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Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard!

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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8268 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Savannah, GA
  • Mercer Williams House Museum
    1 min walk
  • Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
    2 min walk
  • Savannah Amtrak Station
    6 min drive
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    18 min drive

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

Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard!

Whitaker by Design, located in Savannah's Design district, blends historic charm with chic urban decor. The John Lynch Building, originally built in 1870, stands prominently at the corner of Whitaker and Taylor streets. This beautiful two-story, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathroom Townhome, on the top 2 floors of this multi-use building, has just been newly re-designed and renovated with modern amenities.

Enter the two-story apartment from the main entrance on Whitaker Street, right next to Custard Boutique. Open the door that leads to a beautiful stairway that ascends to the parlor level apartment. The grand living area is warm and inviting with tall french windows, hardwood floors, and high ceilings that are enhanced by the neutral décor with jewel-toned accents. The living room furnishings include a plush sectional sofa and a large flat-screen TV. Step into the dining room for a beautiful table that seats up to 6. There is access to the outdoor courtyard from the dining area, enjoy the breeze from the private second-floor porch. Just off the dining is an all-new, fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower as well as a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer.

The main level is home to two guest bedrooms, each beautifully decorated. The first bedroom has a King size bed with a TV, and the second has a Queen-size bed and a TV. Upstairs, are the remaining 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a sitting room. Both bedrooms include king-size beds and flat-screen TVs. The sitting room is furnished with a sleeper sofa as a flexible space for guests and also includes a TV. The full bathroom on this floor has a beautiful antique claw-foot tub with a shower.

The outdoor areas include a balcony with bistro dining for two, perfect for your morning coffee, and a downstairs fenced-in courtyard where guests can enjoy the sounds of Savannah from the privacy of your private courtyard with an outdoor sofa and chairs for relaxing under the stars. Guests will take home a beautiful souvenir tote bag printed with the Whitaker by Design building on it, that has exclusive savings coupons for some local shops.

Located within walking distance to some of Savannah's favorite restaurants and historic homes. Enjoy boutique shopping in this historic neighborhood and stroll through the nearby squares and discover unique treasures with every step. Whitaker by Design is just to the east side of Monterey Square. This square's main attraction is the Mercer-Williams House, originally built in 1860. The home was made famous in the 1994 book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" which was later turned into a movie, is based on real-life events and people who lived in the Mercer Williams House. Just across the square sits Congregation Mickve Israel. The Synagogue was erected in the 1870s and is home to the third-oldest Jewish congregation in America. Both Mercer-Williams House and Mickie Israel offer tours of these beautifully restored buildings.

Guests will also be located only a short 20-25 minute drive to Tybee Island, Savannah's beach. Come out for a day trip to enjoy the beach, fishing, visiting Ft. Pulaski, or climbing Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse.

In-unit WIFI is available. The occupancy limit for the day and overnight guests is a maximum of 8. This home is pet-friendly for an additional fee.

PARKING INFORMATION: Parking for this home is on-street and metered Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Guests are encouraged to either purchase a pre-paid parking pass from the Savannah Visitor Center or park on a nearby non-metered street. Neighborhood street parking spaces have a 2-hour time limit on Taylor Street and Wayne Street, near Whitaker Street.

PETS: This home is pet friendly for up to two (2) adult dogs with approval and additional pet fees. Cats are not allowed in any TVR property.

MINIMUM NIGHTS: Any 2 Nights, 3 Nights for St. Patrick's Day Weekend / Select Holiday and Special Event Periods.

ST PATRICKS DAY RESERVATIONS require a 3 Night Minimum and a mandatory $500 refundable security deposit and $50 non-refundable security deposit inspection/processing fee.

ASK ABOUT DISCOUNTED RATES FOR MULTI-WEEK VISITS and CORPORATE RENTALS.

EXTENDED STAY RENTALS (26+ NIGHTS): All stays require a refundable security deposit to be paid, the amount is included in your online quote. A monthly electrical allowance is assigned according to the bedroom size of the property and has been chosen as this amount should not be exceeded with reasonable usage at the property. Please review your rental agreement for a full list of terms and policies.

Savannah Short Term Vacation Rental Permit #: SVR-01601
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Savannah College of Art and Design. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Savannah College of Art and Design and 3 minutes on foot from Forsyth Park

Property manager

Tybee Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,883 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is also known as

