My husband and I booked a Wednesday night prior to the Thursday start of the 127 garage sale. We drove down from the Chicagoland area that morning. We checked in and went to our room by about 6pm. It was like staying in grandmas house. The floors are old wood, The bathroom was small but meet our needs. No it is not white glove clean but it was charming. The best part is the balcony. It overlooks the river and downtown Chattanooga. It was hot that day ( August 3rd- 95+ degrees) We ordered a pizza and it arrived in like 20 minutes! After a short nap and checking our emails we went to the pool area. The owners were there with some other guests. The view with the lights was outstanding and the swim was nice. very quiet. During our stay there were no children.
There are cat's on the property. I LOVE cats so that was a super plus. While feral they are very nice and do not come unless you feed them. We brought some cat food and feed them on the public balcony after our swim. We relaxed and enjoyed the view and our new friends. In the am, I woke early excited about the garage sale road trip and I was greated with the most beautiful purple/ pink sunrise I have ever seen. We left some food, cat snacks and pizza for the housekeeper for the cats.
If you are picky, whiny, hate cats or generally have a city mentality that the place must be perfect then do not go here. Do the others who love this place a favor by staying away. But if you want a unique experience with a wonderful view in a very pieceful setting then you HAVE to stay here. It is laid back and charming. IT is not a Best Western or Holiday Inn Express. That is why we stayed here. We wanted to be at the foot of Lookout Mountain away from the hustle and bustle below. Doors and floors are not perfectly level, not everything was perfect and who cares!! You will not find an experience like this on the hotel strips or in downtown Chattanooga. The owners are nice. The housekeeper is simply adorable and the setting reminds me of the old time motor lodges. We plan on coming back next year and hope to bring some friends with to share this wonderful experience. Highly recommend!! The price is a bit higher than the local Best Western but the place is worth it for an intimate atmosphere.
