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"The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group

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Circa 1891 Victorian era townhome
Back porch on lower level outside kitchen door overlooks private courtyard
Two full-size beds with cotton sheets, plush pillows, & memory foam mattresses
Sophisticated and charming decor in spacious living room
Formal dining room table seats six in addition to the breakfast room table for 6

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • 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

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

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
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group

SVR-00090 | City of Savannah Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate holder

The Clara offers all the comfortable and cozy luxuries you’re looking for AND provides 2 free private/designated off-street parking spaces with ample on street (non-metered) parking also available. We have amassed a stellar review history from countless dozens of groups who have enjoyed this rental home through the years.

The Clara is located in the historic Victorian District, within a leisurely 5 minute walk to Savannah’s iconic Forsyth Park, the largest park in all of historic downtown Savannah. Enjoy the day strolling the 1.2 miles out the front door of "The Clara" under Spanish moss draped trees to the cobblestones of River Street all while exploring our beautiful Savannah Squares, quaint shops, and eateries along the way!


About the home:
Experience a 'step back in time" by staying among Strous Row, circa 1891, townhomes. "The Clara", aptly named for one of Margaret Strous’ daughters who grew up next door more than a century ago, The Clara showcases beautiful Victorian architectural details inside and out and is furnished with period antique furnishings we have collected over many years from all over Georgia.

Entering “The Clara” vacation home you’ll find a large living area with comfortable seating including a sofa, loveseat, flat screen HD-TV, DVD player, drop-leaf table with two chairs, and a secretary desk. (A comfy twin roll-away bed with foam mattress is stored with extra linens in the closet under the stairs.)

The formal dining room with semi-open floorplan to the living room offers a 6-seat dining room table with a buffet server and cozy reading chair. An additional 6-seat dining table is located adjacent in the breakfast room to accommodate a total of 12 dining guests.

The kitchen is modern and well equipped with all cooking and kitchenware to prepare a fine meal. Fridge with icemaker and filtered water dispenser. Dishwasher and disposal. Electric smooth top range and oven. Microwave, blender, toaster, and both 12-cup + k-cup coffee makers.

Step out the french doors from the kitchen onto the classic back porch with charming wicker furniture overlooking our private courtyard…a perfect place to sip morning coffee and bird watch for red cardinals, our resident mourning doves, or the occasional squirrel.

A full bath is located downstairs off the kitchen with a vintage claw foot tub with shower combo. The second, near identical full bath, is located upstairs adjacent to the large laundry/dressing room conveniently autonomous of the bedrooms (so as not to disturb any sleeping beauties when the bath is in use late night or early morning).

The grand staircase takes you to the 2nd floor where the aforementioned full bath and dressing/laundry room is located in addition to 3 large bedrooms, and a 4th bedroom known as the ‘trunk room’.

The ‘master’ bedroom is bright and sunny with the beautiful bay window, two full/double beds that sleep four, a large dresser, matching antique ‘washstand’ with seating area, closet, and TV.

The second bedroom boasts the comfy King bed, dresser, closet, a recliner, and TV.

The third sunny bedroom is furnished with the queen bed, large wicker dresser, and TV.

The fourth bedroom or Trunk room, a customary Savannah term used in our historic homes, comfortable accommodates a full size bed and dresser.

Amenities:
Two designated off-street parking spaces are provided as an added bonus! Just 2 blocks to Forsyth Park, private courtyard to enjoy, 2 charming exterior porches, free wifi, well-stocked kitchen and ample linens, washer/dryer, AND personable, local Savannah owners to contact if you need anything during your stay!

Bedrooms:*
#1: Spacious bedroom with two Full beds, seating area, large dresser, TV
#2: Spacious with King bed, dresser, lounge chair, TV with DVD
#3: Queen bed with dresser, TV;
#4: Small 'trunk room' with Full bed and dresser
* Extra sleeping accommodations for guests or children to spread out include: 1 Twin portable Rollaway bed stored in downstairs closet. (A portable play-yard may be made available, but please request in advance for availability.)

