Title: Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18955459&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! Family-friendly apartment in Chattanooga ## Photo gallery for Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! ![Exterior detail - Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! (Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955500/18955459/5abce6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! 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(Chattanooga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955500/18955459/4b006992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! 🐻 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. The spacious and bright Johnson Retreat includes the entire private 2nd story of The Bear House (Wheland Wing and Workman Wing combined into one large space, 2200 square feet): • Front and back private entrance. • High quality, fully equipped kitchen for your cooking and dining needs 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. • Living room with ample seating, game table, games, smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix. • Resource center with writing desk, office supplies and reading corner. • 2 Hospitality Centers 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. • 2 Dining areas for 4\. Additional seating areas. • 2 King bedroom, smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix, WiFi, ceiling fan with remote, luxury bedding and linens, full length mirror, luggage racks, water bottles, bedside radio/clock with 2 outlets and 2 ports for charging your devices. • 2 Queen bedrooms, each with smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix, high speed 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. • 2 Full size bathrooms with large original soaking tubs, custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities, hair dryer. • 1 Original shower room and dressing room, beautifully renovated with custom tile work, luxury towels and amenities. 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 bounty. 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: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76403700/76403673/6b0d0025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alexander Dr 7 Minutes to Northshore Stuart Heights - Rivermont - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=76403673&PinnedHotelID=76403673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34322700/34322659/bb3d53d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming lakefront home for peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings. 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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 Located in Chattanooga, this apartment is in the city center. Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City. Traveling with kids? Consider Tennessee Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Finley Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Chattanooga travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chattanooga.dx827) [View more Apartments in Chattanooga](https://www.expedia.ca/Chattanooga-Apartments.d827-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Funicular incline railway, up and down the side of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532655453/0b90e4e8-b2f7-4cbd-85d9-458ec7be0955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lookout Mountain Incline Railway 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Colored lights on Ruby Falls in Tennessee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091025/1196d8c0-f439-4727-9403-b5379cdc4973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ruby Falls 3 min drive \- 3.1 km - Moccasin Bend Brewing Company 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - St. Elmo Park 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum 18 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Taco Bell 2 min drive - Dunkin' 2 min drive - Domino's Pizza 10 min walk - Little Coyote 8 min walk - Wendy's 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!? ### What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!? ### Where is Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 119 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon C. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and extremely well stocked. Central to lookout mountain. ##### Brandon C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly A. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful spacious historic home! We had the two combined 2nd floor apartments which was plenty of room and privacy for 5 adults and 3 small children. Very relaxing to enjoy our families together. Very close to all the major attractions and restaurants. ##### Kimberly A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randi S. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway What a fantastic place and never have I stayed somewhere where snacks, coffee, water and so many other things were provided. Certainly will be back. ##### Randi S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property Everything was great...location was convenient. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stu W. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We felt the warmth and welcome The host warmly greeted us and gave us instructions and helpful tips to make our stay at the Bear House easy breezy. The house and the grounds were filled with character and attention to detail and ambiance were admirable. The location was walkable to restaurants, a great wine store, coffee shop, and a supermarket. Our family had nothing but great things to say about our stay and we can safely recommend the Bear House for anyone looking for a home away from home in Chattanooga. ##### Stu W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra P. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful in every way! What a relaxing weekend! Every detail was attended to - the property, inside and out, was without flaw! St.Elmo is a quiet, quaint neighborhood close to everything! We will return!! ##### Debra P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina D. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay so convenient to everything We loved our stay the rental had so much character. All kinds of extras that was so nice. Beds Uber comfortable and the place was so quiet no noise at all.. we visited Rock City Lights and had a blast! Thanks so much for helping make our Thanksgiving special!!! ##### Regina D. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Historic Home! We stayed at The Bear House over Thanksgiving weekend and truly enjoyed our stay! We were visiting our son and his family for the holiday and we were only about a one minute drive from his house. The check in process was very easy - I met one of the owners and she is a lovely lady that made us feel at home. The house was decorated for Christmas and was very charming! We loved the all the little extras such as the coffee bars and snacks. This house has all of the charm you could want- we would love to stay here again some time soon! ##### Julie C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica F. