Circa 1838 Bird - Baldwin House Condo - Great Location & Value Savannah, Georgia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 41141

Front of Bird Baldwin House facing Liberty Street with azaleas in bloom

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Location: Savannah, Coastal, Georgia, USA (In the heart of Historic Savannah, Georgia!)

Accommodations:  Condo-Historic Home (1838), 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)

The following is taken from the Savannah Visitor's Center self- guided walking tour. Our house is the first stop on the tour!

"We begin our tour at the Visitors Center on MLK (1) and head East on Liberty Street to the corner of Liberty and Barnard. Across the street on the Southwest corner sits the Bird-Baldwin House (2). It is the oldest building in the city south of Liberty St. The original wood portion (left) was constructed in 1838. The floor plan, typical of most construction at the time, had a wide entrance hall with double parlors. The parlor floor was raised to permit maximum air through the house. Mr. Lewis Bird, a prominent Attorney began the original construction, but before it was completed the entire Bird family perished on the Steamship Pulaski when it exploded off the coast of North Carolina. (just to make things a little more intersting the closest square to the house is Pulaski Square!)

Mr. Bird's mother completed the house and sold it to his law partner Mr. Baldwin who lived in it for many years. The stucco portion was added in 1860. The house was used by General Shermans' officers as thier headquarters. Over the years the house has been a private residence, an apartment building, a store and a corner tavern known as "Harry's".

It had deteriorated so badly that street people were living in it and it caught fire several times yet the house survived. After sitting vacant for many years, in 1980 it was renovated into six apartments. In 1991 it became a Bed & Breakfast. A couple of years ago it was converted into condominiums."

Our condos are a wonderful example of Savannah architecture and living. They are located at 201 West Liberty Street (at the intersection of Barnard and Liberty Streets and just one block West of the geographic center of the Historic District and are available for both short-term and long-term rental. Each 1000 square foot- non smoking - condo rental is located on the third floor (walk up) with no guests above you for additional privacy.

Our Savannah condos offer soaring ceilings and Savannah heart pine flooring. Large windows offer a great view and lots of light but also privacy since the units are on the third floor. Each has a large private bath with Jacuzzi jetted tub which is great after long walks in one of America's "Most Walkable Cities." Each has a fully furnished kitchen (with combo microwave/convection oven and separate cooktop) which gives you the opportunity to cook your own meals or take advantage of several wonderful restaurants in the immediate area. Each unit is non smoking and offers one king size bed and one pull out sofa. Wireless High Speed Internet is also available.

The Bird Baldwin House is a short walk from the Savannah Visitor's Center where you can pick up a guided tour trolley or learn more about the activities Savannah has to offer. One complimentary off street - onsite parking is included in your rental. These cozy condos offer all you need for a couple of days or a couple of months. Live like a true Savannahian... If only for a short while!

Both condos are located at the corner of West Liberty Street and Barnard Street. Orleans Square is one block South and Pulaski Square is 1/2 block North. They are located close to SCAD student dorms on Oglethorpe and are directly across from the Savannah Civic Center, the site of SCAD graduation. Great for visits from SCAD parents!

The condos are furnished with all bed linens and bath terry. They are also stocked with extra pillows and blankets. We always take in to account the number of guests and length of stay and try to leave plenty of bath terry & linen. Please notify us when making your reservation if you plan to use the pullout sofa. Of course we ask that you reuse bath terry whenever possible. We are unable to provide daily linen & terry service. For extended stays we will drop off clean bath terry and pick up soiled terry. Due to such a wide variety of personal preference, we are unable to provide personal hygiene items like face soap, bath soap, shampoo or conditioner. Please bring these items with you.

These condo units are locally owned and operated. When you call or email for information you are speaking with the owners, not a management company who oversees hundreds of units. We are in these units between each guest visit to ensure that they are clean and well maintained. When we have family and friends visit Savannah, they stay here.

We have over 35 years combined hospitality experience. We spent over a year looking for a condo that offered all the key touchpoints that we know, from experience, visitors to Savannah need and expect. A great location that is easy to find for first time visitors (we are less than two blocks west of the geographic center of the Historic District), off street parking, a historically significant building (built in 1838), original doors and heart pine flooring, comfortable furnishings including a large king bed with high-end mattress and box spring (no thin worn out mattresses), a very large jacuzzi and a fully equipped kitchen with all utensils and pots and pans. Each unit has a coffee maker but we do not provide filters or coffee. Those items can be purchased locally. These are truly great condo units available at very competitive rates.

