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Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center
    5 min walk
  • Monical Pizza Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Uptown Station
    17 min walk
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    12 min drive

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About the area

Bloomington

When you stay at this vacation home in Bloomington, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Illinois Wesleyan University. .This golf vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Illinois State University and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Children's Discovery Museum.

What's nearby

  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 5 min walk
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 8 min walk
  • Illinois State University - 10 min walk
  • Redbird Arena - 3 min drive
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 17 min walk
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Avanti's Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!

Timeless, charming bungalow with all of the necessities of home! This cozy home is perfect for friends, families, or travelers seeking comfort and style. The house is located about 5 miles from the airport, 1 mile from ISU & IWU and walking distance to the hospital and Uptown to dine and shop, location is a guest favorite! The neighborhood is quaint, there is a grade school a few doors down with a nice jungle gym for the kids. The constitution trail is 1/2 mile from the house, great for pets, walks and biking, or, just rest and relax. High speed internet, blue tooth speaker in the family room, new light fixtures and ceiling fans in all rooms, many candles and both fireplaces light with remotes. Comfortable blankets and pillows throughout the house.

Location, atmosphere, decor and comfort are guest favorites

🧭LOCATION: -
Walking distance to the hospital, IWU, ISU as well as uptown,;lots of dining, shopping and town events. The house is 1/2 mile from access to The Constitution Trail; 45 miles of paved surface throughout the Normal-Bloomington area; great for walks, biking, dogs

📺TVs:
Total of (5) smart tv's in the house, all streaming Hulu with the sports package

🛌BEDROOMS/SLEEPING:
4 Bedrooms total
2 bedrooms on the1st floor, both have queen beds
2 bedrooms in the basement (1 king and 1 L-shaped couch that pulls into a sleeper)

(2) Air mattresses
1 queen, 1 full, plug in, pillow top air mattresses

🔪🧑‍🍳KITCHEN:
The kitchen is stocked for cooking and dining. Dishes, pots, pans, toaster, coffee maker, electric mixer, grilling utensils and more. Plenty of spices, condiments, Kcups, coffee and tea are available at the house

🛁🫧BATHROOMS:
The bathroom on the 1st floor has a jacuzzi tub with shower, toilet and sink. The bathroom in the basement has a large walk in shower, toilet and sink. Both bathrooms have plush bath towels and stocked with toiletries

🧺WASHER/DRYER:
Guest are welcome to use the washer and dryer as well as detergent/supplies

🎲🕹️🎯Games -
Corn hole, board games, puzzles, books, cards as well as bad mitten can be found in the basement storage room. 2 cruiser bikes in the the shed that guest are welcome to use to explore the area.

🚪🔑Access to the House-
When arriving please enter through the front door, keyless entry. There is a separate 2nd door to access the basement where there are 2 bedrooms, laundry room and large walk in shower. The basement door is located to the left of the patio stairs

🚗🚙PARKING:
The long driveway holds approximately 4-5 cars. If extra parking is needed, you can park on the opposite side of the street

🛝PARK:
The elementary school is on the same street a few houses down, great park; slides, swings-

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Donna Sumner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 4 steps to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Please, no loud parties
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

This property does not have elevators

Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W., Munster IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the Timeless Charming Bungalow. Donna is a great host and was very quick to answer any questions, before and during our visit. To our surprise, the house was decked out for Christmas, making the already cute property even more cozy. The home is well stocked with everything you could possibly need, extra blankets, pillows, towels etc. Very conveniently located just blocks from the ISU campus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming updated home
This is an older home that has been beautifully renovated. It truly is charming. The owner was available to communicate with us as needed and sent a man over to shovel following a brief but heavy snowfall. Getting in and out was so easy, I recommend it highly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house itself was very cute (but small rooms) and very heavily decorated. The only drawback was the 3rd bedroom, extra bathroom and sofa sleeper room was in a locked basement below the main house. This area wa super cold and was not called out in the listing. We feel this was "missed opportunity in the actual listing. Basically a bait and switch.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming indeed!
Had a nice weekend in this beautiful and stylish home. The holiday decorations made for a cozy ambiance. Host was friendly and responsive to all questions. Clean and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home, perfect location
This property is so well appointed and kept. Owner was responsive to questions/information. Location is convenient, safe and quiet. Beautiful walking neighborhood and easy access to a walking trail.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crissy J., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
My hubby and I stayed here with our fellow Redbird parents (total of 4 adults) for ISU's homecoming weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Check in was super easy, communication with the host Donna was excellent. She really goes above and beyond to make her guests feel right at home. Everything listed was exactly as promised. Situated right between ISU and IWU, so whether you're there to visit your Redbird or Titan, you're in a great location. We will definitely book this again. Thank you Donna for being such a great host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We really enjoyed our time at the Timeless charming home. Donna was an excellent host and very responsive. I would absolutely rent this house again☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Comfortable Cottage
We loved staying at this property. It was exactly as advertised. The cottage was super clear and nicely decorated. The property host communicated well and was super responsive. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home. We will definitely stay there again when we travel to Bloomington. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Visit
The house is in a great location to get anywhere in town. Its well laid out, incredibly comfortable beds, great kitchen and well appointed. The backyard is great for just hanging out and relaxing, and the front porch wonderful for sitting and watching the neighborhood. I can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The stay was fine however the host told us there was a key to basement fill free to use it and now is trying to charge me extra for using it 😡
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
I stayed here with my partner for an out of town weekend wedding and it was adorable! Super clean, stocked, and Donna is the sweetest host. Would 100% stay at any of her properties again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024