Location: Savannah, Coastal, Georgia, USA (Victorian Historic District - 2 blocks west of Forsyth Park) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Enhance your "Savannah Experience" by staying in one of its historically significant homes.
Built in 1875 for cotton factor J. Guerrard Heyward (great grandson of Thomas Heyward, signatory of The Declaration of Independence) and his wife, Pauline DeCaradeuc Heyward (whose journal was published as "A Confederate Lady Comes of Age"), it is the only original Charleston-Single style home in Savannah.
The "Parlor Suite" offers some 1500 square feet of inside living area with 14-foot ceilings, Living room, 2 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen/dining, 1 bath, heart pine flooring, and designer styling. TV room/den with fold-out couch that sleeps one (or two, if they're friendly).
Outside is a 45-foot side-piazza (porch) with wicker furniture, overlooking a koi pond (relax with morning coffee, evening drinks, or just a good book). This beautiful pond was featured in "The South Magazine."
Conveniently located two blocks from Forsyth Park, this Suite was designer-decorated.
Amenities include:
Large bedroom ("Pauline’s Room") with hand-carved antique rococo double bed, bay windows with view of koi pond, and private door leading to the piazza.
Second bedroom ("Elise’s Room") has a queen-sized bed.
Private Den ("Guerard’s Room") has a sofa bed (with feather-top mattress), suitable for one or two people.
All linens are fine quality.
The large, fully-furnished living room ("Heyward-DeCaradeuc Room") has large bay windows, original fireplace mantle and heart pine floors.
There are one and a half baths with ample towels and bath blankets. Beach towels provided.
Large Gourmet kitchen/dining room with gas stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, fridge with ice/water dispenser. Fully fitted out with dinnerware, pots & pans, utensils, toaster, coffee/espresso maker, etc.
Features:
Off street parking for two vehicles.
Lovely courtyard with Koi pond & fountain
Large side-piazza (porch) with lounge seating
Large gourmet kitchen with dining table
Large living room
WiFi internet
32" wide-screen TV with DirectTV satellite and DVD/video player.
Bose Wave Music System with CD player
Washer/Dryer, laundry supplies
Beach Towels
Fine quality thread count linens
Savannah history and guide books
We live in the house (upper level) You are our guest(s) during your stay in this beautiful city and we endeavor to make your stay as comfortable as we can.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Fine quality linens throughout
- Off Street Parking: Off-street parking for two vehicles
- Wood Fireplace (2) : Decorative
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Assorted videos includes movies set in Savannah, such as Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Forrest Gump
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: 45-feet long covered porch with wicker furniture, overlooks beautiful koi pond.
- Balcony
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Gateway.
- Other Amenities
- Beach towels provided.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: Allowed on piazza (porch) only.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Home is walking distance to shopping, sightseeing, house museums and restaurants. Beach & water activities, including kayaking at nearby Tybee Island - 20 minute drive.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$180.00/night
2 night minimum stay
$75.00 cleaning fee per stay
$200 Refundable security deposit
7th night free
(St. Patrick's weekend rates higher-please inquire)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Heyward House in Enchanting Historic Savannah
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Savannah
We had originally intended to rent the lower apartment on a long-term lease basis, but saw the potential of meeting people from near and far by renting it out as a vacation rental. We also recognized the advantage of having a special place for family and friends to stay while visiting.
We started renting out the lower apartment to vacationers in March, 2007. We live in the upper apartment, and love the house, Savannah, the eclectic neighborhood, and the many friends we've made here.
Savannah is unique in the country thanks to General George Tecumseh Sherman's decision not to destroy it during the civil war. The historic buildings were spared the destructive fate of so many other southern cities. That and the more recent establishment and incredibly successful growth of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) did so much for the city.
When the city was experiencing the decay that so many others did during the flight to the suburbs, SCAD was born and grew. With the blessing of the Historical Savannah Foundation, they restored and adapted many large buildings as the reputation and subsequent student population grew. Students from around the USA and the world come here to hone their artistic skills. SCAD presently owns more than 60 buildings in Savannah and has campuses in Atlanta, LaCoste, France, and is in the process of opening one in Hong Kong.
