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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
Kitchen | Spices | Cooking Basics
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Living Area
Reviews
7.4 out of 10 Good
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 8518 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Florence, Kansas
  • Popular LocationMarion County Lake Swimming Area12 min drive
  • Popular LocationTabor College27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarion Reservoir31 min drive
  • AirportNewton, KS (EWK-Newton City-County)35 min drive

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? This 4-bedroom 5.5-bathroom home in Florence, Kansas is a historic building from 1889. The former Arnold School is now a roomy vacation rental with 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 with chalkboards and a private deck for relaxing.

-- 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

HOME FEATURES: Private deck, 2 Smart TVs, piano, fireplace, jetted tub, dining table, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fridge, microwave, oven, stove, dishware & flatware, spices
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)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly (dogs only) w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- 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

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

This vacation home is located in Florence. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marion County Lake Swimming Area and Cottonwood Point Public Use Area. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting.
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Florence, Kansas

What's nearby

  • Marion County Lake Swimming Area - 12 min drive
  • St. Luke Hospital - 14 min drive
  • Tabor College - 27 min drive
  • Marion Reservoir - 31 min drive
  • Sand Creek Station Golf Course - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Town & Country Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Chuck Wagon - 2 min walk
  • Flint Hills Market and Bakery - 2 min walk
  • On the Corner Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Gambino's Pizza - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

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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

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

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

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