Designed by John S. Norris for General Hugh Weedon Mercer, construction of the house began in 1860. Construction was interrupted by the American Civil War, and finally completed around 1868 by the new owner, John Wilder.

Before Hansford's death, as retold in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the house had already been the scene of two deaths. In 1913, a previous owner tripped over the second floor banister, fractured his hip, and suffered a concussion, dying three days later. In 1964, a boy chasing pigeons on the roof fell over the edge and impaled himself on the iron fence below.

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Savannah Whitemarsh Island Cottage on Private Riverfront Estate with Dock

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AU$379 per night

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Charming 2-bedroom cottage with fenced yard is pet friendly and waiting for you!

Savannah

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AU$340 per night

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Exceptional

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Private Waterfront Estate w/ Pool & Hot Tub - 10 Miles to Sav Historic District

Savannah

12% off

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AU$2,757 per night

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Private Oasis w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Bar - 15 Min to Savannah & Tybee Beach

Savannah

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AU$1,084 per night

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Waterfront Home - With Secluded Private Pool On Beautiful Half Moon River

Savannah

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AU$408 per night

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Cozy backyard with a fire pit, grill, loungers, games, and a plunge pool.

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(13 reviews)

Only 9 Miles to Downtown! Pool • Game Room • Fire Pit

Savannah

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AU$622 per night

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Exceptional

(7 reviews)

Dogs love the fenced backyard - 15 mins to Downtown

Savannah

7% off

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AU$379 per night

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Summer spot! Fenced yard, firepit, gameroom & 10 min to RiverStreet

Savannah

7% off

for 7 nights, 1 home

AU$390 per night

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Living Room With amazing view of historic neighborhood from bay windows

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(276 reviews)

Antique Gem!! Amazing Antiques, Historic District Locale, + Coveted Free Parking

Savannah

8% off

for 7 nights, 1 home

AU$648 per night

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Exceptional

(10 reviews)

Newly built 4BR 2BA home in the heart of Pooler, GA! 1 mile from I-95 and I-16!

Pooler

8% off

for 7 nights, 1 home

AU$535 per night

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Exceptional

(8 reviews)

Cozy 3BR 2BA Home – 5 Mins from Downtown Savannah- Perfect for Monthly Stays

Savannah

8% off

for 7 nights, 1 home

AU$468 per night

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Exceptional

(25 reviews)

Walk to Forsyth Park & River St - Charming Historic Building + Private Balcony

Savannah

8% off

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AU$521 per night

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'The Janie', located on East Henry St. @ Abercorn St. along Strous Row

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The Janie: A Charming Victorian Downtown near Forsyth Park. Spacious w/ Parking

Savannah

24% off

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AU$758 per night

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(52 reviews)

4 bedroom home with new Media room located between Savannah and Tybee Island.

Savannah

7% off

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AU$390 per night

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(27 reviews)

Historic Garden Studio, Steps from Pulaski Square⎮On-Site Parking

Savannah

8% off

for 7 nights, 1 apartment

AU$519 per night

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1876 Charming Victorian Home in Savannah's Famed Historic District

Savannah

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AU$1,035 per night

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(61 reviews)

Stunning Renovation by Forsyth Park 4 Bedroom Apt B

Savannah

8% off

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AU$1,095 per night

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Elegant dining room overlooking the Savannah riverfront.

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

Exquisite townhome in Savannah's newest riverfront community!

Savannah

7% off

for 7 nights, 1 home

AU$779 per night

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