Historic charm in St. Elmo 3BR/3BA situated on over an acre at base of Lookout

Chattanooga, Tennessee
$515 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Step back in time into the historical Sissons House at the base of Lookout Mountain. This unique home built in 1884 sits in the most desirable location in St. Elmo surrounded by an acre of gorgeous landscaped grounds. Savor the fresh air off Lookout Mountain from the serene perch of the home's covered, wrap-around wooden front porch or sip your morning coffee in the more private garden patio. Recently updated with new decor and furnishings. Experience a true Chattanooga charmer. We are limited to eight guests.

Sissons House, conveniently located in the historic district of St. Elmo, is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafes, as well as the many activities on Lookout Mountain, including historical Point Park, Civil War battle sites, and scenic hiking trails. Downtown Chattanooga, with the Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Bluff View Art District, Warehouse Row, Chattanooga Riverwalk, and more, is an easy, 10-minute drive away. It doesn't take long for visitors to discover why Chattanooga is affectionately called the Scenic City.

Adventure enthusiasts and thrill seekers alike will find options aplenty in the Chattanooga area, whether rock climbing Cumberland Plateau and its Tennessee Wall, bouldering at Stone Fort, hang gliding with the Lookout Mountain Flight Park, or white water rafting on the nearby Ocoee River.

Within walking distance of Sissons House, downtown St. Elmo offers a number of eateries and bars, including The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe, St. Elmo Deli & Grill, Sawasdee Thai Restaurant, Mojo Burrito, Clumpies Ice Cream Company, Plus Coffee, Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream, The Tap House and 1885 Grill.

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2650 Sq Ft (246 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Music Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • marc s.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Nov 12, 2025

    What an amazing home!! Fully appointed for every need. We stayed a week and used it as a home base from which we explored far and wide. Loved our experience in Chattanooga.

  • Kristen B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Loved our stay at St. Elmo Farmhouse! We were visiting Covenant College and the home was nearby to everything - cute restaurants in St. Elmo and a 10 min drive into downtown Chattanooga. The home was charming, stylish, clean, and had everything we needed for a long weekend!

  • Melanie B.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    House was perfect for our Chattanooga stay. We were able to walk to restaurants, coffee shop, hiking and even the Naughty Cat Cafe. Great location.

  • Jo Ann R.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    Oh my goodness where do we begin to say how perfect the weekend was! The host was extremely accommodating and the location was AWESOME! It was spotless plus the supplies in the home will be beyond what I have ever seen in a VRBO! The outside area was fantastic and we enjoyed building a fire sitting in laughing with the grandchildren! We will definitely be back! A 10 for sure!

  • Dennis S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    It is a great location for enjoying St. Elmo and Chattanooga.

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    We had the best time meeting up with friends for a few nights at this beautiful home. St Elmo is a great location and this home had it all! We will stay again! Best added touch was the espresso machine!

  • Martha V.

    Submitted May 9, 2024

    Stayed Apr 28, 2024

    This house is so beautiful. The owners have updated it yet kept the historical character. We met friends there for a few days in Chattanooga. We are from Indy and our friends from Atlanta. The house is so convenient located near Incline Railway, Rock City and Ruby Falls. St Elmo is a great location to stay. Not far at all from downtown. Great host who communicated throughout check in. Also met the cleaners who were so nicw

  • Katherine B.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2024

    Stayed Feb 1, 2024

    We absolutely LOVED this place. The house, the location, EVERYTHING. We spent our mornings in the kitchen nook chatting and sipping coffee. Our late afternoon gathering spot was outside by the fire. Late night chats were had in the parlor. We called for a ride into town and walked and ate until we could stand no more. We also enjoyed the short walk into town for a cup of coffee and a stretch of the legs. A definite re-do for us will be in the books.

  • Genevieve G.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2023

    Stayed Dec 1, 2023

    This was our second time in this lovely home, and there is no doubt that it will become a mainstay in our vacations. The house is exactly as pictured - meticulously clean with obvious loving attention to detail everywhere you look. We had the added bonus of enjoying the picturesque holiday decorations that made it so warm and cozy that we didn’t even want to leave the house most of the time! We went to a park and playground during our visit, but my toddler had more fun running around the expansive property and climbing up the tree deck. Just as the first time we stayed there, the owner was extremely communicative and went above and beyond. She offered us an early check-in, especially knowing I’m traveling with a little one, so that was much appreciated. We ended up having a car emergency towards the end of our stay, and so we extended a night and she made it an effortless process. I have stayed at a few other VRBOs during our various trips in different cities, but this is the only home where I have total peace of mind that I’m getting exactly what I booked - in aesthetics, cleanliness and hospitality. We’ll be back soon and as often as possible!

  • Ellen W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2023

    Stayed Oct 5, 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bunk room and all the outside activities were so fun for our 4 granddaughters! Such a cute little slice of history. Highly recommend!!

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$515+
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