Rottweilers, or Dobermans.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
I have a pack and play and a highchair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well mannered and the females spayed. No Cats!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking and vaping on the outside porch.
Please do not park on the grass. Extra parking behind playset.
2 dog limit. Please let me know that you are bringing a pet. You can smoke outside on the porch. $500 fee if you smoke inside in the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 960085
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the neighborhood

Chattanooga

Located in Ridgedale, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tennessee River and Ruby Falls, while Chattanooga Zoo and Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Tennessee Aquarium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Barking Legs Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chattanooga Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Ruby Falls - 8 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Scottie B’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Giardino - ‬16 min walk
  • Captain D's
  • ‪Krystal - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend! on Jun 7, 2026 start from $296, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend! located?

This family-friendly Chattanooga vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga Zoo and Songbirds Guitar Museum. CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga and Chattanooga National Cemetery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 334 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean with everything we needed. Enjoyed the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2026
Appreciate it! Was happy to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. This was the cleanest, best stocked place we have stayed. Centrally located to major highways made getting around easy and the fenced yard was perfect for the pups. We look forward to coming back to Chattanooga and would definitely rent from Tammy again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 11, 2026
I appreciate you being my guests, please visit again and thanks for taking excellent care of the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect location to everything Chattanooga! Our family loved being able to relax after a long day of play. Tammy was so nice and responded quickly as needed. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2026
Happy to host Brandi and her family for a weekend getaway! Left the house in tip-top shape, do visit again!! Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was very convenient, close to both downtown and lookout mountain. Clean and well stocked with a couple lovely welcome treats from the owner. The host was communicative and very accommodating. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting Elizabeth and her friends! Very Clean, neat, and tidy. Would welcome back with open arms. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this rental was perfect. Highly recommend for families with small children. And perfect for pet owners as well. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2026
Enjoyed having you, Karen. Glad you had a great weekend and hope to see you again. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy always has the right comfort items in her houses. We had small items like seasonings, coffee and filters. Super clean and cozy! Beautiful flowers. Love sitting on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2026
Anna and her friends are always exceptional guests! Enjoy having them visit. See you next month!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’re 4 seniors who came to Chattanooga to go hang gliding on Lookout Mountain. This house worked perfectly for us. Sitting on the front porch was lovely - so many birds singing their songs. A nice neighborhood, a 10 min drive to downtown, and a well equipped kitchen. The host, Tammy, lives across the street. We didn’t need either, but she’s given consideration to kids and pets with toys for both, a fenced in yard, and a great play-set across the street. She’s fun to chat with and very responsive to your needs. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2026
Cathy and her group were a blessing. "Seniors?" Young at heart! Very refreshing , would welcome back. Very helpful, clean, neat, and tidy. Hope to see you again. Thanks for chosing my place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs. Clean and accessible. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 22, 2026
Thanks for staying and taking wonderful care of the rental. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not the first time that we have stayed in one of Tammy‘s properties. We keep coming back for a reason. Everything is always clean and ready to go. The check-in process is very easy and Tammy communicates very well. She answers messages quickly. It’s an excellent place to go if you were going to anything at Mccallie. It’s easy to get to southside and to downtown as well. I highly recommend that you check out her gardens while you are there and taking a sunset. Her properties are pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2026
Happy to have you all again! The pups were soooo cute and adorable. The house was left perfect, as usual. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy was very easy and quick to communicate with us before, during, and after our stay! She had everything we needed (and some treats as well)!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2026
Hoping you had a great time and visit again. The cleaner was impressed! Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with our experience. Tammy is a great host. She lives close by and came to say hello while we were sitting on the lovely porch enjoying our morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 11, 2026
Thanks for staying, hope you keep me in mind the next time you visit family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roshella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister, mom and I took a girls trip and we made the best decision to book this property. Tammy has everything on hand that you should need for an enjoyable stay in this house. Tammy is an amazing and super friendly host that will make you feel like you are right at home in her house and her neighborhood. It was plenty close enough and easy for us to get to the places we wanted to visit in Chattanooga. This house is great and I expect all of her houses are... no matter which one you choose.. I am sure it will be a great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2026
Roshella, sister and mother were my ideal guests plus a whole lot more! Exceptionally clean and fun to hang out with. Calvin and my Peppy made friends. They are welcome anytime. Thanks and happy you had a wonderful time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just all around relaxing and comfortable, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2025
Wonderful guests to host! Clean, neat, and very tidy. Would welcome again. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tausha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We met Miss Tammy, she was super friendly. Our place was extremely clean, cozy, decorated beautifully & was loaded with necessities. Super close to lots of attractions in the area. We will for sure be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2026
Loved having Tausha and her adorable family! Very clean and neat. Clearner gives 10 stars! Do happy to have return Ideal guests! Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved that it was very clean and stocked well!Also they have so many extras, from bay stuff to curling irons! They also had coffee and snacks to start you off!Our puppy also enjoyed the back yard to run and play!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2026
Thanks for staying and taking such wonderful care of the house! Glad ypu had a great time. Come stay anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aung M.

