Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard!
About this house rental
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(37 Reviews)
5.0
We enjoyed the location with walkable restaurants, historic sites, and convenient bus locations.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Awesome.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Excellent location and absolutely beautiful place to stay
5.0
Excellent location and absolutely beautiful place to stay
2.0
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
5.0
I’ll be bring my family back soon.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
Amazing stay!
5.0
Great location!
Amazing stay!
5.0
The house was spacious and beautiful!
5.0
Good stay
The house was spacious and beautiful!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
We loved the kitchen, dining room and escpecially the living room. The large mirror and high ceilings and decor were fantastic.
Two items to note: 1. There are two bedrooms on the second floor and two on the third floor. Whomever is staying on the third floor needs to be good with steps and balance. It's an old wooden spiraled staircase and several of the steps are different heights, so as you go down and turn it an be a big problem also 2. two of the bedrooms are on a street with city traffic noise. However, this should be expected when staying in an urban location and we didn't mind it too much.
We appreciated the washer and dryer and the historic charm is just what we were looking for. We give it a definite 5 stars.
4.0
Great location, clean, safe, everything was awesome.
The only negative was the street news with traffic.
5.0
Great location in historic district if you want lots of bedrooms
We loved the kitchen, dining room and escpecially the living room. The large mirror and high ceilings and decor were fantastic.
Two items to note: 1. There are two bedrooms on the second floor and two on the third floor. Whomever is staying on the third floor needs to be good with steps and balance. It's an old wooden spiraled staircase and several of the steps are different heights, so as you go down and turn it an be a big problem also 2. two of the bedrooms are on a street with city traffic noise. However, this should be expected when staying in an urban location and we didn't mind it too much.
We appreciated the washer and dryer and the historic charm is just what we were looking for. We give it a definite 5 stars.
4.0
Great location and time for all our family.
Great location, clean, safe, everything was awesome.
The only negative was the street news with traffic.
5.0
My husband and I enjoyed the stay at this home with two other couples and a friend. This house is in a great location to bike or walk around the many historical neighborhoods and parks. The steps can be challenging for some guests, but the house is beautifully decorated and very clean and full of amenities.
5.0
Perfectly Savannah
My husband and I enjoyed the stay at this home with two other couples and a friend. This house is in a great location to bike or walk around the many historical neighborhoods and parks. The steps can be challenging for some guests, but the house is beautifully decorated and very clean and full of amenities.
5.0
Great weekend with sisters/friends! House was perfect for us. Location was great. Close to everything. I highly recommend this property
2.0
The property itself was beautifully furnished and the location was great. However the management company, Tybee Vacation Rentals, was horrible. To start with the place was advertised with a full kitchen and appliances including a dishwasher. We got a text the day before check in saying the dishwasher was broken. This was a big problem for us because we were traveling with family and children and staying for a week so we planned to cook quite a bit. As a concession, the management company offered us extra dish soap and paper plates. That was ridiculous to us as we were staying for a week. We finally got the management company to agree to a monetary concession but it was very difficult to deal with them and they were extremely rude. Then when we arrived at the property we found out that the dishwasher had been broken for over a year and the kitchen was very basic and had nothing you really needed to cook with. We ended up having to eat out for many of our meals, making the trip way more expensive. There were other maintenance issues with the property, like a broken stair railing, that clearly hadn’t been fixed in a long time.
The check in process was also a problem. Check in wasn’t until 4pm and then we found out that we couldn’t access the property until the management company sent us a code, which could be after 4pm. So basically we were waiting in the car with a small child to check in. We never received the code in a text like we were told and eventually I found a code that worked on the management company’s website. Additionally the air conditioner had issues keeping up with cooling the entire property. This was not a place for families or a place you would stay for more than one or two nights. It’s a shame really because it’s a beautiful property in an ideal location. I would suggest the owners get a new management company. I would not book a property managed by Tybee Vacation Rentals again.
