Summary:
Your group of 14 can stay at the historically preserved 'Wedding Cake Mansion' on Monterey Square.
The Historic Wedding Cake Mansion sleeps up to 14 in luxury. Perfect for families & group retreats & steps to Forsyth Park and an easy walk to River Street.
The Space:
One of Savannah’s most photographed historic mansions was saved from decay and fully restored by an award winning team of architects & designers. Live in the lap of luxury that few experience on Monterey Square in one of our country's most magical cities.
This 1869 2nd Empire Baroque Mansion takes your breath the minute you see it. The elaborate white bay window is so ornately decorated with stained glass windows and ornamental iron work that the long time residents of Savannah have always said it resembles an elegantly decorated 'wedding cake'. This architecture is very unique to Savannah with only a few examples remaining in the Historic District. The French influence is carried throughout the house with vintage French antiques and art. The bedrooms are a resplendent escape and the en-suite bathrooms offer every luxurious accouterments expected from the savvy, refined traveler.
The MAIN house 7 bedrooms all with private bathrooms. There are 3 bedrooms and bathrooms on the top/4th floor. In the middle open space, there is a large desk for anyone who needs computer time.
Two bedrooms and bathrooms including the Primary Suite on the 3rd floor. There is also a small kitchen with stove, refrigerator and sink.
The 2nd floor, called The Parlor Level in historic homes, has the main large kitchen, dining room and living room areas. This is your general gathering space! There is a smart TV in the sitting area next to kitchen AND in the living room.
The ground floor, also called the Garden Suite (can be a separately rented) has 2 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. The bathrooms are in the hallway and one has a walk-in shower. The other has a soaking tub, but is NOT a stand up shower.
This is a fully equipped apartment with a full kitchen and private living room. In photos you will see the stairs that lead up to the 2nd floor from the garden level. There is a back door to the patio and courtyard as well.
All bedrooms have either queen or king beds and new smart TVs. We do not have cable but you are ready to stream your favorite apps.
The mansion has 2 full-size sets of washers & dryers. One on the ground floor and the 2nd set on the 3rd floor. Guests are welcome to use these.