While we definitely enjoyed our time in Savannah, this property was not a highlight, and I didn't feel it was worth the price paid. For additional context about myself as a reviewer, my family and I have stayed at seven other properties booked through Vrbo and others over the past few years and we have enjoyed every one of them with no complaints, so we don't consider ourselves particularly high maintenance.
First, I'll start with the good:
- The space of the home was great for a large family. We had plenty of room to eat & spend time together
- Functionally, the home met all of our needs
Alas, the not so good:
- Property was well staged in photos, but did not match the current decor, featuring many fewer "pops" of color than promised in the description
- The exterior facade is showing green mold and needs powerwashed, which may be problematic since much of the exterior trim is showing signs of rot and may not survive a powerwashing. This was made even more apparent by the level of care shown to the exteriors of the other properties on the block; this home probably falls into the "eyesore" category
- Roof looks overdue for replacement, and there are signs of leakage in the upstairs ceiling which have been covered
- A nailhead protruded slightly from the floor next to fireplace, which we stepped on repeatedly. It would have been less of an issue as it's in the main walkway from the bedrooms to the living room / kitchen.
- Laundry closet door needs re-adjusted and won't close completely, and came off the tracks
- Dryer handle was broken off and needed to be finagled open to use it
- Back deck seating area had no pillows as shown in the photos, not a big deal since the space hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival and wasn't inviting
- It's the south, so bugs are expected. However, finding a dead Palmetto bug in the master bed pillows was not a highlight; the live one running around the kitchen even less so. There were some other bugs flying around in the kitchen area, and more appeared in the bathrooms after showers were used
- The main floor bedrooms were warm at night, bordering on uncomfortable (the ceiling fans made them tolerable). From what I recall, the thermostat read 77 in the house, and no amount of adjustment was able to cool the house further. Fortunately, the upstairs bedroom window A/C units kept those rooms comfortable at night.
Overall, while there were some nice things about this house, I do not recommend it for the price.