I recently had the opportunity to stay at Barton House Bed & Breakfast. I can't wait to return. Jerry and Linda are wonderful hosts with great knowledge of the area. They helped lead us to restaurants, the sights in the area and around Carbondale along with making us feel at home. The food was superb, the rooms were very clean.... More

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