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Isle of Hope is a small  historical suburb of Savannah GA, tucked into a wide meander of the Skidaway river.  We spent 3 nights at the marina there and had a great stay.  The marina had 2 free loaner cars that we used several times to shop and track down parts (and an indian restaurant, yum).  We changed the oil, and replaced the engine blower that had expired, did loads of laundry and stocked up on food.   They also had bikes that we borrowed to cycle to 2 nearby restaurants, and explore the residential streets which were lined with spanish moss draped trees and beautiful southern style houses with huge shady porches.  We took the bus into Savannah the last night of our stay; it was hopping along the Savannah River front, bars a plenty, crowds of people milling around and river boats and ferries docked alongside, and music on every corner.