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

Chattanooga, Tennessee
$165 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay


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.

Workman Wing is one of 2 wings/apts located on the 2nd floor of the main house at The Bear House. Private Workman Wing, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including 2 bedrooms, full bath, dining for 4, living room, hospitality center, fully stocked kitchen and resource center.

Private Workman 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 and shower, Delta Victorian faucets, custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities, hair dryer.
*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.
* 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.

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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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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • 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 : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Oct 9, 2019

    Stayed Oct 5, 2019

    Can't wait to go back! It was the perfect place to stay!!!

  • TerriNewberry

    Submitted Sep 16, 2018

    Stayed Sep 14, 2018

    Really a beautiful well kept home!! Clean, comfortable

  • Submitted Jun 9, 2018

    Stayed Jun 6, 2018

    Beautiful house, clean, excellent location. Owners were great hosts. Absolutely love Historic St Elmo and the Lookout Mountain area.

  • Debbie D.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Great space, well stocked, clean and very spacious!! Would definitely stay again!!

  • Georgie M.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    A perfect place for our weekend in Chattanooga. Even better apartment than we expected. Would stay here again.

  • Kenneth V.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Very interesting property, one of the top three most unique I have stayed at. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, also lots of water, coffee pods, and snacks available. The St Elmo location was very convenient to hikes, walk to restaurants, greenway path, and more. The uniqueness comes form the age of the property, reminded me very much of my grandmother's home built in the 1900's with a bit of modern thrown in.

  • Gina W.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Great location, great parking. Very clean. Perfect for what we needed.

  • Michael A.

    Submitted May 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Very : comfortable, convenient to restaurants, shopping, & sites, well stocked, attentive hosts.

  • Lindsey V.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Just what we needed.

  • Jacob D.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Mar 9, 2025

    This was such an excellent stay! The property owners were extremely kind, and gave us a tour of the apartment (and a bit of local history) when we arrived. The location was really convenient to the Guild Trailhead and Ruby Falls, so we hiked up the mountain for our cave tour. Everything was clean inside, and the space was a good bit bigger than I was expecting. The advertising is not a lie—there are SO MANY BEARS (and other animals) all over the yard and in the wings. The charm was real. We definitely plan to return!

  • Danielle K.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    This place was such an unassuming gem. And we will definitely be coming back - phenomenal property and you don’t even realize how big it is until you get inside. The property managers were terrific to work with - very much a lovely family feeling yet still gave us the privacy we needed for our girls weekend. Excellent location, and awesome amenities. Thank you for a great trip!

  • Kathy M.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    It was a lovely place to stay and lots of room for a couple and 2 teenage daughters. Would highly recommend! Very charming.

  • Chris B.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    Was a nice stay while we were just visiting for a couple days. The rooms were spacious and there was two living rooms also. The kitchen was newly done and worked great for our stay. There was rather strap stairs to our loft upstairs, just as a FYI. I would recommend and would stay again.

  • maria p.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    We had an absolutely wonderful time at this beautiful and clean apartment. The hosts were gracious, always quick to respond to any questions, and even greeted us warmly when we arrived a little late without any complaints (we did notify them ahead of time). The home is located in a safe neighborhood and is close to everything we needed. One of the highlights for our kids was spending time in the lovely garden, which had multiple charming spots decorated for the fall season, including beautiful statues that made it even more special. The beds were extremely comfortable, and we all felt right at home. We would definitely stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommend!

  • Gina H.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Perfect location and the fall decor was adorable

  • tim h.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    The owner met us when we arrived. Gave us a brief hustory if the area and property. Everything about the property was outstanding. Grrat food in the area.

  • Andrew J.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Perfect. Loved everything

  • joshua R.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Came down to see the city. The owners were very nice and the place was clean. Everything was perfect they really outdid themselves

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    The place was very cute & clean - very comfy beds and couches. Plenty of space to spread out - very well stocked kitchen. Great outdoor space to relax or have a meal. Walking distance to grocery, restaurants and incline railway. The free shuttle to the Choo Choo picked us up and dropped us up in front of the house when we flagged it down & we got a front door drop- off too. Very fun family vacation. I wish they had an off - hours check in process - I felt bad when our flight was delayed & the owner stayed up for us. I would stay here again.

  • Tom P.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    I could not have been more satisfied with my apartment at the Bear House! The hosts were pleasant, very accommodating and understand quality! Full of charm and class. I will stay here again no question about it!

  • Jen H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Great experience. The Bear House was extremely nice, clean, spacious, lots of little touches that made us feel right at home. Walking distance to restaurants and very short drive to mountain tourist attractions. It was perfect!

  • Romelyne A.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    Walking distance to Lookout Incline Railway and some fabulous restaurants. Felt welcome with complimentary coffee and snacks. The property is cute. Only thing I would mention is that the kitchen is shared, which I missed before booking.

  • Abby K.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 21, 2024

    Absolutely beautiful property! Check in was easy. Hospitality of hosts was phenomenal. This is located in a beautiful area and makes you feel safe. You are within walking distance to many restaurants and activities. I would absolutely recommend this to any of my friends or family!

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