Portside Retreat @ Trustees' Garden | Apartment in Savannah

10.0 (7 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes Apartment | Portside Retreat @ Trustees' Garden

1 Bedroom Apartment in Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes, Savannah

Summary:
Transport back in time with this beautiful one-bedroom home on historic E Broad Street. Built in 1900 on the original Trustees Garden land, this home is among the oldest structures in Savannah. Enjoy a beautifully preserved space with one bedroom, a den, and a spacious living area. Staying at The Portside Retreat brings you into Savannah’s colonial past while providing access to everything Savannah has to do.
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The Space:
This home was built at the turn of the century and combined the popular federal design with aspects of antebellum and colonial styles. Beautifully kept through the years, the home still features original wood flooring, an original fireplace, and original hand-crafted crown modeling. Built on the grounds of the original Trustees’ Garden, this historic area of Savannah has played a significant role in Savannah’s history. First as an experimental garden, then as various military forts and Ironworks, and now as an incredible combination of beautiful venues. You are genuinely staying atop Savannah’s history with a stay at the Portside Retreat.
Take the cobblestone sidewalks to the main structure's private entrance on the north side. Enter at street level and step into a small foyer that connects to a curtain-separated den and opens directly to the main living room. Original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a preserved fireplace bring you into Savannah’s rich past. The area has a new oversized sofa, smart TV ready for streaming, and a reading chase. The couch pulls out into a full mattress, with linens providing additional sleeping space. Enjoy a collection of literature found on the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf.
Separated from the living and foyer with a high ceiling draw curtain is the den configured with a new single bed, fresh linens, and a nightstand providing a perfect single-person sleeping space.
Off the living room, the door on the right leads to a galley kitchen with all new appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast nook with bench seating. The kitchen is fully appointed with everything you need to cook during your stay, including small appliances, utensils, dishware, pots, and pans. See our complete amenity list for everything included.
To the left of the kitchen is the home’s ensuite featuring a private bathroom. A brand-new mattress wrapped in crisp linens provides a restful night's sleep, and stylish décor is accented by an abundance of natural light pouring in from the large window.
The bathroom has a new vanity, toilet, and shower/tub combination. Find all the essentials, including toilet paper, towels, body wash, shampoo, and a hair dryer.
Guest Access:
You may use/access anything in the apartment. Our home is yours! We encourage you to use the rear porch/courtyard to enjoy some morning coffee or evening cocktails :)
The Neighborhood:
Located on the east side of the Historic District- North, The Portside Retreat puts you minutes from the Savannah River Walk, Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden, and incredible dining and entertainment.
Travel two doors down to Savannah’s oldest standing structure at the Pirate House. Walk inside the historic inn to grab delicious American eats with a pirate theme and southern flare.
Enjoy excellent dining options by heading towards the riverwalk and stopping into The Olde Pink House for fine southern dining. Grab some laid-back bites and brews at Spanky’s Pizza Galley & Saloon. Enjoy delicious southern dining with a river view at Huey’s or Vic’s on the River.
Start your bar/pub tour by stopping into some staples of Savannah, including Six Pence Pub, O’Connell’s Irish Pub, or Dub’s public house.
Explore the rich history of Savannah by stopping into one of the many museums and historical sites. Just minutes from The Portside Retreat are the Web Military Museum, Telfair Museums, Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, and the American Prohibition Museum.
A stop in Savannah wouldn’t be complete without a walk-through of Forsyth Park, just a 20-minute walk away. Or enjoy Washington square, another beautiful green space just steps from the home.
Want to take it all in at once while riding or biking? We are just minutes from Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah and Savannah Bike Tours.
Getting around is easy with walkable streets, bike rentals, and uber service.
Ready for a little on-the-water adventure? Try out the Savannah Belles Ferries to see the beautiful skyline of Savannah from the riverfront.
Getting Around:
There's a FREE shuttle that picks up right out front at the Pirate's House!. This is a free "trolley" style bus that circles around the Historic District and stops at a lot of attractions. Additionally, there is The Downtowner which is a City-ran "uber" just download the app and they will pick you up for free! Aside from that, we recommend using Uber/Lyft to get where you need. If you find free parking near the apartment, stay there! You can walk to just about anything in the City! :)
Other Things to Note:
Best way to park is download the Park Savannah app so you can pay the meter at your convenience. You can park right out front or on the adjacent streets, there is typically plenty of availability on this area.

Portside Retreat @ Trustees' Garden is located in Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes. Portside Retreat @ Trustees' Garden provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, among other amenities. This Apartment features Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Portside Retreat @ Trustees' Garden has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • English
  • Desk
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Lee M.
May 17, 2025 05:25:20 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The property was extremely clean, very inviting, had a great kitchen & well laid out. I would definitely look for this place first on a return trip.
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