The Blue Belle - Your private, historic "home away from home" built in 1875.
Location: Savannah, Coastal, Georgia, USA (Landmark Historic Dist.-Walk to Squares,Forsyth Pk& River St) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-7)
Keywords: Historic 1875 Rowhouse. A Charming Savannah vacation rental in the Landmark Historic District. Walk to Forsyth Park or River Street!
You'll enjoy private, "home away from home" living at The Blue Belle on Jones Street, voted the "Prettiest Street in Savannah" by Southern Living Magazine and one of the "Top 10 Places to Visit" by Conde Nast.
Our gracious, 2BR/1.5BTH private row house is nestled among moss-covered trees in the exquisite Landmark Historic District. Built circa 1875, The Blue Belle boasts two large queen bedrooms (one with fireplace) which invite you in with Tommy Bahama furnishings, soft, fine cotton linens, plenty of fluffy towels, and an ambience that will beckon you to pen the next best-selling novel.
Perfect for one or two couples, our romantic getaway has beautiful, original wood plank flooring, four charming fireplaces, and a prestigious yet convenient location. Start your day with a cup of coffee - or tea!- in the private, brick courtyard where you can soothe away your cares. Enjoy scrumptious restaurants within walking distance, or prepare a gourmet meal in the fully equipped kitchen -just add the groceries!
When you're ready to explore Savannah, it couldn't be easier than at The Blue Belle. Our guests continually thank us for letting them stay in such a lovely and safe location. Catch a hop on/hop off sightseeing trolley at Troup Square (less than two blocks away), or walk downtown to River Street for a day of fun-filled shopping. Take a leisurly stroll to beautiful Forsyth Park. Ghost Tours, trendy boutiques, theaters, museums and local artists are all within walking distance. With parking at a premium in the Landmark Historic District, you'll truly appreciate having your own private garage.
After a busy day touring, go ahead and relax in front of your 27-inch Sony flat screen TV with HBO, or borrow the evening's entertainment from our video or book libraries.
Slow down and enjoy Southern hospitality at The Blue Belle!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Two-zone Central A/C and heat
- Linens Provided : luxury sheets and thick, fluffy bath towels
- Washer : Full size
- Dryer : Full size
- Garage : One car garage behind rowhouse with automatic garage door opener. If you have more than one car, non-metered parking is also available directly in front of The Blue Belle.
- Wood Fireplace (4) : decorative use only
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Two comfortable queen size beds and one queen size air mattress available. Also an extremely comfortable sofa in living room.
- Convertible Bed : Extremely comfortable sofa...does not pull out.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Small but varied! You'll find everything from James Bond to Disney films!
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large kitchen with picture window looking out to quaint courtyard.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Gourmet pots & pans, dishes, glassware & silverware with service for eight
- Refrigerator : Automatic ice maker in this side by side refrigerator.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : small, portable grill
- Deck/Patio : Original brick in quaint, private garden courtyard with seating for four.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Complete Privacy in your own row house. Original Heart Pine Floors, 3 Fireplaces, Laundry, Garage Parking behind lovely courtyard. 1400 Sq ft 2-story home with 2 Large Bedrooms, Dining Room, Living Rm, 1.5 Baths(one downstairs, Spacious Kitchen. Two-zone Air Conditioning, VCR/DVD Player, Alarm Clock, Dishwasher, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils, Dishes and Glassware provided, Bed Linens and Towels provided, Ironing Board and Iron, Full-size Washer and Dryer, Private Courtyard, No pets.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking allowed in the courtyard only.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Rafting
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Carriage Rides, walks through the Squares, Ghost Tours, Hop on/Hop Off Trolley Stop 1.5 blocks, wonderful restaurants, antique stores, local artists, water sports/beach (nearby Tybee Island)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. Mar-July 5/Sept/Oct .. $229/night; .. $1400/week.
Off-season... July 6-Aug/Nov-Feb... $199/night;...$895 - $1200/week.
Additional Cleaning Fee of $75 per visit. ($100 for stays of one week or more)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Location! 1875 Rowhouse~Stroll to Forsyth Park & River Street
Why the Owner Chose Savannah
Once we made the decision to make Savannah our second home, there was never a question of where we would buy - The Landmark Historic District. Although we saw some truly beautiful Victorians at far better prices, we both wanted to live in a home where safety wasn't a concern, where our neighbors were quiet and thougthful, and a lovely square was just a block or so away. When we first began renovating, we looked out our second floor bedroom windows and saw a wedding being held at the base of the sweeping stairs of the house directly across from ours; we knew then we had picked the perfect place!
