Charming, Spacious, Restored... and Immaculate!…read more
The Simon as of 2020 has new owners, according to [new] management company Lucky Savannah... and it shows. I'm from Cincinnati and stayed there with 7 friends in October 2020. This home is huge, and you won't feel cramped, even with a large group. Four bathrooms and five bedrooms.
We were glad to find the property well-stocked with sundries like an iron, vacuum cleaner, cleaning supplies (dishwasher detergent, soap, kitchen trash bags, shampoo, hair dryers, Keurig pods, etc.). There was even a charger on my bedside table to plug in my iPhone.
The kitchen was clean and had everything we needed: Nice appliances including a large refrigerator, quality saucepots, saute pans, all kinds of glassware, knives, and utensils. The Technivorm Moccamaster coffeemaker makes the best drip coffee I've ever tasted (there's also a Keurig if you just want a quick cup).
From comparisons to older online pictures of The Simon (as I was researching VRBO properties), I can tell that the new 2020 owners have refurbished and redecorated all the bathrooms with new toilets, fixtures, shower rods, paint, artwork, etc. Everything is bright and clean and functional. The same goes for the bedrooms and downstairs; everything has been rejuvenated and updated: The living room and parlor have new furniture and have been tastefully redecorated and repainted. The new owners commissioned a portrait of the original homeowner, Simon Kehoe, which hangs in the downstairs den and is a nice connection to the home's history.
The wraparound porch is spectacular, and it's nice to sit, relax, and socialize whilst sipping a beverage. The porch has been repainted and redecorated. Fans and lighting are all functional. The tacky artwork made of old dusty shutters is gone and the porch furniture looks brand new. There's a large table at the back section of the porch if you want to have an outdoor meal.
The Simon's proximity to restaurants, attractions, and historical Savannah spots is perfect: We didn't have to use our car because everything was within walking distance. Parking was safe, convenient (and free), and right behind the house. We had a great time in Savannah and will definitely stay at this property again!