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Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Walk To Savannah Attractions

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8267.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Savannah, GA
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • River Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Walk To Savannah Attractions

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

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Tybee Vacation Rentals
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Savannah

Located in Historic Downtown Savannah, a neighbourhood in Savannah, this holiday home is next to a golf course. 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 Forsyth Park. Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Savannah, GA

What's nearby

  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forsyth Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SCAD Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • River Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 6 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Collins Quarter at Forsyth - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Savannah Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hitch - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Walk To Savannah Attractions pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Walk To Savannah Attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Walk To Savannah Attractions?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whitaker By Design | Pet Friendly, Walk To Savannah Attractions located?

Located in Historic Downtown Savannah, this golf holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mercer Williams House Museum, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Forsyth Park. River Street and SCAD Museum of Art are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice property but not 5 stars

The property was comfortably and clean but not very well stocked. Very bare bones in the kitchen. Be prepared to bring your own oils butter spices sugar coffee ziploc bags etc. Air conditioning worked well and the location is very nice. Beds were comfortable. Very little flexibility with check in - check out times but you can bring pets. Overall it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane K.

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

Birthday celebration

Beautiful home, lots of room to spread out. House on a very busy street, can be a lot of street noise. Home is on the second and third floor above a store , so be prepared to walk up and down narrow winding stairs . Overall a great place, price was almost double for St.Patrick’s day weekend .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike g.

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

Beautiful historical location

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Perfect location

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Fun Wedding Weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Savannah Charm!

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Wonderful Historic Savannah Location

We enjoyed the location with walkable restaurants, historic sites, and convenient bus locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricela J.

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

Great location!

Amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

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

A great time in Savannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Rina R.

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

St Pattys Weekend.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Vacation

Great trip. Just hated the stairs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Perfect Savannah Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Perfect location, beautiful home!

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friend trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

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

Historic Savannah Stay

Great weekend with sisters/friends! House was perfect for us. Location was great. Close to everything. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Laurie A.

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

Great location multi-bedroom unit but not for the very old or very young.

Overall a very nice rental for quiet sedate living at a wonderful location walkable to all the sights and sounds of old Savannah. The unit is comfortably and appropriately furnished except for some garish truck-stop bright white energy efficient lighting in the chandeliers that sort of ruins the genteel 1800's southern ambiance. Most of the wall outlets other than the kitchen or bathroom area are 2-prong outlets, and can't handle 3-prong plugs, so if you are planning to use your laptop brick power-cord, you'll have to be restricted to the few areas that have the 3-prong outlets or power strips in the unit. The very steep 1800's stairs here (very common in Savannah) are not senior citizen nor under age 3 friendly, especially the second set going from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor. One of our senior guests who came to visit took one look at the stairs and backed out and refused to stay with us, and proceeded to rent their own ground floor room someplace else down the street on no notice and at top dollar. So, not a good rental for the very young or the very old or those with mobility issues. The third floor rooms are comfortable off season, but much hotter in the summer. Savannah is buggy in the warm weather, and some of the bugs live in the drains, so closing or sealing off the drains at night is recommended (also a Savannah wide issue). Bring insect spray for yourself if venturing outside the city on the trails or woods or beaches. The gnats and sandfleas are murder.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Property…. Cold water and no communication from property management

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

8/10 Good

Lori T.

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

Girls getaway

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

4/10 Poor

Ardalan S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Underwhelemed

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth L.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great place. Great location. I highly recommend.

Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Family getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Central in Savannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home

Excellent location and absolutely beautiful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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