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A sense of place
Homes rooted in historic neighborhoods, with character you cannot recreate anywhere else.
Our story, your story
Stay somewhere with a story to tell.
Secret Garden Stays is a thoughtful collection of homes chosen for the details that make a trip linger: garden gates, tall windows, old floors, and a neighborhood waiting just outside the door.
About Secret Garden Stays
I’m Margee. I’ve spent my career building BigOrange.Marketing, a marketing business with a simple purpose: helping American businesses prosper, get more leads, and grow. I love what I do—and I’m not planning to stop anytime soon.
But this year I turned 60, and it got me thinking about my go-go years. I want to travel more, see beautiful architecture, wander through extraordinary gardens, discover charming neighborhoods, and spend more time really experiencing the places I visit.
I know you want more than just a place to stay. You want to find a place you can imagine yourself living in—a beautiful home, a lovely garden, a neighborhood you want to wander, and maybe even a place where you could belong. I’m a little obsessed with homes myself—VRBO and Zillow are practically hobbies of mine—so I created Secret Garden Stays to do the hard part for you: finding and curating the truly special places worth staying.
What we look for
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Garden moments
Courtyards, balconies, porches, and green corners that make everyday travel feel special.
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A gracious stay
Spaces with warmth, beauty, and the kind of thoughtful detail that makes you want to linger.
A small, considered point of view
Curated for travelers who notice the details.
Secret Garden Stays is an independent editorial collection for people who would rather have a memorable address than simply a place to sleep. We are building a guide to historic homes and storied destinations, one beautiful stay at a time.
Find your next beautiful address.
Begin with the homes and neighborhoods that make Savannah unforgettable.