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

Chattanooga, Tennessee
$137 avg/night
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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 yourtrip 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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 500 Sq Ft (47 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Cynthia

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    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!

  • Amy

    Submitted Sep 8, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    They thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. Everything was clean very well maintained. Best shower, EVER!!!

  • Ron

    Submitted May 24, 2023

    Stayed May 21, 2023

    Great location

  • william L

    Submitted Feb 2, 2023

    Stayed Jan 30, 2023

    It was close to a lot of restaurants and sites. Manager was extremely helpful in guiding us on were to eat and things to see.

  • Submitted Aug 9, 2021

    Stayed Aug 6, 2021

    If you are looking for a place very clean, and with a wonderful atmosphere, that's the place! We loved the suite, and the owners were very kind. The house is located in a great area, and near to one of the best restaurants in Chatanooga (1885 Grill).

  • Submitted Jul 11, 2021

    Stayed Jul 2, 2021

    The Sherfey suite was absolutely sweet! It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood with great restaurants within walking distance. Rock City is right up the hill, Cloudland Canyon State Park just 20 minutes away, downtown Chattanooga and the river walk are 3 miles away. The accommodations were comfortable with too many amenities to list. The garden was lovely, with many seating areas. The hosts were so helpful with recommendations for food and entertainment. Truly a unique and pleasurable stay.

  • Submitted Jun 10, 2021

    Stayed Jun 6, 2021

    We liked absolutely everything down to the specialty soaps, provided snacks and coffee, and the fully stocked kitchen. Every detail was taken care of by the wonderful hosts. We lacked nothing during our stay. We will return to this property.

  • Patrick D.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    Cozy spot. Clean and welcoming. Wonderful hosts. Great location. Would stay there again.

  • judith G.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    The bathtub set-up was dangerous - the shower/tub was on a high platform and a slipping danger getting in and out of the shower was there. The rooms were decorated nicely but there was no extra blanket for one colder night.

  • Tiana W.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Absolutely the cutest little apartment. The pics make it seam bigger so that’s why I didn’t give 5 stars on the description and price. But everything else is definitely a 5 star! The gentleman checking us in had to show us the apartment which I thought was unnecessary. It was very self explanatory. But I did enjoy his conversation. The tub/shower is raised up on a high step that I didn’t notice in the description and that could be a problem for other renters, especially if they are older or handicapped in some way. We had to be very cautious getting out the shower. The pillows are Fabulous! I must get me a set. And in the description there’s no mention of cleaning fees but we were charged 60 for cleaning. So the discount Verbo gave us, we didn’t really get. That was disappointing. Our overall experience was great. I would definitely like to come back.

  • Tom W.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    The location was a the foot of Lookout mountain. Wonderful experience. Host..steve was friendly and very knowledgeable.

  • Anne B.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Mar 7, 2026

    Such a great place! Cozy, comfortable and clean!

  • Joseph B.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2026

    Stayed Feb 28, 2026

    yes - everything was in good condition

  • Greg D.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Great location, in the heart of St. Elmo. Two blocks from VA Ave. Ideal space if you’re traveling alone or with yourself.

  • Regina B.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Everything was clean and accessible. They thought of Everything. There was even an animal statue scavenger hunt that my daughter had a blast with! Private area but within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The water pressure in the shower alone would have me booking again! The hosts were kind and helpful. We would recommend this stay for anyone.

  • Debbie D.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Was a great place, location, cleanliness, very well stocked!! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you so much!!!

  • randy j.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Great stay. Very clean. Nice comfortable bed. Convenient location. Felt safe.

  • Lindsey T.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Exactly as presented. Easy checkin, convenient location. Cozy room for 2.

  • Leon H.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Enjoyed location, cleanliness Uneven floor in kitchen was a stumbling item for an older person as were the different heights of the entry into the carriage house

  • Laurel K.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    This was a cute place, comfortable and well stocked with coffee and snacks.I was only in the Chattanooga area for a couple of days and found so much to do right in the St. Elmo area, so convenient.

  • Nancy H.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    We really enjoyed this place and location. Had extra little things like candy and breakfast bars. Perfect in every way Definitely will be back.

  • Bill C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Clean and pleasant room. Well stocked kitchen. Beautiful garden areas for relaxation. Accessible to Chattanooga activities and restaurants.

  • Charlie P.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Good location

  • Crystal M.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Property just like pictures!

  • Nathan H.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    This is the second time that my wife and I have stayed on this property and it likely won't be the last! Great location, comfortable accommodations with a lot of character and personal touches and the Sherfey's are great people!

  • Cheryl B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Quiet, clean, close to everything!

  • Catherine L.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    The owners are friendly and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful and the location to walkable restaurants and to Lookout Mountain, Point Park and Ruby Falls is excellent. The Sherfey Suite provides a comfortable first floor access with many amenities.