Note: While we can sleep 11 in beds, the home is a great spacious choice for a maximum of 10 adults ONLY in compliance with the City of Savannah ordinance. For larger groups, or if an additional rental is needed, we can accommodate more in our neighboring, 'sister' homes, “The Janie” (listing ID #675585) as well as "The Stella" (listing #971160) or in one of our other vacation rentals in the Historic District of Downtown Savannah that we own and personally manage.

Note:
Pedicabs (Savannah’s version of a rickshaw) will deliver passengers to the south end of Forsyth Park, just 2 blocks from “The Clara”. They work for tips and the experience is a fun way to transverse the streets. At night, we recommend a cab or rideshares to get to and from the home to the entertainment district around River Street and City Market.

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

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 don't play loud music inside or out, refrain from shouting, etc. Remember when you are on the porches you can be heard very well by the surrounding residents. We simple do not tolerate obnoxious or drunken behavior. Thank you for your respect and understanding.

Property manager

Jon and Carmen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 childproof
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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-00090

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. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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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 Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Clara":Comfort, Antiques & Charm with Parking! Perfect for Your Large Group 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Beautiful Historic House

We loved our stay at the Clara House! The house is wonderful, and we really appreciated Carmen and Jon's hospitality. Carmen gave us some great recommendations of activities and restaurants that were perfect for our family. Thank you again for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Savannah stay

This home was wonderful. Beautifully historic home with tons of charm. Easy location to the highway and downtown! The host was the best, very accommodating and made sure our stay was seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Birthday celebration

The house has charming decor and well laid out. The beds were comfortable with plenty of space for all. Well equipped kitchen. Nice place to chill while in Savannah.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Very nice home. Definitely recommend

Very well appointed home. Plenty of room. Very convenient location for seeing the historic sites. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Birthday trip

The property was amazing, exactly like the description, very clean and plenty of space. Great location. Carmen was very communicative and easy to work with on our reservations as well as our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juliann S.

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

Sisters Trip

Plenty of room for 6 of us girls. Inside was amazing. Host was very kind and very responsive. Nice little back outdoor area and parking for 2 cars off alley a definite plus. Walking distance to the parks. The only negative was the couches were very uncomfortable. They are pretty and fit the Era but not comfy at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Unique classic spot with tons of room

The host was so kind in decorating the house and getting a treat for our daughter who turned 11 during our stay. Truly made us feel like family. Loved that the house was stocked with everything we needed. Definitely a unique stay in a vintage house - we absolutely loved it. Great location for us to explore Savannah. Beds were super comfy and our 3 daughters all had a place to have some time to themselves. Thanks again for such an amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

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

Great place to stay!

The house was perfect to experience some Savannah charm. The host was great with communication and overall the process was super smooth. Great location to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Beautiful and Convenient

Overall, a very great day! Beautiful home, beautiful area, very accommodating host!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Beautiful, spacious home

The Clara was a wonderful place to stay. Check in was easy, it’s in a walkable neighborhood. The home was beautiful with so much space and everything you need. I hope to stay there again on my next Savannah visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaney E.

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

Spacious and Aesthetic Home!

We loved how much it felt like Savannah in this one! We had so much room for everything and it was so close to all of our plans that we barely even had to use it except for sleep! The host was great at communication as well if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salinda R., Seffner, Florida

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

Just what we'd hoped for!

The property was perfect for our girls trip. Charmingly historic, spacious, bright, airy. We had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Savannah

“The Claira” is an exquisite example of the time period. Well kept, clean. Host went above and beyond. Attention to personal touches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

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

Delightful!

