The Whippet House - Exquisite Private Courtyard
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The pictures don't lie. This place is absolutely gorgeous and has all of the amenities a traveler or long term renter desires. The Whippet House was originally built as a blacksmith shop in the early 1900's. It was converted into townhouses in the 1960s by one of Savannah's first historic preservationists, Helen Downing.
There is a spectacular, private courtyard with outdoor fireplace and gas grill.
We chose this location and decorated it according to our own requirements and standards. It is truly a gem of a place to stay while visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the country.
In the Whippet House, you will find beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, antiques, original art, oriental rugs, 3 flat screen TVs with DVD, WiFi, Ipod docking station, Marble floors, granite countertops, leather wing chair, silk curtains, etc. But it is not fussy. It is very handsome and comfortable.
There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, washer/dryer, and 1/2 bath of the first floor. All of these rooms are very handsome and comfortable.
Upstairs is a "five-star", large, master bedroom with a king bed, dressing area, desk, antique painting and mirrors and a very handsome, private hall bath with tub/shower combination. The other bedroom is adorable. It has an antique Queen bed and dresser and an exposed brick wall from the original outside of the house. There is an adjoining bath with a tub/shower combination.
Both bedrooms have TVs with DVD and large closets.
The Whippet House is ideally located on a storybook, tree-lined street in a residential area in the historic district, just around the corner from the Mansions of Gaston St. It is only 2 blocks from Forsyth Park which is a hub of activity with lawn sports, festivals and the weekly farmers market on Saturday. The historic district is only 2 square miles, so you can walk to all attractions. As the city is a museum itself, walking is the most recomended activity while visiting. Cabs are easy to find and the free downtown "catch-a-cat" shuttle stop is 5 short blocks away for an easy ride to or from Riverstreet or other areas. If you want to be in the middle of the nightlife, you may want to choose a hotel on River St.or the City Market area. If you want to be close to everything but have the luxury of experiencing your time here on a quiet, neighborly, beautiful street, this is it. After a busy day of touring, just a few blocks removes you to another time and place, to call your home.
Hope you decide to stay at the Whippet House. You will not be disappointed.
Keywords: Townhouse
Property Type
- Townhome
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 2-6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
- King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Bathrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Gas Fireplace
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Activities
- Restaurants
- Tennis
- Golf
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Shelling
- Cycling
- Boating
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Live Theater
- Zoo
- Museums
- Sight Seeing
- Kayaking
Reviews
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Florida couple June 2012
Florida couple June 2012
- Guest MH
- Date of stay 06/20/12
- Review Submitted 07/03/12
Beautiful Brownstone unit - very close to Forsythe Park and good location for walking. A bit far from Bay Street but cab fare is minimal. We would recommend to friends and stay here again. Thank you, Marie for your hospitality.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Excellent location, house is high standard
Excellent location, house is high standard
- Guest Ida
- Date of stay 06/01/12
- Review Submitted 06/11/12
We had a wonderful time and the house was PERFECT. It is right on the border to the very nice area - the street itself is not fancy but the next street is already much better and then you are right there in Forsyth Park in no time at all. Felt very safe at the house and walking there during the night also - no problem there. The house itself was great and much exceeded our expectations. Highly recommendable for a weekend stay in Savannah!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
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Great Weekend!
Great Weekend!
- Guest Dawn
- Date of stay 05/11/12
- Review Submitted 05/29/12
The Whippet House was so nice and within walking distance to the beautiful Forsyth Park. The house was lovely and fully equipped for our stay in Savannah. I would highly recommend you looking at this property for your stay in Savannah. We loved it.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Wonderful Townhome, Great Location!
Wonderful Townhome, Great Location!
- Guest Tennessee/Alabama Guests
- Date of stay 05/13/12
- Review Submitted 05/18/12
We arrived on May 13, 2012 and stayed for a week. The Whippet House was just as described in the VRBO.com listing. The downstairs space was quite comfortable for the 4 of us. The living room was spacious and we enjoyed having the separate dining room space. The kitchen had all the modern conveniences of home. Also, having the private outdoor patio space was so enjoyable. Both bedrooms (upstairs) were of a good size. The master bedroom faces the street and has great natural sunlight. Both bedrooms are equipped with great mattresses - which is wonderful after a full day spent walking the historic district! The Whippet House is located on a quiet residential street with only a couple of blocks walk to Forsyth Park. Almost every evening we took long walks arriving back to the townhouse after sunset and we felt completely safe. We found a wonderful restaurant within an easy walk from the townhouse called The Crystal Beer Parlor which we highly recommend. Late arrival into Savannah wasn't an issue since there is a convenient lockbox system on the townhouse. Without hesitation, we would stay at The Whippet House again!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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Fabulous Experience!
Fabulous Experience!
