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! -- 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 | Additional Sleeping: Crib (Bedding Provided) HOME FEATURES: Private deck, 2 Smart TVs, foosball table, piano, fireplace, jetted tub, dining table, ceiling fans KITCHEN: Fridge, microwave, oven, stove, dishware & flatware, spices, updated paint 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 -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly (dogs only) w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - 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