This Cobbleston Mid-Century Home Offers 4 Bedrooms on One Level

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Location
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9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Gym

Explore the area

Carbondale, IL

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale6 min drive
Southern Illinois University6 min drive
Banterra Center8 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Suite Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Please NOTE: The heated Estate Pool (shared by all our guests) will be open as long as weather permits. The private hot tub located at your house is available year round.

Truly a Hidden Gem! A charming cobblestone drive paves the way to the four-bedroom Farrar Guest House, while setting the tone for a getaway to another time and place.

Nestled in the heart of its own park setting and enveloped by lush landscaping, the Farrar Guest House welcomes visitors to a retreat that's even more charming inside than it appears from the outside. Up to eight guests can lose themselves in the coziest of our guest houses and enjoy our 2 acres of private gardens. Affectionately called la petit maison as a nod to the French antiques and décor found throughout, guests will love the four bedrooms, along with thoughtfully appointed common spaces, including a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, patio, and a beautiful glass sitting room.

The master bedroom offers a sitting room and ensuite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom also offers an ensuite bath. With four total full baths each guest can have their own private bathroom.

A fully stocked kitchen with cookware, china, and utensils offers your family/friends everything they need to relax and prepare a meal while visiting Pine Manor Estates.

And don't forget to soak in the Hot Tub and enjoy the sounds of nature in your private retreat. Then simply take a short walk to the Estate Pool or the Tennis Courts for more fun and laughter. Hop on one of our paddle boats at the lake or play a round of basketball . . . there's always fun to be had at Pine Manor Estates and the Farrar Guest House.

Property manager

Betsy Modglin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Events are allowed on a case-by-case basis and mus

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs Only Considered but Must Be Approved with Pro

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

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Events are allowed on a case-by-case basis and mus

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this guesthouse is in a rural area and 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 Kite Hill Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center - 6 min drive
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 6 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive
Southern Illinois Healthcare - 8 min drive
Banterra Center - 8 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House - ‬6 min drive
‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Midland Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Hangar 9 - ‬6 min drive
‪Tequila's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This Cobbleston Mid-Century Home Offers 4 Bedrooms on One Level pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This Cobbleston Mid-Century Home Offers 4 Bedrooms on One Level?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This Cobbleston Mid-Century Home Offers 4 Bedrooms on One Level?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This Cobbleston Mid-Century Home Offers 4 Bedrooms on One Level located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Illinois University and Railroaders Memorial. SIH Medical Group and Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Callie D.

13 May 2024

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

Top Notch Accommodations!

We stayed at this home for our daughter’s graduation from SIU with family. The house is fabulous and everyone commented it was a wonderful place to stay. Only 8 mins to SIU campus, but out of the rush of all the traffic that was in town. The mattresses were super comfortable! While we didn’t use the pool or pond, we certainly would have if we had more free time. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelly R.

12 Apr 2024

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

Lovely

This was part of a larger family weekend and this house was lovely. All systems are in place to make sure everything is set up, clean and beautiful before arrival; the system works very well. Kitchen top of the line, coffee amazing. Pine Manor itself has things family can do or just walk, beyond activities in Carbondale..

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S., Illinois, USA

18 Dec 2023

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

Amazing place!

We absolutely loved this property. We were in Carbondale with family celebrating a birthday, college graduation, and Christmas. This place was perfect for entertaining family and friends. Communication with the owner was excellent. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha V.

24 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful property with everything we needed

This property was beautiful. it was perfect for three generations of ladies. It was well appointed. Clean. Quality bedding and lots of towels. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. We had one small maintenance issue. That was taken care of quicker than I could have imagined if possible. The host was responsive and I would highly recommend this property. We will stay again if we are back in town. Thank you so much.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Sept 2023

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

Great place!

We took a girls trip for my 40th birthday. Excellent communication! Everyone was impressed with the house! 3 of the 4 bedrooms had en suite bathrooms and there was another full bathroom for the other bedroom. Beds were super comfortable! The decor was fancy and so was the coffee machine. Too fancy for a couple of girls, but they brought their Keurig. There is a gas stove, super nice, but only one of us knew how to use it so just fyi. We loved the dining room, sun room, and pool! Wish we could’ve stayed longer to enjoy the rest of the property. It was a short drive from the wine trail which is why we stayed there. We loved the neighborhood coop grocery store nearby, like Whole Foods but smaller. Apple Maps could not find the house so be sure to use Waze. The only slight negative is the pretty decor was not always practical, mainly the lighting. Confusing to figure out the switches to all of them and the lamps in the bedrooms are high so you have to get out of bed to turn them on/off. Also, the master bedroom was not easy to cool. We didn’t see any actual vents in there, they were only in the attached sitting room. But anyway, none of that would keep us from staying again! In fact, we definitely plan to!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

7 Aug 2023

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

Private Oasis

This house surprisingly accommodated three couples and a couple of teenagers very comfortably. We all took advantage of fishing, paddle boats, swimming, and tennis which are all just a short walk away through this private neighborhood. We enjoyed the bonus hot tub and grilling in a very quiet and private, wooded setting. We would definitely do it again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa B.

