December Stay

Guest: Lin S.
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

Marvelous house, teriffic location! A charming historic residence that is well appointed and equiped throughout. Walk in the front door and you'll feel like you've been welcomed into a friend's house. Walk out the front door and you are right in the most interesting part of what is one of the most walkable cities in Americla. Historic attractions, restaurants, beautiful squares, and the Riverfront are easily accessable. Walk out the back door and you have a lovely patio and a fenced in off-street parking spot. The gracious owner, Randi, went out of her way to make sure our visit was fun and memorable. She knows Savannah well and was generous in taking the time to share her knowledge in response to our many emails. We were two couples staying in the house, and all four of us give it five stars. We can't wait to return.

Owner response:Thanks for posting your impressions and experience. I love sharing the insider info about Savannah with guests. We been there for 12yrs and there is always something to do or discover. My favorite space is the courtyard for breakfast and in the evening for a cocktail. It's so relaxing for us just to listen to the fountain and see the lights on through the stained glass windows from the church next door. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to catch an evening choral performance and that is really special.

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Southern Charm & Hospitality at it's Best

Guest: Deb, Chuck and Savannah (teenage niece) (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/13/10 Review Submitted: 05/15/11

If you want a great southern experience, this is fantastic. Highlights: it is close to the Savannah River,(we stayed at a fancy hotel, but it had nothing on this house) and with a very short walk you can eat at the Pirates Cove, one of the top restaurants with great pirate atmoshpere for adults or family, complete with a comfy bar and excellent buffet loaded with southern comfort food; a bonus: you can pick up a tour bus right in front of the restaurant and drop you back off again. You get to experience the best the south has to offer: a quaint and beautiful historical neighborhood, but with the all the conveniences needed by a tourist in Savannah, plus the comforts of home, with off street parking. They've thought of everything, the patio even has a barbecue. This house is historical, with an updated feel in the shower and large bath; we visited this house for future stays and met Randi and her family; they invited us over to see the house, even though they were staying there a couple of nights; I've never forgotten this house and its location; even though it's been a year since I've seen it...it's one in a million, and we hope to go back soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

December 2010 and January 2011

Guest: Donne' and Bob (Ponte Vedra FL/Linville NC)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

Bob and I thoroughly enjoyed our two month getaway in this comfortable home. We loved being on the very outskirts yet enjoyed the passerbys. Everything is so close. Randi was a geat help with her many suggestions. '1790' Inn just a short walk away was our favorite for dinner or just the bar area. We took a horse and carriage ride aone afternoon nd the driver redid her route so as to drop us at the front door. Great hospitable city and residents. We had many a meal at home and found all we could possibly want - Randi has thought of everything to make ones visit an easy going event. We hope to return again - during warmer times.

Owner response:It was a pleaseure to have Donne and Bob stay for Dec and Jan they were super guests and intend to come back for a future visit. We have enjoyed hosting repeat guests over the years but also look forward to hosting new guests from around the world. Savannah has lots to offer and the residents are very gracious and hospitable. There's an old saying in the south that sums it up for us, " In Macon they ask you where do you go to church, in Atlanta they ask you where do you work, in Charleston they ask you where were you born and in Savannah thay ask you what are you drinking!" It's a great historic city with lots of excitement, art, architecture, resturants antique hunting, festivals and just great times.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Great Location

Guest: Tammy (Newnan GA )
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 11/27/10

We rented this home for our 4th visit to Savannah. We are spoiled now and can not stay in a hotel again. We parked our car after a trip to the grocery and never used it again. Easy walk to Forsyth Park and to River Street. Randi is so helpful before check in, that you feel at home the minute you walk in the house. House has all the comforts of home and more. We will certainly recommend this rental to our friends, and plan to return next fall for another visit.

Owner response: It was a pleasure to host you in our home and we look forward to having you and any friends back again. Our calendar has gotten quite busy and since we finally retired I'm going through and blocking our time! Randi

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful house and location

Guest: Rose (Munich, Germany)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Our family of four chose this house for a 4-week-stay. The owner, Randi, was extremely helpful and accomodating all through this time. The house offered everything we needed to feel at home for this extended period of time. It was clean and wellmaintained. It is very tastefully furnished, every room has a personal touch. We especially loved the master bedroom suite with its beautiful views of the live oaks in Greene Square. Our other favorite place was the kitchen, which is open and light and fully equiped with everything you need to cook for several people. The location was perfect for us - the street is quiet (eventhough there is a bus stop right in front of the house, which we did not mind at all), Greene Square is located at the outer limit of the Historic District which means it is really peaceful but still only a short walk to River Street, Broughton Street and many other beautiful streets and squares. The location is also perfect for going to Tybee Island. We would definitely recommend this house.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

