House
4.56

Renovated Schoolhouse w/ Piano & Private Deck!

Property ID: 473173FlorenceKSUS
Sleeps 84 BR5.5 BA
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Description

Who said taking a break and going to school had to be mutually exclusive? Perfect for holiday seasons and family gatherings, this 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home in Florence was once the Arnold School and was built in 1889. Now a vacation rental, it features 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!

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Free Parking
  • Deck
  • Wireless Internet (WIFI)
  • Washer
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Essentials
  • Central Heating
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Self Check-In

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Location Details

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)

Reviews

4.56
9 reviews
  • Great Family Trip

    5/5

    Huge home was perfectFor our trip.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    DeAnna
    Published June 15, 2025
    Manager's Response:

    From the owner: "Thank you, DeAnna, for being our guest. We hope to see you and your family again soon."

  • Perfect for large family stays

    5/5

    This home is amazing. Being a renovated historic school house it has sure made for a very nice large home. All of the rooms are very large and roomy and the kitchen is well stocked with all the necessities to make a large dinner. The playground on the property is a hit with the kids. The owner and property manager are very nice and respond very quickly.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    DeAnna
    Published May 31, 2025
    Manager's Response:

    From the owner:
    "Thank you, DeAnna, for letting us host your family! We hope you continue to book your events at the Arnold School House."

  • Lots of room

    5/5

    This home is very large. They turned an old schoolhouse into a home. There is plenty of room and beds for our family. And plenty of bathrooms. The playground was also convenient.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    DeAnna
    Published October 20, 2024
  • 5/5
    Judy
    Published August 26, 2024
  • Wonderful Place to stay in small town America

    5/5

    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.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    MARC
    Published February 24, 2024
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