Front of Bird Baldwin House facing Liberty Street with azaleas in bloom
Location: Savannah, Coastal, Georgia, USA (In the heart of Historic Savannah, Georgia!) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Historic Condo in the heart of Historic Savannah.
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!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WE ARE UNABLE TO RENT FOR ONE NIGHT.
Rates START as low as $129 per night and are based on demand.
Specialty weekends and high demand periods may be higher.
Minimum night stays may apply - $50 one time cleaning fee.
Discounts available for 5 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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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Savannah
My wife, children and I moved to Savannah from Atlanta in October of 2001 and immediately feel in love with Savannah. We chose to invest in Savannah and purchased two units in the Bird Baldwin House in June 2004. The Bird Baldwin House was built in 1838 and more than 170 years old! It is the oldest house south of Liberty Street. We have really enjoy owning such a unique part of Savannah's rich architectural history.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
We live in Savannah full time so we get to enjoy the Historic District and Tybee Island almost every day. The pedicabs are a great way to get around the Historic District. I work downtown and walk to almost all my meetings.
An easy walk from our condo to the famous Lady & Son's resturant near the new Ellis Square!
The line for lunch forms early so get there early. Still a local favorite restaurant with southern comfort food served family style. You have to take your own plate to the kitchen!
A little bit of everything including Vinnie Van GoGo's Pizza (they only take cash.) Lot's of shops and some other great restaurants. Live music most Thurs - Sat.
Site of Savannah College of Art & Design graduation in addition to concerts and plays.
Property Photos
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- Front of Bird Baldwin House facing Liberty Street with azaleas in bloom - Savannah, GA - Georgia Vacation Rental - Historic 1838 Savannah Condo, Fully Updated!
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- Bathroom showing Jacuzzi jet tub and stand up shower - Savannah, GA - Georgia Vacation Rental - Historic 1838 Savannah Condo, Fully Updated!
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- Parlor showing gas fireplace and view towards bathroom - Savannah, GA - Georgia Vacation Rental - Historic 1838 Savannah Condo, Fully Updated!
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- bedroom with king size four poster bed
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- view of parlor with gas fireplace and new furnishings
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- View of additional Parlor (afternoon view )
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- king bedroom with original pine floors & gas fireplace (guest photo)
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- Parlor view looking toward kitchen (evening view)
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- Mahogany King bedroom.
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- Large back porch, great breezes!
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- Bird-Baldwin House located at the corner of Liberty & Barnard Street
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- View from Orleans Square facing back toward Bird Baldwin House - 1 block
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- Efficient kitchen perfect for cooking your own breakfast before a big day out!
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- Beautiful Pulaski Square - 1/2 block behind the Bird Baldwin House
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- An easy walk to the beautiful Forsyth Park fountain.
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- Paula Deen's The Lady & Sons - a short walk down Barnard St. from our condo!
Traveler Reviews (83)
Great Location
Guest: Sam
(Utah)
Date of Stay: 11/14/11
Review Submitted: 11/29/11
We found this condo to be in a wonderful location for the two of us. You can walk to Broughton St., the river, and the Forsyth Park area very easily. Old Savannah Tours (highly recommended) is just down the street. If you're a jogger, you can easily jog through 3 beautiful squares to Forsyth park and around the park (1 mile around). The information sheet provided to us with the key was very helpful as it explained the location of pharmacies, a grocery store, etc. The king bed is very comfortable and the clothes closet is more than adequate. The kitchen is small but it had everything we needed primarily because we ate virtually every meal out! If you were going to cook, the fridge might be a bit small (it's only a half size fridge so frozen food capacity is very minimal). Trekking your luggage up 3 flights of stairs is a bit difficult, but being on the top floor seemed worth it in terms of peace and quiet, although there didn't appear to be anyone else in the other units when we were there. Since you have to walk through the living room to get to the bathroom, the pull out couch only seems suitable for a young child/children, not an unrelated couple. Wifi worked great. Parking on the property is very convenient. We had a car and went to Tybee Island, climbed the lighthouse, and then ate at The Crab Shak (quite an experience). We also ate at 2 restaurants in Savannah that we can highly recommend: Noble Fare (almost right around the corner) and Circa 1875 Gastro Pub. If we're ever in Savannah again we'd stay here.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Loved it
Guest: Matt
(Crossville, TN)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11
Review Submitted: 11/11/11
We loved our stay at the Bird-Balwin condo. My wife and I stayed here for the marathon and the jacuzzi was heaven sent . We fell in love with the city and would highly reccommend this condo. Everything was within walking distance. The only time we drove was to go to Tybee Island. Our only complaint is that there was noise from the street on fri and sat night. Nothing a set of earplugs or a few drinks won't take care of.
Owner response:First of all, thank you for coming to Savannah for the Rock & Roll Marathon and bringing 23,000 of your running friends with you! Quite a sight to see! Stephanie and I hope you ran well and will come back next year. The city was extremely busy which may have contributed to the noise level on the street. We also keep a box fan or two in the unit as some of our guests are "fan people" and sleep better with the white noise from a fan. Thanks for the positive feedback and we hope to see you back in Savannah soon!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Had A Great Stay
Guest: Vincent
(Cooperstown, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/31/11
Review Submitted: 11/06/11
We thought the apartment was beautiful, and the location was great for us. We were able to easily walk anywhere we wanted in the historic district without any great effort. Great building as well. We were there for Halloween, and our 6 year old was worried about missing it since we were traveling. We asked the owners, and they gave a us a great place for her to Trick or Treat. She loved it. I highly recommend this condo, and we would stay again for sure. Love Savannah.
