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=&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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955500/18955459/5abce6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955500/18955459/da37c732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955500/18955459/ed2737ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955500/18955459/3272892f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 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, 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92720000/92716700/92716626/a4e7666f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nooga Nest - Charming 4BD, 2BA - 8 Mins From Downtown Chattanooga - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=92716626&PinnedHotelID=92716626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106745300/106745234/d99a10d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rooftop lounge, fire pit, Lookout Mtn views, downtown's Southside. 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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 ![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 - Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 - Ruby Falls - 3 min drive - 3.1 km - Point Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 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 - ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Tap House - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bear House 1890, Johnson Retreat, Mins from Downtown, Perfect Luxurious Getaway! located? > This family-friendly apartment building is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, St. Elmo Park, and Tennessee River. Ruby Falls is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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