For many seasoned travelers, finding the right accommodations in a chosen destination is just as important as selecting the leisure activities that make for a perfect experience. Chain hotels have standards to live up to, but you might want to consider Savannah GA vacation rentals where you can have complete privacy and all the conveniences of home.

Savannah is a unique destination that you will enjoy more if you can explore the city on your own. Staying at a Savannah vacation rental in the heart of the downtown area means that you can walk to many of the popular haunts. Bird Baldwin Twelve Oaks is a one of the Savannah Georgia vacation rentals managed by Southern Belle that is centrally located to many of the must-visit places in this city.

A Warm Welcome from Bird Baldwin Twelve Oaks

This Savannah vacation rental will surprise you. The Bird Baldwin Twelve Oaks unit is part of a larger complex of vacation properties on Bernard and Liberty Streets, which will put you right in the center of parks, performance centers, museums and entertainment hubs in Savannah’s famous downtown district. It is a cozy one-bedroom parlor-level unit that has been lovingly restored while maintaining the graceful ambiance of the south.

When you step in from the front door, you will be welcomed into an bright, airy, elegant living area. The room is immersed in natural light from several floor to ceiling windows. The lower half of each window is equipped with plantation shutters to moderate the light and to ensure privacy for guests. A pair of windows set off the traditional fireplace, which is the central focus of the room. Plush couches and chairs with equally plush area rugs create a homey atmosphere that is made even more so by professionally curated vintage furniture pieces consistent with the antebellum era.

This unit can comfortably host up to three guests, but there is enough seating should you wish to entertain guests while you are here. An antique secretary/writing desk occupies one corner so that you have the quiet space you need to do some paperwork or use your laptop or tablet. Wi-Fi and cable service are typically part of the service package for Savannah Georgia vacation rentals. This living room comes with a flat screen TV on an antique chest, a curio cabinet and a display hutch on one side.

Double doors lead to the spacious bedroom with a king-size metal-frame bed. Southern Belle has gone out of its way to make this bedroom a restful space: premium mattress, top-quality bed linens, cushy bedding and a tastefully decorated room ensure that you will feel at home here and will be glad to come home to this place after a long day spent discovering the secrets of Savannah. The bedroom also has a working fireplace, a tall chest of drawers and plenty of closet space to stow your stuff whether you are staying for a short weekend or a nesting in for a few weeks. The bedroom is light and bright courtesy of the floor to ceiling windows that match the windows in the living area.

The luxury bathroom is tucked into one of the bedroom corners. The bathroom comes with luxury towels arranged on an antique dresser. The washer/dryer combo occupies a partitioned space in the bathroom so that you can do your laundry conveniently while traveling.

The compact kitchen is surprisingly completely furnished. It is equipped with state-of-art stainless steel appliances, including a full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher and a stove top. A French door leads to an outdoor alcove with a bench where you can enjoy your morning coffee as you watch Savannah wake up to a new day.

Enjoying the Savannah Lifestyle

As promised, Bird Baldwin Twelve Oaks is the perfect spot to start exploring the mysteries and stories of the city. Savannah GA vacation rentals close to the historic district will give you ample opportunities to take in the city at your pace. You’re already within a short distance from a few of Savannah’s historic squares. Orleans, Chippewa, Madison, Pulaski and Lafayette are easily accessible. Note that each square has its own story to tell. Monuments, plaques, southern gardens and green spaces yield a surprising amount information about Savannah’s historical past.

You will also be be close enough to the well-known Colonial Cemetery where many of the city’s icons are buried. Walking among the tombstones and enjoying the mammoth shady oaks is an experience by itself, but you can also join one of various historical tours, of which Savannah has many to choose from, including haunted tours. Antebellum architecture is evident all around you in this area as the city’s preservationist movements are dedicated to restoration, preservation and sustainable redevelopment of the city.

Foremost among the city’s influencers is the Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD occupies several of the restored areas and buildings with the main campus close to downtown. The SCAD Museum of Art is a good place to look for promising artists, but their permanent collections are also worth a visit. There is never a dull moment in the city’s social calendar. The prestigious Savannah Film Festival is a well-attended annual event as are the SCAD-sponsored art fairs, sidewalk art fair and various music festivals througout the year. Forsyth Park, close to the SCAD campus, is not just a community meeting place. It is also one of the primary sites for live performances and special events.

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