Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops

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A house with a porch decorated with various potted plants and flowers, a compass decoration, and a sign that reads "Home Sweet Home".
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a door, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a dresser, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a television.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted plate decoration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Place, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Elmo Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruby Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪17 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

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About the area

Chattanooga

Located in St. Elmo, a neighbourhood in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City, while Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Tennessee Aquarium are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 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 hiking and rock climbing nearby.
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Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Roy Nelms Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Moccasin Bend Brewing Company - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Elmo Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ruby Falls - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Creature Comforts Beer Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama Yo'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 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 1 mi (2 km) of Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, St. Elmo Park and Tennessee River. Ruby Falls is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was nice and the place was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Every thing we needed was there!

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

Totally enjoyed stay. Beds felt like sleeping on a cloud. Hospitality of owners were superb! 100% recommend staying at Bear s House
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Everything was perfect. Great location, great accommodations, and great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great visit. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, inviting and close to everything

We enjoyed the area we were in. The rooms were comfortable and the stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beary Fun in the Mountains

Thanks for the great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable stay

Great starting point to visit all of Chattanooga’s attractions and quality restaurants nearby. Nice, comfortable, and clean home. Very nice and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property. Great location

The owners made us feel at home. Truly a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Please come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Great accommodation with many thoughtful extras.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St. Elmo’s

Excellent stay! Rental is in a great location and provided everything we needed. Very comfortable and beautifully appointed. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring get away!

So comfy and cozy! We felt at home from the very start. Centrally located and close to downtown. Will definitely stay there again next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2020
Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us here at The Bear House. Please come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Vintage Home

Stayed for a wedding in Chicamagua. Had a great time. Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in St. Elmo

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was great

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful!

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!
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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Get-A-Way

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Wheland house

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I hate giving reviews

The accommodation is an attractive, well planned, very comfortable, older home with an interesting history. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruby Falls

Had a perfect day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular home, perfect location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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