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The Janie: A Downtown Victorian with Timeless Comfort & Style. Free Parking

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'The Janie', located on East Henry St. @ Abercorn St. along Strous Row
Living room w/ impressive Victorian architectural details & sophisticated decor.
Formal dining room handsomely furnished blending antiques with modern decor.
Kitchen is fully equipped to cook and serve a Holiday or special meal.
Breakfast room dining table accommodates six (4 dining chairs + bench seating).

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10208.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Janie: A Downtown Victorian with Timeless Comfort & Style. Free Parking

Relax in a historic retreat!

SVR-00089 | City of Savannah Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Occupancy 10 adults max.

Amenities: 2 designated off-street parking spaces included with rental, (free parking on street for additional vehicles), 2 blocks to Forsyth Park, private fenced courtyard with bbq and seating, washer/dryer, stocked kitchen, ample linens, free wifi.

Bedrooms:
#1: King bed with seating area, large dresser, TV
#2: Two Full beds with dresser, TV
#3: Queen bed with dresser, TV
#4: Full bed with dresser
Extra: 1 Twin Rollaway bed stored in home for guest use

Note: If your dates are not available on our calendar for "The Janie", check-out her sister rentals next door; "The Clara", (listing #675595), "The Stella' (listing #971160), or inquire about our other vacation rentals in historic downtown Savannah.

We require a 3-night minimum on weekends most months of the year, so please inquire prior to booking for a quote.

Downstairs: Enjoy the spacious floor plan with a modern, fully equipped kitchen that is open to the breakfast room with a table that seats 6; expansive double parlor with living room, flat screen TV and DVD player and formal dining room that seats an additional 6. One of the two vintage-styled bathroom with clawfoot tub is located downstairs.

Upstairs: Enjoy the comfort of 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a separate dressing/laundry room all upstairs.

When renting this home, you will have 2 reserved spaces directly behind the house for off-street, care-free parking! Additional vehicles can park free on the street.

Sleeping arrangements consist of 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor (a King, a Queen, a large bedroom with 2 Full Size Beds, and the 'trunk room' with a Full bed). There is a Twin Rollaway bed in the closet downstairs which can be placed in any room. There is one full bathroom upstairs (with original clawfoot tub!) by the dressing/laundry room and one full (near identical) bathroom downstairs by the kitchen.

Need more space? 'The Janie' has two 'sister' homes next door, 'The Clara' (listing #675595) and 'The Stella' (listing #971160). A group of 20, well-behaved guests could book both houses and stay side by side. 'The Janie' has hosted hundreds of guests including family reunions, girl's getaway weekends, bachelorette, wedding parties, Girl Scouts, graduation, SCAD weekends, and more. Please inquire if you have any questions!

We love our guests and want them to have a fabulous time. It is important to note that in Downtown Savannah the homes are very close together and full time residents do live next to the vacation rental homes. In order to respect your neighbors we ask for 'quiet hours' after 10pm. This simply means turn down your music and refrain from shouting, congregating outdoors, etc. Remember when you are on the porches or dropped off by taxi late night you can be heard very well by the surrounding residents. Thank you for your respect and understanding. Drunken, loud, or obnoxious behavior simple will not be tolerated.

Property manager

Jon and Carmen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home has not been childproofed
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Events

No events allowed
No parties/events per City of Savannah ordinance
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry, no furry friends/pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
By submitting payment to request to reserve our re
Owner must receive via VRBO email/messaging proof
Guest with no VRBO review history or less than 5-s

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties/events per City of Savannah ordinance
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SVR-00089

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Savannah

Located in Savannah, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by SCAD Museum of Art, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit River Street and Tanger Outlets. Georgia State Railroad Museum and Charleston savannah shoe co are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Savannah, GA

What's nearby

  • Forsyth Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • SCAD Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • River Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Window Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Collins Quarter at Forsyth - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Foxy Loxy Print Gallery & Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Janie: A Downtown Victorian with Timeless Comfort & Style. Free Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Janie: A Downtown Victorian with Timeless Comfort & Style. Free Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Janie: A Downtown Victorian with Timeless Comfort & Style. Free Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Janie: A Downtown Victorian with Timeless Comfort & Style. Free Parking located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Forsyth Park and Savannah College of Art and Design. River Street is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A.

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

Great weekend stay

We enjoyed our weekend stay very much- host was easy to communicate with and gave detailed instructions on what we needed to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful home with plenty of space for us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love the south!!!

