Lucky Savannah

What Lucky Savannah does

Lucky Savannah is a privately held, family-owned vacation rental management company headquartered at 126 E Liberty in downtown Savannah, Georgia, founded in 2012 by Savannah natives Corey and Emily Jones. The company manages a portfolio of locally staffed, individually furnished rental properties — including historic townhouses, Victorian mansions, garden apartments, and riverside retreats — concentrated in Savannah's Historic Landmark District, Victorian District, Starland District, Midtown, and Eastern Wharf, with affiliated operations on Tybee Island via the Tybee Cottages subsidiary. Inventory is organized into branded 'Collections' (e.g., Luxe, Park House, The Squares of Savannah) and filtered categories such as Pet Friendly, Outdoor Living, and Monthly/Extended Stays. A dedicated wedding and event service supports group bookings with custom guest discount codes, and an extensive area guide provides content marketing around local dining, festivals, and activities.

The core technology stack is the third-party Escapia property management system, which handles reservations, booking, real-time availability, and guest management, complemented by a digital lock-code system and online booking interface with filtering by dates, bedrooms, amenities, and neighborhoods. Distribution is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via the company website (emphasizing up to 15% savings versus OTAs and a best-rate guarantee) and phone reservations, layered with listings on Vrbo, Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor for discovery.

Revenue is generated from two streams: nightly rental fees for guests staying in managed properties (rates spanning roughly $71–$592 per night, with cleaning fees, pet fees, and damage waivers) and property management fees charged to homeowners for marketing, reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. Customer segments include individual vacationers and families (primary), wedding and event groups, extended-stay guests (31+ nights for remote workers, travel nurses, snowbirds), and pet owners. Additional ancillary revenue comes from a Red Sky Travel Insurance partnership offering Sun Trip Preserver coverage. The company employs 40+ professionals, all locally based, and operates from a downtown office with 8am–12am guest service hours and 24/7 emergency maintenance coverage.

Name

Lucky Savannah

Legal name

Lucky Savannah

Website

https://luckysavannah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lucky Savannah is a family-owned, Savannah-based vacation rental management firm operating the largest locally managed portfolio of historic homes in the city's most popular neighborhoods, serving leisure travelers, wedding groups, extended-stay guests, and pet owners through direct booking and OTA channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Management

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management (BPAJAFAI), Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (THAMAKAA), Vacation Rental Turnover Operations (Housekeeping, Laundry, Inspections) (BPAJAIAL)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Historic district rentals
• Extended stay rentals
• Wedding accommodations
• Vacation property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Nightly Vacation Rentals: The primary revenue stream comes from nightly rental fees charged to guests staying in vacation properties. Rates vary by property size, location, amenities, and season, ranging from approximately $71/night to $592/night. Additional fees include cleaning fees, pet fees, and damage waiver charges.
2. Property Management Services: Lucky Savannah manages vacation rental properties for homeowners, handling marketing, reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. The company generates management fees from property owners for these services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lucky Savannah manages and rents a portfolio of locally staffed vacation rental properties in Savannah, Georgia's historic neighborhoods. Revenue is earned through nightly short-term rentals, monthly furnished extended stays (31+ nights), wedding and event group bookings, and full-service property management for homeowners, supported by an in-house housekeeping, maintenance, and 24/7 guest services team.

