The Laroche House lived up to the description in its listing. The owners, who lived next door, were friendly, very helpful, and unobtrusive. The Southern Belle offices were a very short walk away and the management was on top of things. The House was in character with the city itself, gracious living simulating a long and rich history. It was clean, nicely laid out and easy to settle into. Since we decided not to rent a car, we were delighted to find several nearby restaurants close by, The Savannah Coffee Roasters, the Public Kitchen and Bar (shrimp and grits to die for), the Crystal Beer Parlor, and a longer walk to the Six Pence Pub, and many more fine dining spots at reasonable prices! The various large squares graced with towering live oaks, camellias and magnolias were more than pleasant oases. We appreciated the DOT, a free bus system that could drop you off within a short walking distance of anywhere you wanted to go in the city. The one glitch in the city's layout was that to shop at the large Kroger's Grocery, one needed a car. Not that we minded eating out! Various tours acquainted us with the city, along with a boat tour on the river. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The Mercer House and the Bonaventure Cemetery were highlights. In short, Savannah is a very special gem of a city. The Laroche house turned out to be perfectly placed as a base to enjoy it all.