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The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Attic Bedroom

+1
5 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2 - 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Second Floor

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath - Main Floor

Toilet

3rd Floor Attic Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - 2nd Floor

Toilet

Bathroom 2nd Floor Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion

Step back in time, but leave no modern amenity behind. This Charleston style Southern mansion, located just one mile from Pine Manor, has five bedrooms, an old fashioned 5 bed attic bedroom, and 4.5 baths, the 10,000 square foot Oak Manor is the second largest guest house at Pine Manor Estates. It sits on over 10 acres with two private stocked lakes, private movie room, library and man cave with poker table. Enjoy warm Southern Illinois afternoons and cool southern cocktails on the grand porch, time seems to have a way of just slowing down to the perfect pace at Oak Manor.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in Home. Guests may smoke on patios or decks. We do not allow pets.
No Parties or Events. All events must be pre-approved through the property manager.
Rental Agreement must be signed before booking is confirmed. Before arrival a security deposit will be reserved up to $300 hold on your credit card.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is on a lake. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center and The Science Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • SIH Medical Group - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Banterra Center - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 6 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Carbondale 2569 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Midland Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion on 20 Mar 2026 start from £586, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old South Comes To Carbondale with this Southern Mansion located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center, Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Southern Illinois University and Railroaders Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leafy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Week

Wonderful place to stay and enjoy yourself. It was calming and provided many places to gather and be together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Very roomy. Everything was great! Betsy was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing home! The perfect secluded area, but still so close to civilization!! The two lakes right by the house were amazing. The movie room was so nice and we loved the pool area that was just a 1 minute drive away! The massive fridge, deep freezer, and ice maker were huge perks. Also every person had an actual SUPER comfy bed to sleep on. 10/10 super luxurious and resort feels for southern Illinois.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

This property was perfect for a group of college friends and our kids to reconnect. Plenty of space and luxury, not to mention close to the wine trail. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosemarye r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples weekend

The house and the property are very nice. Plenty of room to hang out and enjoy ourselves. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

This property was even more beautiful than the pictures! Everything was clean and well maintained. Very quiet family friendly place, we had amazing time. Would recommend 10/10!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

HUGE home. Very nice, very clean. Big bedrooms and living areas. We watched a movie in the theater room. Had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

yaya colorfest

We are a group of ladies who have been friends for many years and have stayed many places. We loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome and classy

This is our second time staying at Pine Manor, but our first time in this home. What an awesome home and location! The home is classically decorated but still comfortable for our large family gathering. We Loved having the ice machine to load the cooler for the pool (which is also awesome!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

We spent three wonderful days at this beautiful house. It was very comfortable, with plenty of room for our entire family, 12 adults and 6 children. There was plenty to do at the location, swimming, fishing, relaxing, as well around the area, horseback riding, parks, wine tasting. The hostess was very friendly and helpful, easy to reach and responding immediately to our needs. We give this location the best rating possible!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home in an amazing location

I cannot say enough how wonderful our stay was at Oak Manor. We stayed here for our daughter’s law school graduation and we had 15 family and friends join us. The house was exceptional. So clean and comfortable. We cooked all of our meals together and grilled out on the terrace. The property grounds are wonderful and we spent many hours on the terrace enjoying the views and comfy patio furniture. I loved having my morning coffee on the front porch swing listening to the birds sing. Betsy the property manager was very responsive and very kind in her communication. We all enjoyed the fancy coffee machine and comfortable beds. This property is outstanding and perfect for family get togethers. Every comfort is thoughtfully curated. We could not have had a more wonderful get away in this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was even better than the pictures

I have nothing but nice things to say about this house and our experience. It was amazing, there were 10 friends staying for a weekend and we had plenty of space and privacy. We planned to cook and hang out and always worry about rental house kitchens not being well stocked with cooking essentials or place settings but it was the opposite, I’ve never been to a vacation property that was this well equipped. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, serving dishes, place settings, flatware, wine glasses and refrigerator space (there’s an extra in the garage!). The spaces in the house were comfortable and clean and gave us lots of opportunities to change scenery (coffee on the porch, breakfast in the breakfast nook, dinner in the dining room, dessert on the veranda). We did have an issue with the lower oven not staying on and I emailed the host, someone was knocking on the door to check on it within the hour. It couldn’t be fixed while we were there, which wasn’t an issue, but the response time was impressive and appreciated. We would definitely return, everything was clean, lovely, and high end. The bathrooms had toiletries, and there was a basket in the entry with extras like big spray and sunscreen to use if you forgot it. The extra touches were thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakoda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Modglin

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The Gibson family has had their roots long planted in Southern Illinois. When thinking back to their favorite memories they were filled with family and the simple pleasures that live just steps off the beaten path. Their love for the area and Southern heritage that comes with it turned from a lifestyle into a dream when they acquired Pine Manor in 1998.

The Gibsons realized their desire to share the culture and luxury of the South and so opened the doors to the Pine Manor Estate. For more than twenty years, the Gibson family has furnished, remodeled, and restored Pine Manor. With the success and warmth the main house brought, the family went on to acquire several more houses, 125 acres of land, a farmhouse, and budding orchards.

This expansive, growing retreat is maintained with care and kept up in timeless elegance. The Estate has upheld the Gibson dream and has provided the perfect setting to reconnect with those around you- all while experiencing classic Southern country culture.

Betsy Modglin, Property Manager, has 10 years of experience with Vacation Rentals and has Premier Host status with all of the many properties she manages. Betsy has over 20 years of creating guest experiences that go above and beyond expectations.

Why they chose this property

Why we chose Carbondale:
The Gibson Family found so many people were enjoying the original Pine Manor Mansion that they bought the Gibson Guest House to be able to accommodate more guests. Soon they found themselves buying more and more homes in the Pine Lake subdivision and creating a resort-like feel throughout the entire Estate.

What makes this property unique

Oak Manor is spacious and full of charm. This sprawling estate gives everyone room to share but also room to spread out and have privacy. The double front porches are a guest favorite.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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