19 June 2023

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

Vanessa

Wonderful location to meet with friends for a three day weekend. The pool, lake and fireplace are were great. Definitely would Vrbo this location again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

3 Nov 2022

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

Lovely and Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect for us. The park-like setting made our weekend getaway so relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

16 Oct 2022

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

Perfect SIU reunion

The house was well appointed, wonderfully located and a great place for friends to meet for the weekend. Betsy was accommodating and helpful when we asked to access the house an hour early. We will definitely be staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

14 Oct 2022

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

best VRBO ever

We had a great stay at this lovely home. There was plenty of space to spread out to private areas while space to gather together. We took several walks in the gorgeous neighborhood. The beds were too high for two of our group but the air mattress worked out. We loved the availability of the double oven range but wish there were pans that fit both sides as well as a quick guide on how to use the range. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

5 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful property, inside and out, conveniently located halfway between Carbondale and Murphysboro. Secluded for privacy, while giving easy access to both towns and all the beautiful area of Southern Illinois. Plenty more to explore, can't wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

2 Sept 2022

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

Sibling vacation

This house was absolutely beautiful!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Iowa, USA

2 Aug 2022

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

A great experience

In all honesty, I wasn’t sure I wanted to pay for such a nice place for our family vacation. I’m so glad we chose this property though! Everything about it was first class. The home, location, and amenities were excellent. The kids mentioned how the beds were the most comfortable they had slept on. The tennis court availability and paddle boats allowed for some fun activities in addition to the relaxing options of the pool and hot tub. This was a great fit for our family to enjoy a little getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

10 July 2022

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

Fantastic!!

Can’t say enough good things about this place! It was very clean & beautiful. Everything we could have asked for. Very responsive property manager!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 July 2022

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

We will be back

Beautiful home and neighborhood we will be back close to town

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew E.

28 June 2022

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

Heaven in the Woods

This beautiful, well appointed house, on a large, beautifully landscaped acreage, is the best VRBO stay we’ve experienced. It is located in a very nice, quiet neighborhood convenient to Carbondale and Southern Illinois. I will visit here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

26 June 2022

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

Family vacation

Overall very good. Only disappointment was the pool area was a little rundown and internet was somewhat unstable but landlord sought to remedy and even offered another home as replacement.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

30 May 2022

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

Above and beyond!

This house was incredible! And the amenities were amazing! We were blown away with all that was supplied for us there. Everything was just perfect! It was a lovely get away tucked in the middle of nowhere. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

2 Apr 2022

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

Perfect location on the edge of town

This house was absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. It was on the edge of town and very quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to town that everything you need is within a short drive.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B., Albuquerque, New Mexico

24 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful Stay

The Ferrar Guest House was so gorgeous, beds were plush, grounds were lush - we had fun taking walks and using the peddle boats at the lake. Our host, Betsy, was always quick to respond & very helpful. We loved it here & would love to come back someday. Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rex P.

13 Mar 2022

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

Quality throughout

The furniture, fixtures and appliances were all higher quality than any home that I have rented. The house was also very clean. It was a very pleasant stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Dec 2021

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

Weekend getaway

The place was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

12 Dec 2021

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

Beautiful property with every imaginable amenity.

Beautiful wooded property with outdoor BBQ area. This house has luxurious furnishings and very comfortable beds and spacious showers in the bathrooms. Great stocked kitchen. We had an awesome time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

1 Nov 2021

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

Winery trip

Tons of room to move around, hot tub addition was great, lovely location!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

17 Oct 2021

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

Great stay

We had a great experience and will consider staying here, or another property by owner, again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Modglin

Betsy Modglin, Property Manager, has 9 years of experience with Vacation Rentals and has Premier Host status with several properties. Betsy has over 20 years of creating guest experiences that go above and beyond expectations.

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.

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

The Farrar Guest House has a luxurious, yet homey feel throughout. It is in a private location amongst many native Southern Illinois trees. Yet, guests are only minutes away from Carbondale and Murphysboro restaurants and shopping and a very short distance to all that the Shawnee National Forest and Wine Trail have to offer.