Title: Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity Family-friendly apartment in Chattanooga ## Photo gallery for Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity ![Property grounds - Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity (Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955200/18955153/898b2441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity (Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955200/18955153/416c8fb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, offices - Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity (Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955200/18955153/ee4947d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity (Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955200/18955153/3276f9d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity (Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955200/18955153/05a06c9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the refined luxury of Historic Bear House Circa 1890, a beautifully restored property in Chattanooga's trendy St Elmo Historic District. Unwind in your private daylight basement apartment with its own entrance, featuring two bedrooms and a full bath, or explore the historic charm and modern-day amenities like high-speed WiFi throughout. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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, Stinson 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 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, the Bear 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 Stinson Suite daylight basement apartment at the Bear House, with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, private apartment including two bedrooms and a full bath. Open kitchen, living and dining floor plan. \*\*High quality, fully equipped kitchen with electric stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator. Small appliances include toaster, mixer, crock pot and electric teapot. 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. \*\*Beautiful living room with ample seating, dining, games, high speed Wifi, large smart HDTV with Cable, 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, Smart HDTV with Amazon Prime and Netflix, iron and ironing board, full length mirror, luggage racks, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, high speed Wifi (lower ceiling - 7'10"). \*\*Full bed, luxury bedding and linens, full length mirror, luggage rack, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices, high speed Wifi. (lower ceiling - 7'4") \*\*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), in the hallway outside Stinson Suite. Shared between Stinson Suite and the Carriage House (Sherfey Suite & Lilly''s Loft). 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Mixer - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - 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 - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Bicycle parking - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69570000/69567100/69567075/58840311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### mountain house feel only 3.5 miles to downtown on missionary ridge Chattanooga - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 114 reviews £178 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=69567075&PinnedHotelID=69567075&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105088300/105088296/4e5390fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View House minutes from Downtown Chattanooga, TN. 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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: 8 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 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 Charming St Elmo Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay Apartment Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay Apartment Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Perfect Stay! Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location Perfect Stay Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Charming St Elmo!! Historic Bear House 1890 Perfect Location! Charming St Elmo!! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.00528%2C-85.32931&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PXXD2bFcFR54VDOU3-t7UKDvU4Y=) Chattanooga, TN #### What's nearby - Roy Nelms Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Lookout Mountain Incline Railway \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - St. Elmo Park \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Ruby Falls \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles #### 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 - ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Tap House - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity? ### What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity? ### What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity? ### Where is Bear House 1890, Stinson Suite, Perfect Getaway, Walk to Cafes, Outdoor Activity located? ## Have a question? 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