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Oglethorpe Estate Garden Level: A Savannah Historic District Retreat
Experience Savannah from the heart of the Historic District at Oglethorpe Estate Garden Level, a private lower-level residence located along East Oglethorpe Avenue. Recently refurnished with thoughtfully selected décor and updated furnishings, the unit offers an inviting home base for up to four guests. Two queen beds, a full kitchen, a separate living area, in-home laundry, and access to a shared courtyard provide the comforts and conveniences needed for an easy Savannah stay. Located beside Colonial Park Cemetery and surrounded by historic architecture, landscaped squares, and tree-lined streets, Oglethorpe Estate Garden Level places guests within easy reach of many of downtown Savannah's most recognizable destinations. Its central location allows you to explore much of the Historic District on foot while still having a private space where you can relax between outings. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, wedding trip, family visit, or a few days spent sightseeing, this centrally located retreat gives you a convenient place to begin and end each day. Start the morning with breakfast at home, spend the afternoon exploring Savannah's squares and museums, and return to the garden level to recharge before heading out for dinner.

Recently Refurnished Garden-Level Living
The garden level offers a fresh and comfortable atmosphere within the historic property. Thoughtfully selected décor and updated furnishings give the residence an inviting feel while complementing its location in one of Savannah's most historic neighborhoods. Comfortable seating creates an easy place to settle in after a day of exploring downtown, enjoy a quiet morning before heading out, or take a break between activities. The living room also offers a convenient gathering place for planning the day or enjoying a casual evening at home. The layout provides dedicated areas for relaxing, preparing meals, and spending time together. Rather than returning to a single hotel room, guests can enjoy the convenience of a private residence with separate spaces for everyday activities. Because the garden level is independent from the main house above, guests have their own living area, kitchen, bedroom, and laundry. This setup works well for couples, friends, or a small family looking for a convenient place to stay in the Historic District without giving up the comforts of having their own space.

Full Kitchen and Everyday Conveniences
The garden level includes a full kitchen with full-size appliances, cabinetry, and counter space for groceries, drinks, and meal preparation. Having a complete kitchen gives guests the flexibility to start the morning with breakfast at home, keep snacks and drinks nearby, or prepare a casual meal after exploring Savannah.

For guests planning a longer visit, the kitchen makes it easier to balance dining out with meals at home. Savannah offers no shortage of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and coffee shops, but having the option to prepare something on your own can make each day feel more relaxed. It is especially convenient for early mornings, late arrivals, or evenings when your group would rather stay in.

The kitchen also provides useful storage for groceries and restaurant leftovers. Pick up something from a local market, bring back dessert from a nearby restaurant, or prepare coffee before beginning another day downtown. In-home laundry is available on the garden level, adding another layer of convenience for longer stays, family trips, or guests who prefer to pack light. After an afternoon of walking through the Historic District, having laundry available inside the unit makes it easy to refresh clothing without interrupting your plans. Together, the full kitchen, separate living room, and in-home laundry make the garden level a practical and comfortable home base near the heart of downtown Savannah.

Sleeping Accommodations for Up to Four Guests
Oglethorpe Estate Garden Level accommodates up to four guests with two queen beds located within the garden-level space. The sleeping setup is well suited for couples traveling together, friends visiting Savannah, or a small family looking for a centrally located place to stay. The two queen beds offer flexible sleeping arrangements while keeping everyone together within the same private unit. The recently refreshed surroundings create a welcoming setting where guests can settle in and relax at the end of the day.

After an afternoon of sightseeing, shopping, dining, or exploring Savannah's historic streets, the garden level provides a convenient place to recharge. Guests can return to the unit for a break between activities or settle in for a quiet evening before another day downtown. For those traveling as part of a larger gathering, the garden level offers a separate place to stay while keeping everyone close to the rest of the Oglethorpe Estate property. This arrangement can be especially helpful for family trips, wedding weekends, reunions, or groups that appreciate having multiple living spaces.

Shared Courtyard and Outdoor Space
Guests staying on the garden level also have access to the property's courtyard, which is shared with the main house. Outdoor seating provides a pleasant place to enjoy morning coffee, spend time in the fresh air, or relax between outings. A grill is also available for guests who would like to prepare a casual meal outdoors during their stay. The courtyard adds another useful gathering area to the property while the garden level remains separate from the Main House. Guests should keep in mind that this outdoor space may also be enjoyed by those staying in the residence above.

