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"The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Savannah, GA
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • River Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group

SVR-00090 | City of Savannah Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate holder

The Clara offers all the comfortable and cozy luxuries you’re looking for AND provides 2 free private/designated off-street parking spaces with ample on street (non-metered) parking also available. We have amassed a stellar review history from countless dozens of groups who have enjoyed this rental home through the years.

The Clara is located in the historic Victorian District, within a leisurely 5 minute walk to Savannah’s iconic Forsyth Park, the largest park in all of historic downtown Savannah. Enjoy the day strolling the 1.2 miles out the front door of "The Clara" under Spanish moss draped trees to the cobblestones of River Street all while exploring our beautiful Savannah Squares, quaint shops, and eateries along the way!


About the home:
Experience a 'step back in time" by staying among Strous Row, circa 1891, townhomes. "The Clara", aptly named for one of Margaret Strous’ daughters who grew up next door more than a century ago, The Clara showcases beautiful Victorian architectural details inside and out and is furnished with period antique furnishings we have collected over many years from all over Georgia.

Entering “The Clara” vacation home you’ll find a large living area with comfortable seating including a sofa, loveseat, flat screen HD-TV, DVD player, drop-leaf table with two chairs, and a secretary desk. (A comfy twin roll-away bed with foam mattress is stored with extra linens in the closet under the stairs.)

The formal dining room with semi-open floorplan to the living room offers a 6-seat dining room table with a buffet server and cozy reading chair. An additional 6-seat dining table is located adjacent in the breakfast room to accommodate a total of 12 dining guests.

The kitchen is modern and well equipped with all cooking and kitchenware to prepare a fine meal. Fridge with icemaker and filtered water dispenser. Dishwasher and disposal. Electric smooth top range and oven. Microwave, blender, toaster, and both 12-cup + k-cup coffee makers.

Step out the french doors from the kitchen onto the classic back porch with charming wicker furniture overlooking our private courtyard…a perfect place to sip morning coffee and bird watch for red cardinals, our resident mourning doves, or the occasional squirrel.

A full bath is located downstairs off the kitchen with a vintage claw foot tub with shower combo. The second, near identical full bath, is located upstairs adjacent to the large laundry/dressing room conveniently autonomous of the bedrooms (so as not to disturb any sleeping beauties when the bath is in use late night or early morning).

The grand staircase takes you to the 2nd floor where the aforementioned full bath and dressing/laundry room is located in addition to 3 large bedrooms, and a 4th bedroom known as the ‘trunk room’.

The ‘master’ bedroom is bright and sunny with the beautiful bay window, two full/double beds that sleep four, a large dresser, matching antique ‘washstand’ with seating area, closet, and TV.

The second bedroom boasts the comfy King bed, dresser, closet, a recliner, and TV.

The third sunny bedroom is furnished with the queen bed, large wicker dresser, and TV.

The fourth bedroom or Trunk room, a customary Savannah term used in our historic homes, comfortable accommodates a full size bed and dresser.

Amenities:
Two designated off-street parking spaces are provided as an added bonus! Just 2 blocks to Forsyth Park, private courtyard to enjoy, 2 charming exterior porches, free wifi, well-stocked kitchen and ample linens, washer/dryer, AND personable, local Savannah owners to contact if you need anything during your stay!

Bedrooms:*
#1: Spacious bedroom with two Full beds, seating area, large dresser, TV
#2: Spacious with King bed, dresser, lounge chair, TV with DVD
#3: Queen bed with dresser, TV;
#4: Small 'trunk room' with Full bed and dresser
* Extra sleeping accommodations for guests or children to spread out include: 1 Twin portable Rollaway bed stored in downstairs closet. (A portable play-yard may be made available, but please request in advance for availability.)

Note: While we can sleep 11 in beds, the home is a great spacious choice for a maximum of 10 adults ONLY in compliance with the City of Savannah ordinance. For larger groups, or if an additional rental is needed, we can accommodate more in our neighboring, 'sister' homes, “The Janie” (listing ID #675585) as well as "The Stella" (listing #971160) or in one of our other vacation rentals in the Historic District of Downtown Savannah that we own and personally manage.

Note:
Pedicabs (Savannah’s version of a rickshaw) will deliver passengers to the south end of Forsyth Park, just 2 blocks from “The Clara”. They work for tips and the experience is a fun way to transverse the streets. At night, we recommend a cab or rideshares to get to and from the home to the entertainment district around River Street and City Market.

We may require a 3-night minimum on weekends most months of the year, so please inquire prior to booking for a quote.

