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Savannah Whitemarsh Island Cottage on Private Riverfront Estate with Dock

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Property grounds
Smart TV, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Savannah, GA
  • River Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Savannah State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bonaventure Cemetery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Property grounds

Minutes to Historic Savannah and Tybee Island.... situated on a private marsh

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 39 reviews
The price is NZ$403
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Minutes to Historic Savannah and Tybee Island.... situated on a private marsh

About the area

Savannah

Located in Savannah, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. .This cottage is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Forsyth Park and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Savannah State University.
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What's nearby

  • River Street - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Savannah State University - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bonaventure Cemetery - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 16 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Super Tastes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wiley's Championship BBQ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Desposito's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Savannah Whitemarsh Island Cottage on Private Riverfront Estate with Dock

Mid-century Guest House Cottage on approximately 3-acre riverfront estate with access to a private dock on deep water for guests.

The “Boathouse” in its entirety has been rehabilitated with stunning, high-end appointments throughout boasting a deluxe master bedroom with en-suite bathroom upstairs; living room, modern kitchen and one-half bathroom downstairs. Outside areas include upstairs deck and downstairs patio, covered and uncovered.

Spend your time while visiting this gorgeous property by taking a stroll over the grounds, walking past the main house to the deep water dock. Observe the sea birds and wildlife or leisurely sit on the upstairs deck to watch the sun set through the old majestic oak trees. It’s truly magical!

This riverfront estate is only 10 minutes to historic downtown Savannah and 15 minutes to Tybee Island Beach. Stay in this perfect setting for your vacation, honeymoon, romantic get-away or business trip.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed "outside ONLY"

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Not Suitable for children

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Reviews

Savannah Whitemarsh Island Cottage on Private Riverfront Estate with Dock Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara C., Cumming, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a wonderful weekend stay! The location was perfect—very walkable, and we easily covered about 3 miles each day. The dock was easy to find, and we even took a picnic down to enjoy the water (bonus: we saw dolphins playing!). Just a tip—watch for the tide coming back in; we ended up wading through about 4 inches of water to get back to the backyard, which honestly just added to the adventure.Inside, the home was super comfortable and thoughtfully set up. There were tons of outlets, which made charging everything a breeze, and I really appreciated all the hooks in the bathroom—such a simple touch that made unpacking and organizing so easy.If you’re interested in biking or kayaking, definitely ask about availability when you book so you can plan ahead. The hosts were excellent communicators and so helpful—we truly felt like we were staying at a friend’s home.During our trip, we did a ghost tour, caught an NFL game with other fans at the Savannah Taproom, and enjoyed dinner at AJ’s on Tybee, where the sunset views were incredible.An absolute joy of a weekend—we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very picturesque little house. Plenty of space for a couple. Brian and Patsy made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brian and Patsi have created the perfect place to stay, nice and comfortable, with attention to detail. The Boathouse is just an awesome place to kick back and relax. Everything seemed to be well thought out and the decorative touches were beautiful. The location is perfect as well - just a short drive to Savannah and Tybee Island. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget L., New Iberia, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, quiet, comfortable and beautiful home; perfect for 2 people; convenient access to stores and town; safe and beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy location! Peaceful retreat along the inner coastal, sitting on the back dock we saw beautiful wildlife, even a dolphin! Downtown is a short drive away for night life or for beach vibes head to Tybee Island. Gracious and easy to communicate with hosts. This was our 2nd trip to the Boathouse, highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sray

Super quiet and nice stay. Well equipt and secluded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A magical Boathouse at the marsh

Brian and Patsi have an absolute treasure on their beautiful estate property overlooking the marsh. From the initial communication, they were very detailed and friendly.Upon arrival, we immediately knew we'd chosen a gem of a private getaway to wrap up our much needed week long vacation.The boathouse was so charming and inviting as soon we opened the front door. The soft music and warm ambient lighting throughout the house was a beautiful touch. Everything that we could possibly need was there! The upstairs didn't disappoint with a extremely comfortable king sized bed and oversized shower. Let's not forget the upstairs deck that overlooks the numerous water oaks on the lush property with Spanish moss. Everything was clean The craftsmanship of the boathouse is spectacular and the lovely plantings surrounding the property are abundant.Their private dock overlooking the serene marshes at Oakland Island was very peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Brian and Patsi and getting to know a little bit about their beautiful property. They left us alone while we were there and didn't make us feel like we were intruding being there. They made us feel very welcome and wanted us to relax and enjoy our stay. We also loved meeting Jasper (the outdoor black tuxedo cat), who greeted us and even sent us off for our early departure.We can't wait to come back... And spend a little more time here! This perfect location between downtown Savannah and Tybee Island shouldn't be overlooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brannan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boat House