Explore Savannah from the Historic District
One of the biggest advantages of staying at Oglethorpe Estate Garden Level is its location. Situated along East Oglethorpe Avenue beside Colonial Park Cemetery, the property places you in the middle of Savannah's Historic District and within easy reach of many of the city's best-known attractions. From the property, guests can set out on foot to explore nearby squares, historic homes, museums, restaurants, shops, and landmarks. Oglethorpe Square and Columbia Square are both nearby, while the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters offers an opportunity to learn more about Savannah's history and architecture. Continue toward Broughton Street for shopping, coffee, dining, and local boutiques, or make your way toward City Market for galleries, restaurants, and entertainment. Bay Street and River Street are also within convenient reach, offering additional dining, sightseeing, and views along the Savannah River.

Part of what makes staying in the Historic District so enjoyable is being able to explore it on foot. Moss-draped live oaks, brick sidewalks, preserved architecture, landscaped squares, historic churches, and centuries-old streets are all part of the surroundings. Walking between destinations also allows you to notice the small details that give Savannah its distinctive character. The central location makes it easy to experience the city at your own pace. Spend the morning visiting historic sites, stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant, return to the garden level for a break, and head back out later for dinner or an evening walk. Guests can also join a history or ghost tour, visit a museum, browse local shops, or relax in one of Savannah's shaded squares.

Your Garden-Level Home Base in Savannah
With accommodations for up to four guests, two queen beds, a full kitchen, a separate living area, in-home laundry, shared courtyard access, and a walkable Historic District location, Oglethorpe Estate Garden Level offers a well-located and inviting place to stay in downtown Savannah. The private layout provides more flexibility than a traditional hotel room, giving guests space to relax, prepare meals, and settle into their own routine. At the same time, the location keeps Savannah's history, architecture, dining, shopping, and entertainment within convenient reach. Whether your plans include sightseeing, a wedding weekend, visiting friends or family, or simply spending a few days exploring the city, the garden level provides a welcoming home base to return to between outings. Its combination of practical amenities, comfortable living spaces, and central location makes it easy to enjoy Savannah while having a private place to settle into at the end of each day.

Occupancy: 4
Private garden-level residence
Living area with comfortable seating
Full kitchen equipped with full-size appliances, cabinetry, and counter space
Sleeping accommodations: 2 queen beds
In-home washer and dryer
Shared courtyard with outdoor seating and grill
Walkable to historic squares, museums, restaurants, shops, Broughton Street, City Market, Bay Street, and River Street

Rental Agreement Disclosure
Thank you for considering booking with us. We are proud to be one of Savannah and Tybee Island's highest-rated vacation rental hosts, with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional guest stays. We look forward to welcoming you. After your reservation request is submitted and prior to confirmation of your stay, we will send our rental agreement via e-signature. Completion of this agreement is required to confirm your booking. For your convenience, a copy of our rental agreement is available on our website for review at any time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you! We hope you have an amazing stay.

Heated Pool Access
Our guests have access to our beautiful, heated pool that is located on the South End of Tybee Island. For our Savannah properties, it is a scenic 25-minute drive through Wilmington and Whitemarsh Island, taking you over the Savannah River Delta onto Tybee Island. The Pool is open during the below dates and times.

March 1 - Oct 31: Open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm.
Nov 1 - Feb 28/29: Open Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm

Additional Pool Hours available during the off-season are listed below. If these dates fall in the middle of the week, the pool will be open as listed below and every Friday and Saturday.

Day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after Thanksgiving
Day before Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve & Day, and the day after Christmas Day
Day before New Years Day, New Years Day, and the day after New Years Day
Day before MLK Day, MLK Day, and the day after MLK Day

Summer Hours of the North End Pool - Unheated
Open daily from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. May 31–Tuesday after Labor Day

Guests with Pets
This property happily welcomes your furry travel companions! Guests may bring up to 2 dogs, with a combined weight limit of 50 lbs.​​​​​​​ Pets must be added to your reservation at the time of booking, and a non refundable $130 pet fee will apply.

Long-Term Stays
For our long-term stays, 30 days or more, we require a deposit and our office will reach out to you for details. For these reservations, we require an additional cleaning at a cost every 30 days. The cleaning cost varies by property. Our office will be in touch to schedule.

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