Tranquil Downtown Retreat - 4 Minutes to Aquarium & Coolidge Park!
House in Chattanooga, TN
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Welcome to Sit-A-Spell! This cozy, peaceful home has all you need to relax while also offering several of downtown Chattanooga’s attractions within walking distance. Conveniently located down a tree-lined road and about a mile from Coolidge & Renaissance Parks, the TN Aquarium, and sunset walks over the TN river on the Walnut St. Bridge. After a good night's sleep, wake up with a warm cup of coffee on 1 of 2 spacious porches while you map out your visit with our helpful guidebook.
The space
It is our goal to ensure that your stay is as memorable as it is comfortable as you venture out into the little city of Chattanooga that we love so dearly.
Located less than a mile away from Frazier Ave, Sit-A-Spell is perfectly situated to allow all of the conveniences of home with your friends and family, with all that Chattanooga has to offer just outside your doorstep. Within minutes, you will discover many downtown and Northshore restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, local artisan retail, salons, day spas, galleries, grocery stores, boutiques, museums, recreational activities, and entertainment attractions. The hardest thing will be deciding what to enjoy first!
The home boasts a large living room with seating for all anchored around an oversized coffee table, perfect for a round of monopoly or a pizza movie night. Each of the four spacious bedrooms are well appointed with layers of fresh linens, ample pillows, ceiling fans, and blackout curtains to provide the perfect setting for a late morning sleep in, or an afternoon nap. Wake up refreshed and enjoy complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion as you get ready to venture out, or enjoy a relaxing day in. Towels and linens are provided, as well as laundry detergent and fabric softener, should you find the need during your extended stay. Enjoy your morning coffee with the rising sun filtering through the trees on the back deck, or enjoy grilling dinner and cocktails fireside on the front porch as the sun sinks down over Lookout Mountain. You may just hear the whistle of the Southern Belle as it idles down the Tennessee River.
There are smart TVs equipped with Firesticks in the living room, master bedroom, and bunk room so you never has to miss that new episode of your favorite show. No need to worry about streaming issues. Chattanooga is known for many things, with "Gig City" falling somewhere near the top of the list.
In the kitchen, you will find everything you need to cook a delicious meal, or enjoy one catered in. We provide a coffee station with a coffee maker and electric kettle, stocked with all of the essentials including coffee, filters, black tea, and sugar. Cooking essentials such as organic olive oil, sea salt, and ground pepper are provided for your convenience. There are two dining options just off the kitchen so you can choose to enjoy your meal seated amongst the large picture windows, or al fresco on the back deck.
As parents of three young boys, we know a thing or two about keeping kids occupied. There are games, puzzles, and toys to enjoy. The backyard contains a two tiered playground equipped with a slide, climbing wall, and two swings. There's a baby gate installed on the back deck for when you'd like to keep your little ones out of the backyard. We've provided a full size crib and a pack ’n play with sheets for each, a high chair seat, and kids plates, bowls, cups, etc. For your peace of mind, outlet covers are available, as well as baby gates that can be found in the mudroom closet just off of the living room.
The two driveways provide room to park 4 vehicles. We have a luxury laundry room equipped with a full size front load washing machine and dryer, a farmhouse sink, an oversized pantry, and a beverage refrigerator.
The front door of the house is accessible with an August keypad for self check-in.
Please note that a flight of stairs must be climbed in order to access the home. This includes the front entry to the main level of the home, as well as from the back yard to the back door entrance.
We can't wait to have you as our guests and to share all that this great city we call home has to offer!
Officially certified by the City of Chattanooga as a short-term vacation rental.
(STVR-22-26)
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home with the exception of an owner's closet in the upstairs hall bathroom.
One thing to note:
Our yard is fenced in, but is open to the next door neighbor's yard. They have two young children who occasionally wander over to play on the playground. They have no pets, so you won't encounter any animals within the fenced in yard.
The space
It is our goal to ensure that your stay is as memorable as it is comfortable as you venture out into the little city of Chattanooga that we love so dearly.
Located less than a mile away from Frazier Ave, Sit-A-Spell is perfectly situated to allow all of the conveniences of home with your friends and family, with all that Chattanooga has to offer just outside your doorstep. Within minutes, you will discover many downtown and Northshore restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, local artisan retail, salons, day spas, galleries, grocery stores, boutiques, museums, recreational activities, and entertainment attractions. The hardest thing will be deciding what to enjoy first!