- Guest NCFolks
- Date of stay 07/16/11
- Review Submitted 07/25/11
Stayed at The Whippet House with family for 8 days and we could not have been more comfortable. There were three adults and two children in our group and there was plenty of room for everyone. The upstairs bedrooms were beautiful and the fold-out in the living room was perfect for the children. The home is beautifully decorated - the old exposed brick in the queen bedroom is charming! You're close to the historic district and within easy walking distance to many parks and restaurants and the owner has lots of helpful information at the house as to things to do and places to go. Onstreet parking was no problem and the private spot behind the house was a great bonus. The kitchen has all the basic pots/pans/utensils you might need. Plus there is a gas grill in the charming courtyard - perfect for a fresh seafood dinner outdoors. Ours was a wonderful experience from start to finish - couldn't ask for a nicer or more helpful proprietor. Highly recommend this property!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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Charming, Well appointed, Great Location
Charming, Well appointed, Great Location
- Guest lakemarlene
- Date of stay 12/20/10
- Review Submitted 01/11/11
Arrived on Dec 20 and stayed until Christmas Day. Wish we had planned more days here. Easy to find from the airport, easy access to keys making late evening arrival very pleasant. The master bedroom is a complete dream, including a great bed and nice bedding - sweet dreams. Decor around this beautiful home is lovely - traditional mixed with a little modern - wonderful personal touches that make it truly feel like a home to settle into for your visit. Kitchen is small but gets the job done if you plan to cook or just make coffee and drink wine. If you plan to cook you do need to bring your own spices - only salt, pepper and sugar on hand. Bedrooms are upstairs in case you have trouble with stairs or small children you might worry about. The location is quiet with easy walking distance to the sights of the historic district. We walked everywhere and only used the car to go to the market. Hope to visit again in the future. Thank you to the homeowners for a unique offering. From California, we loved it!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Wonderful property!
Wonderful property!
- Guest Boograss
- Date of stay 11/24/10
- Review Submitted 11/29/10
My husband and I spent Thanksgiving weekend at the Whippet House and loved every minute! The king-sized bed was unbelievably comfortable, resulting in deep and restful sleep for us both. The living room furnishings were very comfortable and inviting. We didn't cook much, but had the basics for what we did - if you require specialized cookware, I would recommend bringing your own. Getting into the property was smooth - we received well-documented instruction on how to retrieve the key from the lockbox, a list of restaurant recommendations, and very clear information on our payment structure. Well done. We had conversations with many of the local folk and got some recommendations for dinner and activities. One we tried was the Six Pence Pub for dinner. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food delicious, and the on-tap selection very nice. Also, we went to the 17Hundred90 Club for Thanksgiving dinner - and have made a mental note to go back the next time we're in Savannah in order to experience their full menu and not just the Thanksgiving buffet (which was excellent, by the way!).Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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A Beautiful Townhome Retreat
A Beautiful Townhome Retreat
- Guest 4 Badgers
- Date of stay 06/24/10
- Review Submitted 08/13/10
Our four-day stay in Savannah at the end of June was a delightful and memorable experience, made more so by the lovely place we chose to stay. Whippet House is a gracious, inviting, beautifully appointed townhome--hard to pry ourselves away from and lovely to return to after a day of adventures. We lacked for nothing to make us comfortable and well cared-for. Marie has thought of everything, down to the helpful suggestions of things to do and places to visit, which helped us to make the most of our somewhat limited time in Savannah. The property's location, convenient to Forsyth Park and trolley stops, yet just enough removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, was ideal for us, and the private, off-street parking is a terrific amenity. We have recommended Whippet House to several of our friends, and will definitely stay there again when we return to Savannah.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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Whippett House
Whippett House
- Guest Plb50
- Date of stay 05/28/10
- Review Submitted 05/31/10
Just spent a relaxing weekend with friends at the Whippett House! What a wonderful find! Great location close to the historic district. 2 blocks to lovely Forsyth park with wide walking paths, fountains and a small cafe for breakfast or lunch. You are very close to the CAT or DOT. (Sav. transportation.) and trolley. This is great as parking can be a problem in the Hist. District. The townhome is beautifully furnished and the courtyard charming. Ideal for 2 couples. Very relaxing and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Thank You Marie! Pat and Bruce May 2010Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
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Great place
Great place
- Guest Mrs.Coats
- Date of stay 05/20/10
- Review Submitted 05/24/10
Absolutely charming! Very nicely furnished, lots of cookware. Beautiful patio, very private. Great location to park, walking distance to almost everything. Kroger grocery is less than 2 mi driving distance from the house. Private parking in back. Would most definately stay here again, FOR SURE!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Rates
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This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: My husband and I are native Savannians and truly appreciate our home town and all it has to offer.
Why the Owner Chose Savannah:
We live 25 minutes from the historic district and wanted to have something we could use for our own enjoyment. As we can't use it as much as we'd like, we are able to share it with visitors looking for a homelike setting while visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the country. We chose this location because of the storybook setting of charming homes in a residential area as well as it's 2 block proximity to Forsyth Park.
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome:
We just love to walk around town, slipping into shops and cafes. We also take advantage of the many festivals and concerts offered throughout the year. We usually walk to dinner and hire a cab or pedi-cab (like a bicycle rickshaw) to deliver us back to our front door. We also attend church nearby.
Contact us
- Primary: (912) 441-2852
- Secondary: (912) 598-8558 (Georgia, USA)
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Photos
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Beautiful private courtyard with gas grill and fireplace
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Master Bedroom
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Dining room
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Master bathroom
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Queen Bathroom
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Greet passers-by while relaxing on the front patio
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Queen bedroom
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Comfortable Living room with Egret Oil painting and fireplace
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King Bedroom
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Queen Bedroom with antique bed
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Fully Equipped Kitchen with granite counters
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Confortable living room with high ceilings and flat screen TV
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Dining room with antique table and painting
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Courtyard
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