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

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Back of the Bear House, entrance to main level office.
Private 2 BR, 1BA plus shower room, hospitality center w/dining for 4 people.
Hospitality center w/dining for 4, Keurig, snacks, beverages, fridge & microwave
Fully equipped for all your cooking needs.
Kitchen w/gas stove & oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge & small appliances.
review stars
10.0Outstanding
(152 Ratings)
"The host was nice and the place was nice"
Shawn K.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(152 Ratings)

Apartment in Chattanooga, TN

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental


đŸ» 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 store, 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.

Wheland Wing is one of 2 wings/apts located on the 2nd floor of the main house at The Bear House. Private Wheland Wing, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including 2 bedrooms, full bath, original shower room to house, dining, living room, and hospitality center including Keurig, mini fridge, and microwave. It also includes the main fully stocked kitchen and resource center.

Private Wheland 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, custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities, hair dryer.
* Original shower room and dressing room, beautifully renovated with custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities.
* 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.
* Resource center with writing desk and office supplies, cozy reading area. Located at the top of stairs.
* 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. Located next to the Resource Center.

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

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

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(152 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
The host was nice and the place was nice
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
This is our second time to stay in the Wheland Wing at the Bear House. We loved the space and the location. The owners are great to work with. We would absolutely recommend them.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
We had a picture perfect stay at the Bear House in the Whelan wing. We found it well stocked with amenities, an easy drive to local attractions and downtown, in a quiet neighborhood, and complete with comfortable beds, plus very clean. It checked every box I could think of. We particularly enjoyed the porch and multiple outdoor seating options. It felt homey and was much more than just a place to sleep, a lot of care has gone into this place and it shows. We even walked down to a local ice cream place, Clumpies (highly recommend). It is less than 10 minutes to Rock City, Ruby Falls, and downtown. I think a few other guests stayed in the carriage house and basement apartment but we almost never saw them and had no noise issues. I wouldnt look for anywhere else to stay if I return to Chattanooga. And we were able to check in as late as 9 pm which was a life saver since we were driving in from out of state and hit Atlanta rush hour traffic. I cant say enough good things about our stay!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Thanks for the great place!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, and refridgerator.


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