The home boasts a large living room with seating for all anchored around an oversized coffee table, perfect for a round of monopoly or a pizza movie night. Each of the four spacious bedrooms are well appointed with layers of fresh linens, ample pillows, ceiling fans, and blackout curtains to provide the perfect setting for a late morning sleep in, or an afternoon nap. Wake up refreshed and enjoy complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion as you get ready to venture out, or enjoy a relaxing day in. Towels and linens are provided, as well as laundry detergent and fabric softener, should you find the need during your extended stay. Enjoy your morning coffee with the rising sun filtering through the trees on the back deck, or enjoy grilling dinner and cocktails fireside on the front porch as the sun sinks down over Lookout Mountain. You may just hear the whistle of the Southern Belle as it idles down the Tennessee River.
There are smart TVs equipped with Firesticks in the living room, master bedroom, and bunk room so you never has to miss that new episode of your favorite show. No need to worry about streaming issues. Chattanooga is known for many things, with "Gig City" falling somewhere near the top of the list.
In the kitchen, you will find everything you need to cook a delicious meal, or enjoy one catered in. We provide a coffee station with a coffee maker and electric kettle, stocked with all of the essentials including coffee, filters, black tea, and sugar. Cooking essentials such as organic olive oil, sea salt, and ground pepper are provided for your convenience. There are two dining options just off the kitchen so you can choose to enjoy your meal seated amongst the large picture windows, or al fresco on the back deck.
As parents of three young boys, we know a thing or two about keeping kids occupied. There are games, puzzles, and toys to enjoy. The backyard contains a two tiered playground equipped with a slide, climbing wall, and two swings. There's a baby gate installed on the back deck for when you'd like to keep your little ones out of the backyard. We've provided a full size crib and a pack ’n play with sheets for each, a high chair seat, and kids plates, bowls, cups, etc. For your peace of mind, outlet covers are available, as well as baby gates that can be found in the mudroom closet just off of the living room.
The two driveways provide room to park 4 vehicles. We have a luxury laundry room equipped with a full size front load washing machine and dryer, a farmhouse sink, an oversized pantry, and a beverage refrigerator.
The front door of the house is accessible with an August keypad for self check-in.
Please note that a flight of stairs must be climbed in order to access the home. This includes the front entry to the main level of the home, as well as from the back yard to the back door entrance.
We can't wait to have you as our guests and to share all that this great city we call home has to offer!
Officially certified by the City of Chattanooga as a short-term vacation rental.
(STVR-22-26)
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home with the exception of an owner's closet in the upstairs hall bathroom.
One thing to note:
Our yard is fenced in, but is open to the next door neighbor's yard. They have two young children who occasionally wander over to play on the playground. They have no pets, so you won't encounter any animals within the fenced in yard.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chattanooga, TN
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Spent the weekend celebrating my dads bday with my family and my sisters. It was a great location and a great stay for all ages especially with kiddos. Super family friendly! Jennifer made her house feel like a home for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location very nice house easy to get to everything we wanted to go to very clean overall excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Recently my family consisting of my 83 year old mother, sister and her adult children and grandson and myself and adult children (8 total) stayed in your beautiful home. Our host was very responsive to my questions and accommodated my request. She made suggestions of great places to eat and visit. The decor was warm and inviting. The bedrooms were comfortable and there was space for everyone. Kitchen was well appointed. Lots of extras!!! Really enjoyed the living spaces. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful weekend! What a beautiful home it is and close to everything! You thought of everything!!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was exceptional and had plenty of space. We had 4 young children and 4 adults with us and no one felt cramped or on top of one another. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The outdoor space was great and the children enjoyed having space to run around. The listing doesn’t highlight the convenience of location enough!!! It felt like we were only 5 minutes from everything. If in the area again, we would search out this listing for our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place for a vacation or weekend getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
This rental felt like staying in a relative’s home. Very comfortable and clean.
