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
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About the area
Chattanooga
Located in St. Elmo, a neighbourhood in Chattanooga, this apartment is next to a golf course. 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 Songbirds Guitar Museum and Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Moccasin Bend Brewing Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Ruby Falls - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Point Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?
As of 18 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity on 31 May, 2026 start from S$160, 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 at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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.
What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity located?
Located in the centre of Chattanooga, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Moccasin Bend Brewing Company and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
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Super cute place. Everything was well-stocked, beds were comfy, location is close to everything.
Gina S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review. We do have the best location! We work hard to provide a clean and well stocked apartment for your visit. Please come again anytime!
This is such a cute little place! They have a nice set up with many rentals. It is in such a convenient area. We loved it! We want to try other of their rentals too! This one is in the basement. If you are very tall you may have trouble! My husband 6'1" and his head touched the ceiling in the smaller bedroom. I'm 5'9" and my head was right at the shower head. The bigger bedroom's bed was a little saggy in the middle. Kind of a hammock feel. My back was feeling it.It was very clean and well maintained. They supplied coffee and snacks and some extra bathroom supplies were there of needed. Such nice people too.
Ashley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us here at The Bear House! We’re glad you could visit. I’m so sorry the bed was uncomfortable. I wish we’re had known while you were here. Thanks for letting us know now. We will get on it first thing tomorrow! We are known for our comfortable beds and bedding and want to be sure to maintain that standard! Yes, our 7000 sq ft home is over 135 years old so that comes with its own uniqueness. The smaller bedroom and shower have shorter ceilings than the rest of the apartment. Our Stinson suite daylight basement apartment does have many repeat guests though as do our other apartments at The Bear House. Please come again anytime and try out the other spaces! They all are different and have their own special traits. Thanks, again.
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.
Nicki C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much! We love having our guests come for another visit. We work hard to keep all our apts spotless and well stocked.! Please come again anytime!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your comments! Each of our apartments has their own central heat and air to adjust the cooling and heating to their preference. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again anytime!
Beautiful suite and very clean. Comfortable beds. I would stay there again. Hosts are wonderful and very responsive to any questions. Excellent location
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!
Nye A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us here at The Bear House! We love having all of our repeat guests return for another visit! The gardens are in full bloom for the summer since you were here!
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.
Samantha H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steve and Sharman Sherfey
The Bear House is a beautifully restored 6,900 square foot house built in 1890. We have lived here for 25 years, raising our four children and enjoying this small community (St Elmo) within the city. Our long-term plan has been to share this special property as a B&B/Short Term Rental when we retired.
We opened as The Bear House in March of 2017. It has been a truly special year and brought great joy sharing The Bear House and meeting so many wonderful guests.
Steve and I live on the 1st floor of the house, which is completely separate from the 2nd story listings as well as the basement/lower level listing. In addition, we have the Carriage House with 2 listings. We are proud of The Bear House and think you will have a wonderful stay!
What makes this property unique
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! One of the best locations for a trip to Chattanooga.
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests