À pied du café, restaurants & campus | Studio historique

This award-winning 1890s Queen Anne landmark - winner of the 2023 Preservation Award - now features modern apartments and Knowledge Perk Coffee Company on the first floor. We’d be delighted to welcome you to this historic home. This property features:

★ 1 Queen Bed
★ Unique historic building & landmark
★ Coffee Shop (Knowledge Perk) is down the hall
★ SmartTV in Living Room
★ Walk across the street to USC campus
★ Central and walkable to downtown areas (Five Points, Vista, Main St)

Guests will appreciate the blend of historic charm and modern comforts in this unique space. Step outside and you’re just across the street from USC’s campus, with downtown favorites like The Vista, Five Points, and Main Street all less than a mile away. Whether you’re in town for a game, business, or a weekend getaway, this apartment puts you at the center of it all - with great coffee from Knowledge Perk just steps from your door.

Built in the 1890s, the W.B. Smith Whaley House is one of Columbia’s most notable Queen Anne residences. Careful preservation efforts have maintained its original architectural details - from the wraparound porch to the intricate woodwork and restored turret. Staying here offers a rare chance to experience the character of a historic landmark while enjoying the conveniences of modern living.

What you’ll enjoy about this home:
☆ 1 Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
☆ Central walkable location
☆ Charming historic building
☆ Coffee shop
☆ Fast Wi-Fi
☆ Kitchenette
☆ High-quality bedding
☆ Free parking

Driving times:
☆ USC Campus – 1 minute (across the street!)
☆ Five Points, Vista, Main St - 3 minutes
☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 7 minutes
☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 9 minutes
☆ Fort Jackson – 15 minutes
☆ CAE – 17 minutes
☆ Congaree National Park – 27 minutes

Enjoy full access to your private apartment, plus the convenience of a coffee shop also located on the first floor.

Our team is available by Airbnb Messenger, text, or phone during your stay.

o You will receive a “boarding pass” upon confirmation with guidebooks, property specific details, check in / parking instructions and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for access to the details!

o The parking lot is shared by coffee shop patrons and other apartments in the building.
The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home. Over-occupancy or unauthorized events will result in IMMEDIATE eviction without a refund. Any guest who refuses to vacate when instructed will be treated as a trespasser.

No parties, events, or gatherings over the listed occupancy are allowed under any circumstances. Bookings made under false pretenses will be denied access with no refund.

You must be 25 years of age or older to book one of our homes.

While we ask a series of screening questions to all guests, local guests are subject to additional screening steps, including a phone call. We reserve the right to cancel any guest reservations at our discretion.

Quiet hours are from 10PM until 8AM every day of the week. We have zero tolerance for noise complaints and multiple violations will result in immediate eviction without a refund.

No smoking or vaping inside of the home under any circumstances. You will incur an additional fee of $500 if you smoke within the home + the cost of any damages. If you smoke outdoors you must dispose of any debris safely, do not discard anything in the yard or patio.

No illegal substances or activities on the premises.

A starter amenity package is provided for each reservation. These items are intended as a complimentary starter supply only and may not be replenished during the stay.

Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all our pet friendly locations. If there is evidence of any undisclosed pets in the home (pet friendly or non-pet friendly), you will be charged for cleaning + any additional damages.

For stays longer than 21 days, we charge an additional cleaning fee. If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense.

Early check-in and late check out for up to 2 hours is available per calendar availability, at an additional cost. This must be requested through your boarding pass, and we will approve / decline after reviewing our cleaning schedule.

Do not tamper with smoke detectors, security devices, or Wi-Fi equipment.

If personal items are left behind a fee of $25 + shipping costs will be charged back to you.