10.0 / 10.0
We are a group of ladies who love to visit a fun place once a year for a week. We vary in ages from 38 to 76 and have been taking these trips for 17 years. We have stayed in a variety of houses but this one won the prize for the best one ever!! The owner provided a myriad of thoughtful touches. The house was immaculate and furnished with elegant bedding. The owner was responsive to questions and provided information about places to visit as we visit in Chattanooga. We would recommend this property for a comfortable stay in a lovely city. 💕
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay in this home was wonderful! Loved the kid-friendly touches - toys, play kitchen, swing set, baby gates available, etc. The house was also meticulously clean and well organized. I would definitely consider staying in this home if in the area again.
10.0 / 10.0
This home is ideal for families, and the host has added little touches to make kids feel welcome. The indoor/outdoor seating areas are lovely and allow for plenty of space for everyone. You get a nice tranquil environment while being a short drive away from all that Chattanooga has to offer. You are a minute away from a grocery store and very close to restaurants / shops / ice cream (very important for our crew). My 4.5 year old already asked when we can go back!
10.0 / 10.0
This host does all the little extras that makes a HUGE difference in your stay. For one, the house is beautifully decorated! The pictures do not do it justice. But things like not having to buy coffee and bring filters, having a pack and play with a sheet, a high chair, toys and coloring items for children….even Epson salt if you wanted to take a bath. I would stay here again for sure and would recommend it to anyone with young children especially!
10.0 / 10.0
This location is perfect for families and groups who want to get out and about to explore Chattanooga! The home was super clean, spacious and very comfortable. Jennifer was very easy to communicate with as well. I would definitely recommend this property and would happily book a stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wow, very impressed with the property. I was a perfect home for a family. We stayed with grandparents and two families with 5 kids. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean, it was well equipped for cooking. The location is great, you could run the river and downtown. I would highly recommend the property.
10.0 / 10.0
New, large, multiple living spaces, well-equipped. We celebrated Christmas and my mom's 90th birthday. Luxurious beds, bath products and plenty of soft towels. New appliances. It was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
We truly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. Plenty of space and upscale accommodations. Stairs into the home and up to 3rd floor are seriously no joke! However, we made it all work with several toddlers. Excellent communication with host and easy access to all attractions.
10.0 / 10.0
Property was ideal for our family vacation. We had three kids under 4 and it's hard to find accommodations that fit but this home had plenty of toys, safety equipment (gates!), and places for bedtime (one bedroom included a crib and reading nook!). Home is just a couple minutes from the river and every attraction we went to was no more than a 15 minute drive. Would highly recommend this property for a family getaway to Chattanooga!
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful home, maintained beyond reproach. We had a wonderful time during our stay for the Hooch regatta with an ideal location. Easy access to Chattanooga proper.
Thank you Jennifer!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved everything about this stay- it was so comfortable and spacious. The home is beautiful and so convenient to everything! We will definitely be back!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Exactly as advertised! Beautiful home, well-kept, so kid-friendly with playset in backyard, kids’ dishes in the kitchen, kids’ room with lots of books and activities, kitchen set in the living room, even kids’ hooded towels! The room with the crib and book nook was a great idea. The house was so clean. Close proximity to many activities and great restaurants. What a lovely home in a perfect location.
10.0 / 10.0
This place is AMAZING! It was the perfect spot for our family!
10.0 / 10.0
This was a beautiful home. We have stayed in many vrbo places and this one was one of the very best.
10.0 / 10.0
My family was in town celebrating my daughters wedding and we needed a place for 12 people to stay for the weekend. This house was above and beyond expectations and the owner was extremely communicative and on top of things! I can say enough nice things about this property and wish I could have given a higher rating than 5 stars!
10.0 / 10.0
The home is beautiful and in a perfect location. It is close to most major attractions. We had four adults and four little people, and there was more than enough room for us to spread out and relax. The host had even included toys for the children. I would highly recommend this property if you are planning a trip to Chattanooga. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
The home was well stocked with everything needed, and more. Very comfortable for our family vacation and would highly recommend it to others.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was perfect for our group! We had all the rooms full with three families. We had four kids, ages 3 to 5, in the bunk room, and the master closet downstairs was big enough to serve as a perfect room for our 1 yr old in the pack-n-play. It was rainy while we were there, so we didn’t spend much time in the backyard or on the back deck. But, we did enjoy the covered sitting area on the front of the house. The kitchen had everything we needed as we ate most of our meals at the house. Before you book, be sure to understand the extent of the stairs. You go up a long flight of stairs from the driveway to the main level, and there’s another long staircase up to the top floor. This didn’t bother us as young families, but it would have been difficult if grandparents were with us instead of friends.
