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Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops
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Highlights
- The great outdoorsGuests love the outdoor space here.
- Private gardenA rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
- At the centre of it allStay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
- Discover nearby landmarksWalk to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Deck or patio
- Internet access
Explore the area

Chattanooga, TN
- Moccasin Bend Brewing CompanyPlace, Moccasin Bend Brewing Company5 min walk
- Lookout Mountain Incline RailwayPlace, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway8 min walk
- Ruby FallsPlace, Ruby Falls4 min drive
- Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)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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