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

It was an awesome stay.

The check-in process was so smooth. The location is great.The house is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2025
Great to host! Followed all the house rules and were neat and tidy. Welcome back. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was just what we needed. It was clean and had some nice amenities (snacks and laundry)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2025
Thanks for staying, so happy to host all of you. Perfect guests and welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was warm, welcoming, comfortable, seasonally decorated. So cute. Probably the cleanest place we've ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2025
Thank you! We strive for cleanliness. Enjoyed having you and hope you visit again. You and your friends were very clean too.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The house was nice, very clean and in a convenient location. Although, the area of the house itself was not located in the best area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Summer family trip

We enjoyed our visit to Chattanooga and the property was in close proximity to all our sites that we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2025
Very delighted to gave Heather and her family for a mini vacation. Took wonderful care of the house, respectful, clean and neat! Thanks for starting the laundry and hope to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Girls trip.

Great place to stay with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2025
Awesome guests! Christy and her group were very respectful, clean, and tidy. Highly recommended! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camie M.

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

Softball Weekenders

We enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again. The property was clean, and we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Camue and her family were udeal guests! Definitely would have for a return visit. The place was left perfect and the cleaner gave you 10 stars! Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and Tammy was a wonderful and responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
So happy to have Ashley and her group! I welcome back and happy with the way the took such great care of the place. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandise G.

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

Lovely trip

This was the perfect home away from home. Very clean and provided plenty of room for our family during trip. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2025
Happy to host Kandise and her family's. Weekend get together/get away! Wonderful group, very nice, and took great care of the place. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Gray Gables. It was very clean, cozy and convenient to all of the things that we were doing while in Chattanooga.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Hass

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I grew up in Philadelphia, Tn on a small horse farm. I moved to Chattanooga to go to college and have stayed here since. Like kudzu my roots go 6 feet under.

Why they chose this property

I had this property build for a vacation rental. I own the whole block. The other houses are yearly rentals. I have been playing Monopoly in my neighborhood since 1983. There are 2 other short term rentals on this same block, Ridgedale Roost and Kathy's Kottage, Thatcher's Mill House and Makin' Memories for large family events.

What makes this property unique

The city of Chattanooga is experiencing rapid redevelopment, economic growth, and what some call "gentrification". This means that if you stay in the city, you are likely to be on a street with a wide variety of properties, ranging from very good condition, to fair, to vacant. In addition, there is great racial, cultural, and economic diversity with city residents. I live across the street and love it here, but it may not be for everyone. I want all guests to consider this prior to booking, so no unfavorable review result.
My insurance does not cover the follow dog breeds: Dobermans, Pit bulls, and Chows.
Please do not ask for a late check out. I respect that my cleaners have lives other than just cleaning my rentals. Feel free to stay another day. Thank you!

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