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Ray's Place on Lookout Mountain

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The sunsets are breathtaking !!
The New Courtyard Area. The butterfly bench is surprisingly comfortable for those photo ops !!
Dinner by the fire pit is very nice
Full moon with mist in the valley. We call this the Lake Lookout effect.
Plenty of parking by the front door, or in the driveway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lookout Mountain, Georgia
  • Rock City
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ruby Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ray's Place on Lookout Mountain

Summary:
From the back deck you can see 3 states! Gigabit speed wifi is available to all guests, along with Fiber Optic 4K HD TV, fireplace, outdoor fire pit, BBQ grill, 2 full bathrooms, 3 beds, nice kitchen with brand new appliances, BOSE surround sound for incredible movie watching, washer & dryer, and a million-dollar view. Chattanooga 20 minutes, Cloudland Canyon, Rock City and hang gliding all within 5-13 minutes. Very safe area, & onsite security. Undeclared guest fee of $50 per night for each undeclared guest will apply.

The Space:
When you walk in the front door you will experience the total awesomeness of the place. The wall facing the valley is all windows, made especially to enjoy the view. The deck is made of a composite material, so you will never get a splinter while enjoying the evening view barefoot. There's a swing downstairs to enjoy while watching one of our amazing, stellar sunsets. A hammock is available if desired. There's a breakfast nook to wake up with morning cup of coffee and write, or read, or just take in the beautiful sunrise. Pull up your local newspaper on the free WiFi, or YouTube music/videos, and start the day right. Brand new Courtyard with fountain and Butterfly sculpture bench. This is a townhouse twinned with the neighbor, but all the property's spaces are for your private use.

To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all, we encourage and request all guests to review our house rules before completing their booking. These guidelines help maintain comfort, security, and create clear expectations for all involved. By booking, you agree to our house rules, policies, terms and conditions (including details on guest count, pet accommodations, security measures, and checkout procedures). Adherence helps us provide the best possible stay for you and future guests. We appreciate your cooperation in advance and look forward to hosting you!

Guest Access:
You will have the entire house, (upstairs 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom & downstairs is a bedroom, sofa bed, and full bathroom), except for the garage, and my office. After all, I have to have some place to put my stuff. I live here when I'm not out of town working. The key pad is located behind the big sun security door on the front porch next to the road. Open the security door and the keypad is located behind it on the inside door. The door is custom, and brand new, so the handle is a little stiff to turn. It is not locked, just turn it. You will see the keypad, enter your code and turn the handle. Don't push the LOCK button after entering your code. That simply locks it back. If you push any of the buttons, they light up so they are easy to see at night. There's a Ring door bell if you need anything--it will ring on my phone and I'm happy to help you if necessary.

The Neighborhood:
Very safe, quiet, and friendly neighborhood. Many places to hike. Bicycles are always riding around here and challenging themselves with Burkhalter Gap road coming up the mountain. On a good day for flying you'll see hang gliders making runs to the point of the mountain, and back. Scenic highway paints the picture for the area. The mountain faces NW so you will always get to see a spectacular sunset (unless it's raining or overcast, of course). Free internet with a GIG download speeds. If you're looking for cabin rentals on Lookout Mountain, you've come to the right place!

Getting Around:
Scenic highway is just outside the front door. It's also called Hwy 189, Hwy 157. Interstate I-20/I-59 is only 10 minutes away, Hwy 24 is only 20 minutes,, Hwy 136 is only 12 mintues. Both Rock City, and Ruby Falls, are only 13 minutes. The Tennessee Aquarium is only 26 minutes. All the best restaurants are less than 25 minutes away!! Covenant College is only 5 minutes on the same road as Ray's Place is on. Downtown Chattanooga and all the night life is about 26 minutes.

Other Things to Note:
There's a book with all the details of what you can expect from me, and what I expect from you (i.e. the do's and don'ts). I have a lung condition that prohibits me from having pet dander. I LOVE animals, but some people just can't tolerate some of them. Please read the guidebook!

For the safety of our guests I have placed 5 exterior cameras at the property. We have a Ring doorbell camera (1) at the front door. We have additional cameras pointing at the parking area (2), back patio firepit (3), the top of back patio staircase (4), and the bottom of the back patio staircase (5).

Also, the front of the house has been paved for parking and easy access to the front porch. Or, you can park in the driveway to the side of the house. 6 solar lights illuminate the front porch at night for help getting up the stairs.

I've just designed and created a new courtyard in the front. This includes a butterfly sculpture bench and a 4 tier pineapple fountain. I could spend hours sitting and listening and watching that!!

