Linda and Jerry are wonderful hosts...they work together to create a warm, inviting place in any season of the year. They make a fresh breakfast that meets your time constraints. Great price...nice people...very clean! Will return for sure. K and T

This summer, I was driving back and forth about 500 miles/week to grad school and decided to find a place near campus to stay. Jerry & Linda’s place was PERFECT! While I was there (two nights every week), it offered me a safe, quiet place to study. Their high-speed internet never skipped a beat allowing me to get my research... More

We needed a place to stay near the Holiday Inn, Carterville, and Carbondale to be near other family members. Found a room here just a day prior to coming. Very pleased! Great hosts! We had read the "Big Dog" review, but are pet lovers ourselves. Were very impressed with "Percy" the pit bull. He was a rescue dog and is... More

This was our first time at a Bed & Breakfast. My husband and my 12 yr old daughter came to Carbondale to get my son moved in to college, and I wanted a change from the average hotel stay. We stayed 2 nights and it was like we never left home! After a long few days of being on campus... More

The Barton House was a great find! Great location for the Carbondale area, wine trail, and all the parks. What can I say about the hosts Linda and Jerry? They made you feel right at home. Linda was a fabulous cook. The breakfasts were wonderful. The accomodations were beautifully decorated and first class. Ed and Julie from Missouri

While visiting family in Carbondale, I decided to stay at Barton House and enjoy the amenities Southern Illinois had to offer. I cannot say enough about the owners- Linda and Jerry. They were more than hospitable, offering recommendations on restaurants and sights. The food was fantastic, the decor and surroundings impeccable. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast. It... More

While visiting my daughter at SIU my husband and I stayed at the Barton House. This was our first time at a B&B. The owners, Linda and Jerry, were very nice. They were helpful with recommendations for restaurants, shopping, etc. Linda made my husband and I 3 delicious breakfasts and the table was set elegantly. The decor was beautiful and... More

We were moving our Son into SIU during our overnight stay. Our very 1st time at a Bed & Breakfast and it was fantastic! Jerry & Linda are great hosts and make you feel like its your home too! I'm a dog lover so Percy (their dog) was very nice & friendly. Breakfast was wonderful, very delicious and healthy. They... More

great people, place, food, and Percy was the icing on the cake