Luxury Living Savannah offers a serene retreat in this 18th-century historic home. Unwind in the gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, or one of four spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy private garage parking and explore downtown Savannah's charm.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
The Washington Square Mansion
Summary:
1790s Washington Square Mansion, steps to River Street and Broughton Street! Sleeps 8 in the heart of Savannah's Historic District!
The Space:
Luxury Living Savannah's Washington Square Mansion is 2 blocks from River Street and one block from Broughton Street! The neighboring historic square, named for George Washington, is on Houston Street near the site of the old Trustees Garden.
In 2004, after sitting vacant since 1992, Luxury Living Savannah purchased delapidated building and began it's indepth restoration that took a few years and painstaking work. The Washington Square property was given a Preservation Award from the Historic Savannah Foundation in 2006 for the outstanding accomplishement in preserving this historic landmark home.
Even after being abandoned for over a decade, the home miraculously retained the vast majority of its original details! The original stair case was intact. It retained the heart pine wood planks throughout. All the doors and windows had the original hardware. Parts of the home feature bead board wainscoting, fireplaces and mantles all saved and restored.
The painstaking restoration was conducted by stringent guidelines laid out by the Department of Natural Resource in Washington D.C. These guidelines were followed in order to save the historic integrity of the home and its significant contribution to Savannah’s Landmark Historic District. All of this and and 2 blocks to River Street!
No expense was spared on the period correct modernization of this historic property. Fully outfitted gourmet kitchen with island seating for 3 people is next to the Formal Dining Room that can seat up to 8 people. Connecting to the dining room is loungey sun rom overlooking he tranquil courtyard.
The courtyard has plenty of seating for a morning coffee or evening cocktails and stargazing.
The formal Living Room has a large smart TV for group entertainment with historical influenced furnishings.
There is one bedroom with a queen size bed on the 1st floor and it's en-suite bathroom. This bathroom has a large, no-step, walk-in shower.
Up to the 2nd floor are the 3 other bedrooms. The primary bedroom looks over Congress Street with a queen bed, chaise lounge and an ultra lux en-suite bathroom. This primary bath has a separte shower, large soaking tub and 2 his/her vanities with a large walk-in closet.
Also facing Congress Street is the 2nd bedroom with 2 vintage maple twin beds, chair and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
The final bedroom faces the courtyard and features a king size bed, closet and the 4th bathroom. This bright bathroom has a full size soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower.
PARKING:
This reservation includes ONE private, garage parking space located behind the home.
Parking for additional vehicles:
All of Downtown Savannah has metered, on-street parking with Pay Stations on each block. You can download the APP "Park Savannah" for easy payments from your phone
OR
Visitor Parking Passes are available for 24hours/$15.00 and 48hours/$24.00. Passes can be purchased at the City of Savannah Parking Services Office at 100 East Bryan Street. Please call them with any questions about parking in the city.
NOTES:
This property is NOT PARTY friendly. We do not allow loud noise, music or parties of any sort. Violators may be evicted and/or fined.
NO BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE GROUPS!!
Maximum occupancy is 8 people (at ALL times), including infants & children.
Minimum age to reserve is 25 years old.
No pets.
No smoking.
SVR-00178
The Neighborhood:
The house is located near Washington Square, a primarily residential part of Savannah's Historic District. This quiet neighborhood offers residents and visiting guests a relaxing spot while within walking distance of the vibrant downtown attractions. It is a short 2-block walk to Historic River Street and the Savannah River.
The property has one garage parking space. Other vehicles must use metered, on-street parking.
Getting Around:
This location is one block from River Street and Broughton Street. A very walkable location to most of the must see spots in the Historic District!
Interaction with Guests:
Contact info is inside the Guest Book at the property
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near the sea
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
All Guests must acknowledge/sign our Guest Contract prior to being allowed to check into the property.
The max number of guests in the property is ...
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Savannah, a neighbourhood in Savannah. River Street and Tanger Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Savannah River and Forsyth Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Enmarket Arena or Savannah Civic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Savannah travel guide
Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
28 min drive
Restaurants
The Pirates' House
3 min walk
Savannah's Candy Kitchen
8 min walk
Quinns
7 min walk
The Cotton Exchange Tavern
8 min walk
The Olde Pink House
7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Washington Square Mansion pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Washington Square Mansion?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Washington Square Mansion?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Washington Square Mansion located?
Located in Historic Downtown Savannah, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Square and River Street. Savannah College of Art and Design and Savannah Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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The Washington Square Mansion Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Beautiful house in a very quiet and convenient location for sight-seeing and dinning: a short distance walk to the River Walk with many restaurants and Savanah downtown with shopping stores.
Property is very clean very well maintains in a great location and is furnished spectacularly. Everything went smooth and we were very impressed with the property.
House was perfect for a college reunion group of 8 women. We walked everywhere in town from the house. Great historic property with modern features. We loved the courtyard! Message to host was promptly returned and question answered. Would recommend!
