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Historic Cottage on Greene Square – Walk to River Street, Downtown Savannah,SCAD

Vacation home near River Street in Savannah

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Terrace/patio
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Savannah, GA
  • Place, River Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Savannah Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Savannah

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Savannah vacation home, you'll find River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. Davenport House Museum and Washington Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • River Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • City Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forsyth Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 11 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olde Pink House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pirates' House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Savannah Taphouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Shrimp Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Java Burrito Company - ‬3 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 Cottage on Greene Square – Walk to River Street, Downtown Savannah,SCAD

SVR-00250. Gingerbread Cottage on Greene Square
Welcome back SCAD students and parents!
Fall in love with Savannah! Located within historic downtown Savannah - walking distance to River street, Broughton st, city market and all downtown Savannah has to offer and only 25 minutes to Tybee Island! Short and long term rentals allowed.
This home is a 2 bed/1.5 bath house with 1 King size bed and 1 queen size bed

Perfectly located on the corner of East York and Houston Streets directly on Greene square in one of the oldest areas of the Landmark jDistrict, this charming, Circa 1880 vacation rental will excite the history buffs with its trademark, “Gingerbread” style architecture dating back to the post Civil-War era with hand-carved, wood details and latticework.

The large front porch has amazing views of Greene Square and many historic buildings in the area. Enter the front foyer and take note of the comfy window nook where you can curl up with a favorite book. Once inside, guests will feel right at home in the comfortable surroundings of the living & dining rooms, complete with decorative fireplaces and unique accents.

The home’s kitchen is spacious and bright with updated appliances & cooking supplies to provide the perfect environment for preparing delicious meals during your Savannah stay. Step outside the back door of the kitchen into the intimate, outdoor courtyard and sip on a fresh cup of coffee while reading a copy of the award-winning South magazine and breathe in the smell of a wall of blooming jasmine.

After a long day of exploring Savannah, this vacation rental offers a cozy place to retire for a night of sweet dreams. De-stress from the day’s walking with an enjoyable bubble bath in the large, claw-foot tub or take a hot shower before drifting off to sleep.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Charming Savannah Savannah
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Charming Savannah Cottage Private vacation home
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Reviews

Historic Cottage on Greene Square – Walk to River Street, Downtown Savannah,SCAD Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zev A., -

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I spent our wedding anniversary at this lovely cottage and what a great decision it was. If you can believe it, the house is even more charming than the pictures. We spent our mornings drinking coffee on the porch and evenings having a pre-dinner drink there as well. The interior is spacious, clean and very comfortable. I didn't take any pictures inside, but rest assured, the photos in the listing are very accurate. And the location is great. You're right on a very peaceful square and literally a 15-20 minute walk from anywhere you want to go in the historic district and downtown. We walked almost everywhere and really got to see all this beautiful city has to offer. But perhaps the best part of the home is the owners. Leading up to our stay, anytime I had a question I got an answer within minutes. And during the stay it was the same. We couldn't find a lighter in the house to light a candle on the porch at night. I told them it wasn't a big deal, but before you know it, they had dropped one off for us. And we arrived very late at night so they left a lot of lights on and snacks knowing that nothing would be open if we were hungry. Amazing owners, amazing house and an amazing city. if/when we return to Savannah we will definitely stay there and I highly recommend you do too!
charm to the max
panorama of the house and square
great porch to chill out on
Relaxing porch overlooking the square
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful! We greatly enjoyed our time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
**5 Stars – A Perfect Stay in Savannah!**We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this quaint, old-world-charmed home in Savannah! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how *spotlessly clean* everything was — we wore white socks and they were never dirty. Every room was well-maintained and beautifully decorated, with thoughtful touches throughout that made our stay extra comfortable.The home was filled with *every amenity we could have asked for* — a fully stocked kitchen, plush towels, comfortable beds, fast WiFi, smart TVs, and even small extras like board games and local guidebooks, popcorn and even hot cocoa for the kiddos. You can tell the owners have put a lot of care into making sure guests feel right at home.Speaking of the owners, they were *absolutely amazing* — warm, responsive, and genuinely committed to making sure our stay was perfect. They offered great local tips and were always just a quick message away if we had any questions.We can’t recommend this place enough — it was the perfect home base for exploring beautiful Savannah, and we’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

We had an amazing weekend. The communication of the host made our trip easy and worry free. The location and charm of the home was perfect for us. Everything was within a comfortable walking distance that allowed us to see a lot in a weekend. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent a week in Savannah, the house was excellent. I really like the front porch. We spent our mornings out there having some coffee. The house is with walking distance to downtown, and all the sites.The house furnishings were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you need. Bathrooms were well supplied. It is a very cute house. We had a great time, and would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george h., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quite, great location

1800s house with modern technology, coffee on the front porch in the mornings, quite neighborhood, we walked everywhere never moved the car, host was informative, check in and out very easy, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was responsive and animative. They called the day of our arrival to ensure we were aware of check in procedures. The house is beautiful. We were able to walk around easily to enjoy the views and local fare. Absolutely recommend this host and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meeting Savannah