  • Brook C.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    We stayed at the Bear House for Covenant graduation weekend as our son and his fiancé both graduated. Both of our families stayed in the spaces at the Bear House and enjoyed being together for meals on the lovely garden patio and playing games. Beautiful gardens and nice place to be together.

  • Michael F.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Great experience at this property. Would gladly stay here again

  • Amanda H.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    I stayed in the Sherfey Suite for a long weekend. The location was wonderful, and the hosts were incredibly kind. I forgot to text or call when I got close as they had requested, but check-in was still very quick and easy. I felt this was going above and beyond of the hosts when I had completely forgotten their instructions.I was given a tour of the space with everything pointed out, and there was an amazing listing of places to visit in the neighborhood. I was lucky because that weekend there was a corgi parade within walking distance. Other attractions are a very short drive - I went to Ruby Falls, and I liked it so much I went to another cave attraction the next day.The space itself was immaculate, the TV was easy to use even for an old luddite like myself, and it was very quiet at night even with other guests upstairs. The check-out process was very easy, and the instructions were easy to understand. The check-out is also quite late, which is very nice if you want to sleep in. The grounds are also beautiful, and you might just see Bigfoot. . Be nice to him, he's shy.All in all a wonderful stay, can't recommend enough.

  • cindy j.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Very clean and well utilized space for this one bedroom and bath carriage house. Well stocked amenities. Many outside areas to relax and enjoy the peaceful property. St Elmo is a quaint lovely town. 1885 Grill for cocktails and meals is a must! The property was convenient to every venue we had planned on visiting. I highly recommend.

  • Rex L.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Everything was great

  • David S.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Very cozy place, good bed. Lots of extras provided. We especially loved the electric fireplace! Great location!

  • Shirley H.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    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.

  • Randy R.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 4, 2025

    Very nice small apartment that is conveniently located to Lookout Mountain and downtown. Owners are very friendly and enjoyed talking with them

  • Christy W.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Perfect location for a quick weekend getaway to Chattanooga!

  • Edie T.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Beautiful setting, quiet neighborhood, within minutes of attractions. We plan to come back during other seasons. The check in was a little confusing but the host was available on the phone to help. The apartment was very well stocked, clean, and and beautifully decorated. My only complaint was the upstairs neighbors were easy to hear, even snoring at night, so I would prefer the upstairs for our next visit. heardeocorared.

  • Charlotte K.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    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.

  • Kody G.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Very homey and spectacular place! The owners are great people and very helpful. Were definitely coming back!

  • Todd H.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 2025

    St. Elmo is a gorgeous neighborhood with a small town feel, located at the base of lookout Mountain. Our room was clean and well stocked with everything we needed for a short visit. The court yard had plenty of comfy spaces for relaxation. There's plenty to do on Lookout Mountain and a handful of nice casual restaurants just a few minutes away. Just a tip, read signs in the parking lots before you exit your car. Some lots require payment through a 3-D bar code that leads you to a payment website. We didn't notice the signs and ended up with a 20 fine. If you go downtown, download park mobile. Free parking is rare in St. Elmo and in Downtown Chattanooga. Other than the parking ticket, everything was great.

  • Meredith V.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    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.

  • Debbie K.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    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!

  • Sharon R.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    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.

  • Jamie M.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 21, 2024

    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.

  • Erika H.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    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!

  • Lori F.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    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

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    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!!

  • Anji T.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Perfect for 2 people. Steve was a great host. Verycomfortable

  • Violet E.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    We met Steve when we arrived. The Bear House is located in historic St. Elmo, surrounded by the mountains and accessible via steep, windy roads. The carriage house is old but lovely. Everything was clean and the hosts provided more amenities than most places we have been. The coffee bar was fully stocked, along with breakfast bars and, in the bedroom, a stash of chocolate. It rained most of our stay, so we weren't able to fully appreciate the lovely grounds. Flowers and landscaping were bountiful; different garden rooms were set up for one to enjoy. We also enjoyed going down the hill and visiting the local restaurants. They were all so good! A most memorable and enjoyable time for sure!

  • Brenda W.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Small but very nice space. Had everything we needed for our stay. Location was perfect.

  • Emmeline O.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    The Bear House was a perfect 2-day stop on our way to Destin. Mr. Sherfey welcomed us and gave us a brief tour of as soon as we arrived. The house was cozy and comfortable, convenient to restaurants and attractions, and stocked with coffee and snacks. We're definitely adding this to our list of favorites the next time we're in Chattanooga!

  • Deneen S.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Perfect for two people. Great location close to many restaurants and attractions. Quiet neighborhood. Very peaceful at night. Would definitely recommend to others.

  • Dorothy L B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Property was great for a couple. Description was accurate, it was well furnished, easy to get to and convenient. Working with host, seamless.

  • Sarah M.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    Our stay was even better than we anticipated. I wish we would have planned for a longer trip to enjoy the garden and outdoor area. Everything was very nice and the property had everything we could possibly need. There were snacks and plenty of coffee too. The house is located in a lovely residential area. We really enjoyed our stay!

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