We love our guests and want them to have a fabulous time. It is important to note that in Downtown Savannah the homes are very close together and full time residents do live next to the vacation rental homes. In order to respect your neighbors we ask for 'quiet hours' after 10pm. This simply means don't play loud music inside or out, refrain from shouting, etc. Remember when you are on the porches you can be heard very well by the surrounding residents. We simple do not tolerate obnoxious or drunken behavior. Thank you for your respect and understanding.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Forsyth Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 6 minutes by foot from Forsyth Park and a 4-minute drive from River Street
"The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jon and Carmen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Sorry, no furry friends/pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The home has not been childproof

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties/events per City of Savannah ordinance
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number SVR-00090

"The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juliann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Trip
Plenty of room for 6 of us girls. Inside was amazing. Host was very kind and very responsive. Nice little back outdoor area and parking for 2 cars off alley a definite plus. Walking distance to the parks. The only negative was the couches were very uncomfortable. They are pretty and fit the Era but not comfy at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home. Definitely recommend
Very well appointed home. Plenty of room. Very convenient location for seeing the historic sites. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trip
The property was amazing, exactly like the description, very clean and plenty of space. Great location. Carmen was very communicative and easy to work with on our reservations as well as our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique classic spot with tons of room
The host was so kind in decorating the house and getting a treat for our daughter who turned 11 during our stay. Truly made us feel like family. Loved that the house was stocked with everything we needed. Definitely a unique stay in a vintage house - we absolutely loved it. Great location for us to explore Savannah. Beds were super comfy and our 3 daughters all had a place to have some time to themselves. Thanks again for such an amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Convenient
Overall, a very great day! Beautiful home, beautiful area, very accommodating host!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious home
The Clara was a wonderful place to stay. Check in was easy, it’s in a walkable neighborhood. The home was beautiful with so much space and everything you need. I hope to stay there again on my next Savannah visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Savannah
“The Claira” is an exquisite example of the time period. Well kept, clean. Host went above and beyond. Attention to personal touches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaney E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Aesthetic Home!
We loved how much it felt like Savannah in this one! We had so much room for everything and it was so close to all of our plans that we barely even had to use it except for sleep! The host was great at communication as well if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salinda R., Seffner, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we'd hoped for!
The property was perfect for our girls trip. Charmingly historic, spacious, bright, airy. We had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
The house was perfect to experience some Savannah charm. The host was great with communication and overall the process was super smooth. Great location to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Savannah Vacation
Owners were great. Communication was very good. House is historic and has some beautiful things about it but it’s old. If you like modern this isn’t the place for you. Living room was comfortable and the kitchen has all the necessary conveniences. The bathrooms are old! That might work for you. The beds were comfortable and pillows good which you can’t say for a lot of areas. The location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R., Nicholasville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality AND heart !!
Great host and a wonderful home in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay at The Clara
Our family enjoyed our stay at The Clara! We received excellent communication from Carmen. On the day we arrived, she texted us pictures of the property and a reminder of the code to gain access. After a long day of travel, we asked for dinner suggestions, and she provided several options. We ended up at the Crystal Beer Parlor, a prior speakeasy, and we loved the ambience and food. Carmen was also aware that we were traveling in celebration of my son's 18th birthday. As we entered the house, we found birthday balloons and a gift bag filled with chocolates and other goodies which was very thoughtful. The property was spacious with big bedrooms (television in each room) and a large dining room. The property is close to many shops and restaurants with a grocery store a few blocks away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Hillsboro, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Savannah house
4 gal pals finally have a chance to get together in lovely Savannah. We loved the extra room in the house and the comfort of the beds. Thanks for the special Savannah coffee which we greatly enjoyed each morning. The house was convenient to walk to the sights and to some great restaurants. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

veronika m. M., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming fixer-upper in the heart of the city.
Very charming Victorian. In "as is" condition. The house is over 100 years old, and you can tell for sure. It was immaculately clean, but in very fragile condition. Peeling paint on the ceilings, precariously sloping floors in upstairs bathroom, inability to lock most inside doors, not enough outlets to plug in all tech for 10 people. But, on the positive note we had fully stocked kitchen, walked to the waterfront, and pretended to be dainty Southern ladies walking down a gorgeous hundred year old staircase. Incredible house. Bring powerstrips and extention cords. Southern charm 12 out of 10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Old Home
Our stay in this historic home was lovely. The place was very spacious - perfect for our group of 9 people. Would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stay
We had a great experience staying at The Clara while we spent the day in Savannah! The owners are very responsive and get in touch with you very quickly. The house exceeded our expectations and was absolutely beautiful! Next time we travel to Savannah, we will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeriann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property close to downtown
This is a great location in a downtown location. Easy walking to multiple sites. There were fresh flowers to welcome us to Savannah!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We loved the location of the house. The Forsyth Park was just a short walk away. Then we caught the free bus shuttle to all parts of Savannah. The house was clean, roomy and had everything we needed.. We even enjoyed a movie on the DVD that was provide. We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding party
Very easily and quite comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F., US

Liked: Cleanliness
A Historic Gem
We were fortunate enough to come across “The Clara” while searching for a last minute accommodation in Savannah. What a charming, lovely home. It felt clean, welcoming, and incredibly cozy and warm, despite the chilly temperatures this weekend. Our 4 year old son was dismayed to learn that this house was not ours to keep. The hosts were gracious and incredibly communicative. They could not have been more lovely. We are so grateful for their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

J S., Deerfield Beach, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion for Thanksgiving
We needed a house for 7 people and we wanted the charm of an older home close to downtown. This 4 bedroom house was perfect. The host prepared the house with decorations for fall, as well as a welcome basket with fruit and goodies. We felt very welcome. The location was convenient to the free DOT shuttle to take us downtown for exploration and tours in Old Savannah. Because of Covid we wanted have most meals at the house rather than going out in the evening. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking implements, utensils, plates, glasses, and wine glasses. All we had to supply was the food. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving together.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021