A great space for our family of 6. Loved the quirks and beauty of the home. Grateful for the space to park in the garage, well equipped kitchen (for our needs), dining space, seating for all of us in the living room, and it was exceptionally clean. We walked EVERYWHERE! Great restaurants and historical sites nearby and close to the river. We are a family of walkers, so this was perfect. The only down side - the bath in the room with the king bed has NO storage (other than the edge around the tub and an 18” shelf) and minimal convenient storage in the bedroom. It was our room, and we made do. Despite this, we would stay again.
d M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Catherine F.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Not baby/toddler friendly
Nice property, just not ideal for little kids. Beautiful weather, able to utilize the courtyard to play. It’s a “grown up” house. Decorated nicely, with large furniture and lovely (breakable) decor. Glad we were out and about most of the weekend. Didn’t enjoy the neighborhood noise- cars playing loud music, motorcycle engines revving; typical city sounds, however, the walls are not very sound proof. The original staircase is lovely but makes a ton of noise , while using, when the whole house is sleeping. Lastly, had a jolting incident with other tenants. After being on the property for a few hours , cleaning up after dinner, tenants of the “Carriage House” walked right into the front door insisting they were the rightful tenants of the main house. It almost got heated and took me quite a while to explain they had rented the “apartment above the garage”, which the owner described as a “Carriage House”. Spoke with the owner after explaining the situation. The owner uses the address of the main house for dir renting the 2 bed apartment. My advice- please refer to that property as “apartment above garage” rather than “Carriage House”. This whole situation would have been avoided if these tenants understood the correct description of the 2 bed property they rented.
The location of the house just couldn't be beat. We were able to walk everywhere and the neighborhood felt safe. The house itself was beautiful, very clean, and gave our group of four women enough room to have our own spaces but then congregate in the living room for fun and laughs. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. We are hoping to come back and stay again!
Excellent location to everything in Savannah. The house is decorated in the best way and all the rooms have their own bathroom which made it very convenient when everyone was getting ready. Sitting areas were very nice as well.
This is a beautiful, historical home in the heart of everything Savannah has to offer. The house is immaculate and provides comfy beds and all the amenities you could ask for. Everything is walkable from its location. We fully enjoyed our stay in the home.
We simply loved this well appointed and spacious home within walking distance of the action in downtown Savannah!
Thomas D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eligija D.
3 Apr 2009
We like to return
Words cannot explain how perfect this house was for our family. The house is cute, clean, and comfortable. The surroundings are breath taking and peaceful. To top it off, the owner is more than accommodating and welcoming. We would highly recommend it, and hope to stay there again!
Would recommend. Amazing attention to detail and great location. The cleaners forgot to remove a trash bag from the front porch, but everything else was perfect.
Tyler B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leonard S.
14 Jan 2018
What a location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is perfectly located on a quiet road but minutes from all the sights of Savannah. The inside is tastefully done in antiques and perfect for the family reunion we had. All fell in love with the patio and sun room. It was a perfect stay!
Leonard S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marvin P.
7 Aug 2021
Home Again
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Having built a beautiful relationship over a decade. Returning home was as natural as going on along trip. And making my way home.
Marvin P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Mar 2018
Charming, Perfect Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this house for my bachelorette party. We had 9 girls, and there was plenty of room for all of us to sleep and, most importantly, get ready! The patio is a great space for happy hour. Location is awesome, too. We used peticabs to get around downtown all weekend, which we all had a lot of fun with. Honestly, the pictures don't do it justice. We were pleasantly surprised when arrived. Couldn't have been a better weekend!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
9 Aug 2019
Great location, very nice house, parking & amenities issues.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location of the house is awesome - you can walk to River St. The house was clean. If you have more than one car you need to pay for street parking (big hassle if you have more than 1 car). The bathroom had 1 face and 1 bath soap - a huge problem if you have many people in the house. They should put soap/shampoo in each bath stall. They should put a hair dryer in each bathroom (only one hair dryer was not of good quality). Kitchen needs basic supplies - oil, sugar etc. They had one coffee for one day and we were 7 people for 3 days. We needed 7 beds - 2 beds are in living room and they were a little small. Checkout is at 10PM and we got it extended to 11 (which was still a bit inconvenient but I can understand)
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Bridgitte H.
22 Jul 2020
Avoid staying at all costs
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Ellie, the head of guest services, verbatim said in an email she sent me, “we wish that you never stayed with us”. As not only a guest but a professional in the hospitality and services industry, I am APPALLED and disturbed to have paid as much as I did to have such condescending, patronizing behavior from the head of guest services herself. If you can find ANYWHERE else to stay, do it. The entire weekend was such a headache, I received six calls from Ellie in the matter of 10 minutes, she was extremely rude both on the phone and in person, and threatened to charge my card on file for “wasting the housekeepers time” though she started cleaning at the time of checkout. I used to live in Savannah, I am extremely accustomed to southern living, hospitality, the whole nine yards. We had an amazing time, the house was beautiful but this experience with the service completely tarnished our trip and the reputation of “luxury southern living”. Y’all, no property is worth the experience I went through with these owners.
We’ve been to Savannah many times and this home was by far our favorite. Within walking distance to so much. Safe area and all 4 bedrooms had a bathroom. We will definitely stay again!
Five ladies from Richmond traveled down to enjoy the sights and food of Savannah. This home is in a great location for walking around the historic district. Lovely period decorations and well appointed kitchen and baths. Nice courtyard (would recommend string lights).
This house is the perfect place for your Savannah getaway. Charm, outdoor space, 4 en-suite bathrooms, perfect location. It was everything we needed for our college reunion. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
We had a girls trip with 8 of us. Everyone flew in and one drove, she was able to park in the garage. We didn’t need to use the car once though, we could walk or take a quick Uber anywhere we needed to go.
The house was beautiful, comfy beds, great AC glow and be try nice bathroom setup for 8 women. We had a blast. Our only challenge was the key lockbox at the front door. A few girls had trouble closing it but I think that was more user error. Otherwise, zero complaints! Amazing house and amazing trip!!
Home is exactly as pictured; historic charm with antique furniture. The dining chairs were very delicate so sit with caution. The beds are beautiful and very comfortable!!
The bathrooms are luxurious! The home accommodated 8 adult women and gave us a special sense of the South. Location landed us in all our desired landmarks within 10-15 mins! The furthest walking distance was 30 mins to Forsyth Park. There was several homes in the neighborhood under construction but it did not interfere with our fabulous time!