Historic Townhome Private Courtyard Great Location
Historic Townhome, Private Courtyard Great Location Savannah
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Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mike g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historical location
Our family really enjoyed the stay. Cozy home with plenty of room. Walking distance to all of beautiful Savanna.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Savannah Charm!
This is a lovely and well appointed home within walking distance to the shops, restaurants, SCAD, and Forsyth Park amongst many other museums and squares. There was plenty of space for our group of girls; we found the beds very comfortable and the living room awesome for chatting about the day's adventures and planning for the next day. If you are considering this home for your visit to Savannah, do it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T., Tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Wedding Weekend
The home was a perfect location for a family friend’s wedding. There were enough bedrooms for our entire family and it was close to everything! It did have a bit of a dog odor, but I guess that is expected with a pet friendly home. Charming decor and nice courtyard patio
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim B., Alpharetta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property…. Cold water and no communication from property management
We had a lovely stay- but from the moment we arrived there wasn’t any hot water. I communicated that via all communication outlets to management- never got a reply- I called and left several messages- spoke w one person- “we will send maintenance over” never did- No hot water for our entire stay… no follow-up or follow through. We have rented from various companies in Savannah- this one.. not a great experience nor follow through. I would have loved to talk with the management but am disappointed especially for the amount of money I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Loved Savannah. So much to do and easy to get around. One issue came up and owner responded immediately so it really was no problem. Loved the house. Clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
House was great. Easy access and plenty of on street parking available. Location was good, right next door to the Mercer-Williams house (you know, from the Garden of Good and Evil). Inside house was very clean and nicely decorated. Very cozy living area. The outside patio, which I thought was on the second level, was ground level and not inviting at all. It needs a good cleaning. We were a group of four woman and each having our own bedroom was wonderful. Only two baths so sharing is caring. Just some things for future guests to be aware of. It is on a busy, highly trafficked corner so it can be noisy while trying to sleep. This is not for anyone who has difficulty climbing stairs. The upstairs (3rd flr) bathroom as a claw foot tub/shower which is very narrow and difficult to climb in and out of. Would I stay here again? Yes, probably.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great trip. Just hated the stairs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, beautiful home!
Beautiful property with perfect proximity to Forsyth park! Just a block away! We loved our stay and would recommend this home to anyone looking to come to Savannah ❤️ the beds were comfortable, I felt safe, it’s right above a cute little boutique and next to many more! Check in and check out was very easy. Thank you for letting us stay in your home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time in Savannah
We really enjoyed staying at this property. It is spacious and well decorated and had everything we needed. Great location right across from the Mercer-Williams mansion and a short walk to Forsyth Park. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Savannah Getaway
This Savanah house was right in the middle of everything and was beautifully decorated. We cooked most nights in the house and it went well. I cannot recommend this house highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Pattys Weekend.
Adult getaway for St Pattys. Great location. Very clean. Would stay here again. We love Savannah!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Historic Savannah Location
We enjoyed the location with walkable restaurants, historic sites, and convenient bus locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend trip
The property was beautiful and in a perfect location! We couldn’t have had a better house to host our getaway. It was an amazing trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Great location. I highly recommend.
Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
This house was perfect for the 5 adults and one 6 month old that is not crawling yet. There are 2 sets of steep staircases that wasn’t a problem for us , but might be an issue for others. The living room was spacious and had a big comfy sofa that was perfect for all of us to visit in! The house was in a great location for coffee shops, restaurants and cute specialty shops all within walking distance. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central in Savannah
What a great location! In the center of pretty much everything in Savannah and just a short walk to nearby squares it was a perfect spot for my family and I. Very cool and unique spot that had plenty of charm. Communication with the property manager was top notch and we look forward to staying here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Excellent location and absolutely beautiful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Ardalan S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Underwhelemed
The upstairs air conditioning was broken, they rented us the property anyways and never came to try and fix it. There were very large cockroaches all over the house... terrible experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
I’ll be bring my family back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful townhome in fantastic location.
Great location, clean, well-organized, lots of room for multiple guests to spread out, be prepared for a lot of stairs, street noise may be bothersome to some. There were four of us - one in each bedroom. That worked very well. More than four people would have felt too crowded. I would have liked to have seen more hangars in the closets and more luxurious towels. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip to Savannah
The rental was in a great location walkable to all the sites in Savannah. Large space with nice living room for gathering. Lots of stairs as other reviewers noted. And there’s a lot of street noise!! The kitchen was well stocked. Overall a good central location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maricela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
The house was spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in Savannah
This was a beautiful property, in an excellent location. The beds were very comfortable, and we had a wonderful stay. Thanks for such a wonderful vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Historic Savannah
I want to start off with the property management already knows about all the issues previous renters have talked about. Whitaker St is very busy and this beautiful house was built in 1870. If you want better construction go stay at a hotel in Savannah. It was pretty loud because of traffic and night life on Friday and Saturday but we were aware of it so it wasn’t a shock. The staircase is beautiful but difficult to navigate. My family just adjusted and the younger kids and my mom were were on the first floor. Tub in the upstairs is difficult to use. It’s an old tub. Once again, go stay in a hotel that’s newer. My only complaint was the outdoor patio space. It would have been very nice to use but was not kept up. I actually went and hosed it off myself but the mold on the floor was very slippery so we did not use. House is absolutely beautiful in a wonderful area of historic Savannah. Close to all things you want to see. We walked to River St, albercon, and broughton and Forsyth park. It is very convenient to anywhere in historic Savannah. It’s large and roomy and the rooms are furnished nicely. Kitchen was great and we were pleasantly surprised with all the essentials that were there for us. Most VRBO’s only leave you a few things. There was enough toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags. Easy process for check in. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021