The Kicklighter Resource Center, Inc. will be hosting its 5th annual Revved up for Autism Car, Truck & Bike Showat the National Guard Armoryoff of Eisenhower, about 12 minutes away from our vacation villas (use the Truman Parkway). The show is taking place Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Enjoy music, food and a raffle for prizes including an O’Reilly gift certificate, Oreck Car Vacuums and much more!
This event is being held to help spread awareness for autism and to aid in raising funds for Kicklighter. The Kicklighter Academy is an early learning center working to improve the lives of children with autism and other developmental and physical disabilities.
Want to Bring Your Vehicle?
Pre-registration is going on now, so enter your vehicle! Pre-registration fee is only $15.00 and will be accepted until May 15, 2013. Day of event registration will be $20.00. There is limited space available for vendors, if you are interested in being a vendor please contact Robert at 912-355-7633. Download the registration form here. Sponsorships are also being accepted at this time.
Savannah Lodging for Your Family or Group Event
Whether you are coming into town for a show, fundraiser, family reunion or wedding, we have your lodging solution! Savannah Villas can host a couple, or up to 46 people in our beautiful and historic properties. Our vacation rentals are located in the Landmark Historic District of Savannah, so you can easily walk to restaurants, shops, museums and various points of interest.
The vacation rentals are luxurious, with spacious common areas, fully equipped kitchens and inviting bedrooms. It is our goal to provide travelers with all they need, from air conditioning to coffee to wireless internet. Here is a more extensive list of amenities on the property:
Off-street parking
Garage (109 West and 511 East Broughton)
Wireless internet
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer
Cable/ Satellite TV
DVD
Video Library
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Ice Maker
Cooking Utensils
Elevator (all five levels of the Main House at 109 West)
Last post we discussed how a mid-week booking can be a great way to save a little money on your vacation. This post, we will go into some details about how you can take advantage of mid week affordability.
Savannah Dining Happy Hours
Near our vacation rentals, check out The Melting Pot (232 E Broughton St) fondue restaurant’s weekly happy hour. Monday through Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. enjoy $5 single liquor well drinks & wine specials. Also, $24.95 Sip & Dip for all you can eat cheese & chocolate fondue, $14.95 per child (5-12 yrs).
Vic’s on the River offers a happy hour from 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Along the riverfront, you can stop by Vic’s on the River (26 E Bay St) for happy hour from Monday – Friday from 4 – 6 p.m. for half off wine by the glass, bottle and draft beer and select spirits.
Looking for a great martini or mixed drink? Try Jen’s and Friends (34 Bull St.). They have $3 wine and Guniess from 3 – 7 pm.
Mid Week Rates for our Vacation Rentals
Call (912) 232-6633 to inquire about our discounted rates for weddings, events and lodging scheduled for Sunday through Thursday.
Our luxury guest homes are ideal locations for a Savannah getaway. For lodging, our vacation rentals sleep as few as two people or as many as twenty six. Each vacation rental home is located in the Landmark Historic District, walking distance from some of the finest restaurants, shops and attractions Savannah has to offer.
Some say a visit to Savannah is incomplete without a visit to Bonaventure Cemetery. Located on a scenic bluff overlooking the Wilmington River, the cemetery is a 10 minutes drive from our rental properties in the historic district of Savannah. The cemetery gained national recognition when it was featured in John Berendt’s novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and in the movie by the same name, directed by Clint Eastwood in 1997.
There are a variety of businesses that lead tours of the cemetery. Spend a couple hours in Bonaventure – some of the tours take place a dusk or after dark. You’ll hear stories from present day all the way back to Bonaventure’s plantation beginnings in 1754. Some of the stories are funny, some macabre and others downright morbid! The tours usually cover everything from Savannah’s role in The DaVinci Code, to a hooch runner for Al Capone, to the story of a woman drowned and her innocent husband charged and put to death for the crime. This event is perfect for friends, groups or anyone looking to do something different in Savannah!
Guides offering Tours through Bonaventure Cemetery:
Visit the beautiful and sometimes spooky Bonaventure Cemetery
Shannon Scott Journeys: Consider paying to be illuminated and entertained by Savannah’s veteran story teller, Shannon Scott! Day and night tours available. 912.604.4423. Tickets are $30.
Sixth Sense World: Like a great Southern dinner party, part of the Bonaventure ritual is having a local make your acquaintance to all the interesting characters. Tours at 2 p.m. each day. 912.292.0960. Tickets are $15-$25.
Tour Bonaventure: Tours begin with a pickup at the MLK Visitor Information Center at 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tours leave at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. 912.665.4258. Tickets are $30.
Need Savannah Lodging?
We hope that when you are planning your trip to Savannah, you will consider staying in one of our Savannah vacation rentals. We have the right place for your group, whether it’s just you and your partner or a family trip with lots of cousins!
2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. If the Girl Scouts has played a significant role in your life–as it has for millions of women and girls–this is a very special time to visit Savannah GA, the birthplace of the Girl Scouts and the founder, Juliette Gordon Low. There are three main sites of historical importance to the Girl Scouts in Savannah:
Segways aren’t for everyone. They require coordination, the ability to stand for the duration of the trip, and enough agility to go up and down stairs without a handrail.
That said, Segways are fun. You may not want to keep one at home, but why not tour Savannah by Segway?
Picture yourself gliding down this path on a Segway.
Allow yourself thirty minutes to watch a safety video, get fitted for a helmet, and become acquainted with the machine. That’s all you need before spending an hour or a day on a Segway in Savannah. This can be a fun addition to a stay at one of our Savannah Vacation Homes.