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love to walk. It's no surprise that one of the things that attracted us to Savannah is its walkability. Within minutes we can be enjoying amazing chocolate chip pancakes at Clary's, browsing through the many shops on Broughton, or testing taffy down by the river. And, if we feel like a little boogie boarding, we're off to Tybee and in the water in 20 minutes. Most importantly, after a fun filled day, we can come home to relax in a private courtyard and enjoy quiet charm of Savannah.
Owner's Map of Savannah
We fell in love with Savannah on our first visit in 1995. Over the years, visit after visit, we knew that we wanted to call this charming city our second home. So, nearly a decade later, we bought our lovely, historic rowhouse right in the heart of the Landmark Historic District on beautiful Jones Street. Having traveled around the world and stayed at many bed and breakfasts, we knew exactly the experience we wanted our guests to have - for The Blue Belle to be a true "home away from home" with luxurious and thoughtful touches. We hope that it is! Although we spend most of our time at our jobs in West Palm Beach, FL, we are lucky enough to get up to our charming second city three or four times a year. Someday we will retire there and live out our days sitting on the patio, a nice glass of wine in hand, and enjoy watching the moss on the large oaks blow in the breeze.
Property Photos
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- The Blue Belle - Your private, historic "home away from home" built in 1875. - Savannah Vacation Home
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- Our charming rowhouse is a short walk to Forsyth Park or Riveer Street. - Savannah Vacation Home
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- Lovely Mstr Queen Bedroom- 20'x16' room!- light & bright overlooks the courtyard - Savannah Vacation Home
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- The Blue Belle has pillow top mattresses for a restful night's sleep
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- 2nd Queen Bedroom with two large windows, fireplace, dresser and reading chair
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- A great place to sit by the window and read a book...
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- Relaxing Living Room seats six to unwind or watch TV comfortably
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- Quaint Dining Room - Perfect for four
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- Fully-equipped kitchen w/amenities for eight: dishwasher, stove, fridge, microw
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- Walk through the front door to enjoy 2 fireplaces & an antique armoire w/ 27" TV
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- Enjoy the authentic circa 1875 details throughout the rowhouse
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- Charming upstairs bath with fluffy towels & shower you won't want to leave!
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- Enjoy the beautiful fountain in Forsyth Park
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- Your view across Jones St - a peaceful, residential street w/charm & character
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- A beautiful gazebo in Whitfield Square - perfect for weddings!
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- Perhaps another Square is more your style..there are over 22 to choose from...
Traveler Reviews (18)
A Wonderful Savannah Home!
Guest: Fred
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11
Review Submitted: 12/04/11
My wife and I stayed at The Blue Belle a few days ago for our anniversary. We don't normally stay in vacation rentals, but this was such a wonderful experience. The house is in a perfect location. We walked to the squares, River Street, and restaurants. It was so nice to come home to a comfortable home instead of a hotel room. The kitchen was a real plus, so that we could make meals or coffee whenever we wanted. I have to say that the house was spotless, had comfortable beds, and was quiet. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get away to a beautiful place.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Very disappointed!!
Guest: Robin
(Metro Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/12/11
My husband and I picked the Blue Belle based on the wonderful reviews. We live in Atlanta and have always had great luck finding accommodations in Savannah. When we arrived the home was very dark and smelled of old smoke. Upstairs was better, the rooms were brighter and more cheerful. The bathroom upstairs however, had carpeting that smelled of urine. I was not sure how long it had been since the greenry or curtains had been cleaned but there was so much dust, no deep cleaning in a long time! Not to mention, the outside area was bleak, most of the beds were only dirt. We contacted the owners immediately and they offered to have someone come to clean the house the next day but we were so disappointed and knew it would take more than one day to have the home ready. They would not refund even a portion of the money we paid in advance. We contacted VRBO and they got us other accommodations. We had to pay for another place and for the Blue Belle even though we did not stay there.
Owner response:We are sorry you were disappointed with your stay. We are sensitive to guests’ specific needs, and, as such, make certain that no smoking or pets are allowed in our home in case of allergies. Nonetheless, we gladly offered to have our cleaning company come out a second time to ensure your complete satisfaction. Because we have not had a previous complaint, we took yours very seriously. After reviewing the situation, and finding the home clean and inviting, we contacted VRBO, who assured us that they “do not help guests find accommodations.” Historic vacation rentals such as ours are a perfect solution for travelers who want to live amidst the charm that a home built in 1875 offers. We hope you found accommodations that were more suited to you and enjoyed the enchantment of Savannah.