Very spacious, clean, and well provisioned - we walked everywhere! lots of room for our group of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Sisters trip

The host is so nice to work with. One of our sisters was celebrating a birthday and Carmen left her several birthday wishes and some great cookies. The house is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okhee W.

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

Southern Retreat

Beautiful and charming Victorian style four bedrooms upstairs; downstair has a elegant parlor room and dining room which provided perfect meeting spaces. Old fashion tup was an added surprise. The only drawback was early morning traffic noise from the street, but it was expected as we knew the location of the property. We'll take this charming home again for our next visit to Savannah.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Charming

We enjoyed our brief stay in Savannah. Communication with the property owner was easy and she was quick to respond. The place was very clean and spacious. I would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

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

The Janie is wonderful

Our family of 6 adults and 2 babies spent 4 nights here. Absolutely everything about the Janie is terrific. The location is convenient to lots of Savannah highlights. The house is huge and beautifully decorated and the owners are very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Lovely

Beautiful house, wonderful location. Carmen was so helpful with maps and suggestions for things to do and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgette S.

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

Golden Ladies

Five of the Golden Ladies friends got together for a trip to Savannah. We had more than enough space to sit around and chit chat. The house was large, clean. The bedrooms was nice and the beds slept good. Close to tours and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal G.

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

Perfect Home and Hosts!!

Wow! What a great stay. My wife and I booked four nights and truly loved the home. Great location - designated parking at the house and was located such that it allowed us to walk all around Historic Savanah. It's about a 5 minute walk to Forsyth park and only 30 minutes all the way to the river. The home is beautiful and well equipped. And........the Hosts were outstanding! Friendly and caring regarding our comfort and needs. Can't say enough good things about them!!! My next trip to Savannah? I'll be right back to this property and these hosts!! What a great experience and it truly made our trip fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Exactly What We Were Looking For

This property was exactly what we were looking for with three families staying together. The hosts did a wonderful job. Property was clean and well stocked and had a perfect southern charm feel. It was a great location and was close to walk to parks, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

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

Best stay!

Jon and Carmen were amazing! We had to change our date by one day due to unexpected weather (hurricane) and they worked with us, stayed in close contact, and made communication so easy. Carmen was so understanding and kind through the whole process. The property was beautiful and in an ideal location. I 100% recommend going with one of their properties. You will not regret it!! I can’t wait to have the pleasure of staying in one of their properties again. !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Lakeville, MN

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

Savannah get-away

This house was beautiful, inside and out. Very comfortable, easy sleeping, situated in a good spot. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Great experience.

The property was just as listed. The owners were extremely pleasant and genuinely caring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE F.

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

Great place

My family and I stayed one night while traveling. The owners were very nice and responsive. They left a personalized table display for the family. The house was extremely clean and in a great location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Bay Village, Ohio

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

Great value and location

This Victorian home was perfect for 6 girlfriends to reunite. Great space in living areas and the MOST comfortable beds. Off street parking is easy. History was about a mile away. We really hope to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Perfect for girls trip!

The Janie was a perfect place for a girls trip! Comfortably fit our group of 10. Had everything we needed while there. Hosts were very communicative. We took ride shares to and from places but you could easily walk anywhere in 10-20 minutes. Would reccommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Sorority Anniversary Reunion

We enjoyed our stay at The Janie from Friday to Monday. My sorority sisters and I liked the vintage look and feel of the house. They complimented me (2024 Hostess) several times on the choice of the property. The peaceful backyard patio was put to good use for relaxing. The weather was perfect in Savannah the whole time.The owner was nice and accommodating. What a blessed time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret p., orlando

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

Savannah Birthday

Absolutely PERFECT! my family and I traveled here for a mini family gathering to celebrate my birthday. The VRBO was clean, beautiful, and all house accommodations was as expected or better. Easy to check in, nice welcome touches (water birthday sign, fresh flowers, local map, etc..), clean, updated yet so much character, comfy beds, location was easy to get all around Savannah...perfect for our family of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

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

Great Way to End our Time at SCAD

Great property. Property was as described and shown in photos. Had everything we needed. Safe location with parking. Property owner was extremely responsive to questions and ensured a smooth check in/out process. Henry St was a little busier than expected at night (traffic only - no noise). Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M., Stamford, CT

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

Great House!

Overall this was a great house. Check-in and check-out processes were very easy with great communication from the owners. The house was very clean and charming. Location-wise, the house is very close to the park and a DOT stop, but there are not a lot of restaurants in the vicinity. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain during our stay, but the house was equipped with umbrellas. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbra C.

