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Beautifully Restored 1888 Italianate Mansion. [#353147] | View Property

Savannah
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
$198/nt US Dollars
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Traveler Reviews (16)

• Our Savannah Trip

  Our Savannah Trip

  • Guest Catherine S.
  • Date of stay 03/24/13
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  Thank you for a wonderful stay in Savannah. The listing description was accurate and everything was clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend to a friend. Thanks again!

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• Beautiful home!

  Beautiful home!

  • Guest runningmommy
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 02/22/13
  This lovely home is absolutely charming. It has been restored beautifully and its incredibly high ceilings, gas fireplaces, spacious rooms and lovely decor make this a wonderful home to stay in. The listing photos were accurate and the property was clean and well-maintained. The owner was quite helpful. My group of 5 women found this home to be everything it was reported to be. It is located right across from Forsyth Park and an easy drive (less than 5 minutes) from historic downtown. Adequate street parking here is a plus. I was slightly cautious about the reportedly tiny kitchen, but it was adequate for preparing full meals while we were there, although we had to be strategic about fridge space without a full-size refrigerator. Lovely home!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Stay at Italianate Mansion

  Stay at Italianate Mansion

  • Guest Rachael
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  The mansion was beautifully restored and the grounds were charming. The pictures do not do it justice compared to seeing it in person. However, the kitchen was very small and not at all indidcated by the pictures listed. I also noticed the property was not very clean, there was dust everywhere, the floors needed to be swept and the bathroom was not spotless. I would recommend this property to others and would consider it again for my stays in Savannah, as long as the cleanliness was up to par.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: We have strict standards regarding cleaning and sanitation. Our cleaning staff is thorough and pays careful attention to details. You can be assured that all of our vacation rental properties are exceptionally clean and sanitized. Here are some quotes from previous guests regarding cleanliness : ."The apartment was very clean and cozy. It felt like a home away from home. We would definitely stay here again!" ."We had no trouble with anything - everything was clean and organized." ."My mother and I stayed at the Mansion and it is SO BEAUTIFUL!! It was clean and quiet!" ."The house was clean and is clearly well-maintained, including a lovely porch and garden." ."The home is magnificantly kept, well laid out and "warm" no matter what time of year you stay." The kitchen in the Itallianate Mansion was designed to maintain the wonderful historic elements of the home. It is a small but efficent kitchen with an island design. There is a full size range , dishwasher, undercounter refrigerator, sink , coffee maker, microwave etc. We have recently had guests that cooked a complete Thanksgiving dinner (including a Turkey) with no problem.

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• Perfect Location

  Perfect Location

  • Guest Wolfgang
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/09/12
  My group (two couples) stayed at the Italianate Mansion for the weekend of the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon. The location was ideal as it was steps away from the finish line. It was a little over a mile to River Street, but this was fine for our active group. The Mansion itself was beautifully restored and very spacious. The bedrooms and bathrooms were well appointed and very comfortable. The two upstairs bathrooms are ensuite which is great for privacy. There is a half bath on the first floor in addition to the upstairs bathrooms. There is a large dining room and large living room. We enjoyed sitting on the side porch and hearing the garden fountains. Drawbacks: The kitchen was more of a "kitchenette" and was quite small. However, this was not a problem for us as we mostly took advantage of the variety of excellent restaurants Savannah has to offer. The noise from the street was very loud (probably due to the age of the home and the windows) and I could see this being a problem for light sleepers. There is a tv in each bedroom, but none in the main living space. It would have been nice to have one in the main living space when everyone wanted to be together and watch some of the football games on tv. These complaints are minor inconveniences however, and overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a wonderful time and loved Savannah and loved the Italianate Mansion. We would absolutely stay there again, and would recommend it to friends as well.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• The Italianate perfect way to experience Savannah

  The Italianate perfect way to experience Savannah

  • Guest Pauline L.
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  The mansion was the perfect setting to immerse ourselves in the Savannah way of life. I loved that the location, the neighborhood. had a bohemian feel to it The Sentient bean was a stones throw away, a lovely restaurant and Bar around the corner named the Local was a great setting for a nightcap after a full day of activities. So much to do and such great food. It was so nice to return to this well appointed home and sit on the veranda have a glass of wine and people watch. The weekend farmers market in Forsythe park provided everything we needed for breakfasts and snacks. Our visit was perfect and I bring back many fond memories of Beautiful Savannah. Well done Diana thank you Pauline Lamont