This property is so beautiful. The boat house is super cute and the decor was very well done. Brian and Patsi have thought of everything that you may need to have a very relaxing trip. It is just a short stroll down to the dock where there are 2 kayaks and beautiful views. Would recommend this to all that are looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Property was conveniently located. This was a perfect spot for us. We had a great time visiting family in Savannah. We used the dock every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts

Appreciate the area recommendations and communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H., Russellville

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace & Quiet

My husband and I love this cozy and quiet place! If you are looking for somewhere private & quiet, but within close proximity, you will love it here
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!

We really loved the boathouse. Very clean great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent vrbo unit!

Communication is key and this property owner went above and beyond. Superior clean , no bugs. Furnishings to a notebook of instruction and places to go this unit was spot on the mark.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful and Peaceful Getaway

Brian and Patti were great hosts and made our stay so easy. The property is absolutely gorgeous, and the
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely boathouse!

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights while vacationing in Savannah. It is a lovely house, very clean, neat and organized. My husband really loved the stereo and sound system. :) Google maps will not get you there so we are thankful for the hosts clear instructions on how to find the place. Great place to get away outside the city, but still very close to Savannah and the surrounding areas including Tybee. Highly recommend staying here. Perfect for a getaway for 2.
Beautiful bedroom! It was spacious, comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

Had a relaxing weekend at this beautiful boathouse. Bed was comfortable. Place was beautiful and super clean. House is hidden away in lush landscape offering a great secluded and private feeling. It's close to many restaurants and stores so you don't have to go into the bigger city area if you don't want to. My only disappointment was that I expected to have a view of the water from the balcony. The listing did not say that so that was my fault. Private dock is only a short walk from the boathouse. Loved it. Will likely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boathouse Review

Excellent house and hosts! Felt very welcomed and comfortable. The hosts are very quick to respond to any questions which was greatly appreciated. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

deb s., Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Low country at its finest

First class accommodations on all fronts. Our hosts have done a great job.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racquel W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

My go to Staycation

I never get tired of the Boathouse. Always makes me happy the moment I step inside. My favorite!!! Decor and construction of this place is unbelievable. I’m always in awe of this place. Thanks Brian and Patsi for sharing it with others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K., Holland, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

So Pampered!

From the moment we entered the home to softly playing jazz music and cozy lighting, we felt pampered, cozy, and comfortable. Impeccably clean and tastefully decorated! This spot was perfectly located between Savannah and Tybee Island in order to enjoy both. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

Beautiful and cozy home to stay in. Very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Property is very nice and convenient location. Enjoyed eating breakfast outside in the morning and listening to all of the birds singing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary getaway

Awesome accommodations, and owners. Perfect location for a quiet relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boat House

Great location, super cute, very clean, only issue we had was we wanted to kayak however owner had put them away for the season. We were looking forward to kayaking the water ways, being from Minnesota we are very use to kayaking in cooler weather. Other than that we had a great time.cooler
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, private, and conveniently located property

By far, this is the cleanest VRBO we've ever stayed at. The owner is a great communicator and helped us get our trailer we were towing stowed away so we could enjoy our time in Savannah. While the photos of the boathouse are nice, they do not do justice to just how beautiful the place really is. You just have to stand in it, believe me. The kitchen is very well-appointed and we had 3 meals in during our two night stay. We drove only 13 minutes to get to the Savannah visitor's center parking and maybe 20 to Tybee. Both nights of sleep were great in this quiet location. The best part of all however, were our visits with the resident cat, Jasper! If just the two of us next visit, we will not think twice and will be booking here again if we're lucky enough for it to be available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding stay at the Boathouse

From the moment we walked in the door until our final day, everything at the Boathouse was perfect. The furnishings were beautiful, the bed was so comfortable, the bathroom was amazing, and the kitchen was better well equipped than mine. We spent most evenings on the dock which the owners graciously allow their guests to use. Speaking of the owners, Brian and Patsie were so nice and quickly got back to us when we had a question. We were so glad we found this adorable Boathouse and hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024