10.0 / 10.0
This worked perfect for our family, including 2 three year olds and 2 one year olds.
10.0 / 10.0
The accommodations were excellent. The home was clean, close to downtown for easy access to restaurants/shopping, had plenty of toys for the kids and was on a very quiet street! The host was also very easy to communicate with. Would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Probably the best house I have ever rented through Vrbo. Every detail is taken care of with love. I will definitely stay there again when in Chattanooga.
10.0 / 10.0
This house was so awesome for our weekend! We had 13 girls and it slept all of us comfortably. The house is a perfect distance from everything you need (we never drove more than 10 mins). It was super clean when we got there and the instructions for check in and check out were clear and easy. This house is also extremely kid friendly and would be great for family getaways! Jennifer is great host and replies quickly - we highly recommend staying here :)
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay - everything about it was amazing! The house was so beautiful and comfortable - it was just perfect our group! We loved all the great spaces for conversations including the front patio and living room. The reservation and check-in process was really smooth and Jennifer (the host) was extremely helpful and prompt with all communications. The location was super convenient to everything in Chattanooga and the house was super clean and well-maintained. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend to anyone considering a trip to Chattanooga!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything in this house is designed to make guests comfortable! Spacious rooms, upscale furnishings, and luxurious linens make it a place where you want to just hang out. Also, we found the location very convenient to restaurants and attractions.
10.0 / 10.0
This was the best property we have ever rented through VRBO! Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
We came into town for some medical tests for an older child. We have a large family so having a large beautiful home to stay in was such a blessing for us. The younger children were comfortable and loved the bunk beds. It was so nice to be able to keep our younger children with us while also being there for our older child. Hoping we can stay again if further tests are needed. Thank you so much.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is the best kid-friendly house. ALL the beds are very comfortable. Can't beat the location. Great trip celebrating two birthdays! Will stay at this house again.
10.0 / 10.0
This is an amazing place. The location is perfect - near restaurants with hiking trails nearby. The outdoor patio with a grill was really nice. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice property. Well kept and beautiful. Will return.
10.0 / 10.0
This ranks up there with one of the BEST VRBO experiences we have ever had!! There was SOO much attention to detail!!! The home was beautiful and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The location was perfect and close to all activities! The host was wonderful about communicating with us. We would stay there again for sure!!!
10.0 / 10.0
We recently visited Chattanooga with family. We had grandkids to grandparents here. This place really felt like a home. The communication was really great and the house had everything we needed and even bonuses that we did not expect. Many times staying at a VRBO there are little things that you forget and have to run back out for. This place had plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, detergents and soaps etc., and even had coffee and spices ready to use. We where even greeted with a card and a great loaf of cinnamon apple bread. They really thought of everything. The location is great and convenient to pretty much anything in Chattanooga. We like the quiet neighborhood and the space in the backyard for the kids to play. I know groundhogs are a nuisance but my kids enjoyed looking out the back window and watching the resident ground hog every morning. We would definitely stay here again if we get the chance. Thanks for a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious Family Friendly Retreat
Everything was just lovely. The place has a wonderful open feeling, and there were plenty of beds and bathrooms. I loved the extra touches of the toy kitchen and the play set in the backyard, which helped a lot to entertain our little one. We had everything we needed, all the furniture was so comfortable, and the house was beautifully decorated. Even the neighbor was very friendly. It’s just a few minutes from the busy downtown, but the trees surrounding the property make you feel like you’re out in the woods. We will definitely want to stay here next time we’re in Chattanooga.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chattanooga?
The average price for a rental in Chattanooga is $200 per night. This rental is $627 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tranquil Downtown Retreat - 4 Minutes to Aquarium & Coolidge Park!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Tranquil Downtown Retreat - 4 Minutes to Aquarium & Coolidge Park! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tranquil Downtown Retreat - 4 Minutes to Aquarium & Coolidge Park!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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