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

Memorable Savannah Weekend

My sorority sisters and I spent our sorority's 44th anniversary in Savannah for the weekend. 8 of us stayed at The Janie, it was perfect for us and we all loved it! It's a beautiful historic home with lovely period furnishings and decor. There was ample space for us to share with 4 bedrooms and the 2 bathrooms worked out for 8 women as well! It was really nice having a fully-equipped kitchen, so we were able to have some quality time at night catching up in the living room with snacks and beverages. Lastly, I enjoyed dealing with Carmen the property manager. Carmen was quick at responding even before I booked the property and made sure that she gave all the info we needed for our stay. We needed help with the living room light and Carmen was over quickly. Carmen, thanks so much for hosting us at your wonderful property. We were able to make lovely memories during at stay at The Janie. I highly recommend this place for a Savannah holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sisters Trip

The Janie was absolutely stunning! From the beautifully curated decor, to the absolute cleanliness of the house, it was the perfect stay. We had everything we needed ... plentiful towels, a refrigerator with an ICE MAKER, large beds and bedrooms, multiple TVs, and a fully equipped coffee maker. The courtyard was the perfect area to have our morning coffee (or mimosa) and our evening cocktails. We felt very safe with the tall privacy fence. Additionally, the location was perfect. We were walking distance to Forsyth Park, but far enough away from the busy riverfront to avoid loud tourist traffic. Carmen the owner was wonderfully communicative and helpful; she made the check in and out process easy and seamless. I even had the pleasure of a chance meeting with her, and she was completely charming! 10/10 and I would definitely rebook The Janie if we visit Savannah again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Fabulous House!

Our stay at the Janie was amazing. Carmen and Joe were excellent hosts and gave us advise for things to do around the city and our check in and out process couldn't have been any easier. The location was perfect. Just a few short blocks from Forsythe Park. There were 4 women so having 4 separate bedrooms was great. The Victorian house itself is really beautiful but it is also furnished very beautifully and very comfortably. Everyone in our group thought the mattresses were very comfortable and linens great. Everything you could ask for was provided. The kitchen and baths were well supplied. If I had to give one or two things that weren't the best, one would be the traffic noise coming from loud cars, cars playing music very loudly and motorcycles. It was a little difficult to sleep in, especially in the front bedrooms facing the road but not a deal breaker by any means. Secondly, it rained in the middle of the night and there must be a broken rain gutter on the side of the house because the sound of rain drops hitting hollow metal sounded like someone hitting a cowbell all night. We laughed at this because 2 of us said it was a cowbell but it was loud and affected the 3 sleepers along the side of the house. Savannah is such a beautiful and walkable city. Definitely go to the farmers market Saturday mornings at Forsythe Park. We used Uber or Lyft rides in the evenings. I would stay at the Janie again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Just ok

The house was clean and well stocked. The neighborhood did not feel safe to is. While we were only there for one night, there was one altercation outside around 1230 am and another at around 8am. Both required police and an ambulance. I would not chose to stay in that area of the city again. There was a lot of traffic noise and the neighborhood just seemed overall very, very run down. The owners were over communicating, and even asked for each individual’s first and last name that was staying at the property. They claimed that the “city liked to know who was staying there.” That was a very odd request and raised my suspicion. So, overall, clean place, but I would not recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Carmen

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Savannah is our passion. We have a love of her history, her architecture, her people, culture, and lifestyle. We have lived in Downtown Savannah for over 20 years transforming ourselves from renters, to homeowners, to full-time property managers to the more than a dozen historic properties we have been so fortunate to preserve. We have rented a number of our properties over the years to countless corporate and vacationing travelers. We are excited to join the Homeaway/VRBO family to be able to serve you, our guest, every step of the way from initial rental inquiry about our home to completion of your Savannah stay. We look forward to sharing our passion for Savannah and historic homes with you.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful historic home, built in 1891 and nicknamed 'The Janie' for Jane Strous, is one of four majestic Victorian townhomes along Margaret Strous Row in the historic Victorian District. Just a mile walk to the River Front and a few short blocks to the Landmark Historic District, a walker's paradise and mecca for history buffs. The ornate architecture of historic Savannah homes is breathtaking. 'The Janie' maintains so many of her original architectural details that we were in love at first sight. This home is a great example of a classic Savannah Victorian row house convenient to all that Historic Downtown has to offer!

What makes this property unique

The size of this house will allow larger parties to comfortably vacation together and the location allows you to walk to the grocery store (Kroger or Brighter Day) as well as restaurants and tourist attractions. The designated free parking is highly sought after as well.

Languages:

English

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