Please note: There is an extra guest fee of $10 per night per additional person beyond 2 guests. Bookings with undeclared guests will incur additional fees of $50 per undeclared guest per night.

Ray's Place is a townhouse with plenty of privacy and peace to enjoy every minute of your stay.

Also, if you have any allergies, please let me know BEFORE booking. Thanks!

Interaction with Guests:
Unique Stays is a local management company, and we're always available to help. Feel free to give us a call or shoot us a message and we'll be sure to get back to you immediately.

Property manager

Unique Stays
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lookout Mountain

Located in Lookout Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Chattanooga Choo Choo are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Cloudland Canyon State Park. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are not to be missed.
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Lookout Mountain, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Lula Lake Land Trust - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Rock City - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Ruby Falls - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Raccoon Mountain Caverns - 26 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rock City Gardens
  • Rafael's Italian Restaurant
  • Los 3 Amigos
  • Riley's Corner
  • Starbucks

Frequently asked questions

Is Ray's Place on Lookout Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ray's Place on Lookout Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ray's Place on Lookout Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ray's Place on Lookout Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding and within 6 miles (10 km) of Covenant College and Kresge Memorial Library. Lula Lake Land Trust and Lookout Mountain City Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brad S.

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

Last minute spring break getaway.

Nice house for a small group. View for miles sitting on the back deck or sit inside and watch the cardinals and hummingbirds on the feeders. Around 20 mins to Chickamauga battlefield or Chattanooga.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

A Taste of Tennessee

We wanted a little taste of mountain life with a comfortable spot and great views. This really delivered. Great hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheler W.

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

Amazing Views!

The views from the inside of the home and deck are unbelievable! Owner made sure bird feeders were well stocked - so much fun to birdwatch as well as enjoy the views of the valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamun A.

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

Fantastic view

The property is well-maintained and the location is excellent. We stayed there for two nights and enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Y., Hoover Al

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

Wonderful location, views are spectacular! I can’t wait to rent this again!

This is in the top 5 of all the VRBO’s we have rented in tue past. I can’t wait to find another weekend to head back up to this amazing site.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

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

Great place

The view is absolutely gorgeous!! The place was clean & Ray was a great host! I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bengie L.

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

Breathtaking view!

My husband and I spent 4 nights in this cozy retreat on the top of Lookout Mountain. It was all that we imagined and more. What a blessed 31st anniversary!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Beautiful View

Sent my parents here for Father's Day on a road trip across TN and they said the stay here was the highlight of their trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

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

Weekend getaway

We had a wonderful family weekend and will definitely return to the area and stay here. It was perfect!! Thanks so much for a wonderful weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a really nice time this weekend. The views are amazing and the weather was perfect. We just lounged around And enjoyed the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Wonderful

It was relaxing and very clean. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Perfect getaway

Enjoyed a lovely week at Ray’s Place. It was so relaxing. The place was spotless and had everything that we could possibly want. We will definitely come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Cloud Bliss

We only stayed one night, but it was a beautiful night with the fire going and a glass of wine. The next morning, the clouds were everywhere with the mountains peeking through. So peaceful. Your home was comfortable and beautiful too! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha V.

Beautiful views, plenty of space inside. Great for the whole family!

An amazing view! My kids wanted to move there! We all loved the house! Thank you for renting this house out it truly was a remarkable experience for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Fun family thanksgiving get together.

Ray’s place is a cozy house with an amazing view! We had a wonderful time sightseeing and cooked a huge thanksgiving dinner. The house is spotless and Ray is super to work with. I highly recommend this rental.

10/10 Excellent

emily a., Baton Rouge, USA

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

Fantastic view!

This rental was one of the top highlights of our vacation. Property was very clean. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook for a family of four. The views were spectacular! It was lovely to wake up to the mountains each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

DAVID L.

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

Review

Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Incredible view!

We got to Ray's place at night our first nights stay so it wasn't until morning that we finally saw what an amazing view he had. We took a small girls trip to get away and even though we had planned to visit Chattanooga, we decided to spend an entire day just chilling on the deck instead. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Nice and comfortable

Ray's place was very clean, comfortable, and the views from the deck were awesome.Celebrated my 60th birthday with my husband and family and we all enjoyed our stay. The pictures of the house are spot on. We would stay again. I was also surprised by Ray and his staff with a birthday cupcake and balloon.One of the best birthday's.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lynda A., Fort Meade, Florida

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

Great mountain vacation

Great location depending on your plans. It was perfect for us.Enjoyed the beautiful view and all the birds. The home is warm and inviting. I would definitely return. Plenty of nearby hiking and Look out Mountain hang gliding park is approx. 2 miles away. Chattanooga is only about 25-30 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

A little slice of heaven

This home is amazing! The view was breathtaking. My family loved staying here because it felt like home. The beautiful deck and the hummingbirds were our favorite. It’s so close to many activities in the area. Ray was such a pleasure to work with. Very thoughtful and informative! We can’t wait to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

Can't Beat The AMAZING View!

