Southern Charm in the Heart of the Midwest!

6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Carbondale, IL

SIH Medical Group6 min drive
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale6 min drive
Southern Illinois University8 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)23 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

Betsy Modglin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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, 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 vacation 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 Kite Hill Vineyards. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

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

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 6 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 - 6 min drive
Lentz Dining Hall - 7 min drive
Midland Inn - 4 min drive
Hangar 9 - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Charm in the Heart of the Midwest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

12 Apr 2024

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

Briana S.

15 Nov 2023

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

Laura D., St. Louis, MO

10 Sept 2023

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

Maria R., Rural Pesotum, Illinois, USA

6 July 2023

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

rosemarye r.

13 Feb 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Modglin

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.