Check out our other Savannah VRBO listings! These units are Garden Level and offer an even greater value!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Fireplace (available seasonal), Wireless High Speed Internet (through Comcast Cable - guest must have own computer or laptop), Cooktop, Combo Microwave/Convection Oven, No pets
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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Rates Are Based on Arrival Date & Season. No one night stays.
Rates start as low as $99 per night.
Specialty weekends and high demand periods may be higher.
Minimum night stays may apply - $50 one time cleaning fee.
Discounts available for 4 or more night stays.
Deposit required to hold reservation. Cxl policy in effect
Credit Card Payments Accepted through Paypal
Rates do not include 7% Sales and 6% Lodging Sales Tax

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/20/09
  Positive Rating
  Bonnie and Bruce , Orlando, FL
  • We were looking for a nice quite place to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary and this was just perfect! Very comfortable and nice furnishings. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. A very relaxing weekend. Highly recommended!
• 07/19/09
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  Nan & Ron Robinson , York, SC
  • We were soooooo comfortable in the condo. There was plenty of room for us and our 3 children, and it had (almost) everything we needed .... I have no idea how to use a convection oven so I didn't even try! Once we parked the car, we didn't move it until we left. It was a nice walk to everywhere we wanted to go, both day and night! It was "really cool" to live in a piece of Savannah's history for a few days. That truly set the tone for learning all about the history of Savannah! Thank you so very much! We will definitely tell our friends about the Bird-Baldwin House.
• 07/14/09
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  Debra James , Amherst, OH
  • My husband and I were on our honeymoon and wanted to stay someplace special. This condo fit the bill, and exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, we knew that great care and effort went into the restoration and decoration. Everything was done in a first class fashion unlike some rentals decorated with "renters" in mind. This one was done to feel like home, and made us feel like we were in a five star hotel! Also, the Tripletts have everything well organized and are easy to deal with. We could not have made a better choice!
• 07/13/09
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  Deborah Jones , Trussville, AL
  • Stephanie, Wanted to pass along our thanks for letting us rent unit #5. The Bird Baldwin House is the perfect place to stay your 1st trip to Savannah (or anytime for that matter). We have fallen in love with Savannah, there are just no words to describe how we feel about the city, it was quite frankly "love at first sight!"! The BB House is perfectly located and within walking distance to virtually everything. The unit itself is full of character and charm and really gives you a feeling of the way things might have been back in the day. I loved opening the shutters in the a.m. and watching everyone make their way out into the city, my husband enjoyed the back porch in the afternoons watching the same folks making their way back home again. The bed is very comfortable and the Jacuzzi tub is as advertised. We can totally understand why your family moved to Savannah! A few days is simply not long enough. Many thanks, we are already planning a return trip! Deborah, Mike and Alex Jones
• 05/26/09
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  Nich Godfrey , Charlotte, NC
  • This was a great place to stay. I was completely unprepared for how awesome the place was. The pictures really do not do justice to the place. Plus, you are in walking distance to anything you could possible want to do in Savannah. The price was much better than many other places. I have already recommended this place to all my friends - I can't wait to come back!
• 03/21/09
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  Debbie ,
  • March 2009 - My daughters and I spent an enjoyable, relaxing weekend in Savannah using the condo as our base. We were able to easily walk to all attractions in the Historic District, including River Street. We have visited Savannah several times and stayed in hotels until this trip. We won't stay in a hotel again....the condo was everything it was advertised to be and more.
• 02/11/09
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  The Yates' , Salem, VA
  • This condo was a wonderful experience. We loved the location, the decor, spacious and comfortable rooms, the historic space. We felt safe in the neighborhood. Liberty Street carries traffic noise but it was not a bother to us. This place and location is full of charm and character. We will be back.
• 12/01/08
  Positive Rating
  Elaine , Raleigh, NC
  • Thanksgiving weekend 2008. We could not have been more pleased with the condo. It was in a perfect location - central to everything. About half way between River St and Forsyth park. We walked everywhere we went. The unit is well maintained and had everything we could need. We are so glad that we rented the condo versus staying in a hotel room. It was great to have so much space and a kithen we could cook meals in. We ate dinner one night at The Olde Pink house and it was fabulous. We need more time next time. Thanks for everything and always being so prompt in corresponding with us.
• 11/18/08
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  Phyllis , Minneapolis, MN
  • 11/18/08 After recently enjoying the sights and sounds of Savannah, the best site was the #6 condo at the 1838 Townhouse. The location is well within walking distance to a long list of historical parks, shopping areas, museums to visit or restaurants to dine at to enjoy a delicious meal. The #6 condo (blue bedroom) is adequately furnished to rest and rejuvenate after walking to River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park or Paula Deen's. For me, the location and character of the 1838 Townhouse was a huge selling point as to why I would recommend future visitors to Savannah consider utilizing this VRBO rental.
• 11/18/08
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  Susan Clark , Clifton, Tennessee
  • Our accommodation were wonderful. The rooms were as described and more. Who wants to pay hotel prices for a room when you can pay basically the same and have a home. We had a fabulous time and your condo made it the perfect trip.

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