Take a guided Segway tour of Bonaventure Cemetery or simply rent one and explore town on your own. Segway tours can be incorporated into a Corporate Retreat (team building exercise!) or a family reunion. Just imagine your boss or Cousin Bob on a Segway. Whee!
Most of us probably won’t incorporate Segways into our daily routine. That makes them that much more fun during vacations.
Savannah sits on the Savannah River, not far off the Atlantic Ocean. As the largest port in the state of Georgia, it is intricately linked to the water. That’s why many guests of our Savannah Vacation Rentals find scenic cruises to be a good way to explore the area.
Scenic cruises won’t get you close to any of the 22 historic squares for which Savannah is renowned. They will, however, provide stellar views of the waterfront and historic waterways. Seen from afar, the beauty of Savannah shines. Historic architecture. Graceful, moss-draped trees. Lovely.
The following businesses offer scenic cruises in the Savannah area:
Dolphin Magic Tours. Board the vessel at River Street and cruise out towards Tybee Island. Fort Jackson, Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, lighthouses…. you’ll see it all. This ship is in search of dolphins, and dolphin sightings are guaranteed.
Savannah Riverboat Cruises. A variety of cruises are available, from Harbor Sightseeing Cruises to Weekend Moonlight Cruises. You can learn about the Civil War or you can dine and dance.
Getting out on the water is always fun, no matter where you are. Seeing Savannah from the Savannah River, circling Tybee Island, or heading to big water in search of dolphins can make your Savannah vacation that much more unforgettable. Give it a try the next time you stay at one of our Savannah Vacation Homes.
Savannah has the largest urban landmark historic district in the country, so it’s no surprise it is known for its many lovely, historic homes.
It’s impossible to remain impervious to the architectural charm of this city. A morning stroll down Broughton Street or to one of Savannah’s historic squares brings you past dozens of beautifully maintained, historic homes, like our very own Savannah Vacation Homes. The more you see, the more you want to see.
Each spring, many private homes open their doors to the public during the Annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens. Some of these homes have been in the same families for generations, and are full of wonderful antiques. It’s never too early to make plans to attend the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens, which will next occur March 21-24, 2013.
In the meantime, several historic homes are open to the public:
Fort Pulaski National Monument is rich in history and contemporary outdoor recreation. It’s a wonderful place for guests of our Savannah Vacation Homes to visit.
Fort Pulaski has had many jobs over the years. It was originally constructed in the early 1830s to protect the Port of Savannah from foreign invasion. During the Civil War, Fort Pulaski was home to both Confederate and Union troops. It was the final stop on the Underground Railroad before emancipation on nearby Cockspur Island. Later, the fort served as a military and political prison.
Tours of Pulaski National Monument are given twice daily and last approximately an hour. Visitors learn about Civil War technology, life at the fort, and the Battle for Fort Pulaski of 1862.
Cockspur Island Lighthouse.
In addition to learning about the history of the place, visitors can spend many peaceful hours enjoying its natural setting. Trails lead along marshes, through the fort’s original construction village, and around Fort Pulaski. Views of the Cockspur Island Lighthouse, the Savannah River, and the fort itself are unparalleled.
There are also many interpretive programs at Fort Pulaski. Visitors may tour the lighthouse, learn about Musket Firing, and see a cannon fired. Special events, such as guided boat trips around the island, take place from time to time.
Savannah’s Jepson Center is a work of art that houses an extraordinary collection of contemporary art. Stop by the next time you stay at one of our Savannah Vacation Homes.
See the Leo Villareal exhibit at Savannah's Jepson Center.
Leo Villareal’s work is on view through June 3, 2012. A pioneer in the use of LEDs and computer imagery, Villareal has garnered acclaim for his architectural, site-specific works and his light sculptures. The exhibit at the Jepson Center is his first major traveling exhibit.
Also on view at the Jepson Center is Fresh Focus: Contemporary Photography from the Permanent Collection (through July 8, 2012). Fresh Focus showcases some of the museum’s most impressive photographic holdings.
Whether your stay at our Savannah Vacation Rentals is due to business or pleasure, it’s worth making time to visit the Jepson Center. Please see Jepson Center for additional information.
Come to Savannah for a luxurious Destination Spa getaway.
There is something sinfully luxurious about a spa. Put everything on hold for few hours in the middle of the day, simply in order to be massaged, buffed, soaked, and otherwise pampered? Preposterous! Sign me up!
If it’s been too long since your last spa day, treat yourself to a Spa Day in Savannah. Better yet, a few spa days. Call your closest girlfriends, your mother, your sisters, your daughters. Find a few days when you can all slip away to Savannah and pamper yourselves in peace.
Stay in one of our luxurious Savannah Vacation Homes in the Historic District. The Mary O’Connor House sleeps 6 -8 people. The Broughton Street House sleeps 6 and the Broughton Street Carriage House sleeps 4–they may be rented together or separately. If you have enough friends and relations, consider staying in the magnificent home at 109 West Liberty Street; with the Garden Suite and the Carriage House, it sleeps 26 people quite comfortably.
The Savannah Day Spa is a grand Destination Spa on Oglethorpe Avenue, just a few blocks from our Savannah Vacation Homes, in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. Savannah Day Spa offers everything from massages to nail care, waxing, and facials. Spend a few hours or a full day there, being pampered from the top of your head to the tip of your toes.
A Destination Spa getaway in Savannah may be the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Spend a few days at one of our luxurious Savannah Vacation Homes and the Savannah Day Spa. After all, moms deserve to be pampered.
Group Lodging for the First Annual Tybee Gay Days
Ideas for Making Mid-Week Marvelous!