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Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!

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Florence Vacation Rental | 4BR | 5.5BA | Stairs Required | 5,572 Sq Ft
Living Area | Smart TV | Piano | Foosball Table
Kitchen | Spices | Cooking Basics
Office | Laptop Friendly Workspace
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Florence, KS
  • Place, Water Tower Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandview Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Moses Shane Memorial Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!

Who said taking a break and going to school had to be mutually exclusive? Perfect for holiday seasons and family gatherings, this 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home in Florence was once the Arnold School and was built in 1889. Now a vacation rental, it features a garden, a fireplace, and blackboards. If you want a field trip, Marion County Lake and Marion Reservoir are just a short drive away for swimming, fishing, and lakeside leisure. Kids of all ages will love this unique retreat!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Home Office | 5,572 Sq Ft | Flower & Herb Garden | Free WiFi | Original Schoolhouse Features

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Crib (Bedding Provided)

HOME FEATURES: Private deck, 2 Smart TVs, foosball table, piano, fireplace, jetted tub, dining table, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fridge, microwave, oven, stove, dishware & flatware, spices, updated paint
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels, linens, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heat
FAQ: Stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Circular gravel riveway (5 vehicles), free street parking, RV & trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Unity Park (0.1 miles), Marion County Lake (9 miles), Cottonwood Point at Marion Reservoir (19 miles) Chase State Fishing Lake (23 miles), Chase Lake Falls Trail (23 miles), Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (27 miles)
HISTORIC SITES: Historic Chase County Courthouse (25 miles), Kaw Mission State Historic Park (44 miles), Pioneer Jail (44 miles), Trail Days Cafe and Museum (44 miles), Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park (45 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Wichita (54 miles), Topeka (98 miles), Lawrence (122 miles), Kansas City (153 miles)
AIRPORT: Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport (60 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly (dogs only) w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please keep dogs leashed when outside
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the back outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9801663
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.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Florence

Florence is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Water Tower Park and Moses Shane Memorial Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Hillsboro Municipal Golf. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting.
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Florence, KS

What's nearby

  • Water Tower Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grandview Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moses Shane Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marion County Lake - 9 min drive - 14.4 km
  • El Dorado State Park - 33 min drive - 62.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Town & Country Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Girl's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuzzy's Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rusty Spur Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brandin’ Iron - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck! on 31 Aug 2026 start from £244, 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.

How much is parking at Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck! located?

Situated in Florence, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Water Tower Park and Moses Shane Memorial Park. Grandview Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna O.

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

Great Family Trip

Huge home was perfectFor our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2025
From the owner: "Thank you, DeAnna, for being our guest. We hope to see you and your family again soon."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great stay

Very spacious comfortable place to stay Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
From the owner: "Hello Brad! Thank you for your review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We are continually working to improve the home and we hope to see you again soon!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth was so responsive and kind. The house is enormous and really old so it is a lot to clean. All the comforts we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna O.

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

Perfect for large family stays

This home is amazing. Being a renovated historic school house it has sure made for a very nice large home. All of the rooms are very large and roomy and the kitchen is well stocked with all the necessities to make a large dinner. The playground on the property is a hit with the kids. The owner and property manager are very nice and respond very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2025
From the owner:"Thank you, DeAnna, for letting us host your family! We hope you continue to book your events at the Arnold School House."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna O.

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

Lots of room

This home is very large. They turned an old schoolhouse into a home. There is plenty of room and beds for our family. And plenty of bathrooms. The playground was also convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marc West

Wonderful Place to stay in small town America

We truly enjoyed our stay here. What a unique place. Perfect location in town.Our kids enjoyed being right next to the park. We enjoyed being a block off main.VERY spacious. Lots of room for all the vacation stuff you bring. Kitchen and dining area will please you. Living room acoustics were exceptional. Our evening guitar strumming and singing sounded great. What a neat place.The host across the street was very friendly and accommodating.This is a historic property. So don't expect everything to be new and perfect. A little more furniture would be nice. But, it didn't hinder us at all. We have already booked our 2024 vacation here. The wife and kids are excited to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda J.

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

Do not rent

This property is not ready for renting. To start with the gas company had turned off the gas, I can only surmise because the bill hadn't been paid in a while. So we had no gas for the cooking stove and no hot water. We checked in on Friday after making our appointment with the senior citizen across the street to get the key. The owner said she talked to the gas company and they would be out first thing Saturday morning. Of course no one showed up so we finally left since we didn't want to take cold showers and we couldn't cook our food. The microwave was the size of a little dorm that barely fits a coffee cup. The coffee maker was like a motel size. The disposal didn't work and the sink didn't drain well. The refrigerator had mold in it like the electricity had be shut off. One bathroom was out of order which wasn't too big of a deal since there were 5 others. The air conditioner in the "pink" room didn't work so it was hot since we were in an excessive heat warning. There were no curtains on the main floor and only one room had enough curtains to cover all windows. So you couldn't get undressed in the bedrooms at night. There were 2 places to sit in the picture online but there was only one small couch to sit in the living room. We were renting for 8 people so there should be enough sofa room for your maximum guests. The bar stools do not fit the height of the counter in the kitchen dining area. There are no handrails on the wooden stairs. I could continue but I'm maxed out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Rhonda, We are rent-ready, we have had guests every month since the house was listed on Evolve. Our guests have included people in town for work, 2 family bookings for family functions, a guest who was in town for a bicycle rally, and a guest who was in town just to enjoy the house. We already have a return booking in 2024. - The gas was shut off the day before you arrived, we did not get a notice from the gas company. When we were notified we called the gas company and took care of the issue and were advised the gas would be turned back on the next day, we were then advised it would be on Monday. This was an unfortunate incident and we expressly apologize to you about the shut-off. We also spoke to Evolve and asked for a refund to be issued for the inconvenience. We hoped this would have made things better. - Our property manager is a sweet and attentive senior who lives across the street. She provides the key to all our guests and enjoys meeting people and helping in any way she can. She is available day or night and she takes care of any needs you may have. We were heartbroken to see what you wrote about her, and wish you had been more understanding and courteous. - We apologize to you for not having any hot water. We understand your frustration and disappointment with your planned family get-together. - The microwave is small and we will be purchasing a larger unit. - The coffee maker only makes 4 cups at a time, we will purchase a larger coffee maker. - We contacted a plumber about the disposal and sink draining slowly, and they were able to come out a few days later. They confirmed that the disposal needed to be repaired as it was due to normal wear and tear like any appliance. A new disposal is on order and will be installed soon. - We did not have the electricity turned off, we had guests in the house the week before you arrived. We did not receive any notification about the ice, we did come to the house and everything has been cleaned and cleared out. - We scheduled a repair for the toilet in the mudroom bathroom, and it has been fixed. - We have had the HVAC company out and they serviced three of the fixed A/C units at the house. All were low on freon, the pink room A/C wasn't working because it was the unit with the least amount of freon. All units were serviced and are operational. - The photos in the listing clearly show the amount of bedroom and living room furniture, along with the amount of curtains. The bedrooms are 25 feet up from the gro
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

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