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

Escape to this captivating Southern estate by the river. Indulge in luxurious touches like marble-topped vanities, high-end furnishings, and keypad entry for an unforgettable getaway.

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Interior
Pool
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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.

SVR-02388 & SVR-02392

Property manager

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have 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 stairs 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 center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

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

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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

480836
House

About the neighborhood

Map
Savannah, GA

What's nearby

  • River Street - 5 min walk
  • City Market - 9 min walk
  • Savannah Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 15 min walk
  • Forsyth Park - 2 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home Overlooking Emmet Park! | Heated Pool Access | By Southern Belle Savannah located?

Located in Historic Downtown Savannah, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Washington Square and River Street. Savannah Convention Center and Savannah College of Art and Design are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

8/10 Good

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group
We had a great time in Savannah. The property is in a great location allowing us to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Savannah stay
Property was as advertised and worked well for our family. Location excellent amenities were all there. Property was clean and worked well for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brittany B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Lauri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Sydnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Noah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional location and a stunning home
The location could not have been better. One street back from the river front with an easy walk to countless restaurants and shopping, next time I’m back in Savannah this will be my first listing to look for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute old house in a great location
Great customer service from property manager when we locked ourselves out one day. Tons of character! Stairs down to the basement are narrow and there are no rooms on the ground floor so just be aware if anyone in your group struggles this might not be the best house. It is right across from a green park and a quick walk to cobblestone streets and stores. We stayed here and drove out to the beach at Tybee Island which was about 25 minutes away and a really cute beach town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
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

Shari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay in Savannah!
I am having a hard time thinking of a way to summarize how amazing this property is. You will be hard-pressed to find a better property than this one. This house just has a unique Savannah vibe with it being as old as it is. Staying at this house makes you feel even more in touch with Savannah’s great history! Large bedrooms with a king bed in each was so nice. Large kitchen for cooking gourmet meals and was very well stocked. But perhaps our favorite part was the location. You could walk anywhere in the historic area that you could possibly want to go. Or just sit on the front porch with your favorite beverage and enjoy the people watching and even see the barges go by on River Street! Great stay! Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for multiple family vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with another family! 11 people total ranging from 1 year - 35+. Kid friendly. It was perfect because they stayed in the basement that has 2 large bedrooms & my family stayed on the 2nd & 3rd floor bedrooms. 1st floor is the main living area. Even with people in the main living area all the bedrooms were private. Great location! We walked to most places or took the public transportation. Riverstreet is right across the street. Kitchen was well stocked. Nice covered area to park with garage door. Lovely patio area with gas fire pit. I really liked that the property manager checked in with me to make sure our stay was going well!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

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

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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