Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops | Apartment in Chattanooga

10.0 (150 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
St. Elmo Improvement League Apartment | Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops

2 Bedroom Apartment in St. Elmo Improvement League, Chattanooga

🐻 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

Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops is located in St. Elmo Improvement League. Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Apartment features Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Bear House 1890, Wheland Wing, Upgraded Detailed Amenities, Walk to Cafes, Shops has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the St. Elmo Improvement League has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in St. Elmo Improvement League, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Other
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: infants and children are welcome!
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Chattanooga, 37409, USA

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Mar 15, 2025 03:48:45 PM
Summary: Great starting point to visit all of Chattanooga’s attractions and quality restaurants nearby. Nice, comfortable, and clean home. Very nice and helpful host.
Andy S. Andy S.
Jan 22, 2025 03:13:44 AM
Summary: We don’t have enough positive things to say about this property! We love Chattanooga and we absolutely love staying in this location, it was close to everything. The house is beautiful with rich history. The hosts are so accommodating and nice. You will not be disappointed. Be sure to book it.
Carrie D. Carrie D.
Jan 5, 2025 09:15:19 AM
Summary: Loved, Loved the Place! The place was decorated for the Holidays creating a very homey feeling. The owner supplied everything we needed. Plus we could walk to down town.
PATRICIA C. PATRICIA C.
Oct 3, 2024 10:01:53 AM
Summary: Had a great time and was a perfect location. Highly recommend. They had everything we needed, even a little dish of chocolates for us. It is only a few minutes from Lookout Mountain and less than 15 minutes from downtown. Good restaurants only a few blocks away too.
Jason R. Jason R.
Sep 21, 2024 09:04:13 AM
Summary: We were in the Wheland wing, it was beautifully decorated, welcoming and comfortable. The grounds were colorfully decorated with many areas to stop, take a seat and enjoy your surroundings. Best part was their location, five to ten minutes to everywhere you want to go! The aquarium, art district, ruby fall, point park just to name a few. If you’re visiting the area the Bear House is the perfect place to stay.
Cheryl V. Cheryl V.
Aug 3, 2024 10:11:18 AM
Summary: I don’t know where to begin. This home was very clean. Super close to downtown and rock city, ruby falls and just about anything. The amenities were awesome. Bed was so soft and super comfy. A keurig with coffee stocked. A full stocked kitchen and washer and dryer. My kids loved staying there as well. Really made you feel like you were at home. Property manager is a great guy. He was so pleasant and always smiling. The Bear House is a truly a wonderful place to stay when visiting Chattanooga. If we ever go back we will definitely stay again. Thank you for letting use your home.
keith B. keith B.
Jul 23, 2024 09:09:34 PM
Summary: Beautiful old home that was convenient for everything we wanted to do. Decor was charming and there were even snacks and coffee provided. We would definitely recommend this home to anyone!
Betsy M. Betsy M.
Jul 4, 2024 06:36:04 PM
Summary: Girl’s weekend in Chattanooga. Each of us loved staying in this beautiful house in the historic St Elmo community. The owners thought of everything making our stay like being at home. The large front porch was the perfect place to sit and enjoy a beverage at the end of the day( there are multiple other spots on the property to sit and relax). Downtown Chattanooga took less than 10 min to get there. The house is walking distance ( maybe 1/4 mile from the incline railway and numerous restaurants- so no driving needed! Great neighborhood!
Lisa R. Lisa R.
Jun 1, 2024 09:40:23 PM
Summary: My husband, 2 year old, and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay in the Wheland Wing at the Bear House! The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. The beds and linens were comfortable. The beds are high, so if you have a little one, consider bringing bumpers—ours slept on a toddler bed that we brought because she is not sleeping in a bed at home yet. The water pressure and temperature worked great in the shower and tub. Our favorite part was the gardens on the property which were beautiful and peaceful. Our toddler loved visiting all of the little (and big!) statutes. The owners of the property, Steve and Sharman, were very nice and friendly. The neighborhood is in a convenient, safe, and quiet location. In addition to being walking distance to restaurants and the Incline Railway, it is in close driving proximity to Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls. It was also a short drive to St Elmo Park, a neighborhood park with a fun and well-maintained playground for kids and toddlers. We would recommend this property to friends and family! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Christina S. Christina S.
May 21, 2024 03:01:02 AM
Summary: Great accommodation with many thoughtful extras.
Deb S. Deb S.

FAQ's

Is this St. Elmo Improvement League apartment pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment have a swimming pool?

No, this St. Elmo Improvement League apartment does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in St. Elmo Improvement League apartment?

Best-rates for the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment starts from $183 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Internet, Air Conditioner, TV, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Parking, Other, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Laundry StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is St. Elmo Improvement League apartment a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this apartment Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the apartment has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment indicates 1 day stay policy at this apartment. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for St. Elmo Improvement League apartment?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the St. Elmo Improvement League apartment are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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