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Great stay at the Blue Belle
Guest: Sal
(Troy, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
We stayed at the Blue Belle when dropping our daughter off at SCAD. We appreciated the fact that it had a garage! The home is very comfortable and our daughter is sure she encountered "Magnolia." Dad had never been to Savannah, so we did lots of walking. Went out to Tybee Island two different days and enjoyed being able to cook locally caught shrimp one night for dinner. Daughter and I drove down and hubby joined us a few days later. His first words were "this place is clean." And it is. It was great to be in the historic area, close to shopping and a Target for those few last minute dorm items. If you get a chance, dinner at Sol was great, too! We missed the Firefly, but plan to go next time we are in Savannah! The only thing I wished the Blue Belle had was internet connection and a TV upstairs. Overall a great stay. We love Jones Street and the Blue Belle!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Such a beautiful house! Felt like home!!
Guest: Susan
(Lilburn, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
Took a weekend and went to Savannah with famly- we all loved this house from the second we walked in the door! Had all the comforts of home and loved the fact that there was a full kitchen - only downfall was that the coffee pot was so small! Already having all the linens and towels there was so nice! Water pressure was GREAT - really missed it when we had to come back home! No sign of "Magnolia" while we were there, much to the dismay of the kids. Definitely keeping your information for future visits to Savannah!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Birthday weekend at The Blue Belle!
Guest: David and Carla
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/28/11
Another great stay in Savannah! We were so happy and pleased when we entered The Blue Belle on a perfect evening in Savannah! Our family rented the house for our third son's twenty-third birthday. We were pleased with the huge kitchen and half-bath! Unfortunately, we did NOT get the large bedroom that overlooks the patio area. We gave that disgruntledly to our adult kids. :( The house is a good walk from the hub of the city-but the walk is worth it! My husband and I drank our coffee each day on the patio while waiting for our kids to get moving in the morning-enjoying every minute of it. Needless to say, we were all very sad to leave The Blue Belle on our day of departure. The owners are wonderful people! Thank you so much!
Owner response:Thank you for staying at The Blue Belle! We chose our location on Jones because of the peaceful and quiet atmosphere and yet only a 10 minute walk to Downtown Savannah. We would love to hear from you again sometime.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Girls weekend
Guest: Laura and John
(NH)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 05/27/11
We had our first annual girls weekend in Savannah. We enjoyed resting on the small back patio and drinking some wine. The house is very clean and in a great location.We ran every morning in the historic district and walked to downtown easily at night.The house has the old city feel.
Owner response:We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you back for the 2nd annual girls weekend!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Mom and daughter get away
Guest: Tracy
(Melbourne,FL)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
This is a wonderful place to stay for just about anyone. Nice and clean. Perfect size in a great area of Historic Savannah. Loved it. Thanks so much Don.
Owner response:Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your visit and The Blue Belle's convenient location. We look forward to having you back soon. Best Regards, Don and Kay
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
St. Patrick's Day 2011
Guest: Louise
(Savannah,GA)
Date of Stay: 03/16/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
We loved the Blue Belle and would use it again. The owners are very nice and very quick to accomodate you. The listing photos are just as reflected on the website. The house was nice and clean and the beds are comfortable. It is a great place to stay in Savannah!
Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to comment on your stay at The Blue Belle. We know how busy everybody gets and very much appreciate your thoughts. As always our guests satisfaction is our number one priority. We look forward to hearing from you again!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Had a great time last July
Guest: LarryLarry
(Dacula, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
We really enjoyed our stay last July at the Blue Belle. We've stayed in Savannah before in a hotel and it was much more enjoyable to stay 'in the city' in an old Savannah house. We'll be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Location
Guest: Ron
(Birmingham, AL.)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
We absolutely adored the Blue Belle. The location was perfect. If you would rather find a small hotel room closer to the river... be my guest, (you can have the cramped rooms and loud crowds). As for me... well I prefer to be close enough for a short walk to the "action", but just far enough removed to actually enjoy the city... (it's a short but beautiful 8 to 10 minute walk to River Street). The Belle's locale is just right. Live like a local while you're there, have ample of room to relax, and a garage to boot. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the Master bedroom has a huge window overlooking the courtyard. Simply Put... you'll not be dissapointed.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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