Johnson Retreat History & Accommodations
Johnson Retreat is our largest apartment rental on the property. It is named after Abraham Johnson. He was the founder of the Historic St. Elmo district in Chattanooga, TN, which was established in 1885. In 1890 Abraham built The Bear House. All 6 apartments are named after former owners of the beautiful property.
Johnson Retreat:
- Entire upstairs, 2nd floor, of the Bear House (Wheland & Workman Wing combined) 2,200 sq. ft.
- Total of 4 bedrooms: 2 king bedrooms, 2 queen bedrooms (all bedrooms have their own Smart HDTVs)
- Total of 2 full bathrooms plus separate original shower room
- 2 Hospitality Centers including 2 mini fridges, 2 Keurigs, 2 microwaves
- 1 Fully equipped kitchen with laundry and dryer
- Spacious living room with Smart HDTV
- 2 additional seating areas
- 2 dining areas for up to 4 people each
- 1 Resource Center
- 2 Private entrances to Johnson Retreat
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free onsite parking
Reservations for Johnson Retreat:
http://bit.ly/JohnsonRetreatTheBearHouse1890
Back entrance to Johnson Retreat 
Back entrance to Johnson Retreat 
Resource Center 
Fully equipped Kitchen 
Washer and Dryer in Kitchen 
Hospitality Center 
King Bedroom #1 
Smart HGTV in King Bedroom 
King Bedroom with Desk 
Seating Area 
Full Bathroom #1 
Original Separate Shower Room 
Queen Bedroom #1 
Smart HGTV in Queen bedroom 
Living Room 
Hospitality Center 
Full Bathroom #2 
King Bedroom #2 
King Bedroom with Smart HDTV 
Queen Bedroom #2 
Queen Bedroom with Smart HDTV 