Pool House in Carbondale's historic Arbor District - Jump Off to the Wine Trail
- guest house/pension800 sq. ft.
- People: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 2 nights
900 sq. ft. guest cottage with kitchen and extensive landscaped grounds.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
The large bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, wardrobe, bureau, leather chair and ottoman, valet chair, clothes hangers, iron and ironing board, and usb connections. Terry robes are provided.
Facilities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- TV
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Poolhouse bathroomtoilet, ShowerBeautifully tiled bathroom with European fixtures
- The bathroom has a rain shower head with wand, towel warmer, first aid kit, and washer-dryer. Toiletries are provided.
Safety features
- Fire extinguisherOn wall in kitchen and on floor next to stove
- Carbon-monoxide detectorOn wall in bedroom
- Smoke detectorBedroom, hallway and upstairs
- First-aid kitBathroom
- Exterior lighting
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- city centreThe Pool House is centrally located with easy walks to SIUC (0.5 mi.), Memorial Hospital (0.6 mi), and Downtown (o.4 mi). A 24-hour full service grocery store is 0.5 miles away.
- villageMurdale Shopping Center (1.3 mi.) has a natural foods Coop, a vastly interesting International Grocery, a green grocer, a hardware store, several eateries, and, next door, the weekly farmers market.
General
- Air conditioningThe Pool House has whole house air-conditioning.
- HeatingHeating is with a gas furnace with forced air.
- Linens providedLinens are pima cotton percale. Hypoallergenic down alternative comforter in a duvet and a cotton blanket are provided for each bed.
- Washing machineThe washer-dryer is in the bathroom. Washing pods are provided.
- Clothes dryerThe dryer is in the bathroom
- Parking availableThere is a dedicated parking space in the driveway, with on-street parking available. Two vehicles can park behind one another in drive.
- InternetThere is high speed cable internet, available through wifi, along with cable TV. A Nest thermometer sets the temperature. A Google assistant will answer any questions one may have.
- Towels availablePima cotton towel sets are provided. We provide Aveda Rosemary-Mint body wash, shampoo, and conditioner for the shower.
- Wireless InternetTwin Google routers serve high speed internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomThe living area adjoins the kitchen. In addition to a couch and love seat, there is a workspace tucked under the stairs to the second half story. USB outlets are built into an electric outlet.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherWasher pods are provided.
- FridgeThe full-size refrigerator has an ice maker and is fully stocked with sport drinks, water and other liquids.
- HobThe Pool House cook stove has an induction cooktop and full-size oven.
- OvenThe modern stove has a convection oven
- MicrowaveLarger than average microwave oven
- Grill
- Coffee makerA Keurig and an electric drip coffeepot are provided.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Pantry itemsOils, salt, pepper, flour, and a wide variety of herbs and condiments are stocked.
- Dishes & utensilsThe Pool House has service for five, more can be supplied on request. It has Mikasa dinnerware, glasses, stemware, mugs, flatware and other utensils. We request paper or plastic only in the pool area
- KitchenThe gourmet kitchen has a full set of tri-ply stainless steel with aluminum core cookware, baking dishes, herbs, spices, and condiments, electric coffeemakers, cooking utensils, and more.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- DiningA drop-leaf table can seat four to 6. Table mats and napkins are in the drawers of the table. The porch and a large table near the garden can also be used for meals.
Entertainment
- TelevisionA television is in the bedroom and a 55" TV in the second floor recreation room are connected to cable internet through ethernet connections, for high speed uninterrupted viewing.
- Satellite / Cable TVTV and very high speed internet are supported by twin servers at either end of the building for a strong signal
- BooksThe bookshelves have local nature guides and histories, children's books, cook books, and other books, as well as tourist brochures and maps.
- Games roomTV and board games
- Games
- Music libraryThe Google assistant will play any music requested. Say "OK Google, play jazz" for instance. Determine the sound level by "OK Google, lower sound".
Outside
- GardenFlower, herb, and vegetable gardens are tended for guests' pleasure and culinary enjoyment.
- BicyclesTwo Schwinn bicycles are available for use by guests. They are a 26" women's 3-speed, and a men's 27" 8-speed.
- VerandaFront porch with overhead fan overlooking the pool
- TerraceThe 3/4 acre grounds have a large brick patio surrounding the central "woods garden" and pool with fire pit. Access the main entrance through a covered porch with rattan seating.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Fire pit
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private poolThe pool is stocked with pool towels and various floats.
Notes
- The Pool House is a comfortable, luxurious acommodation in the center of Carbondale. It is an easy stroll to Southern Illinois University and Carbondale Memorial Hospital. It is tucked away with maximum privacy and surrounded by gardens.
Breakfast
- Booking Possible
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking - Smoking allowed outside. Ash trays provided.Smoking allowed outside. Ash trays provided.
Max guests: 4
Minimum age of primary renter: 21
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult when using swimming pool.
- Inform hosts if people other than registered guests will be visiting.
- Quiet outside after 10:00 p.m.
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum two-day vacancy between guests’ stays
Location
Owner
D. Gorton
- Languages:
- English, Spanish
About D. Gorton
Jane is a lifelong resident of Southern Illinois, a graduate of the University School and SIUC. She is a retired professor of anthropology and of history. D. is a retired photojournalist and worked for several years as the White House photographer for the New York Times. Since moving into Carbondale in 1996 we have restored a number of historic homes in and near the Arbor District, and have been the recipient of the City's Historic Preservation awards for these projects.
D. Gorton purchased this guest house/pension in 2008
Why D. Gorton chose Carbondale
We were offered this house by the heirs because of our respect for the neighborhood's history. A bit of history: This property was the home of the first president of Southern Illinois Normal, now Southern Illinois University, Robert Allyn, who served from 1874 to 1892. The house at 505 W. Walnut was built in 1868 or earlier. Allyn added on to it, making it one of the finest remaining homes in Carbondale. After Allyn's death Dr. J.W. Barrow (1874-1961) and his wife Lucy Mary Patton (1879-19667) purchased it. In 1948 the Barrows built the house on Elm Street as their retirement home, on the site of the old horse barn, and their daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dr. Leo Brown moved into the old house. Both families gardened, with extensive vegetable and flower gardens. Dr. Barrow and Dr. Brown, with additional partners, founded Memorial Hospital/Southern Illinois Healthcare. Leo Brown served on the SIU Board of Trustees when Delyte Morris was recruited to build the modern Southern Illinois University. In 1968 the Browns moved into the retirement home. Walnut Street was being paved, so Leo acquired a huge pile of bricks that had been removed. He had the pool built and converted the garage into the Pool House, adding on the story-and-a-half to the back of the garage. Leo did not think small. Over time he acquired a number of mill stones from Union County, including mill stones from the Kaolin mill west of Cobden. Two of these stones remained after family members took ones they wanted. The smaller pink stone we placed in the patio is one of those stones. Other relics of the region's past dot the lot's landscape - a streetlight and limestone curbs from Jonesboro, a few mementos of Old Main. The Walnut Street brick were Egyptian Bricks from Murphysboro - used to build the Panama Canal. With its history and landscape, it was an ideal home. We converted the Pool House to offices and, in 2017, a vacation rental.
What makes this guest house/pension unique
The Pool House is centrally located, with easy access to all parts of Carbondale and the region. It is a great place for parents of SIU students to stay as they can host their children and their children's friends. It is very close to Memorial Hospital and provides ready access for people needing to stay for multi-day procedures or visit hospitalized family. It is well-served by public transportation. It is 0.4 miles from the Amtrak station and the Saluki Express stops around the corner on S. Poplar Street.