Product overview

Lucky Savannah is a vacation rental management company offering the largest selection of locally managed vacation rentals in Savannah's most popular neighborhoods. The core product is its portfolio of individually furnished vacation homes spanning historic townhouses, Victorian mansions, garden apartments, and riverside retreats across neighborhoods including the Historic District, Victorian District, Starland District, Midtown, and Eastern Wharf. The offering is organized around sub-branded property Collections (Luxe, West Liberty, Lynwood on Forsyth, Suites at Bay, Park House, Village on the Bluff, Delia Row, The Squares of Savannah, Wilkes House, Whitaker Street Collection) and filtered categories (Pet Friendly, Outdoor Living, Extended Stays/Monthly Stays, Large Homes, 1-2 Bedroom Retreats, Tybee Island Rentals). Supporting services include a Wedding and Event Planning service (group booking with custom discount codes), an Area Guide with dining and activity recommendations, Specials and Promotions, and Property Management Services for homeowners. Individual properties like Lazy Bones represent the unit-level product. The company differentiates on direct-booking pricing (up to 15% savings vs. OTAs), local guest services, and curated local experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals Portfolio of locally managed short-term vacation rental properties in Savannah, Georgia, including historic townhouses, Victorian mansions, garden apartments, and riverside retreats in the Historic District, Midtown, Victorian District, Starland District, and Eastern Wharf. Targeted at leisure travelers, families, couples, and groups visiting Savannah.
• Extended Stays (31+ Nights) Furnished monthly rental properties for stays of 31+ nights featuring high-speed Wi-Fi, linens, and stocked kitchens. Designed for remote workers, snowbirds, travel nurses, and relocating families seeking move-in-ready accommodations without long-term lease commitments.
• Wedding and Event Accommodation Services Custom wedding accommodation services including group booking coordination of vacation rentals near Savannah wedding venues, a 5% custom discount code for wedding guests, and access to a curated selection of large historic homes and carriage houses suitable for wedding party stays. Targeted at brides, grooms, wedding planners, and bridal parties hosting Savannah weddings.
• Property Management Services Full-service vacation rental property management for homeowners in Savannah's Historic District and surrounding neighborhoods, including marketing, booking management, housekeeping, maintenance, revenue maximization strategies, and 24/7 guest and owner care, delivered by a 40+ member local team with 12+ years of operating experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct booking saves guests up to 15% compared to OTAs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Tourism Leadership CouncilminorOthersMembership organization for tourism professionals in Savannah. Lucky Savannah displays the Tourism Leadership Council badge as a member, indicating participation in the local tourism community.
• Savannah Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce membership demonstrating business legitimacy and community involvement in Savannah.
• VRMA (Vacation Rental Management Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for vacation rental managers, providing networking and best practices resources.
• TripAdvisorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOTA listing partnership where Lucky Savannah properties appear on TripAdvisor for guest discovery and booking.
• HomeAway/VrbominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOTA listing partnership where Lucky Savannah properties are distributed through the HomeAway/Vrbo platform.
• Red Sky Travel InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Red Sky Travel Insurance to offer Sun Trip Preserver coverage to guests for trip cancellation, interruption, and emergency assistance. Insurance costs 7.75% of total reservation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tybee Cottages: Adjacent operating subsidiary owned by the same founder (Corey Jones) that manages vacation rentals on Tybee Island, GA. Directly comparable full-service STR management model applied to a nearby beach market.
• Southern Belle Vacation Rentals: Locally operated Savannah-area vacation rental management company offering full-service STR management in the same neighborhoods (Historic District, Tybee). Closest direct local competitor.
• Blue Fern Vacation Rentals: Boutique Savannah STR management firm focused on curated historic homes. Operates with a similar locally-managed, design-forward model in overlapping neighborhoods.
• Savannah Vacation Rentals: Local full-service vacation rental manager in Savannah's Historic District with comparable property portfolio and direct-booking marketing approach.

Regional players

• StayDuvet: Regional STR management company operating across Savannah and the broader Carolina/coastal Southeast. Comparable full-service model but with multi-market footprint beyond Savannah.

Broad incumbents

• Vacasa: Largest U.S. vacation rental management company with national scale, proprietary technology, and dynamic pricing. Competes for the same homeowner mandates and represents the scaled incumbent benchmark.
• Evolve: National vacation rental manager with a lighter-touch, tech-enabled operating model. Competes for homeowner contracts in Savannah and adjacent markets with different cost structure.
• Sonder: Tech-forward hospitality operator offering short-stay apartments and curated units in multiple cities. Represents a broader alternative-lodging incumbent relevant to Savannah's premium segment.
• Marriott Homes & Villas: Major hotel brand's curated home-rental program with global distribution and loyalty integration. Comparable to Lucky Savannah's Luxe Collection positioning at the high end of the Savannah market.

Emerging players

• AirStayz: Emerging full-service vacation rental manager targeting Southeast U.S. historic and coastal markets. Comparable operating model at an earlier scale stage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/luckysavrentals
• Facebookfacebook.com/LuckySavannah

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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