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Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown!

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A cozy living room with a large bed, a hanging chair, and a sofa. - Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown! (Chattanooga)
An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, a grill, and a view of a garden. - Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown! (Chattanooga)
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Near Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown! provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown!

  • Summary:

    Welcome to St. Elmo Loft, a stylish retreat near Lookout Mountain with beautiful exposed brick, rich hardwood floors, and soaring ceilings! This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed and two fold-down twin sofas. Gather in the spacious living area, prepare a meal in the gourmet kitchen, or open the French doors and unwind on the patio. Enjoy a convenient and luxurious home base for downtown Chattanooga and outdoor adventures.



    The Space:

    St. Elmo Loft is located in the beautiful town of Chattanooga right on the historical St. Elmo Ave!



    The master bedroom has a spacious king bed and the two couches in the living area that fold down into twin beds. We provide everything you will need to have a wonderful nights stay; including mattress pads for the sofa beds, linens, comforters and pillows. The adorable red kitchen comes fully stocked with everything you will need to cook a meal for your family; cookware, plate-ware, silverware. The dining table comfortably sits 6 people and there is another table with seating for 6 outside on the patio.



    Lunch & Dinner:

    • 1885 Grill: About 3 minutes by car

    • Purple Daisy BBQ: About 3 minutes

    • St. Elmo Deli & Grill: About 3 minutes

    • Mr. T’s Pizza: About 3 minutes

    • The Tap Room brewery: About 4 minutes

    • The FEED Table and Tavern: About 7 minutes

    • Urban Stack: About 7 minutes

    • State of Confusion: About 7 minutes



    Breakfast & Coffee:

    • Common Table: About 5 minutes

    • Frothy Monkey: About 7 minutes

    • Mean Mug: About 7 minutes

    • Maple Street Biscuit Company: About 10 minutes

    • First Watch: About 10 minutes



    Something Sweet:

    • Clumpies Ice Cream: About 3 minutes

    • Mr. T’s Pizza also serves ice cream: About 3 minutes



    Groceries:

    • Food City: About 4 minutes

    • Publix: About 5 minutes

    • Whole Foods: About 10 minutes



    Guest Access:

    Guests have full private access to the entire home and patio during their stay.



    The Neighborhood:

    St. Elmo Loft is located on historic St. Elmo Avenue in Chattanooga, near Lookout Mountain. It’s a convenient base for exploring downtown, enjoying outdoor adventures, and trying the neighborhood’s top restaurants and cafés.



    Please reach out to us for local recs!



    Getting Around:

    A vehicle is convenient for exploring Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Uber & Lift will also pick up from this location.



    There are two (2) parking spots available behind the home and also additional street parking on 49th Street. On-site parking is in the gravel driveway along the side and rear of the house.



    Other Things to Note:

    This is a truly special retreat, and we invite guests to enjoy the home and amenities while treating the property and surrounding grounds with care and respect.



    We strictly DO NOT allow smoking, events, or parties.



    This property is not suitable for babies or toddlers.



    There is an external camera and security system located outside the property.



    Interaction with Guests:

    We give our guests space to settle in and enjoy their stay, while remaining available if you need us. Please reach out with any questions before or during your visit.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

This property is managed by River City Rentals. CANCELLATION & TRAVEL INSURANCE NOTICE: We operate under a strict cancellation policy, according ...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

St. Elmo, a neighbourhood in Chattanooga, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City, while Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Tennessee Aquarium are popular area attractions. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and St. Elmo Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Chattanooga travel guide
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Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • A railway track ascending through a forested area with autumn foliage, leading to a town in the distance.
    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A narrow, illuminated cave with blue and pink lighting.
    Ruby Falls
    5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St. Elmo Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roy Nelms Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Moccasin Bend Brewing Company
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • Wendy's
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    6 min drive
  • Mama Yo's
    3 min drive
  • Little Coyote
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown! located?

Located in St. Elmo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Elmo Park and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Saint Elmo Loft | Upscale Retreat • Near Downtown! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As you can see from the pictures on the website, the house is very stylish. It is also quite comfortable and well located for access to what Chattanooga has to offer. I would highly recommend it to anyone headed to East TN.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a *cool* place to stay! Our family of four enjoyed everything about this property. It was clean, well stocked, and very accurately described. It was close to everything we wanted to do and even had a park right up the street for our youngest to butn some energy. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect staycation!

