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The Old Water Dept! | Next to SIUC

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Interior
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • SIH Medical Group
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Carbondale

With a stay at this apartment in Carbondale, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Southern Illinois University and 8 minutes from Shawnee National Forest. .This apartment is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Railroaders Memorial and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Banterra Center.
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What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Railroaders Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Banterra Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • SIH Medical Group - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 19 min walk
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Siuc Trueblood Dining - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Common Grounds Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪China Wok - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Water Dept! | Next to SIUC

THE SUITE INCLUDES:
Fully furnished Queen bed
Smart TV for streaming
Fully furnished kitchen with apartment sized refrigerator, stove, microwave, spices, cookware and complimentary coffee
Newly renovated bathroom with shower

LOBBY AREA INCLUDES:
Office space for laptop
Multiple seating arrangements for guests
Urban chic design that will have you making remodeling plans in your own place!

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUILDING:
Access at all times is through stairwell (please note this if bringing a pet)

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet; per stay. Max 2; dogs only. If unreported, you will be subject to pet fee plus $50 unreported pet fee.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Suite is located on 3rd floor. Access by stairs ONLY.

What to Know Before You Book:
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet; per stay. Max 2; dogs only. If evidence is found after your stay, there will be a $150 penalty for rule violation.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Suite is located on 3rd floor. Access by stairs ONLY.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment features games and ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars,

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.
This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $50 per stay. Under 50lbs only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars,

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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The Old Water Dept! | Next to SIUC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zackary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vision to turn the old water dept into a unique spot to stay. Unforgettable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth M., Chicago

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth M., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasantly surprised

Visiting daughter at SIU. It couldn’t have been any closer! We were there for her track meet and it only took us 5 minutes drive each way. Unlike hotels, this rental was so very quiet and peaceful. I will admit that when I walked through the first door to go upstairs to the unit I thought, “what have I done?” but once you climb the industrial looking flight of stairs and enter your private unit, you will be in awe of this lovely old refurbished water treatment plant.We will be visiting Carbondale sporadically while my daughter is there and will be very disappointed if I’m not able to rent the unit again at my next visit to town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth N., Des Moines, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We were a little concerned by the outside of the building, but inside was a different story. The place is clean and has reasonable amenities, parking was plentiful, and check-in/out process was easy. We didn’t try to use the elevator but since the rooms are on the 3rd floor, that would have made it easier getting our luggage in. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute spot

We had a great stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE the proximity to SIUC and my student’s apartment. Property is always clean. The ambiance is relaxing and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Apartment!

This was a perfect apartment for the two of us! It is small, but very comfortable and had everything we needed! It was in a great location - close to hiking, local restaurants, the alpaca farm, and great local shops. We had a wonderful long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Again, great place to stay

Love, love, love staying here. So close to campus, but It’s a quiet building. Try it, you won’t regret it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Spending a weekend near the SIU campus was perfect in this cute VRBO! So close to everything! Does not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Great place to stay. Whenever I visit my daughter at college this is where I try and stay..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Should have stayed longer!

What a neat place, clean and modern with all the Amenities you could ever need. Nice quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute

Entrance has a warehouse feel. Once you reach the 3rd floor you are greeted by an inviting foyer with swings and chairs to visit. Around the corner is a hall with multiple rooms that were rented out. Our room was gorgeous and had all the essentials! We will return !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint room with easy access to southern illinois sites

Thanks for great southern illinoia hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

SIU

Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute!

The place was clean and cute and in a convenient location for getting to everything. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Bartlett, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and charming place perfect for SIU parents

We stayed here on parents weekend at SIU and it was literally walking distance from the dorms where our son lives. Despite it being across the street from the east campus dorms, it was very quiet. It's like a small hotel with a lobby and four units. All were booked but we didn't hear anything from anyone. So peaceful. The room had a small kitchen which was perfect for breakfast. The bathroom had a great shower with very soft towels. The bed was also super comfy. A fan was even provided which was a nice touch for those that like that while sleeping. We will definitely be back. The only drawback for some would be that it's up two flights of stairs on the third floor. Totally fine for us but may not be perfect for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Super cute decorated!! It was very clean! So close to campus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023