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

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

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Comfortable intimate living room with Smart HDTV and electric fireplace
Beautiful room decor; vacation guides, reading materials.
Living room includes Smart HDTV w/Netflix and Amazon Prime, electric fireplace.
Beautifully furnished and light filled living room, kitchen combination.
Living area

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

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Chattanooga, TN
  • Popular LocationLookout Mountain Incline Railway6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRuby Falls4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChattanooga Convention Center5 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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


🐻 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 your trip 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

Property manager

Steve and Sharman Sherfey
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Languages

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Inquire owner about event details and attendees

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 4
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Chattanooga

Located in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City, while Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, or check out an event or a game at Finley Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and rock climbing nearby.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Tap House - 8 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 19 min walk
  • Common Table - 16 min walk
  • Wendy's - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity 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 and Chattanooga Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The Carriage house was exactly as pictured. Very comfortable and well stocked for our short stay. It was located close to great restaurants and not far to downtown Chattanooga. We enjoyed Ruby Falls and would have explored more but it wouldn’t stop raining!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Suite!
This place had everything we needed for a 3-night stay. It is small, cozy, and perfect for 2 people. We hiked, biked to the riverwalk path, and ate a few meals all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Patti F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Vaca
This was such a great place. Very clean and convenient. I walked to eating and coffee shops. Downtown Chattanooga was very close. I love "old" magazines and there was a stack of them in the LR!! I ate pizza and ice cream and read books for 3 days. Great vacation! I will be back to see the gardens. I want to adopt the owners! Great people!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear House Carriage House
Property was well stocked with items that may be needed, very clean and in a great neighborhood with well kept houses from 1885 and near several restaurants that were within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Russell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite
The Sherfey Suite is probably their smallest Suite, but it was nicely decorated and had everything you could need to have an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Sharman Sherfey

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The Bear House is a beautifully restored property with the 6,500 sq ft main house and 2,000 sq ft Carriage house. We have lived here for 25 years, raising our four children and enjoying this small community (St Elmo) within the city. Our long-term plan has been to share this special property as a B&B/Short Term Rental when we retired.

We opened as The Bear House in March of 2017. It has been a truly special adventure and brought great joy sharing The Bear House and meeting so many wonderful guests.

Steve and I live on the 1st floor of the main house, which is completely separate from the 2nd story listings as well as the basement/lower level listing. In addition, we have the Carriage House with 2 listings. We are proud of The Bear House 1890 property and think you will have a wonderful stay!

What makes this property unique

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 your trip experience; much more than simply a place to spend the night! One of the best locations for a trip to Chattanooga.

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English

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