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• Italiante Mansionin Downtown Savannah

  Italiante Mansionin Downtown Savannah

  • Guest Scott
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/19/12
  The home was absolutely beautiful, The pictures hardly do the home justice. Forsyth Park can be busy at times, but the convenience of the home on the edge of the park and within a stone's throw of any downtown activities, as well as Tybee and Skidaway Islands far outweigh any noise from the traffic or the park. Diana was a wonderful host. We had lived in Savannah 20 years ago, and were returning for our daughter to look at Savannah College of Art and Design - a premier school in the south. We were able to take time as tourists, spend an afternoon at the beach, and wander through the downtown. Savannah is beautiful, and I was reminded why we moved there many years ago. All-in-all a great experience, and we would love to return soon!

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

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• Beautiful home!

  Beautiful home!

  • Guest Emily C.
  • Date of stay 05/18/12
  • Review Submitted 05/22/12
  My mother and I stayed at the Mansion and it is SO BEAUTIFUL!! It was her Mother's Day present to her from my husband and I. It was clean and quite! The Mansion is HUGE and more room than the 2 of us needed but I wanted her to get the full exsperience of staying in Historic Savannah and she loved it all!! The kitchen is small, as you can see in the picture, but that was the only negative it has. The bedrooms are huge with beautiful furnishing! The bathrooms were amazing but the bathroom in the bedroom with the roteiron bed was amazing! Claw foot tub and all!! The landlord was super nice and her son met us and let us in. He was very helpful with tips on where to eat and the must see's of Savannah! It was exactly the exsperience I was looking for! We had a wonderful 4 days and would diffiently stay at the Mansion again!

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• Beautiful Home

  Beautiful Home

  • Guest Amy C.
  • Date of stay 03/22/12
  • Review Submitted 03/28/12
  This home is beautiful, elegant, and conveniently located right across the street from Forsyth Park. We had no trouble with parking, and ended up walking most places. The house was clean and is clearly well-maintained, including a lovely porch and garden. For those wanting to cook while staying here, be warned that the kitchen is VERY tiny (mini-fridge only). What you see in the photo is pretty much the entire kitchen, minus a microwave and coffee maker not pictured. There was a full stove/oven and microwave, so that was nice. Plenty of flatware, glasses, etc. The small kitchen is the only reason I don't rate this property with 5 stars. We LOVED the house, and found it difficult to leave!!

  Owner response: Amy Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a wonderful review. I am so glad you loved the house and our lovely park. Our island kitchen was expressly designed to work with the historic architecture of the house and be super efficient in a small space. Our under-counter refrigerator is actually 4.3 cu ft and can fit quite alot. We have had guests cook a dinner party for eight with no problems!

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• Excellent

  Excellent

  • Guest wallishouse
  • Date of stay 01/19/12
  • Review Submitted 01/30/12
  We are in love with Savannah and this historic home made us love it even more. Beautiful, spacious, well appointed, designed and decorated. Free parking on the street, coffee and organic food store just steps away, an interesting social life just sitting on the porch as people stopped to chat. Lots to do and see based out of this lovely neighbourhood. We were just across from the busy end of Forsyth Park where the basketball/tennis courts and soccer fields are well used. Very lively! There was a good organic market in the empty parking lot on Saturday morning which will move in February. Very highly recommended but there are lots of stairs up to the bedrooms if that is an issue for people with limited mobility. We hope to be back!

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• Absolutely Beautiful!!!

  Absolutely Beautiful!!!