This was our first time visiting Savannah and we couldn’t have found a better place to stay. Greene Square is lovely. Part of the selling point of the property for us was the back yard area, but we spent all of our outdoor time on the front porch. Plenty of shopping and restaurants within walking distance - be sure to get the crab cakes at 1790 (we had them twice). The guys were thrilled to stumble on the military museum around the corner which we probably wouldn’t have found if we had stayed in another part of town. Parking was easy. Victor was quick to respond and super helpful and accommodating in every way. We loved Savannah and loved this house and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for girls weekend

This house was perfect for our long girls weekend. It’s in an excellent location and walking distance to everything. House was clean and so quaint. Owner was super communicative and gave great options for dinners and things to do. Will definitely try to get here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walkable downtown cottage

Beautiful, cozy house that was walkable to local bars, restaurants, & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

My husband and I spent a few days in Savannah to visit with our youngest child. This adorable old cottage was so welcoming. We enjoyed feeing at home and relaxing as we watched a whole different world go by from the big beautiful windows. The neighborhood is gorgeous. The location is wonderful, an easy walk to enjoy food and shopping on Broughton and River St. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely stay here again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation Cottage

The cottage is perfectly located across from Greene Square. It's a quiet, safe area, but a short walk to anywhere you want to go. Every evening before dinner, I enjoyed a glass of wine on the front porch. It's fun to sit outside and watch the horse drawn carriages clopping along. The cottage is clean, comfortable and roomy. Tastefully furnished, with plenty of soft towels. Beds were comfortable. The host was quick to respond when I had a question. Parking directly in front of the cottage was always available. For future visits, I will check availability here first. It was perfect for our needs. host kindly sent a ton of valuable information p
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Locarion

Property owner was very helpful. The cottage was perfect for our family of four. The location was great. Street parking was not a problem. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet home!

We enjoyed our stay here. It’s nice not to have a big mgt company managing the property. I have stayed at others like that in Savannah and the difference shows. This house is clean and it’s easy … VERY easy …to get in touch with the owner. Parking is available on the street all the time which is nice. Book it!!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Great property, property manager was very accessible. Walked to so many great places, wish we had more time! Lots of history!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property, wonderful landlord, wonderful location, wonderful city!

Everything about this rental was wonderful! It is an adorable gingerbread cottage circa 1880 but modernized including laundry and dishwasher. Communicating with Victor could not have been easier. He is very responsive and helpful with restaurant recommendations that were spot on. The house is perfectly situated in the historic district facing one of the squares and within walking distance of so much. Trolley tours and carriage horse tours pass by daily. Kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to prepare and enjoy any meal at home. You even have your choice of coffee maker, Mr Coffee or Keurig. We fell in love with Savannah and would not hesitate to come back to this rental next time we find ourselves headed back to the beautiful hostess city.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous time in Savannah

It was an antique cottage which had been restored while maintaining its character. Spacious living room, dining room and master bedroom. Located in the historic district and within walking distance to downtown, River Street and Forsyth Park. Short walk to 17Hundred90, which served as our neighborhood hangout. Friendly neighbors made us feel welcome. Host, Victor, was very accommodating. We hope to return.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister Getaway in Savannah!!

One of my sisters and I had a brief but packed visit to beautiful Savannah! We both loved the house, the location and the spectacular care the homeowners provided us in accommodating our delayed arrival/departure ans navigating the superb food scene in town! Our faces lit up like kids on Christmas when we first heard the horse-drawn carts as they passed by the house! The house was impeccably clean and comfortable and exuded true southern charm! Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect Savannah stay! Great Location and Awesome Owners!!!

This place is a gem! Perfect location in Savannah with great proximity to the waterfront and everything else you want to see and do in Savannah. Right on a corner of Greene Square with a lovely view and perfect front porch for an afternoon of wine and snacks! The owners could not have done more to make this a great stay. They communicated regularly and provided all information we needed and they ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy the "Gingerbread Cottage". We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Delightful House & Perfect Location!

We absolutely adored The Gingerbread House! It was a wonderful blend of a historic home coupled with all the comforts you come to expect. The hosts have thought of everything in this beautifully decorated property! We loved sitting on the front patio enjoying wine and looking out onto the lovely and quiet Greene Square. We even were treated to a local bag piper playing in the square on Friday afternoon. If you want the quintessential Savannah experience, this is the place for you! The location was perfectly situated to everything - we parked the car out front the night we arrived and didn’t use it till we went home Sunday. It was a delightful stay and we look forward to renting again next to time we’re in Savannah!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Savannah New Years stay

The cottage is so charming and the location excellent. From your front porch you look out onto a beautiful square. It is very walkable to many places. Victor is a great landlord. He is extremely helpful with information about Savannah. He even brought a bicycle for my son to use. I highly recommend. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Very convenient location! Right in Green Square! Very nicely decorated and very comfortable bed! The owner was even gracious enough to get us a multi-day parking permit! Will definitely try to stay here again when back in Savannah! Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The home is much larger than it looks in the photos and it's in an awesome location. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019