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1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012

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A two-story house with a porch, a small staircase, and a garage.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink with a modern faucet, and a wooden countertop.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a grill.
A kitchen with a central island, a dishwasher, an oven, and a stove. There are potted plants, a sink, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a white bed, floral bedding, a white nightstand, a bedside table, a window with blinds, and a picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Southern Illinois University
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Banterra Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012

19 acres of working farm within the City Limits of Carbondale just one mile from the SIU arena. Secure location for production/entertainment vehicles. Open spaces great for shooting secondary footage. 4 bedrooms on second floor with a full bath. Large living room, Kitchen and dining room on 1st floor with a large covered front porch. Great for families visiting Southern Illinois. Close to Giant City State Park, Wineries, Craft Breweries, and more! Bordered on the east by Marberry Arboretum with 20 acres of trees and walking trails.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Put any used towels into the washing machine. Don’t worry about running it, we’ll take care of that.
Rinse any used dishes and place them in the dishwasher.
Don’t make beds that you have slept in. We’ll take care of laundering the linens. Thank you for staying with us.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This house is fully equipped. Use what you need, replace what you use. This is our home, please treat it with the same respect you would give your own

Important information

You need to know

Property # 841575vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Banterra Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Giant City State Park - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 30 min drive - 38.8 km
  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 30 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 4 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flame Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Kahala Chinese Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012?

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012 on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$711, 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 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1920's Farm House Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale. Modern updates in 2012 located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Southern Illinois University and Banterra Center. Shawnee National Forest and SIH Medical Group are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home and beautiful property! Hosts were very kind and attentive. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Great stay

Very quite and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts. Lovely property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, old historic home. Comfortable, relaxing. Loved the front porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving/Birthdays Celebration

Tom and his wife were good hosts. Location was great for touring the area. Comfortable accomodations and good place to meet up with family
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Wonderful Time

Great farm house; we enjoyed our stay! Thanks, Richardsons & Pages
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Weekend in Carbondale

Clean property. Close to campus. Beautiful farm land.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

MVC Track & Field Championship Weekend

Tom and Kelley were great hosts and their property is located just a mile or so from the SIU facilities which was perfect for our stay. Very friendly owners who treat you more like a friend than a renter. Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Old friends

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Great weekend!

We stayed for a girls weekend to spend time with a niece who was graduating from SIU. House was very clean and was perfect for our group of 5. Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Trainmaster Home

Great place. Close to everything. Everything you may want, and things you never expected, are available to you. Enjoyed the fire pit and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Nice clean home

We would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jang Mi J.

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

Graduation Weekend

Tom and Kelley were so inviting. They were available to take us around the farm and we show us some plants and trees we have never seen before. They allowed the boys to feed Pigford and their dog, Cutie Pie, was exactly that! The house was beautiful I felt like I was stepping back in time to the old days of train travel. The beds were comfy, and it was surprisingly quiet even when the trains went by. I definitively would recommend a stay at Mulberry Hill Farm for sure! Thank you for such a wonderful visit! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle O.

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

Wonderful stay!

My teen son and I thoroughly enjoyed staying in Tom and Kelley's beautiful home and talking with them throughout the week. They were incredible hosts -- going above and beyond in a number of ways! So relaxing, yet only a few minutes to the town itself. Bonus: dog Cutie Pie, Pigford the pig, and fishing in the pond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Great base close to SIU

We stayed here for 2 nights when in town for my son's swim meet on the SIU campus. Location was perfect--only 5 minutes from the pool, despite a setting that felt like we were in the country. The house was such a cozy place to relax during our down time, and was very clean and well-stocked. Tom was an excellent host and made sure we had everything we needed,(even providing us with farm fresh eggs), and also promptly mailed a forgotten charging cord after our departure. Being able to see the pig and dog and wander around the property was an added bonus too. We will absolutely stay here again whenever we're in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Homecoming weekend

We had an absolute blast staying at Tom & Kelley house. They had a fire ready for us every night we came back home with blankets! They made us feel very welcome. I can’t wait to come back and stay again. Thank you for dealing with all us crazy girls
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

Wonderfully comfortable and cozy

We so enjoyed staying at the Grants' farm house. There cannot be better hosts anywhere! If we had chosen to stay to ourselves, they would have respected that, but being chatty, we had great conversations about all sorts of things. There home is beautiful, (guests stay in the house and they have a basement apartment with a separate entrance) and impeccably clean. They abut an arboretum and we had several long hikes on that trail. In addition they have two wonderful, playful dogs and a friendly pot bellied pig that my boys insisted on taking for walks whenever we had a free moment. There were only four of us but this home could comfortably sleep more. We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Very Welcoming

We stayed for homecoming weekend to visit family in town. Home owners stay in the basement apartment (completely separate). We enjoyed our stay, the owners were very welcoming. The home is nicely remodeled. The kitchen and dining area worked great for our family meals (9 people).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

A beautiful home & cannot wait to go back!

The Grants were very accommodating. Their house was beautiful and very comfortable. We loved that we were outside of town but very close to all the amenities of SIU. We hope to be able to stay there again very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

About the host

Hosted by Tom Grant

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Kelley and I are working Professionals who are involved in the Carbondale community.

Why they chose this property

We love this property and want to share it with you! We live on-site in a one bedroom flat at the lowest level with a separate entrance.

What makes this property unique

Built by the Trainmaster of Carbondale in the 1920's our home is approaching its 100th birthday. Within the City limits of Carbondale, Illinois yet it feels like your miles away in a rural country setting. Peaceful and comfortable with large rooms. A great space to gather your family and friends.
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