Feels like you're in the country. Lovely 1920's farm house built by the Carbondale Trainmaster. This is a 19 acre working produce farm just one mile from the SIU arena. Borders Marberry Arboretum. Nearby Arnold's Market for all your weekend needs. Great secure location for media or entertainment production vehicles. Lots of available open space for secondary footage shots. Completely refurbished after a fire in 2013, this beautiful home is quite comfortable. We are working on the exterior and immediate grounds to give you more space to relax and enjoy yourself. The area offers wineries, craft brewers, numerous hiking adventures in the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park and the Arboretum next door. Feel free to wander on the 19 acres. Though we are not USDA "certified organic", we use no harmful chemicals in our food production. Please do not smoke around the growing beds and dispose of any trash in appropriate receptacles. We are here to answer questions and assist you with directions but will stay out of your way. City of Carbondale Vacation Rental License # VRU19-06. The City of Carbondale Hotel/Motel/room tax of 9% will be paid by us.