June 18-21, 2010, Norris Cook House

Guest: Carol (Hopkinsville, KY)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

Everything in the description is true (except we flew into Jacksonville, so I don't know about the close airport). One of my favorite parts was being able to walk to everything we wanted to do (except Tybee Island is about 20 minutes away, I think). The rooms are lovely, the air conditioner was very much appreciated, and we made good use of the VERY nice kitchen with appliances I wish I had at my house. There are 3 TV's there, although we hardly watched TV. The entire house had an air of relaxation about it - comfortable and comforting. The neighborhood is very quiet, and the house is right across from the Second African Baptist Church with beautiful stained glass windows. On the other side of that is what used to be an orphanage - lots of history in this area! The lighthouse on Tybee Island was another interesting site, and we relaxed at the nearby beach. I wish I had known about the house 90 degrees across the square from the Norris Cook house. It has been turned into a second-hand store. I never saw anyone going in there, and only discovered it after 3:00 Saturday when it closed. It is not commercial-looking, except for a small sign in the window, but I bet it has a LOT of great treasures I could've gotten. We especially enjoyed our dinners at The Pirate House which was only about 5 blocks away, and Fiddler's, which is on River Street. Kroger is a short drive away and we enjoyed cooking our breakfasts. This house is great for many reasons, and I would definitely recommend it to our friends. We always felt we could call (there were two different numbers we could've called) if we had problems, but there were no problems. The combination lock box on the outside of the house allowed us to leave the housekey for each other, in case we went in different directions that day. We took the trolley tour ($15 - $25, depending upon which company you choose), which does well explaining the area, and some of our party opted for the ghost tour ($13, I think), which they found boring. But so much of that depends upon which guide you get, so you might have a great time - who knows.... if you decide to go on the ghost tour, I'd recommend quietly asking the ticket agent if they can suggest which tour guide gives the best tour. The reason I gave this a rating of excellent is that I truly feel we got our money's worth, and for me that's saying a lot.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

wonderful house

Guest: 111223344556677 (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

It was so nice and very cozy. We were in walking distance to everything. We loved every minute and would love to go back.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Great House!!!

Guest: Angela AAA (Deerfield beach fl)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We have just returned from a great weekend in Savannah. Be aware beds are too comfortable, slept until 830 that never happens. House and grounds are lovely, the house is spotless and well furnished. We will book this the next time we go to Savannah. Great restuarant right down the street... farm to table concept Cha Bellas and prices were very fair. See you soon!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A HIDDEN JEWEL IN SAVANNAH

Guest: Rajab (Lincoln, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 04/10/10

We just returned to our west coast home after a week in Savannah. Our stay in the historic Norris Cook House was supurb! I'm a former 4 star hotel owner so with my critical eye, I'm always suspicious of potential lodging facilities, and this one was all I could have wanted and more. Every room was perfectly appointed and furnished. The parking was such an important bonus as there is not a lot of free parking available. The house is immaculately clean and comfortable and furnished in 1800 period furnishings. The kitchen is modern with all the amenities of home. Beds were very comfortable and showers are modern and worked perfectly. We only used the washer and dryer once, but what a bonus to have them. The house is within walking distance to everything. We took one of the trolley tours the first day and that allowed us to see all the sights downtown to get a feel of the area. Good food is available everywhere, but we particularly liked Pearl's Saltwater Grill for great dining. This is a MUST place to stay at. Well worth the money!!! Enjoy!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Norris-Cook House - Fabulous Find in Savannah

Guest: Sold on Savannah (Columbus, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

The Norris-Cook House in Savannah, GA met and exceeded our expectations. The property is clean, well maintained and in a fantastic location within easy walking distance to all the must see places in Savannah. Randi, the owner, is an excellent hostess and answered all of my questions promptly via email. My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights with our friends from Vancouver Island, B.C. and we highly recommend the property for short term or long term stays. As is usually the case, we wanted to stay longer! We walked and shopped River and Bay Street, Tybee Island is just a few minutes away (but go EARLY in the morning or the traffic backs up for miles on a Saturday afternoon). While on Tybee, go to the Sunrise restaurant for breakfast - great service, great food and very reasonable prices. In Savannah, Dockside on River Street was a very good restaurant and the building has a huge amount of history. We all look forward to another stay in Savannah and staying in the Norris-Cook house. Mike, Laurie, John and Joan

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.