These two factors, in concert with others, created a sepia-toned historic backdrop with an overlay of vibrant color. Many SCAD students (evidenced by their eclectic "artsy-trendy" appearance and constant motion) rent apartments in this area.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Our property is ideally located for many reasons. It is a pleasant walk to the river, with history and art all along the way. Located at the south end of the always-busy Forsyth Park, a walk through the center of the which leads to Bull Street...the center of downtown Savannah. Bull Street is rich in attractions that include some of the most beautiful architecture, beautiful and historic squares, antebellum houses and quaint restaurants (many of which were featured in several movies filmed in Savannah).
A scenic 15-minute drive through the marshes brings us to Tybee Island, with its spectacular beach and pier. Swimming, surfing, body & boogie-board surfing, kayaking, whale and porpoise watching tours, and great seaside restaurants are some of the reasons to make the drive.
Savannah is a great walking city. The terrain is flat, the ambiance is comfortable, and the eye-pleasers abound. Majestic live-oak trees, adorned with the angora scarves of Spanish Moss, provide a canopy for the abundant flora that includes Magnolia & Crepe Myrtle trees, azaleas, and camellias, to name but a few.
Paradise is found.
"The Bean" is an eclectic, privately-owned fair trade coffee shop that also has great food and smoothies. Movies and live music is also on tap. "Brighter Day" is a privately-owned, one stop source of
Traditional supermarket, with pharmacy and SunTrust ATM and kiosk.
Resting place of the Heyward family and othe prominent Savannians. Large plot of casualties of Gettysburg.
Fine dining, outdoor patio-bar. Step through the glass doors with Lalique handles and see the eclectic paintings and display of women's hats throughout history...a must-see.
The first conservation easement on a single tree in the U.S. Beautiful specimen.
Built for J. Guerard Heyward and Pauline DeCaradeuc Heyward in 1883, when the family outgrew Heyward house Savannah. He died of shellfish poisoning here in 1887...the day of Pauline's final entry in
Go east and it will take you to Tybee Island. 19.82 mile long road, planted with palmettos in the center plat to commemorate those from Chatham County who died in WWI.
A local secret, where they serve great food. Johnny (South-African) and his wife Gabriella (Italian Swiss) have established something special. You can dine at tables outside (you won't even notice th
In the British style. In my favorite building: The Scottish Rite Temple (Masons).
Owner's Map of Savannah
We are Michael Hogan and Donna Shannon. I, Michael am a Toronto-born Canadian, who served 30 years in the Canadian Navy. I retired in 1996, and operated a physical fitness equipment repair company in Windsor, Ontario before being lured to this paradise by my Minnesota-born wife, Donna (a retired Eastern Airlines Flight Attendant).
We met in 2005 through eHarmony (long story, but we could do the commercials) and married in 2006. Our courtship and honeymoon centered around the restoration/renovation of our lovely home. In fact, we decided to get married in the summer of 2006, but we agreed to wait until there was a rainy day to go to the courthouse (we didn't want to lose any painting/working time). It didn't rain until October 9th, 2006...a day made more special because of the wait, and the humor that ensued each morning as we looked for clouds.
Property Photos
- Lovely courtyard with Koi pond - featured in The South Magazine - Savannah, Georgia Travel Accommodation
- Historic Heyward House just 2 blocks from Forsyth park - Savannah, Georgia Travel Accommodation
- Living room has original fireplace mantle and heart pine floors - Savannah, Georgia Travel Accommodation
- Designer styled living room with 14' ceilings and Bose sound system
- Kitchen
- Kitchen is fully stocked
- "Pauline's room" with beautiful antique Rococo bed
- "Elise's room" with queen bed and luxury linens
- Den features 32" wide screen TV and sleeping for two additional guests!
- 45' side-piazza (porch) has relaxing seating and overlooks koi pond
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