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Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking!

Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Forsyth Park

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Experience the historic Victorian District at The Clara, a charming vacation home within a leisurely 5-minute walk to Savannah’s iconic Forsyth Park. Enjoy comfortable seating in the large living area, formal dining room with antique furnishings and two separate dining tables for up to 12 guests. Relax on one of two charming exterior porches or unwind in the private courtyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking!

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 includes 2 free private/designated off-street parking spaces with ample on-street (non-metered) parking also available. A wonderful, genuine escape in the heart of historic Savannah where visitors can experience life as a local and enjoy everything Savannah has to offer.

“The Clara” is situated in the historic Victorian District, just a leisurely 5-minute walk to Savannah’s renowned Forsyth Park the largest park in downtown Savannah. Take a delightful stroll from the front door of "The Clara" through the Spanish moss-draped trees to the cobblestones of River Street, exploring the beautiful Savannah Squares, charming shops, and eateries along the way!

About the home:
Step back in time by staying in a Strous Row, circa 1891, townhome. Named after one of Margaret Strous’ daughters who grew up next door more than a century ago, “The Clara” showcases Victorian architectural details inside and out, furnished with period antique pieces collected from all over Georgia.

Upon entering “The Clara,” you'll find a spacious living area with comfortable seating, a 70” Roku smart TV, secretary desk, and reading nook.

The formal dining room with an open floor plan to the living room features a 6-8 seat dining table, buffet, and numerous lounge chairs. An additional dining table in the adjacent breakfast room can accommodate up to six.

The kitchen is modern and well-equipped with all necessary cooking and kitchenware. French doors lead to the classic back porch with wicker furniture overlooking the private courtyard.

The home includes two full vintage bathrooms, one downstairs and one upstairs, along with a large laundry/dressing room upstairs. The grand staircase leads to all 4 bedrooms upstairs (3 spacious bedrooms and a smaller 4th bedroom known as the ‘trunk room’.)

Amenities:
Two designated off-street parking spaces, private courtyard, exterior porches, free wifi, well-stocked kitchen, ample linens, washer/dryer, and local Savannah owners for assistance 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
#3: Queen bed with dresser, chair, TV;
#4: Small 'trunk room' with Full bed and dresser

Extra sleeping accommodations include a portable Twin-size Roll-away bed with linens stored in the home and portable play-yard (upon request only).

Please note that the home can accommodate a maximum of 10 adults in compliance with City of Savannah ordinance. For larger groups, inquire about availability of our neighboring rental homes.

Conveniently 1.5 blocks from a Dot Express Shuttle stop, downtown Savannah's fare-free shuttle service.
Savannah is a walking city and our architecture and squares are best enjoyed on foot. The Clara is walkable to all historic sites for the active and able bodied. We recommend to drive or opt for cabs or rideshares for evening outings to River Street and City Market.

A 3-night minimum stay may be required on weekends, so please inquire for availability.

We value our guests and ask for quiet hours after 10pm to respect the neighboring residents. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry, no furry friends/pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The home has not been childproof

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties/events per City of Savannah ordinance
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number SVR-00090

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

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Savannah, GA

What's nearby

  • Forsyth Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Savannah Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • River Street - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Savannah Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Collins Quarter at Forsyth - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Saint Bibiana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Sentient Bean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Window Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shuk - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking!?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking! on Oct 6, 2025 start from $206.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking! located?

Located in Midtown, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church and Forsyth Park. River Street is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Stay Downtown at "The Clara" : Antiques, Charm & Room for Everyone with Parking! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

larry m.

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

A reverie..

Comfortable, short stay. Beautifully appointed house. Enjoyed the artistic touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linzie O.

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

Amazing stay

Ine word: AMAZING.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

Matthew

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

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

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

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

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

Karen G.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

We were so incredibly happy to stay in this charming historic home. It seems bigger and more stunning than the pictures. Has 3 separate outdoor sitting areas as well. Upstairs bedroom area was adorable and historic. Location was perfect and we either walked, road the DOT, or used uber. Parking and checking in was a breeze. Jon and Carmen could not have been more inviting and initiated contact all the way, making certain every need was met. Our only regret was we didn't plan to stay longer. HIGHLY recommend The Clara!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

Bridget R.

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

True Savannah Hospitality

We had an absolutely amazing time in Savannah!!! Our house was gorgeous and the owners were the epitome of true Savannah hospitality!!!! We can’t wait to go back!!!

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

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

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

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