The Grand Porch Oasis – Historic YWCA Building

5.0/5
Condo/Apt
From $185 /Night
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bdrm
  • 1 Baths

Description

Looking for that true front-porch-rocking chair experience of the South? The Grand Porch Oasis has you covered! Grab that sweet tea on ice (or maybe a mojito) and head out to the balcony overlooking the beautiful and historic Oglethorpe Avenue. This location has a 97 Walk Score, the absolute perfect central location to be in Savannah. Only short blocks to some of the best restaurants and shops that the City has to offer, including The Collins Quarter, Husk, Flying Monk, Cup to Cup Coffee, Public Kitchen & Bar, and so much more. We are surrounded by museums, historic homes, haunted inns and all things Savannah! This cozy, light-filled historic Ywca condo was just remodeled at the end of 2021 and serves you with high-speed WiFi, a smart TV, Keurig coffee maker and a fully-equipped kitchen. The renovation spared the gorgeous original floors and stunning balcony, yet offers the modern amenities that we can't live without. The Queen bedroom has plenty of closet and storage space with tall windows letting plenty of morning sun in when needed. The twin bedroom has private access to the balcony via the French doors so you can take in the night breeze without disturbing the others. The modern bathroom is covered in beautiful title and offers a sliding glass door. You absolutely don't want to miss out on this location and stunning condo.

Space

Gorgeous original maple flooring, extremely high ceilings, pronounced trim and other historic features take you back in time where sipping sweet tea over good conversation was a common routine. We have a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, laundry closet for washing/drying your clothes and plenty of seating space. We have a full table set in case you want to show off your culinary skills and have a formal sit-down meal. The cozy living room gets tons of light from the huge windows and French doors, so you can have a sunny morning breakfast to start the day off right! The twin room is a nice additional space for those with a child or maybe just a third-wheeler :) Easy to "work from home" with the high-speed Wi-Fi and plenty of table space to set up at.

The Neighborhood

We are located at Oglethorpe and Whitaker, an absolute prime location. You are walking distance to EVERYTHING. That said, if you're bringing a car, we suggest parking in the Robinson Parking garage which is only a few blocks from the condo. You may park out front also but it is metered, and sometimes hard to find a space. It is free on Sundays. We are surrounded by some of the best local restaurants in town and only a short walk to River Street, Bay Street and City Market. You really don't even need an Uber/Lyft at this location, walking is so easy from here :)

Getting around

Again, walking can easily be your first choice. Aside from that, there is a FREE trolley bus called the DOT shuttle that takes you all arounf the historic district. There is a stop just two blocks down at Whitaker and Liberty St. This is a nice way to get a good view of the City and have an easy hop-on-ho-off option that's free. Another free option is The Downtowner, which is an app like Uber/Lyft but ran by the City and completely free! It runs 10am-midnight daily. If you do need to bring a car, we suggest the "leave it and forget it" option - just park it in the garage and don't pick it up until it's time to leave.

Guest Access

You have 24/7 access to the entire condo, make yourself at home! being on the first floor, you can walk up the front steps and access your unit with ease. The balcony is totally private to you and your group. It is actually the only balcony in the condo building that is occupied. You have access to the rear courtyard which is shared with the condo building. There is a charcoal BBQ grill and plenty of outdoor seating back there. This is the only place you may smoke. There is a storage space in the lobby where folks keep their bikes should you want to bring yours, or leave your luggage while you go explore if you're waiting on a later flight out.

Interaction

We are available to guests via mobile Monday-Friday 9am-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-8pm. We don't live far so if you should need anything or have any issues, just let us know.
If you have any emergencies call 911.

Other things to note

The condo building is mostly long-term residents so please respect your neighbors and keep your inside voices on. "Quiet hours" are from 10pm-8am. Please be a courteous guest and help us show the City of Savannah how important you all are to us!

Sleeping Arrangement

  • Bedroom 1

    1 queen bed

  • Bedroom 2

    1 single bed

All amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linens
  • Cable TV
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee maker
  • Cookware
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Downtown
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Luggage dropoff allowed
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Path to entrance lit at night
  • Patio or balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Wireless Internet

Availability

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  • Today
  • Available
  • Booked

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Reviews(86)

Mike Fasano
Jan 10 2025
Stayed for a few days to do some sightseeing. Beautiful place in walking distance of everything. Will be back!
Meredith DeWitt
Dec 30 2024
We absolutely loved this air bnb and the hosts were amazing! We would highly recommend to anyone local for a central spot in the heart of Savannah!
Lisa James
Dec 26 2024
Excellent Airbnb right in the heart of downtown Savannah. Exactly as described - easily accessible and super clean. Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance and were able to really enjoy the history, culture, and food Savannah had to offer. We had all the amenities we needed to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Loved the porch rockers for people watching and enjoying our morning coffee. The beds were very comfortable and we had little issue with street noise. Noise machines were provided just in case. Brandon and Chase were very responsive when we had an issue with the television and the check-in/out instructions were very clear and simple. Hope to stay here again! Thanks Brandon and Chase for a wonderful stay!
Tina Ashton
Dec 09 2024
This was the perfect place to stay, to walk around Savannah. We were able to walk to the riverwalk, and spend the day shopping. Great restaurants also in walking distance. Definitely will stay here again next time we visit Savannah.
Thomas Coburn
Dec 07 2024
wonderful property, having lived in savannah for a few years it's very central to reverything. parking can be a challenge , but cheap parking on barnard was great. host were responsive and it has a porch which is nice to sit outside. it is noisy outside, but everywhere downtown is so was expected.
Stephen Edwards
Dec 03 2024
Centrally located and easy to find. Good on-street parking. Clean and well stocked. Very nice terrace with a good view of the area. Renting was a great experience.
Kelly Himel
Nov 24 2024
We had a great 3 night stay in Savannah. Great location - within walking distance of anything you would want to do in the historic district. There is some street noise from vehicles but the white noise machines helped a lot. Our toddler loved the big porch to watch the trolleys go by. Would definitely stay here again.
Rebecca Weaver
Nov 24 2024
This little gem is nestled right in the heart of the history of Savannah. It’s a perfect location where everything is in walking distance! I wasn’t sure about parking at first given it was in the city, but it wasn’t an issue at all while we stayed. We loved all of the culture, enjoying the life of the city, & the ability to unplug in the minimalist design of the apartment. It gives a home away from home vibe. I have a high priority on the comfort of my sleep while away. The bed did not disappoint. It is one of two places I have stayed where I cannot say enough about how comfortable it was to get a good night’s rest. The apartment was clean, airy, bright, & a relaxing space. We really enjoyed time out on the private porch. The cost was great & worth it! Lots of positives to our stay. I would definitely book again!
Robin Newberg
Nov 23 2024
Pristine apartment close to everything. Well equipped kitchen, thank you for the coffee set up! We loved hanging out on the porch in the rockers, just a beautiful setting!
Tina Carpenter
Nov 20 2024
It was perfect! Beautiful, clean and well stocked. I would come back and recommend over and over again!
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