Carmen’s property was wonderful. It was a beautiful Savannah home with plenty of space for a large group. As one of our friends said, it was nice to be in a house advertised to sleep 10 people that also had enough living space for a large group to actually relax! We had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

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

Savannah Vacation

Owners were great. Communication was very good. House is historic and has some beautiful things about it but it’s old. If you like modern this isn’t the place for you. Living room was comfortable and the kitchen has all the necessary conveniences. The bathrooms are old! That might work for you. The beds were comfortable and pillows good which you can’t say for a lot of areas. The location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

veronika m. M.

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

Charming fixer-upper in the heart of the city.

Very charming Victorian. In "as is" condition. The house is over 100 years old, and you can tell for sure. It was immaculately clean, but in very fragile condition. Peeling paint on the ceilings, precariously sloping floors in upstairs bathroom, inability to lock most inside doors, not enough outlets to plug in all tech for 10 people. But, on the positive note we had fully stocked kitchen, walked to the waterfront, and pretended to be dainty Southern ladies walking down a gorgeous hundred year old staircase. Incredible house. Bring powerstrips and extention cords. Southern charm 12 out of 10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian R.

bachlorette weekend perfect! The Clara was beautiful

The beautiful Victorian home was a perfect setting for our bachlorette party! We stayed in the Clara for 3 nights. The beds were comfortable with lots of room in each bedroom. Carman and Jon had everything we needed supplied down to the sugar for our coffee. Several of us got up early one day and walked to river street which was a little over a mile. A very easy walk. When my sister arrived to Savannah she got a flat tire, Jon helped her change her tire, very nice man. We went to Tybee one day which was maybe a 20 minute drive. Lots of steps inside, beautiful but if you can't do steps not for you. There is 2 bathrooms one upstairs and 1 down. 10 towels and washcloths supplied. There is a nice washer and dryer upstairs. I would recommend this home for your stay in Savannah. This is where we would stay if available when we go back!

8/10 Good

Alexus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R., Nicholasville, KY

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

Hospitality AND heart !!

Great host and a wonderful home in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

Excellent Stay at The Clara

Our family enjoyed our stay at The Clara! We received excellent communication from Carmen. On the day we arrived, she texted us pictures of the property and a reminder of the code to gain access. After a long day of travel, we asked for dinner suggestions, and she provided several options. We ended up at the Crystal Beer Parlor, a prior speakeasy, and we loved the ambience and food. Carmen was also aware that we were traveling in celebration of my son's 18th birthday. As we entered the house, we found birthday balloons and a gift bag filled with chocolates and other goodies which was very thoughtful. The property was spacious with big bedrooms (television in each room) and a large dining room. The property is close to many shops and restaurants with a grocery store a few blocks away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Hillsboro, Oregon USA

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

Comfy Savannah house

4 gal pals finally have a chance to get together in lovely Savannah. We loved the extra room in the house and the comfort of the beds. Thanks for the special Savannah coffee which we greatly enjoyed each morning. The house was convenient to walk to the sights and to some great restaurants. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Great Old Home

Our stay in this historic home was lovely. The place was very spacious - perfect for our group of 9 people. Would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Overnight stay

We had a great experience staying at The Clara while we spent the day in Savannah! The owners are very responsive and get in touch with you very quickly. The house exceeded our expectations and was absolutely beautiful! Next time we travel to Savannah, we will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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 25 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 be a part of 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 historic house is on Henry Street in between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets just two and a half blocks south of Savannah’s enchanting Forsyth Park. The parade route on St. Patrick's Day literally starts here! Wake up to the bagpipes and watch the floats prepare in the staging area!

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.

“The Clara” has accommodated thousands of vacationers over the years including many families, family reunions, Christmas vacations, Spring Break, girl’s getaway weekends, bachelorette parties, wedding parties, corporate housing, marathon groups, snowbirds, community service, virtual work, virtual learning, and groups for choral, dance, and gymnastic competitions. Whether in town for SCAD family weekend, Sidewalk Arts, graduation, Savannah Music Festival, Savannah Book Festival, or the Rock n Roll Marathon, we want you to have a wonderful stay where the only problem is that you won’t want to leave!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests