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Historic 1915 2BR · Cozy · Central · Families

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Place, Chattanooga Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic 1915 2BR · Cozy · Central · Families

Welcome to walkable, middle-of-the-action Ridgedale!

We are properly zoned and permitted with the City of Chattanooga to operate as a Short-Term Rental - unlike most other listings in the city. It’s good karma to stay with us!

Relax in the neighborhood at our numerous parks and playgrounds, grab a beverage at a nearby cafe, visit animals at the zoo, or do some antique shopping at local favorites.

You will stay in an apartment at the rear of our house which has its own private entrance. Our house was built in the early 1900s and has lived many lives (once a boarding house, then halfway house, Make-A-Wish Foundation offices, and most recently a church!). We enjoyed renovating this house to both some old glory and new function. We lived here for almost three years. It has loads of period details and charm but comes with some drawbacks of an older home. The floors creak and the windows can be drafty. The house has central air conditioning and heat but shares a system with the other apartment. The living room has a window unit that can provide heat and AC. Please do not adjust the floor vents. Let us know if you need further adjustments to the air temperature, we can adjust it remotely.

Enjoy easy, off-street parking via the alley behind Willow House. There are two apartments within Willow House. Please be mindful of noise so as not to disturb guests in the other apartment during your stay.

Enjoy easy, off-street parking via the alley behind Willow House. Climb 3 steps to enter the rear stoop, where you'll find the guest door with a door lock keypad. Enter your unique code to enter into a large, fully-stocked kitchen.

Prepare delicious meals with the stainless steel appliances and ample counter space or enjoy takeout from multiple downtown options. The kitchen flows to the living space with cozy seating, desk space, and flat screen TV. Note that the only bathroom is on this level. Enjoy complimentary Public Goods shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion.

You will find two bedrooms upstairs after ~18 steps. To the right is a bedroom with queen bed and separate twin daybed. To the left is a single queen bedroom. Both rooms have large closets, windows with blinds and curtains, and window units that supply both air conditioning and heat. All mattresses are comfy memory foam and beds have Turkish fabric on the custom headboards.

The vestibule outside the bedrooms offers a full length mirror, extra linens, water carafe, and some often forgotten toiletry items. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible!

You will share the house with our family but have your own entrance and are welcome to enjoy as much privacy as you want. You do not have access to laundry in the basement but accommodations can be made for longer stays.

Willow House is 5 minutes from downtown and nearby I-24 and I-75. Off-street parking is available via the alley behind the house.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Chattanooga National Cemetery. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a few minutes from Chattanooga Convention Center

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No recreational drugs on the premises.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Historic 1915 2BR · Cozy · Central · Families Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host with great communication and a beautiful property! Loved the convenience, easy check in and out, and the great price for family comfort versus a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house! It worked great for our family of six. It was close to downtown and within walking distance to a coffee shop and a couple of shops. I loved how easy it was to check out too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean and comfortable property. As they indicate in their listing it is on a busy street.They welcome pets and there is a nice yard for pets to get outside under supervision.Home is well cared for. The bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is on the first level which is good to be aware of.Easy drive to the areas of Chattanooga you want to visit.Very responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annagrace A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was just perfect, great communication, great location! I really enjoyed my stay here and it was perfect for my baby(dog) June too!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathi S.

is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and well kept. The host(s) responded promptly to requests. The location is great and close to shops and a few restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay here! The hosts were kind, easy to communicate with, and made sure we had what we needed. The house is very spacious—especially the kitchen, which was well stocked with everything we needed for meals. We also loved having both an upstairs and downstairs. It gave us space to unwind after the kids went to bed and to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee in the morning before they woke up.There are a few things future guests might want to know. There’s only one bathroom downstairs, which made nighttime trips a bit inconvenient. The home is pet-friendly, which is great, but you could tell—one of the blankets had some cat hair on it, and the couch had a noticeable smell that made it harder to use. We also didn’t realize before booking that it’s a shared house. The hosts stay on their side, and while they were respectful of our privacy, the thermostat is on their side as well. They were very responsive when we asked for temperature changes, but it would’ve been nice to have that control ourselves, especially late at night or early in the morning.The two upstairs bedrooms have window units that kept things cool once we figured them out, though they can cut in and out a bit. The location is convenient—close to downtown and the interstate—and there are a few great playgrounds and a coffee shop within walking distance. Just be aware that the house sits on a busy corner near a light, so traffic noise (including fire trucks) can be loud at times. The hosts thoughtful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little house, easy check in process, and host checked in on us for any needs. Had a great time. Street noise was there, but honestly when the AC unit started the white noise got me right to sleep. Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home. The owners were beyond kind and helpful. Location was great and plenty of space. Kitchen was equipped with all your cooking needs. Would recommend this home to any traveling family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

neal g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the home very spacious and easy to get to. Had everything we needed and more would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous place that could only be better if the bathroom were upstairs, but it worked just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We loved the rustic feel and the comfort of feeling at home. Everything we needed was provided. Super friendly and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house.

We really enjoyed this nicely renovated and clean house. The owners were very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana M., Terrell Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for family and pets

Everything was perfect, enough room, clean, near from all the attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jewelie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a quick trip!

Super cute place that is within 15 minutes of everything. The dog blankets, bowls and towels were a great touch. We knew there was only one bathroom but didn’t realize it was downstairs (bedrooms are upstairs). This was tough with kids when they had to go potty at night. Downstairs gets hot but the AC units in the bedrooms work great. Very spacious with a large kitchen. They gave us late checkout so we could keep our dogs crated while we went to the zoo, which was very nice! Overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful and clean. The hosts were attentive and checked in with us once or twice to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well stocked and there was even a basket in the hall of often forgotten essential items. Very thoughtful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mistique W.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I recently took a well-needed trip to Chattanooga. Melissa greatly contributed to our enjoyable stay by providing everything necessary for a comfortable experience. The attractions we had planned to visit during our stay were conveniently located in the central area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great stay close to everything in Chattanooga!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very homey

We loved this space! Yes, the place is on the back of the owners house but you have your privacy! The place is well stocked and very homey! If you are visiting Chattanooga, this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Had a great stay and visit. Very comfortable and perfect for our travels with our pets. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kendall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024