  • Guest Tom L.
  • Date of stay 11/03/11
  • Review Submitted 11/07/11
  This is a warm and beautiful home. Perfectly situated along the southern portion of Forsyth Park you are surrounded by some of the most elaborate mansions the south has to offer. While the walk to the river is approximately a mile, if you take Whitaker Street the sights are breath taking. The Sentient Bean coffee shop is within a block of the Italian Mansion and you can't go wrong grabbing something to-go at the Brighter Days Natural foods next door for relaxing or strolling around the park. We made several trips "downtown" and loved exploring the parks along Bull Street to the River and Paula Deans. The Leoci's Trattoria a few blocks from the Mansion is fantastic for an early or late dinner. The out door seating is very comfortable with a large tent and plenty of gas heaters to make for a romantic evening. Wear some good walking shoes because the cobblestone streets and old brick walks are everywhere. We found the streets very safe and took in several excellent "ghost tours" which originated in Chippewa Park. The guides were first class and you can't beat being in the Ghost capital of the USA. The pictures of the Italian Mansion do not do it justice. The home is magnificantly kept, well laid out and "warm" no matter what time of year you stay. We ran the First Savannah Rock n' Roll Marathon and being able to "soak" in the wonderful claw foot bath following the race was the icing on the cake! Thanks Diana and Jesse for being such wonderful hosts.

  Owner response: Thanks for your glowing review. It was great having you stay with us. I am glad you enjoyed our beautiful city as much as we do.

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• Beautiful Home

  Beautiful Home

  • Guest Eve
  • Date of stay 10/02/11
  • Review Submitted 10/28/11
  My son,daughter, granddaughter & I spend 4 nights in this beautiful house over looking Forsyth Park. It was clean & well kept. We had a wonderful time walked down to riverfront one day and to the park a number of times. The owner was so nice & friendly she made us feel so welcome. Hope can come back next year. I would recommend this property to friends & relatives.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for your great review. It was wonderful meeting you. Hope you will be able to come back again

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• Beautiful home in a great location

  Beautiful home in a great location

  • Guest Jeremy
  • Date of stay 07/19/11
  • Review Submitted 07/25/11
  We made a last minute reservation and everything worked smoothly and effortlessly. The home had a lot of charm and old word feel but still had the modern amenities we've all come accustom to. The home is located on the south end of Forsyth Park within walking distance of most everything or you can catch the CAT bus for free to ride to the river. Parking also was not a problem and we were able to park right at the front of the home and no meter (unlike Tybee Island).

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

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• Victorian Beauty

  Victorian Beauty

  • Guest Deb/Ed
  • Date of stay 06/13/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  My husband, father and myself spend a week at this home and it was beautiful. Well kept and clean. The walk was about 20 minutes to anything important (ie..restraunts, shopping) and further to River Street. We slept in the bedroom facing the street and were kept awake with the traffic. Really loud at night. We also would come home during the heat of the day to relax for awhile and the owners dog would bark and howl every day the whole time. It was quite annoying. Other than that, the home itself was lovely and the owner seemed nice (only saw her once).

  Recommended for: Sightseeing

  Owner response: Deb& Ed, We loved having you spend a week at our vacation home. I wish we had more time that week to get to know you. Both of us had extra busy weeks and I we really didn't realize our dog, Bacala, must have been having separation anxiety. We are so sorry for any annoyance this caused you, .....Diana

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• Easter Weekend

  Easter Weekend

  • Guest Marilynn
  • Date of stay 04/20/11
  • Review Submitted 04/26/11
  My husband and I, along with our daughter, son-in-law, and 6 month old daughter spent Easter weekend in the beautiful house and felt like true Savannah residents. Everything we needed was provided and Forsyth park across the street was buzzing with activity constantly. Yet we could relax on the side porch and watch the tour buses pass by. Although many of the restaurants and shops were more toward River Street, we were able to walk anywhere we wanted to go without much effort as long as we made stops along the way. Thanks for everything, Joe, it was nice to meet you and your wife. We definitely hope to return again in the future!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Beautiful home and a great location

  Beautiful home and a great location

  • Guest Jean
  • Date of stay 04/03/11
  • Review Submitted 04/22/11
  The listing description is accurate, the home was very clean and well-maintained. The owner is very helpful and provides good customer service. I would recommend this property to anyone. We enjoyed being by the park and the 20 minute walk into the city everyday.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Birthday Surprise

  Birthday Surprise

  • Guest Nancy
  • Date of stay 02/23/11
  • Review Submitted 02/28/11
  I took my sister to Savannah, along with a couple of friends, as a surprise for her birthday and this house turned out to be a major part of our wonderful trip. It felt like "home" and that we were a part of this beautiful city. Wonderfully restored and furnished! Thanks Joe!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you Ladies you are welcome back Anytime...Joe

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