5.0
Historic Savannah Stay
Great weekend with sisters/friends! House was perfect for us. Location was great. Close to everything. I highly recommend this property
2.0
Beautiful property with bad management
The property itself was beautifully furnished and the location was great. However the management company, Tybee Vacation Rentals, was horrible. To start with the place was advertised with a full kitchen and appliances including a dishwasher. We got a text the day before check in saying the dishwasher was broken. This was a big problem for us because we were traveling with family and children and staying for a week so we planned to cook quite a bit. As a concession, the management company offered us extra dish soap and paper plates. That was ridiculous to us as we were staying for a week. We finally got the management company to agree to a monetary concession but it was very difficult to deal with them and they were extremely rude. Then when we arrived at the property we found out that the dishwasher had been broken for over a year and the kitchen was very basic and had nothing you really needed to cook with. We ended up having to eat out for many of our meals, making the trip way more expensive. There were other maintenance issues with the property, like a broken stair railing, that clearly hadn’t been fixed in a long time.
The check in process was also a problem. Check in wasn’t until 4pm and then we found out that we couldn’t access the property until the management company sent us a code, which could be after 4pm. So basically we were waiting in the car with a small child to check in. We never received the code in a text like we were told and eventually I found a code that worked on the management company’s website. Additionally the air conditioner had issues keeping up with cooling the entire property. This was not a place for families or a place you would stay for more than one or two nights. It’s a shame really because it’s a beautiful property in an ideal location. I would suggest the owners get a new management company. I would not book a property managed by Tybee Vacation Rentals again.
5.0
The house was very pretty, centrally located, fully furnished and equipped. The only thing we didn’t like were the upstairs bathroom: the bathtub was so tiny you couldn’t stand up with flat feet and the bathtub curtains were too long and you had to step on them in order not to wet everything. That bathroom definitely needs a redo.
5.0
Beautiful house in the historic district
The house was very pretty, centrally located, fully furnished and equipped. The only thing we didn’t like were the upstairs bathroom: the bathtub was so tiny you couldn’t stand up with flat feet and the bathtub curtains were too long and you had to step on them in order not to wet everything. That bathroom definitely needs a redo.
5.0
Loved it all. Only thing I would change is the shower upstairs. All of us used the one down stairs.
5.0
Wonderful home for our little vacation.
Loved it all. Only thing I would change is the shower upstairs. All of us used the one down stairs.
5.0
This historic home is redone beautifully with very comfortable living spaces and space to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of room to store bags and food in the rather large laundry room. The outdoor spaces are also quite nice. The only downside to this property is that the stairs are the original style and therefore very steep and turning. They were fine for our group but if you had small kids, clumsy people, or those a little unsteady this property would not be for you. If your group is steady on their feet, I highly recommend staying here!
5.0
We rented the property for a week and really enjoyed our experience. The location is perfect and walking distance from everything. We were working during the day and wifi was great, supporting two of us on video calls all day. It's definitely an old building and the walls are thin, so you can hear a lot of noise from the street, but we didn't mind it. Beds were super comfortable, as was the living room couch. We loved Savannah and would definitely come back.
5.0
Great location and gorgeous home
This historic home is redone beautifully with very comfortable living spaces and space to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of room to store bags and food in the rather large laundry room. The outdoor spaces are also quite nice. The only downside to this property is that the stairs are the original style and therefore very steep and turning. They were fine for our group but if you had small kids, clumsy people, or those a little unsteady this property would not be for you. If your group is steady on their feet, I highly recommend staying here!
5.0
Great location, lots of space, very comfortable
We rented the property for a week and really enjoyed our experience. The location is perfect and walking distance from everything. We were working during the day and wifi was great, supporting two of us on video calls all day. It's definitely an old building and the walls are thin, so you can hear a lot of noise from the street, but we didn't mind it. Beds were super comfortable, as was the living room couch. We loved Savannah and would definitely come back.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Savannah?
The average price for a rental in Savannah is $234 per night. This rental is $456 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Courtyard!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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