Name: The Kehoe House - Savannah,GA
Address: 123 Habersham Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, United States

Step into one of Savannah’s most elegant—and most whispered-about—historic mansions. At The Kehoe House, gas lanterns flicker across carved mahogany, staircases creak with old-world charm, and some guests claim unseen hands still wander the halls. Between the laughter of ghostly children, perfume with no source, and shadows moving where no one stands, this award-winning inn blends luxury with lingering legend. For travelers who crave romance, refinement, and a touch of the supernatural, Kehoe House delivers all three.

Brief History of the Kehoe House

Built in 1892 for William Kehoe, an Irish immigrant and successful iron magnate.
The mansion was designed by architect DeWitt Bruyn, featuring elaborate Queen Anne architecture, stained glass, and ornate ironwork (Kehoe Ironworks built much of the metal décor).
The home served as the Kehoe family residence—housing William, his wife Anne, and their 10 children.
After the family years, the house took on several identities:
- A boarding house
- A funeral parlor (a major source of ghost legends)
- A private residence
- Later restored as a luxury historic inn
Today Kehoe House is one of Savannah’s top-rated boutique hotels and a cornerstone of Columbia Square’s historic district.

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Haunted Hot Spots & Paranormal Activity Reported

Despite its luxury reputation, Kehoe House is commonly listed among Savannah’s most haunted inns, with recurring themes in guest reports:

1. Children’s Ghosts (Upper Floors & Hallways)

Many guests report hearing children laughing, whispering, or running—especially late at night.
Some feel a soft tug on clothing or blankets.
These stories stem from local legend that two Kehoe children died in the home (likely folklore, but persistent).

2. Room 203 & 204 – “Most Active Rooms”

Guests frequently describe in these rooms:

Lights turning on or off without explanation
Soft knocking on doors when no one is there
A sensation of someone sitting on the bed
Faint childlike footsteps in the hallway
These are consistently the rooms mentioned in ghost-tour literature.

3. Parlor & Staircase

Shadows said to cross the parlor when it’s empty
A woman in Victorian dress seen ascending or descending the main staircase
Phantom perfume scents drifting through the hall during quiet hours

4. Former Funeral Parlor Spaces

Eerie cold spots
Disembodied whispers near the back corridors
Guests report feeling watched when standing near former preparation rooms

The inn does not advertise itself as haunted, but the stories remain among Savannah locals, guides, and returning paranormal-curious travelers.

Recent Guest Reviews & Paranormal Experiences (2021–2024)

From publicly shared reviews, ghost-tour write-ups, and travel forums:

“We heard children running in the hallway at 2 a.m. We were told afterward there were no children checked into the hotel that night.” — Guest review, 2023

“Something tapped the foot of our bed twice, and the room smelled like old-fashioned perfume for a few minutes.” — Guest report, 2022

“Lights flickered in Room 203 every time we said goodnight. Not sure if it was wiring or something else—but spooky!” — Haunted traveler review, 2024

“We heard whispering near the fireplace when the inn was quiet. My husband thought someone was in the hall—no one was there.” — Guest testimonial, 2021

“We stayed on the second floor and repeatedly heard what sounded like little feet running overhead.” — Ghost-tour guest recounting a 2022 stay

While some guests experience nothing unusual, those who do often describe the activity as mild, playful, and non-threatening—in line with the mansion’s warm, family-home origins.