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

Family-friendly apartment with kitchen, near Ruby Falls

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! (Chattanooga)
Consider a stay at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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 with kitchen, near Ruby Falls
Concierge services, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2.5 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 baths or showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • 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 the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infants and children are always welcome!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Located in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the city centre. Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City. Consider Camp Jordan for a night out or Tennessee Aquarium if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Chattanooga travel guide
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Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Funicular incline railway, up and down the side of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colored lights on Ruby Falls in Tennessee
    Ruby Falls
    3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Moccasin Bend Brewing Company
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Elmo Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    2 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    10 min walk
  • Little Coyote
    8 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.

How much is parking at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

This family-friendly apartment building is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, St. Elmo Park and Tennessee River. Ruby Falls is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and extremely well stocked. Central to lookout mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spacious historic home! We had the two combined 2nd floor apartments which was plenty of room and privacy for 5 adults and 3 small children. Very relaxing to enjoy our families together. Very close to all the major attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi S.

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

Weekend getaway

What a fantastic place and never have I stayed somewhere where snacks, coffee, water and so many other things were provided. Certainly will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Property

Everything was great...location was convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu W.

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

We felt the warmth and welcome

The host warmly greeted us and gave us instructions and helpful tips to make our stay at the Bear House easy breezy. The house and the grounds were filled with character and attention to detail and ambiance were admirable. The location was walkable to restaurants, a great wine store, coffee shop, and a supermarket. Our family had nothing but great things to say about our stay and we can safely recommend the Bear House for anyone looking for a home away from home in Chattanooga.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Wonderful in every way!

What a relaxing weekend! Every detail was attended to - the property, inside and out, was without flaw! St.Elmo is a quiet, quaint neighborhood close to everything! We will return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

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

Julie C.

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

Beautiful Historic Home!

We stayed at The Bear House over Thanksgiving weekend and truly enjoyed our stay! We were visiting our son and his family for the holiday and we were only about a one minute drive from his house. The check in process was very easy - I met one of the owners and she is a lovely lady that made us feel at home. The house was decorated for Christmas and was very charming! We loved the all the little extras such as the coffee bars and snacks. This house has all of the charm you could want- we would love to stay here again some time soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Comfy stay

Beautiful place and comfy. So many things we needed, candy in each room, flashlights in each room in an emergency and even a first aid kit. The place was beautiful outside as well! Lots of relaxing sitting areas and close to everything. Our family of six had plenty of space upstairs and the beds were comfy as well!! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B., CAPE CORAL

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

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

Denise F.

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

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

Keith P.

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

Charming and Cozy

Our stay at this charming old house was truly a unique and memorable experience! While the house has a lovely vintage feel, it is full of character and history, which made our time there feel special and nostalgic. Every room was filled with beautiful antiques, and the creaky floors and quaint details gave the house a warm, inviting atmosphere.Though the house may be older, it was very well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances, and we loved the cozy living areas where we could relax together. The vintage furniture and décor added such personality to the space, and it was clear that the owners have taken great care to preserve the charm of the home.What also made our stay unforgettable, was spending time with the owner, Steve. Steve is extremely knowledgeable about the area and is a pleasure to sit and visit with. His hospitality went above and beyond and he made us feel welcomed and ensured that every detail was taken care of. I would encourage anyone to stay at the Bear House
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

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

Tara S., Atlanta, GA

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

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

Teri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second time staying with Steve and Sharmane. Such a comfortable, beautiful property. It’s conveniently located to everything you need. The hosts are always so kind and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Wonderful accommodations!

We had a great time at the Bear House as the location for a family celebration. Beautiful property and the hosts think of everything you might need. Our favorite place to stay in the Chattanooga area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and any questions we had were answered right away. Check in/out process was simple. This property was more than enough room for our party of 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Sisters weekend

Wonderful house, so well equipped and with all the details taken care of from coffee creamers to spices in the kitchen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., South Portland

Amazing place and hospitality a home away from home

Great area everything we needed was less than 5 min away
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place! Very clean, nice and quiet, full of amenities. The hosts are wonderful, would definitely stay again and recommend for families visiting Nooga
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dannelle W.

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

Excellent Property

The property was extremely clean and just as advertised. We had an excellent visit and would not hesitate to stay here again when in Chattanooga.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Weekend stop over

The Bear House was a delight to stay in. Too many extras to name. We would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Moreno/Silva reunion

The seven of us, friends and family had a great time in Chattanooga. Staying at the Bear House made the trip such a success.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great stay!

We were a a party of 8 - two families with adult children. We so enjoyed our stay at The Bear House. There were simply no details missed and we appreciated all of the attention to detail. The beds were very comfortable and everything was so clean and well maintained. We will definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

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

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