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
Living room includes Smart HDTV w/Netflix and Amazon Prime, electric fireplace.
Beautifully furnished and light filled living room, kitchen combination.
Living area
Keurig with variety of coffees, teas and condiments.
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10Outstanding
(296 Ratings)
"We had a fantastic stay in the Carriage suite at The Bear House. We were conveniently right down the road from Ruby Falls and Rock City and a 10 minute drive away from downtown Chatanooga.We loved the..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(296 Ratings)

Apartment in Chattanooga, TN

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental


🐻 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

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

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(296 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We had a fantastic stay in the Carriage suite at The Bear House. We were conveniently right down the road from Ruby Falls and Rock City and a 10 minute drive away from downtown Chatanooga.We loved the attention to detail and care, they had snacks, waters, coffees and all the amenities for your stay readily avaliable.One night we had the luxury of being able to sit outside under the swing set in the garden and watch the fireflies and it felt so special, you could tell the property was well taken care of and loved.We also enjoyed all the big foot statues!Thank you for the hospitality!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Loved this property for my friend and me. We stayed in the lower level of the carriage house. The accommodations were very nice with numerous amenities, including snacks and water, coffee k-cups and the kitchen was equipped with more than we needed. There were numerous outdoor areas among gardens that were perfect for early morning coffee or evenings to chill and unwind. The host was very accommodating and so knowledgeable about the history of the area. Another plus, we were within a few minutes drive of so many sites and attractions. Would book here again if I get the chance.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
A short stay for a family get together. The stay was wonderful. Steve gave us a quick tour upon our arrival. The place was clean and quiet. Everything we needed to feel at home.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
The Bear house is very beautiful and cozy. Close to all the local attractions. Lookout mountain, Ruby Falls and civil war battlefields are within 15 minutes from the Bear House. Kitchen has everything you will need to cook up a home cooked meal. I would highly recommend staying at the Bear House.

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Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

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What amenities are available at Bear House 1890, Sherfey Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.