Walk to Coffee, Dining & Campus -Historic Studio

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.