Promising a “new kind of hospitality from a 136-year-old institution,” Agnes Scott College is dipping its toes in the short-term rental business at the outset of an expected busy summer for tourism in metro Atlanta.

Beginning next month, the Decatur private women’s liberal arts college will be offering three of its “beautifully restored historic homes” along West College Avenue as short-term lodging options for as little as two nights, officials announced today. 

The goal, according to college leadership, is to capitalize on five-minute walkability to historic Decatur Square and MARTA’s Decatur station, along with access to Agnes Scott, Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 

The three longstanding houses in question—dubbed Agnes Arbor, Irvine Place, and Magnolia Hideaway—are situated across the street from Agnes Scott’s historic, updated campus along West College Avenue. 

Ornate facade of the Magnolia Hideaway property along West College Avenue. Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Collectively, the homes can accommodate up to 26 guests and are “ideal for families, alumni, visiting scholars, wedding parties, sports tournaments, conference attendees, and business travelers,” per college officials. “Opening these homes for short-term stays extends the college’s tradition of warm hospitality to a broader community of visitors, while supporting the careful stewardship of these historic properties.”

Here's a brief description of each short-term listing: 

Agnes Arbor (124 W. College Ave.)

A five-bedroom, three-bath residence sleeping up to 10, featuring a wraparound porch, formal dining room with seating for a crowd, and a quiet office/sitting room off the parlor. 

Renovated exterior of Agnes Arbor. Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

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Irvine Place (132 W. College Ave.)  

Offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this Craftsman bungalow sleeps six, with a bright kitchen, 10-seat dining table, and a welcoming front porch. 

Irvine Place's porch along West College Avenue. Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

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Magnolia Hideaway (138 W. College Ave.)  

This five-bedroom, three-bath Victorian sleeps 10, with a family-friendly bunk room, breakfast bar, six-seat dining table, and a “stunning ornate wraparound porch,” per college officials. 

It's marketed as a “commuter’s dream for guests balancing business and leisure.”

Ornate facade of the Magnolia Hideaway property along West College Avenue. Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Courtesy of Agnes Scott College

Upcoming fees for all three of the properties are separately broken down as follows, with two-night minimum stays required at each home: 

  • June 1 – 10: - $700 nightly
  • June 11 — July 16: $1,000 nightly
  • July 17 – Aug. 13: $850 nightly
  • Aug. 14 – Sept. 2: $750 nightly
  • Sept. 3 — 8: $1,000 nightly
  • Sept. 9 – Oct. 1: $750 nightly

Reservations for stays begin June 1. Find more details over here.

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