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Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!

Family-friendly apartment in Chattanooga

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Exterior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Chattanooga, TN
  • Popular LocationLookout Mountain Incline Railway6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRuby Falls4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChattanooga Choo Choo5 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)21 min drive

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, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!

Family-friendly apartment in Chattanooga
This smoke-free apartment building features concierge services and a garden. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Steve and Sharman Sherfey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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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
Note from host: Infants and children are always 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: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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!

About the area

Chattanooga

Located in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the city centre. Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Chattanooga Choo Choo are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk
  • Ruby Falls - 4 min drive
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 5 min drive
  • Chattanooga Riverfront - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing Co. - 8 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 19 min walk
  • Common Table - 17 min walk
  • Wendy's - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
The Bear House is a delightful place to stay. We had the full upstairs and it was like two small apartments that were joined together. Yes it is a little eclectic, but so many personal touches and each room is decorated individually. Everyone loved it. Plenty of little sitting areas and very quiet and sound proof. Lots of little extras and niceties, with candy dishes and Keurig coffee makers. One note, not a negative, but more of a heads up, you do access the space via a small set of stairs. No elevators, so if you are ADA challenged, this might not be the best place for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Everything was great. My husband and two kids stayed with our friends and their two kids. The accommodations were clean and the decor was really cute. The Christmas decor was so well done. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay so convenient to everything
We loved our stay the rental had so much character. All kinds of extras that was so nice. Beds Uber comfortable and the place was so quiet no noise at all.. we visited Rock City Lights and had a blast! Thanks so much for helping make our Thanksgiving special!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B., CAPE CORAL

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Location / Tremendous Character
The character of this house is beyond your imagination! Located close to the Lookout Mountain Incline, it is also conveniently close to downtown Chattanooga. With plenty of outside areas to enjoy conversation, in peaceful and pleasant surroundings... this place is good for a vacation, and great for the soul!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful!
The Bear House is an absolutely perfect home to secure for your travels to Chattanooga. I needed a place to take three friends, with two of these friends being elderly. The Bear House was absolutely perfect for us. The owners provided everything a traveler could need and more! The rooms are beautifully decorated and outfitted. The toiletries are amazing and smell so good. The snacks and assortments of coffee and tea were better than any place we’ve ever stayed at before. Linens were clean and seemed new. The gardens outside were beautiful, and the decorations for fall were lovely. The location was great for everything we’d planned. The owners were so welcoming and helpful. We really couldn’t have found a more perfect place to stay. ❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
Bear House is a beautiful home in a great location. We couldn’t believe how the owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Lots of snacks, breakfast bars, pop corn and Moon Pies!! Water and candy in every room. The gardens are so pretty with many sitting areas to sit and relax. Steve and Sharman where really nice and quick to answer any questions. We would highly recommend Bear House to anyone as we really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and property
The Bear House was the perfect location and property for our family vacation! It is central to Chattanooga and its various activities and St. Elmo is a wonderful neighborhood to be in with young kids. The property was exceptional - rooms, living, kitchen area, outdoor spaces, and all the special extras! We would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home! Already planning a trip back!
We stayed at Steve and Sharman’s property and it was such a wonderful stay! When we arrived we were greeted with the warmest welcome and tour of the property. Steve showed us around the home and spent time explaining the history of the property and the local area. It was such a nice touch to the stay!! The rooms, kitchens, and and restrooms were spotless. There were refreshments and snacks waiting. Each rom had a delicious jar of candy to choose from (amazing touch for the kids and anyone with a sweet tooth!) and there were many to select from. The house also has a beautiful garden and a few patio areas with rocking swings and chairs. From the moment we arrived we felt right at home. We were going to go to Ruby Falls (down the road) but the tickets sold out by the time we went to book a slot. Sharman and Steve saved the day by sharing some Children’s museum tickets with us and the kids had a blast! I can’t say enough great things about our stay. Highly recommended!! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Third times still a charm! 💕
We love the coziness and special touches of the Bear House. We have stayed here 3 times now for triathlon racing and training in Chattanooga. It’s an ideal location to get to downtown, as well as local grocery, restaurants, ice cream, and coffee shops. We will be back again, I’m sure. Steve and Sharman are wonderful hosts and provide all the comforts of home and then some! Thank you again! We appreciate how much work you must put into being reliable and gracious hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Fayetteville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
11th Birthday Joy
We have stayed here before and loved it. This trip was no different. My daughter turned 11 and wanted a girls trip to celebrate in Chattanooga. A part of our enjoyment was this wonderful home and host😊 Perfect space for our group of 8. Close proximity to all of the popular spots to tour. In a quiet neighborhood and felt completely safe. Thank you to the Sherfey’s for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023