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy stay Beautiful place and comfy. So many things we needed, candy in each room, flashlights in each room in an emergency and even a first aid kit. The place was beautiful outside as well! Lots of relaxing sitting areas and close to everything. Our family of six had plenty of space upstairs and the beds were comfy as well!! We will come back! ##### Jessica F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William B., CAPE CORAL Nov 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Location / Tremendous Character The character of this house is beyond your imagination! Located close to the Lookout Mountain Incline, it is also conveniently close to downtown Chattanooga. With plenty of outside areas to enjoy conversation, in peaceful and pleasant surroundings... this place is good for a vacation, and great for the soul! ##### William B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise F. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and beautiful Bear House is a beautiful home in a great location. We couldn’t believe how the owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Lots of snacks, breakfast bars, pop corn and Moon Pies!! Water and candy in every room. The gardens are so pretty with many sitting areas to sit and relax. Steve and Sharman where really nice and quick to answer any questions. We would highly recommend Bear House to anyone as we really enjoyed our stay!! ##### Denise F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith P. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and Cozy Our stay at this charming old house was truly a unique and memorable experience! While the house has a lovely vintage feel, it is full of character and history, which made our time there feel special and nostalgic. Every room was filled with beautiful antiques, and the creaky floors and quaint details gave the house a warm, inviting atmosphere.Though the house may be older, it was very well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances, and we loved the cozy living areas where we could relax together. The vintage furniture and décor added such personality to the space, and it was clear that the owners have taken great care to preserve the charm of the home.What also made our stay unforgettable, was spending time with the owner, Steve. Steve is extremely knowledgeable about the area and is a pleasure to sit and visit with. His hospitality went above and beyond and he made us feel welcomed and ensured that every detail was taken care of. I would encourage anyone to stay at the Bear House ##### Keith P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick B. Mar 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend The Bear House is a delightful place to stay. We had the full upstairs and it was like two small apartments that were joined together. Yes it is a little eclectic, but so many personal touches and each room is decorated individually. Everyone loved it. Plenty of little sitting areas and very quiet and sound proof. Lots of little extras and niceties, with candy dishes and Keurig coffee makers. One note, not a negative, but more of a heads up, you do access the space via a small set of stairs. No elevators, so if you are ADA challenged, this might not be the best place for your stay. ##### Patrick B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara S., Atlanta, GA Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Wonderful! The Bear House is an absolutely perfect home to secure for your travels to Chattanooga. I needed a place to take three friends, with two of these friends being elderly. The Bear House was absolutely perfect for us. The owners provided everything a traveler could need and more! The rooms are beautifully decorated and outfitted. The toiletries are amazing and smell so good. The snacks and assortments of coffee and tea were better than any place we’ve ever stayed at before. Linens were clean and seemed new. The gardens outside were beautiful, and the decorations for fall were lovely. The location was great for everything we’d planned. The owners were so welcoming and helpful. We really couldn’t have found a more perfect place to stay. ❤️❤️ ##### Tara S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teri J. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is my second time staying with Steve and Sharmane. Such a comfortable, beautiful property. It’s conveniently located to everything you need. The hosts are always so kind and welcoming. ##### Teri J. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail B. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful accommodations! We had a great time at the Bear House as the location for a family celebration. Beautiful property and the hosts think of everything you might need. Our favorite place to stay in the Chattanooga area! ##### Gail B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginny T. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay and any questions we had were answered right away. Check in/out process was simple. This property was more than enough room for our party of 8\. ##### Ginny T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia B. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sisters weekend Wonderful house, so well equipped and with all the details taken care of from coffee creamers to spices in the kitchen! ##### Cynthia B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard M., South Portland Mar 24, 2019 #### Amazing place and hospitality a home away from home Great area everything we needed was less than 5 min away ##### Richard M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredible place! Very clean, nice and quiet, full of amenities. The hosts are wonderful, would definitely stay again and recommend for families visiting Nooga ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dannelle W. Jun 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property The property was extremely clean and just as advertised. We had an excellent visit and would not hesitate to stay here again when in Chattanooga. ##### Dannelle W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary V. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stop over The Bear House was a delight to stay in. Too many extras to name. We would highly recommend to anyone. ##### Mary V. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Moreno/Silva reunion The seven of us, friends and family had a great time in Chattanooga. Staying at the Bear House made the trip such a success. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We were a a party of 8 - two families with adult children. We so enjoyed our stay at The Bear House. There were simply no details missed and we appreciated all of the attention to detail. The beds were very comfortable and everything was so clean and well maintained. We will definitely stay here again if in the area. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tessa S. Dec 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay Everything was great. My husband and two kids stayed with our friends and their two kids. The accommodations were clean and the decor was really cute. The Christmas decor was so well done. We would love to stay here again! ##### Tessa S. 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