We had a great time at Ray's Place over the Christmas holiday. The view from Ray's backyard was FANTASTIC! We loved watching the landscape in the valley change from minute to minute! His house was clean, had all the amenities we needed, and was close to some interesting areas (Ruby Falls, Rock City, etc.). We loved being on Lookout Mountain and taking the windy roads down to Chattanooga-- a 25 minute, but very scenic, drive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Absolutely wonderful!

We booked Ray's place during a trip to visit colleges. It was the perfect space for the four of us to spend a night before visiting Covenant College. We wish the weather would have cooperated a little more, but what we could see of the sunrise, was still a beautiful view! Thank you, Ray, for opening up your beautiful home to us. If we get back down in that area, we will definitely be staying with you again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad N.

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

Relaxing

Property was awesome. The view was incredible!!!! Interior of the house was very comfortable. Will definitely be staying there again. Was convenient to all of the local attractions. Only thing that was not quite as advertised is the fact that this is a duplex not a stand along cabin. Would this stop me from staying here again? No it would not. House is awesome. If you are looking for a place to just relax or go to town and experience what Lookout Mtn and Chattanooga has to offer this is it!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Home away from home - with incredible views!!

Ray’s Paradise is beautiful! We felt at home the minute we walked in. It had everything we needed. We loved sitting on the spacious deck enjoying the awesome sunsets and seeing the large variety of colorful birds everyday. We even think that we saw 5 golden eagles and we were treated to 3 hang gliders passing along the ridge one afternoon. The location was remote enough to let us get away from the crowds, yet close enough to attractions like Rock City and Chattanooga to allow for minimal driving. The overall experience was wonderful as Ray’s Place allowed the 4 of us to spread out for privacy when needed, yet comfortably come together to enjoy dining and watching the large curved television. We’d definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Unique Stays

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I'm a field tech for a Cell phone company. I ensure their 911 services work in accordance with the FCC requirements. When you call 911, I'm the one that makes sure that the dispatchers can find your exact location to send the proper people in your time of emergency.

Why they chose this property

I"m a Marine(honorably discharged many decades ago,but I will always be a Marine), hang glider pilot, professional photographer, along with many other activities. Where else would you want to live if you flew, and took breath taking sunset pictures? I have a nice back yard with lots of grass,( which most other's on the mountain don't), it's close enough to the edge, yet not TOO close for those that don't like heights. You can actually sit in my brushed nickel swing under the deck, take off your shoes, and just enjoy the views & the spectacular sunsets ! I"m 2 hours from Atlanta( all according to traffic of course), 2 hours from Birmingham(same applies), 2 hours from Nashville, and 2 hours from Knoxville. I'm only 20 minutes from the Tennessee Aquarium, which is in Downtown Chattanooga. Close enough, but far enough away to have dark night skies to view the stars. 3 states can be viewed from my swing. Alabama, Tennessee, and your sitting in Georgia. The entire home has been remodeled, replaced, and made like new. Including the beds, and all linens, and towels. Along with the fastest free internet, and HD Tvs,, I know you are getting the best that I can offer you, and yours ! !
Staying on top of a mountain has it's training perks also. Ironman, and professional bicyclist, can train up and down the mountain for a real challenge !!

What makes this property unique

You can see 3 states from the deck. Alabama, Tennessee, and you'll be sitting in Georgia. You're 15 minutes from Cloudland Canyon, with 2 waterfalls, and 9 miles of premier hiking. 20 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga. 12 minutes from Rock City & Ruby Falls. 20 minutes from the Tennessee Aquarium, and all the wonderful 4-5 star restaurants. 10 minutes from Hang gliding. Lula Lake Falls is 10 minutes. You're close to everything, but not TOO close. Kind of like where my deck sit on the bluff. Close, but not Too close. I do have a grassy backyard to enjoy also. Professional Bicyclist know Lookout Mountain for it challenging terrain. Covenant College is only 6 miles away. I have many routes for when I ride my Harley from my house. I can lay out day trips for you, or your Chapter, to ride different places every day for a week, and never travel the same path !!

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