This was the perfect place to stay during our wedding weekend. The place was super cute, in a great part of town, and had the easiest check out instructions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was just what we needed. My husband, I and our 11 year old stayed here over our spring break. Great location and convenient to both Lookout Mountain attractions as well as downtown. It was a nice, relaxing visit in a very cool property. When we had a challenge checking in, the property management attendants were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Visit

Very convenient location (easy access to downtown Chattanooga and Lookout Mtn). Loft is fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short weekend getaway

Perfect house for 2 people for a weekend in Chattanooga. Located near major tourist sites and good restaurants in the St. Elmo area. Beautifully decorated and well-appointed :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous. Wonderful. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect stay

Stayed here over a quick 2 nights, and the property couldn't have been any better. Perfectly equipped, quirky, and extremely comfortable! Very high quality in every way. Nice, historic, quiet neighborhood and I'd stay here again alone or with my husband!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful place fun and hip

Loved staying here! The place was hip and the bed was very comfortable the only thing that was a small issue was how long it took to heat the place but once it got up there it worked better. The water was great and we really liked everything about it! Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot to escape

The property was clean, unique, well appointed, and comfortable. We enjoyed the amenities as well as the location being close to hiking, downtown, Lookout mountain, North Shore and St Elmo’s development.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Loved this place. We had plenty of room. The decor was tasteful and it was well put together. Convenient to downtown. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little space close to restaurants, bars & downtown. Easy access to Lookout Mtn and Ruby Falls.

Had a great time staying here. The place was convenient to all the amenities within Chattanooga. It is a little noisy as it is on a main street through town. I highly recommend this place to a couple looking for a convenient place to stay to take advantage of all Chattanooga has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rental Property!

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this gem in Chattanooga. We will definitely return. Clean, comfortable and well-designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy little home

We loved this property and its very eclectic vibe. It was a perfect place for our weekend getaway. The house is just a stone’s throw away from restaurants and attractions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!!

My husband, our daughter from another state, and I had the pleasure of staying in this clean, well stocked property in a wonderful residential neighborhood in Chattanooga. The location of the property was very close to area attractions and had easy access to local highways. If we ever have the pleasure of coming to this area again, we will definitely try to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual river walk

Nice, spacious place. We rode to the trail. Comfortable bed and
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vrbo I've ever booked

The pictures from the internet DO NOT lie. The loft is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. We only wish we had more time to enjoy it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Property!

Great location and unique property. This is our second time renting. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Life is stressful and we needed a break. We had an awesome stay at this vrbo with a great vibe. It was close to attractions and downtown. We divided our time between exploring and relaxing at the vrbo. The property was clean, well maintained and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly As Described

This space is amazing! Brianna was wonderful, so responsive, and kind. The location is great, the interior is so warm and welcoming, and the history is lovely. I’ve already told so many friends and family members that they MUST stay here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing loft birthday celebration

We absolutely loved our visit at the st.elmo loft. Loved everything about it. We recommend it to any couple or small family wanting to just get away for a few days. We were celebrating a birthday weekend and ended up having dinner at 1885. Most other times we just hung out there and relaxed. Was perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place! The street light directly across from the front wasn't pleasant. Wish there was some blackout curtains as an option there. Traffic was loud at times but we were aware of that beforehand. Contact with property manager was easy and they were quick to respond. Place was very clean and enjoyed the filtered water. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort & Style

This may be the best space my wife and I have ever rented. It's gorgeous, incredibly comfortable, and deeply peaceful. Fully recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Adventure

Staying in an updated historic loft that is beautifully decorated, made us feel so comfortable. There is a park across the street and the loft is near the base of Lookout Mountain. There is so much to see and do within a few minutes walk or short drive. The scenery was beautiful and so was the architecture in the neighborhood. Local people were helpful. We will be back because there is more to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun space

“The most comfortable sofa bed I’ve ever slept on” — A., 10, who does have much experience in such matters. The adult bed was super comfy too. Well-appointed, fun space. Interesting back story (explained in the welcome binder on the desk). Right on St. Elmo Ave, but really appreciated the gravel pull-through parking alongside. Easy access to Virginia Ave Greenway (scoot to ice cream!) St. Elmo is a great neighborhood, and this met our needs for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024