We're all trying to find creative ways to be entertained, enjoy our cities and support local business all while staying safe. One of the coolest things we’ve done lately that checks all of those boxes is experience a professional picnic put together by Scenic Siesta. Guests staying with us at our Madison Square Manor or local residents wondering where to have a picnic in Savannah, GA can have Scenic Siesta set up a beautiful spread for them in the heart of Forsyth Park.
Read MoreThe last home renovation we shared was more of a make under than a makeover. However, our Madison Square Manor in Savannah’s Historic District is a full-on transformation. What started as a pink-and-red dollhouse above an antique store ended as a bright family home intended for rest. Below are unbelievable before and after photos of our Savannah, GA home renovation.
Read MoreFall is truly when Savannah comes alive. Whether you’re a lover of autumn settings or spooky Halloween adventures, Savannah, GA is one of the most exciting places to visit when the season changes to fall. The hot summer days fade and the city’s weather reaches a more bearable temperature. It’s the perfect time to be outside in one of the most beautiful cities in the country. As we’re still trying to enjoy our surroundings safely, we wanted to share some of the best fall outdoor activities folks can experience in Savannah.
Read MoreWe’re no strangers to finding properties with good bones that need complete overhauls. We’ve gutted the interiors of buildings, built from the ground up and completely started from scratch. However, some of our spaces simply need a little TLC to enhance their original beauty. We recently gave the courtyard and kitchen at our Madison Square Manor in Savannah, GA some love, which transformed those spaces to make them more cohesive with this historic home.
Read MoreWe spend the majority of our lives in bed, which is precisely why we prioritize comfort in each bedroom at our Elsewhere homes. As most of us are housebound at this time, it seems especially appropriate to make our bedrooms feel like retreats. They should be sanctuaries where worries are unwelcome and the busyness of your day is left at the door. Beds shouldn't be used for working, overthinking or stressing. Instead, they should be spaces for decompressing, unwinding and escaping.
Read MoreAdults aren’t the only guests who get a special experience when the stay at an Elsewhere home. We aim to bring magic and whimsy into every space, which is easy to do when children are innately more imaginative than we are. Our Madison Square Manor in Savannah’s Historic District is home to some of our favorite kids’ spaces. After adding little ones to our family, we gave new life to two of the existing rooms in our home to accommodate dress up, puppet shows, coloring and sweet dreams.
Read MoreSavannah, GA is known for its dreamlike surroundings. Whether romantic or haunting, the city has a spirit that serves as the perfect backdrop for weddings, films and photoshoots. Our Madison Square Manor located in Savannah’s Historic District is not only available as a vacation rental for guests looking to relax and enjoy the city, it can be rented as a movie or photoshoot location as well. In fact, the home has already been used as a set for Ralph Lauren’s Summer Romance collection in 2019.
Read MoreEach Elsewhere space has been curated to showcase the home’s surroundings and capture the history and feeling the cities in which they reside evoke. Our Madison Square Manor in Savannah’s Historic District sits on a city square lined with Spanish-moss draped trees. While the home is just steps from local eateries, cafes, boutiques, antique shops and a thriving community, time seems to move slowly here. Hustle and bustle aren’t words found in the locals’ vocabulary and that essence won’t be found in the walls of our home. The pace is as slow as the days are warm, which allows guests to drink in every moment they spend here. Each article of furniture and art in the Madison Square Manor has been thoughtfully handpicked to reflect just that.
Read MoreBeing safe at home during this time is a privilege the Elsewhere team does not take lightly. We truly value our ability to work remotely and be with our loved ones during this time. Quite frankly, making lists of “things to do at home during quarantine” feels frivolous and trivial when there are bigger issues happening in the world. However, from the start, our hope was to be an escape and provide content that feels like a retreat. If we can offer some free and cost-effective options to make your living areas feel more like a retreat as well, then SO BE IT, we’re going to do it. How are you making your home feel like an oasis at this time?
Read MoreSocial distancing has required us to get creative in the ways we commemorate life’s major milestones. Many have had to turn to virtual meetings, FaceTime and even greetings through windows for events like birthdays, engagement announcements or baby showers. NPR highlighted some of the ways in which folks are celebrating the most important moments in their lives in the time of COVID-19 quarantine.
Read MoreLocal restaurants and small businesses have been among the most negatively impacted groups since the COVID-19 outbreak. Local officials have called for bar and restaurants closures to further encourage folks to stay home and flatten the curve of the spread. This means restaurants have had to reevaluate their daily operations or close for business entirely. In the hopes of maintaining some normalcy while respecting social distancing, these restaurants in both Oshkosh, WI and Savannah, GA are offering curbside pickup and delivery.
Read MoreMany of our friends have had to make the heartbreaking, but selfless decision to cancel or postpone their weddings in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent call for social distancing. As most weddings include 50 or more guests, couples are putting their most special day on hold to prioritize the well being of their loved ones. Our team at Elsewhere is hoping to provide a last-minute solution for those who still wish to exchange their vows in the Summer and Fall 2020 while remaining respectful of our collective goal of social distancing.
Read MoreThere are places that take us back to moments in time we don’t want to lose. When we think on those memories of comfort, adventure or exploration, we are often transported back to the exact locations where those moments began. At Elsewhere, we aim to share spaces that contribute to the influential milestones in your life - your honeymoon, wedding, first time traveling alone, first time traveling with your growing family. With vacation rentals available in some of the most beautiful cities in the country, Elsewhere hopes to be the destination for memories made.
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