The Studio Homes at Ellis Square

The Resort & Setting

The Studio Homes at Ellis Square sits at 120 W Bryan St, right at the edge of Savannah's old city grid in Chatham County. It's a Bluegreen Vacations property built around smart 1- and 2-bedroom apartment-style units, with a pizzeria on site and a rooftop terrace that opens onto panoramic views across the city's rooftops and church spires. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 301 reviews, and the location is the headline draw: this is urban, walkable timeshare living rather than a resort compound set back from everything.

The Area and Things to Do

Savannah is one of the most walkable historic cities in the American South, built around a lattice of shaded public squares lined with live oaks, Spanish moss and antebellum architecture. Staying at Ellis Square puts you right on top of City Market, a cluster of galleries, bars and restaurants housed in converted 19th-century warehouses, and within easy reach of the Savannah River waterfront with its cobblestone lanes and riverboat views. The wider historic district is dense with house museums, independent shops and some of the city's best-regarded restaurants, so a car isn't really necessary once you've arrived. Chatham County also gives quick access to the coast, including Tybee Island's beaches a short drive away, for anyone wanting a seaside day trip alongside the city sightseeing.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at The Studio Homes at Ellis Square can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, pay a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers and renters, and there's no commission taken when it sells — buyers and renters contact you through the platform directly.

Before listing, it's worth understanding how a Bluegreen transfer actually works, since this affects what a buyer is getting. According to Bluegreen Vacations, a resale transfer carries a fee of around $500 and is subject to the brand's right of first refusal, meaning Bluegreen can step in and buy the week back at the agreed resale price before the transfer to an outside buyer completes. Transfers typically take somewhere between 30 and 90 days to process once a deal is agreed.

It's also important for both sides to know what does and doesn't carry over on a resale purchase. Resale buyers at Bluegreen resorts can use Bonus Time, but only at their home resort — in this case, The Studio Homes at Ellis Square itself — and they do not receive Premier status. Being upfront about this in your listing saves time with buyers who may be comparing a resale purchase against buying directly from the developer.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, unit size (1- or 2-bedroom), and proximity to the sights — all of which this resort delivers given its Ellis Square address.

Practical Notes

Savannah's historic district is compact, so once you're checked in, most sightseeing, dining and shopping is on foot. If you're driving in, bear in mind that parking in the historic core is limited and often paid, which is worth mentioning to renters who may be arriving by car. Anyone selling a week should also be ready to answer buyer questions about current annual maintenance fees and the exact unit configuration, since both affect resale value and rental appeal.