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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Savannah, GA
  • Abercorn Street
    4 min walk
  • River Street
    5 min walk
  • River Street Market Place
    5 min walk
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Savannah

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Savannah, just a 5-minute walk from River Street and 15 minutes by foot from Savannah Convention Center. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Savannah College of Art and Design and 1 mi (1.6 km) from SCAD Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • River Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • City Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forsyth Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Station - 12 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leopold's Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vic's On the River - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boars Head Grill and Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pirates' House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cotton Exchange - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah

Offering room for 12 in a dreamlike setting, Spanish Moss Inn delights with old-world touches combined with modern comforts! This five-bedroom home offers a high-end retreat space that pampers the senses with stunning architecture, beautiful décor and a picture-perfect front porch. The home also comes with exclusive access to a private, heated pool located nearby in beautiful Tybee Island! While enjoying the outdoor space of Spanish Moss Inn, you can enjoy views of Bay Street from your own front porch. Glimpses of the Savannah River and Emmet Park are also visible. Spanish Moss Inn is a home with a fascinating history. Originally built in a different location on the corner of Jefferson and Hull in 1808, the home was relocated to its current location at Bay and Price in 1968. When you arrive at the rental for your stay, take a moment to look for the numbers etched into the home's exposed beams to see the placement markers used by architects when reconstructing the home. There's simply no comparison between this home and other Savannah vacation rentals if you're dreaming of spending some time in a Southern estate by the river!

Welcome to Spanish Moss Inn: A Look Inside One of the Most Captivating Savannah Vacation Homes

Take a minute to soak in a large front porch accented by classic touches like black shutters, potted plants and ceiling fans that scatter the breeze. The porch leads you inside to an elegant, oversized foyer that truly belongs in a movie! Next, it's time to step inside one of the most stunning Savannah vacation homes to take in views of a breathtaking living room featuring tall windows, built-in shelving, intricate crown molding and a grand fireplace. Next, the dining room beckons with its elongated dining table for eight, crystal chandelier and grand fireplace.

Bringing things to a more casual level, the home's kitchen is all that you could ever dream of when designing a functional, high-end place to handle meals and snacks. This large kitchen is overflowing with countertops and cabinets. In addition to a beautiful gas stove with stainless-steel hood, you'll enjoy a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. All of your cooking essentials are waiting inside the kitchen. There's also a large walk-in pantry situated just off of the kitchen that features storage, a utility sink and an auxiliary refrigerator.

It's now time to enter what many would consider to be the highlight of the home! Spanish Moss Inn features a beautiful glassed-in sunroom that is fully furnished with a dining table, hutch and extra seating. This portion of the home leads directly to your private courtyard that is peppered with umbrella-topped patio tables. Plan a little cookout any day of the week using your private outdoor grill.

The bedrooms of Spanish Moss Inn are easily the most impressive "suites" found in any Savannah vacation rentals. Every single bedroom in this home features a king-sized bed with access to its own private full-sized bathroom! Every aspect of the home's bedrooms and bathrooms will delight you with the quality and attention to detail you're observing! No expense has been spared when decorating these bedrooms with large, high-end furnishings that provide space for storage and relaxation. The bathrooms feature touches like high-end, marble-topped vanities, beautiful tiles and oversized showers or tubs. In addition to the five full bathrooms accompanying the bedrooms, a half bathroom is located off of the home's main living area. The home also has its own washer-dryer setup.

While this home may have a rich, fascinating history going back two centuries, you can rest assured that it will fit all of your modern tastes in terms of amenities and technology! Guests enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and flat-panel televisions. Touches like keypad entry, ample outdoor lighting and off-street parking for one vehicle make entering and exiting this rental property a breeze for guests. Prior to your arrival, the home will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in anticipation of your stay. Finally, Spanish Moss Inn comes with free access to a resort-style heated pool located at 19 Silver Avenue in Tybee Island. Located just 30 minutes away by car, Tybee offers an amazing spot to visit if you'd like to swap city views for beach views for the afternoon!

Things to Do When Staying at Spanish Moss Inn in Savannah

The amazing location of Spanish Moss Inn makes this home one of the vacation rentals Savannah GA visitors who want to feel connected to the city from their own front porch should not miss! During your stay, be sure to put spots like Forsyth Park, the Mercer-Williams House Museum, the Savannah Historic District, River Street, City Market and the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on your list of places to visit! Savannah is filled with amazing restaurants, shopping, live music and exhibits. It is also known for its city ghost tours, haunted cemetery walks and fun pub crawls. Of course, keeping a loose itinerary allows Savannah tourists to enjoy the simple pleasures of admiring ornate front porches, chasing down magical water fountains or following floating jazz notes to little clubs by the river. Spanish Moss is one of the vacation rentals Savannah GA visitors looking to soak in a truly historic experience will love!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO NOTE:

Southern Belle Pool
Our guests have access to our beautiful, heated pool that is located on Tybee Island. For our Savannah properties it is a scenic 25-minute drive through Wilmington and Whitemarsh Island, taking you over the Savannah River Delta onto Tybee Island. The Pool is open during the below dates and times.
March 1- Oct 31, Open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm
*Pool will be closed for maintenance March 7, 2022 through March 11, 2022*
November 1 - February 28, Open Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm
Additional Pool Hours available during the off-season are listed below. If these dates fall in the middle of the week, the pool will be open as listed below and every Friday and Saturday.
⁃Day Before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving
⁃Day Before Christmas, Christmas Day and The Day After Christmas
⁃Day Before New Years, New Years Day, and the Day after New Years
⁃Day Before MLK Day, MLK Day and the Day After MLK Day

Guests with Pets
If you would like to bring along your dog(s) during your stay, we do have some pet-friendly properties allowing up to 2 dogs and the total weight cannot exceed 50lbs for a pet fee of $130. This notice is not an indication the home you are currently viewing is pet-friendly.

Long-Term Stays
For our long-term stays, 30 days or more, we require a deposit and our office will reach out to you for details. For 60 days or more long-term stays, we require an additional clean.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 4 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 4900 sq ft (455 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
Great location and house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
In for awedding
We came for a family wedding. The home was walking distance from the venue and nearby shops and restaurants. It is nice to have a place to stay that still provides each person the privacy they would not have at a hotel without several rooms. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Property is so conveniently located to River St. that you can walk everywhere. Once we parked the car in the garage we did not get back in it until we left Savannah. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked. Would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Good location. Nice historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kellie b.

Friends Reunion
The location of this house is great for access to shops and restaurants. There are a few things that need some attention in the house, but overall we enjoyed our stay and were able to have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Location is amazing. History of house is amazing. Was able to see large ships from front porch. Only real negatives are the in room portable AC units and the community pool. Hard to install AC ducts in a historic house and appreciated them as it was hot when we were there. Community pool is a drive to get to and very small. Just pivoted and went to the beach instead once we saw it in person.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in an excellent location!
Our group of seven women who met MANY years ago but now live in states from Alaska to Florida normally have a difficult time finding a house like this. This home is exceptional because it has: 5 bedrooms, each with a beautiful king bed and a bathroom, a garage to save hassles of parking, a sun room and backyard terrace, a super front porch from which to observe historic Savannah, a responsive host team, and best of all, AN EXCELLENT LOCATION!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Great location
The location was great and I loved the king beds. Outdoor setup was also really nice along with plenty of space. The upstairs bedroom was warm even with the AC. Getting in was very easy and the check out process was very quick with minimal lift (no stripping beds, loading washing machine, garbage bin effort, etc.). It was a bit musty upon arrival but I think it is just the nature of the old house. Overall it is a great spot to stay if you are looking to explore Savannah with a group of people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I would rent this home again.
For being the age that the house is, it was in pretty good condition. Everyone that stayed in the house during our vacation loved the home and looked up some of the history on it since it was actually moved from another location in Savannah. We plan to rent the house again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Savannah
We had a great time. The house was very well stocked and we enjoyed ourselves. I would tell anyone going to Savannah to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend in Savannah
We had a blast staying at this beautiful home. The house had everything and more than we needed for a fun elopement weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
We loved this house for our girls weekend in Savannah. The location was perfect, walkable to almost everywhere we wanted to go. It was very spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed its historic vibes. The only negative was the critter living in the house. We could hear it running around and it also got into a package of toilet paper in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving retreat
The property was very clean and spacious. We had 10 adults and never felt crowded at all. Location is great, you are on the main road, and can hear the traffic. The fire pit didn’t work, they tried to fix it but think it just needs to be replaced. Would stay here again if looking for a large spacious home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for a group Bachelorette Trip
This was a great place to stay with a large group. We had a lot of space to move about for the different activities that we had planned. On top of that, we didn't have to Uber to any of our locations around Savannah. Our longest walk was 12 minutes and the area is cute to walk around. It was a great bonus to get to stay in such an old and historic house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace P.

