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)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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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