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Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!

Family-friendly vacation home in Chattanooga with a water park

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Children's area
Perched on the historic grounds of Missionary Ridge, this 3-bedroom retreat offers a tranquil escape with comfy furniture and soft beds. Unwind in the fenced-in yard or stroll across the street to enjoy Shuffleboard, Horse Shoes, and picnic areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71260 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!

We are located on the lower side of Missionary Ridge. The battle of Missionary Ridge was fought here on Nov. 26, 1863. The Confederates camped in the very spot where this house was built in 2016. It is a one story house. We are pet friendly and have a nice Fenced in yard. My insurance does not allow pitbulls, chows or dobermans or any mixes with these breeds. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room with a washer and dryer in the kitchen. Comfy furniture and soft beds for your sleeping pleasure. I furnish toiletries and Little Debbies and coffee. Downtown Chattanooga is only 2 miles away. Across the street we have Shuffleboard, Horse Shoes, Picnic table with a grill. The garden on the next tear up was on the Hamilton County Master Gardener's Show in 2013. Walk through the garden, enjoy the views of Chattanooga, and sit down by the Mermaid Fountain with goldfish, and let your worries disappear. Relax with your sweet 2 dogs! My insurance does not cover Chows, Pitbulls, Rottweilers, or Dobermans.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking and vaping on the outside porch.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 1,260 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Please do not park on the grass. Extra parking behind playset.
2 dog limit. Please let me know that you are bringing a pet. You can smoke outside on the porch. $500 fee if you smoke inside in the house.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well mannered and the females spayed. No Cats!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: I have a pack and play and a highchair.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking and vaping on the outside porch.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Barking Legs Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Ruby Falls - 6 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 7 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sleepyhead Coffee & Bakehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Livingstone Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mean Jeen’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scottie B’s - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend! located?

This family-friendly Chattanooga vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga Zoo and Songbirds Guitar Museum. CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga and Chattanooga National Cemetery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Enjoy the huge southern porch. Grab your sweet tea, Relax with Your Best Friend! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aung M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was an awesome stay.

The check-in process was so smooth. The location is great.The house is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family trip

We enjoyed our visit to Chattanooga and the property was in close proximity to all our sites that we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Softball Weekenders

We enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again. The property was clean, and we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip.

Great place to stay with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely trip

This was the perfect home away from home. Very clean and provided plenty of room for our family during trip. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was so easy! This house was so cozy and comfy and made our first vacation a great one! Our girls were so excited to get back at the end of the day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place! Great location. Very clean, comfy, lots of games, and stocked for infants. Made our stay very convenient! Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean. Great accommodation for a family get together. The toys and books were a nice addition. Helpful, friendly hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely home, yard, and front porch. The home was equipped with everything we needed. If you like a hard bed in the master, this is the home for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

The house is exactly how it is explained, very clean and had a small playground across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was such an adorable cottage. It was convenient to Rock City and Lookout Mountain, as well as to Ruby Falls. A bit of a drive to get to the Missionary Train Ride, though. The hostess was very pleasant and friendly; she came over to introduce herself, which I really thought was nice of her to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

K D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right!

The house was exactly what we needed for our stay! And the flowers in the yard are beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house

Nice little house on a quiet street. We liked that it was very central to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Gray Gables. It was very clean, cozy and convenient to all of the things that we were doing while in Chattanooga.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

The house is located in a quiet neighborhood. There were families and children playing we felt exactly like a home away from home. All of the attractions are a short easy drive away. We had a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at this house, good central location to so many fun things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little get away.

Property was perfect for our weekend get away. We were traveling with a pet and was exactly what we needed. Fenced in yard, parking, and property were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Chattanooga sightseeing

Clean property, very kid friendly & close to everything in Chattanooga.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our Stay

We had a great time with our family for my son’s birthday! Close proximity to all the fun stuff we did! She definitely has everything you need stocked - was even some food items left over. We enjoyed the fire pit each night and cooked some really good meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for friends to hang out

We enjoyed our stay. The home is clean, well equipped and comfortable. Close enough to the major arteries so we could easily come and go.Easy parking in the driveway for two full-size vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brody F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation with the dogs

Home was comfy and just what the listing said. The owner was super nice and stopped in to say hello which is always a nice personal touch. The house was super spacious and definitely spent time a lot on the couch. This house wasnt lacking in supplies we needed for our stay. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

We come here every year and my family absolutely loves this cute little house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly sized for a family gathering & we enjoyed the front porch swing. Minor negative was that description mentioned that the house is wheelchair accessible but the master bed is very high and there are no bars near the walk-in shower. Host lives nearby and made sure to welcome us in person. Home is well-positioned to drive to different parts of Chattanooga area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R

This is the second house of Tammy’s we’ve stayed at. Equally pleasant, and Tammy has a real knack for making a house feel like home. If you want a home away from home, this is the place to pick!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025