Entire apartment

Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity

Photo gallery for Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity

Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity


đŸ» 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

Property manager

Steve and Sharman Sherfey

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay Apartment
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Charming St Elmo!!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Charming St Elmo
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location Apartment
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location Chattanooga
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location Apartment
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location Chattanooga
Apartment Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location! Chattanooga
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Charming St Elmo!!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Perfect Stay!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location
Apartment Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location! Chattanooga
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Charming St Elmo!!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Perfect Stay!
Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect St Elmo Location!

About the area

Map
Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ruby Falls - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘThe Tap House - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘTaco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • â€ȘWendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • â€ȘCommon Table - ‬17 min walk
  • â€ȘMr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear House 1890, Sherfey 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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

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

Great Stay

Everything about our stay was great! We appreciated all of the little touches and information provided by the owners. The location was so close to all of the things we did! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Great weekend!

Perfect location for a quick weekend getaway to Chattanooga!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

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

Mid week get away

Very nice small apartment that is conveniently located to Lookout Mountain and downtown. Owners are very friendly and enjoyed talking with them
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kody G.

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

Great getaway!

Very homey and spectacular place! The owners are great people and very helpful. Were definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Place was clean and well maintained. Bed was comfortable and sheets were so soft. Kitchen was well supplied with necessary items. (Nice touches throughout, like snacks, water, chocolate) Easy access to Lookout Mountain area and Chattanooga.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

New Year’s getaway

The Bear House is really cute, comfortable with all the amenities we needed, as well as being located in a historic neighborhood but close to attractions. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

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

Perfect little getaway!!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much. Close to everything and everything was so clean and nice! We will for sure be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Great stay in a perfect location.

Small but very nice space. Had everything we needed for our stay. Location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Nice and cozy

This property was an excellent choice as we were close to a lot of places to eat and was right next to look out mountain.Very comfortable bed with plenty of necessities and extras on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Bear House

We thoroughly our stay at the Bear House. The place was just the right size for the two of us, it was extremely clean and well stocked with coffee/tea, snacks, soaps, lotions, etc. We were in town for a kayak race and this place was the perfect location. Host was very friendly and welcoming. I am hoping to book again for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in the very cute and comfy carriage house. The unit was well stocked and had a wonderful variety of Kcups, hot chocolate and some snacks. The unit was decorated for Christmas with a tree and other pretties! Definitely recommend and we will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith V.

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

Cozy stay in perfect location

This is a beautiful, historic carriage house in a quiet neighborhood. We felt safe to walk around after dark.The location was absolutely perfect. Easy to get to amazing food locations, as well as all the attractions Chattanooga has to offer.The hosts were lovely. Showed us around and were readily available, but otherwise we never saw them.The price was excellent for the location, and we would love to stay again if we return to Chattanooga.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shela H., Lawrenceville, Georgia

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

Great location close to family

Great visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anji T.

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

Excellent stay

Perfect for 2 people. Steve was a great host. Verycomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

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

Excellent get away

This was one of the better VRBOs I have stayed in. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Love The Bear House!

This was our fourth time staying at The Bear House and honestly, we cant imagine staying anywhere else. The property is immaculate and the owners are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Enjoyed our stay!,

We enjoyed our stay. We will highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Wonderfully cozy stay!

This was such a great property in terms of amenities and location, so much better than a downtown hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

40th anniversary

We had a great time. The place was perfect for the two of us. It was so cute. It was in a great location within walking distance to quite a few attractions. Loved the yard and all the little sitting gardens and decor. I highly recommend the Bear House
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deneen S.

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

A Gem in Chattanooga

Perfect for two people. Great location close to many restaurants and attractions. Quiet neighborhood. Very peaceful at night. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Short stopover on our way to Georgia

We had a day to enjoy Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain and Rock City were both an easy distance from the house. We also did the Chattanooga Duck Tour which was fun. Our hostess was gracious when we arrived later than expected Friday night. Everything was clean and comfortable and checkout was easy. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Wonderful stay!

We were in town for a weekend event and loved our stay at The Bear House. So comfortable, all the amenities and some extras that made our time there a treat. Great hosts and a very comfortable, pleasant stay! We hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Great location

Just as advertised. Easy walk to several GREAT restaurants and just a couple of miles to Chattanooga. Central to lots of activities!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran T.

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

Another great trip! Great and safe place to stay.

Supper nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L B.

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

Perfect!

Property was great for a couple. Description was accurate, it was well furnished, easy to get to and convenient. Working with host, seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024