Great Location and Great Communication
I rented this property for my sister’s bachelorette party. There was 10 girls total and everyone was able to sleep in a bed. All beds were King size which was very nice! We were also walking distance to pretty much everything!! When arriving everything was clean except the beds. They seemed to have been stripped but the bedding was wadded up on the beds. We contacted the office and they immediately sent someone out to fix this. We also lost power on 2 floors and after contacting the office they sent someone out right away. Even with these issues, we were very pleased with the response time! The office even allowed us to check out late due to this. I would definitely stay here again and recommend for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We would stay here again every time we come to Savannah! Perfect location, lots of space and so many amenities. Our families were perfectly comfortable during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Many Quirks and Concerns
Spanish Moss Inn is an old building, so expect some frustrating issues. The pass code only worked on the back door. The front door is not usable - locked outside and inside - so the main exit available was the back door. Not real safe conditions. Some kitchen outlets (including a GFI outlet) did not work when we arrived; we learned later that it was caused by a closed circuit breaker in a oddly located circuit box. Also, several outlets in the 3rd floor bedroom were not working. We found they are connected to the GFI outlet in the bathroom. Note that bedroom is not connected to the main HVAC system; it is cooled by a room A/C, which wasn't working. We had to search for some portable fans to help cool the bedroom by blowing air from the [cool] hallway into the room. After advising the management team about the issue, they sent a repairman to get it working. However, it was extremely noisy and didn't cool too well. BTW, the Inn supplies only one bath towel and one washcloth per person in each bedroom. And it only provides one kitchen washcloth and towel. Bring your own towels! Note that the 3rd floor bathroom is very small, particularly the shower; also, the toilet and sink are placed directly under some rather low rafters; I accidentally banged my head on them several times. Two of the bedrooms are in the basement, which was a bit damp. The floors on the first floor were rather dirty when we checked in.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise P., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Old House
The house is a large, grand old house within walking distance to many things. The common areas and bedrooms are large and decorated in high quality period furniture. The house is clean and the beds are very comfortable. Towels were large and fluffy. The following are worth noting: The house is on a busy street, some areas need some TLC (exterior, kitchen, basement door, stairwells), the baths and showers are not oversized as indicated in the description, two bedrooms are in the basement and one is on the 3rd floor, a few airvents need to be cleaned, furniture and knicknacks could be reduced to make the house flow better and feel less cluttered.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousin Gathering
Cousins were driving to Florida and were planning a short stay in Savannah. We gathered from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Atlanta for three days of sightseeing, eating and shopping. The location was perfect for all the things. The decor provided an elegant yet relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wife's 50th !
The House had plenty of room for 12 people . The 2 basement rooms were huge ! Overall a very nice place and the property manager was always in touch if we ever needed anything. Thanks again for a wonderful stay ! Close to everything we wanted to do! Scott
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property Improvements
This property needs many minor repairs. A few days before checking in we received an email indicating the main refrigerator was not working and the oven door would not close completely but was useable. A new refrigerator was supposed to show up Thursday but was never delivered. When entering the property, we saw a broken pot at the bottom of the steps and the screen on the back door had huge holes in it. When entering the dining room, we noticed a cushion broken on one of the chairs and the glass tabletop on the dining room table was chipped in many places around the edges. When entering some of the bedrooms we noticed that the ceilings needs to be repaired. They appeared as if they had water damage from leaks in pipes or leaks from the roof. The rooms in the basements are very dark and are in need of better lighting. The hallway going down to the bedrooms in the basement is very narrow. When we tried to enjoy the outdoor gas firepit, the tank was empty. When we put the umbrellas up outside around the tables and plugged in the lighting on the umbrellas, maybe half of the light bulbs worked. We picked up broken beer bottles and papers around the outside of the house. Not a great first impression. It's all these little things and more that if addressed could made this property so much nicer. We enjoyed our time at the Spanish Moss House, but this old house is in need of many repairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
This house was very clean and was located in the middle of everything. The oven door and a refrigerator was broken. The rental company did let me know and they did everything in their power to rectify the problem. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It Grew on Us
When we first arrived I was put off by exterior missing/broken shingles, moldy patio umbrellas and inability to get in the front door with the code. Could only be entered through the back and was assaulted by a not quite musty but off-putting smell inside. But then as we spent some time, it was great. Aired it out a bit and over time and exploring the city, realized the smell was probably due to the proximity to the water. It would benefit from some plug-in air fresheners throughout. The house has a lot of room, huge bedrooms, and noise originating inside the house from others is hard to hear. If you are in a bedroom facing the road, it is a MAJOR rush hour thoroughfare and SUPER loud with a of of trucks starting at 6am. Plan ahead to have white noise playing if you want to sleep. The back patio is a quiet place to hang out. Plenty of room for everyone but it could use some comfortable extra seating in the living room. Lots and lots of side tables, but not enough couch/armchair seating. My bed was comfortable and the house was clean. Easy walk to everything we wanted to do. The house really grew on me during our stay and we really enjoyed it. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Location!
Great value for the location and size of this house. You’re perfectly positioned directly across from the river walk and just about everything is in walking distance. Plus, finding a house to fit my large family, and everyone still have enough room for privacy, is hard to come by.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Class
The Spanish Moss was an amazing place to stay! 1st class accommodations and walking distance to so many things.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022