Owner response:Glad to hear that your 6 year old was able to get to Trick or Treat! I jusy wish she had left some of her candy behind! :) We are also thrilled that you guys had a good visit here in Savannah and that you were pleased with the condo. I hope you have a chance to visit Savannah again in the near future.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Great spot to enjoy Historic Savannaha
Guest: Diana
(Ann Arbor Michigan)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
This was our first time to Savannah and we loved the condo and its placement to the city and its sites! We could not of asked for an better place to unwind in the evening after full days of site seeing! The Condo was clean and beautiful! Thank you for your hospitality!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
Absolutely perfect!!
Guest: Deb
(West Deptford)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
The pictures do not do this place justice because it doesn't show the warmth you feel when you first enter the condo -- just like coming home! It has everything you need, including the two wine glasses we left (our contribution). The large jacuzzi tub in the bathroom.... heaven! Large bedroom, large living area, small but adequate kitchen. Very clean and well-maintained. Even the Internet access worked pretty well for us. The location couldn't be more perfect. My husband and I are walkers, and except for a short trip out to Whitemarsh Island, we never moved the car. We felt completely safe walking around, even after a Walking Ghost Tour which ended after 10pm. River Street, Lady & Sons, Mrs. Wilkes, SCAD, Forsythe Park.... all within walking distance. We did have a small glitch obtaining the key, but the owner rectified it immediately (nice meeting you, Whip). If you are considering a stay at this condo, do not hesitate -- you will not be disappointed! We will definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
Great Place to stay!
Guest: Kim
(Perrysburg, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
My daughter and I stayed here over the 4th of July this year and it was fabulous! Great location. Very clean and easy to walk anywhere. We loved it .
Recommended for:
Our first, but definitely not our last!!!!!
Guest: Mike
(Dayton, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
Because of my great work schedule, my wife and I are able to travel for pleasure about 15-20 weeks per year. We love Savannah, and go there once or twice per year. We have always stayed in a hotel room or suite, but no more! We loved your condo and will stay again for sure! We walked to all the places in the historic district easily. When we returned to the condo each day, it was so relaxing. We had all the amenities to make our stay perfect. The pictures were exactly the way the condo looks, if anything, the condo was even nicer than I was expecting. Stephanie, your directions and recommendations were spot-on. Thank you so much for a stay that was far and above all the rest…. Mike and Karen
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Relaxing Honeymoon!
Guest: The Honeymooners
(Palm Harbor, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
My husband and I stayed at this property for our honeymoon! It was absolutely one of the BEST things we did for our honeymoon. The pictures do this condo no justice. We both walked in dropped our bags and said WOW! We were in awe at the beauty of the condo and we could just feel the history surrounding it. The high ceilings, wonderful king sized bed, cozy living/dining space, and bathroom were more than we could have expected. We started our marriage off with my father in law falling the night before our wedding and breaking his neck (he is ok by the way). We were not sure we would make it to this fabulous place, but we did, and thankfully. The whole experience of staying in this condo, being part of history, melted all of our heartache away, and we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. We loved waking up in the morning and listening to the horses on the street and the life of Savannah surrounding us. More than all of the above, the location was great. The only time we even got in our car for the week we were there was to drive over to Tybee Island and twice when it was raining. The location was great, easy walking to everything. In the evening it was nice to sit outside with a glass of wine on the porch and relax. I can go on and on!! I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for the Savannah experience. The Tripletts are the best! They have everything prepared for you to enjoy your stay and all I can say is Thank You! We WILL be staying here again in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Very comfortable place to stay. No more searching...this is the place to stay
Guest: Lisa
(Alabama)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We highly recommended this place. It's in a good location and closed to pretty much everything. We walked everywhere and we later realized that this place is closed enough and we didn't need to buy hop-in hop off shuttle tickets. This is the place to stay. The coffee maker is small but it works. If you are a coffee drinker, you just have to make multiple pots which we did and we also walked to a coffee shop nearby. The information sheet that you gave was very helpful. Once thing though...while we were there, the internet was very slow to non-existence. We didn't really need it so it didn't bother us that much. Anyway, we will stay here again next time we are in Savannah.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Great location!!
Guest: Noworriesmon
(Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
The property is as described. This location is great for walkability of all area's of the city since within a few minutes you can be downtown, River St, all of the historic area, Forsythe park, and all the city squares. The condo is very spacious having large rooms. The kitchen is very small however you won't be using it much with all the great places to eat. (we recommend Crystal Beer Parlor, Bayou Cafe, The Distillery,Six Pence, and if you want to drive a short distance try Pearls Salt Water Grille in Skidaway which is on the water with great views). If you do plan on eating in, the kitchen does have the amenities you will need to prepare. Tip: if you want to have sufficient ice, bring along a small cooler and buy ice daily at the gas station on MLK (the fridge is a mini and the freezer section won't accommodate a bag however does have a couple of ice trays in it.....we use alot of ice). we would definitely recommend and would return to this location when returning to Savannah.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
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