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Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes

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TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    6 min walk
  • Ruby Falls
    4 min drive
  • Point Park
    6 min drive
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Chattanooga

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Chattanooga awaits you at this apartment. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Moccasin Bend Brewing Company and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. .Apartment features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers concierge services and a garden.

What's nearby

  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ruby Falls - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Common Table - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mr T's Pizza St Elmo - ‬6 min walk

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, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes


🐻 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 Lilly's Loft (Carriage House 2nd floor), with its own entrance, offers historic charm with modern-day amenities. Wonderful, the private apartment including one bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living, dining, and light-filled sunroom overlooking the beautiful gardens.

**Custom, fully equipped kitchen with gas stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator. A variety of small appliances including toaster, mixer, crock pot, and electric tea kettle. The kitchen comes equipped with a Keurig and 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 light filled sunroom/dining room with dining for 4 and a cozy nook for reading or relaxing.
**Comfortable living room with ample seating, games, high speed Wifi, electric fireplace, 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 desk, office supplies, vacations guides, reading materials.
**Restful bedroom includes a queen bed with high end mattress, 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, high speed Wifi, and smart HDTV with Cable, Amazon Prime and Netflix.
**Upgraded full size bathroom with bathtub/shower combination, 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.
**Note on ceiling heights: All ceilings are 7' tall with the exception of the sun room that you walk into from the deck entrance. It is a sloped ceiling about 6' 4”-6’8”.

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 manager

Steve and Sharman Sherfey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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: 4
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes?

No, Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bear House 1890, Lilly's Loft, Delightful, Upgraded amenities, Walk to Cafes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 184 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Stayed for a spontaneous weekend visit with my daughter. Accommodations are wonderful…comfortable and hosts think of everything you may need. Close to lots of restaurants and local activities. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
As good as I remembered!
Second time staying at Lily's Loft! Such a cozy comfortable space--I will stay here again, for sure ( :
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The Bear House, Sharman and Steve were wonderful! We definitely plan to stay there the next time we're in Chattanooga!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
5 stars for everything! Great location, great hosts, great apartment! Can't wait to go back for more sightseeing and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue J., Mobile, Al

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific!!
Lily's Loft is a wonderful place to stay! Quiet area. Close to local attractions and restaurants. Downtown is only minutes away and an easy drive. The description of Lily's Loft is spot on!. We would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best getaway
Beautiful property.... fantastic owners, walking distance to do much, cozy, comfortable, will definitely be back! Can n9t recommend enough!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience at Lilly’s Loft
Super clean, amazingly furnished, awesome location near Chattanooga attractions. The hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. I will stay here again in the future without question!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Working Vacation!
I had the privilege of staying with Steve and Sharman for a week long working vacation. Everything was safe, clean, affordable, and fun. I would give it an 11 out of 10 if I could!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Travel ball tournament
My daughter and I stayed here for a ball filled weekend. The house was more than expected. The host left all the essentials from snacks, coffee, extra toiletries, and candy which my daughter loved. The place was just what we were looking for. Even though we did not do much other than ball, the house was in the perfect location located near restaurants and attractions. We would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed in Lilys Loft
Super clean, easy check in, had everything I needed and more. Great parking, easy to get to. Near everything. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and tourist attractions. The lofts was lovely. It was such a great space. Very comfortable and clean. The owners were great. Very responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
We had a family reunion in Chattanooga and Lilly’s Loft was perfect. We took the incline railroad to the top of Lookout Mountain and toured Point Park. We also went to Ruby Falls - the highlight of our adventures! Also we took in a Lookouts game with fireworks. It’s very handy to downtown as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Peaceful
We were so impressed with the adorable "Lilly'sLoft". The apartment was tastefully decorated and comfortable. The location was perfect with easy access to downtown and lookout mountain in a historic residential neighborhood. The grounds were charming with sculptures, flowers and plenty of places to sit and relax. We even picked some fresh blackberries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great vacation
2 nd stay there. It's beautiful ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
From check-in to departure Lily’s Loft was a pleasure. Its location is perfect. The accommodation has everything you need plus bonuses. Lovely 1890 carriage house with quaint rooms, supersize 50” tv, internet, Netflix, stocked kitchen including spices, coffee, tea, oatmeal and snacks. Bathroom is small but has everything you need including the bath soap. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa h.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bear House
A great location within walking distance to restaurants. Our apt was beautiful, clean and comfortable. We had a sweet host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
The location was nice, but a little distance to downtown. We had great communication with the host by phone. The bed was softer than we would prefer. We enjoyed our stay in the loft.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Quiet and Comfortable Getaway
The apartment was clean and well appointed. It answered all our needs. The grounds were beautiful. A quiet neighborhood. The parking area was full, but I rarely saw another guest. The hosts were helpful when called upon, but otherwise I felt like I was alone on the property. This was my third time at this property, and I will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
My granddaughter and I stayed at the Lily. It was adorable. There were no unpleasant surprises, but many pleasant ones. We were very busy with visiting Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, the Incline, etc., (which were all very close by) so we did not spend much time on the property, but there were numerous places to sit outside and relax. The Lily was very well stocked and provided all the comforts of home. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We very much enjoyed our time with them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Be Kind to Bears Here
There is “ bearly” anything missing in this delightful spot from inside and outside! Comfortable, cozy, and mini gardens to just sit in and relax or read. Excellent location; close to many top attractions in Chattanooga!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place
Would stay again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaShawnda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and refreshing!
Absolutely beautiful apartment. The landlord met us, showed us around the apartment and asked us to let them know if we needed anything. They even left us a basket of goodies/tea/hot chocolate/etc on the counter in the kitchen. Everything was stocked and clean. We had such an amazing weekend and loved every minute of our stay. We appreciate the landlord's kindness and attention to detail. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint with modern upgrades
Adorable, very clean, well-stocked, little extras here and there, would 100% use again. Very convenient to tourist attractions yet quiet and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hebertchef

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Nook for Chattanooga Exploring
This unit was so delightful and had everything a short or long term renter needs. Everything was compact and yet so cozy and just invited the occupant to stay in and be comfortable. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was equipped with full size appliances and matching cookware, there was a separate dining area that also was a sun room (excellent on those sunny days!), the reclinable couch was super comfy and perfect for TV watching or reading a book. The bedroom had a large closet to keep clothes and more in. Our hosts were responsive to all of our needs and very willing to make our stay memorable. When we first arrived we were thrilled with all the little touches that make this place a cut above: welcome snacks, fully stocked Keurig and tea service, bowls of candy for our enjoyment and extra hygiene items in a pinch. The outside grounds were welcoming for just hanging out with multiple gathering spots: a cozy nook on the front porch, a beautiful pergola with wrought iron seating and an another open air table and chair area. Being so close to a business district, it took no time to travel to our many attractions we visited. You will definitely want to check this place out if you are staying in Chattanooga!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay and a fun location
Clean,well kept and nothing was forgotten to insure a relaxing stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023