The 5th Street Inn

1105 East 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27858
Innkeeper(s): Chris Woelkers
 
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  • Introduction

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    The official Inn of the East Carolina University Alumni Association 2008/09

    The 5th Street Inn is located on the corner of East 5th Street and Library Street across from the centennial campus of East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Being in the historical district, the tree-lined street is made up of well maintained homes housing families, various student organizations, ECU offices as well as the chancellor and his fa

    mily.

    During the day, there is a steady stream of foot traffic around the Inn, but as dusk settles in, the sounds of crickets and the breeze rustling the leaves can be heard. Parking in the back and entering the Inn through the side porch, you will sense the quiet and will be eager to return to the porch or the private yard with a glass of wine to enjoy the end of the day.

    Fine dining, live theatrical shows, the nightlife of uptown Greenville, art galleries, local coffee shops and much more can be enjoyed just blocks away by all who stay at The 5th Street Inn.

    The 5th Street Inn was voted Best Bed and Breakfast by the Greenville Times' "2006 Best of Times." It was also featured on the front page of the Daily Reflector on Saturday June 24, 2006 as an "Historic Elegance."

     

  • History of the Inn

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    On April 1, 1924 , Charles W. Shuff II, a civic leader, and his wife Hattie, purchased land on East Fifth Street, in the College View neighborhood of Greenville, North Carolina. This is where they built their large, three-story Colonial Revival home, and moved in July of 1925.

     
    Together, they raised three children, Charles III, Earl, and Phyllis. In 1948 Phyllis, after graduating from Duke University,  moved back to the family home to raise four sons with her husband Joseph Smith. Phyllis  was a teacher in the English Department at East Carolina University,  and her husband, Joseph Smith Jr., was a principal for many years in the local school district.
     

     

    The Shuff-Smith House
    Registered National Historic places (1924)
     
    The Shuff-Smith House is located in the Historic College View neighborhood on the corner of Fifth and Library Street. It  is one of the largest Colonial Revival houses in Greenville North Carolina. This three story three bay house, sits beautifully in a canopy of mature shade trees, with a commanding view of Fifth Street and the centennial portion of ECU's main campus.  The front entrance is a vaulted porch supported by slender Doric columns.  A porte-cochere and an enclosed sitting porch, flank the main house as well.  Three pediment dormers and large Palladian-style windows in the gable ends, fill the third floor with light.

  • Room Policies

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    Policies

    • Check in: 4 pm until as late as you need and check out is at 11 am. We are flexible however, with other check in times if needed, if proper notification is received via email or phone prior to your stay.
    • Please call or email for special packages offered to groups, or those requesting extended stay reservations.
    • All final confirmations of rooms are booked and reserved on-line through our guest reservation system.
    • Cancellation 10 days before your arrival guarantees no charges will be billed to the credit card account you provide.
    • However, cancellations within 9 days of your reservation risk full price charging on your given account.
    • Please notify The 5th Street Inn immediately if you cannot honor your reservation to avoid any charges being made to your credit card account.
    • Same day reservations are not permitted.