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Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything

Vacation home near Illinois State University in Bloomington

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Place, Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carle BroMenn Medical Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bloomington

In Bloomington .You'll find Illinois Wesleyan University and Carle BroMenn Medical Center within a 15-minute walk of this Bloomington vacation home. OSF HealthCare and Children's Discovery Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Illinois State University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Children's Discovery Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 17 min walk
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Keg Grove Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tobin's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mugsy's - ‬19 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.

Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything

Stylish, comfortable and close to everything, the whole family is welcome to this 2 bed 1.5 bath restored 1936 home. Down the street from Uptown Normal, the space is perfect for a quick or long term stay with all the amenities you need. Full fenced in yard for your pets and kids playroom with pack n play. Must love older homes as she has quirks like squeaky floors and sticky doors.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pick up pet waste
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (9-min drive) away from the Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything to downtown Bloomington?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Bloomington.

Stylish 2BR Charmer Close to Everything Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann K., Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy, charming home close to everything!! The beds were very comfortable and nice hot water in the very clean shower. We hope to stay again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for our family- very family and not friendly, and we loved sitting in the screened in porch once the kids were asleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and inviting. Communication was outstanding! Pet-friendly was a huge plus! We loved our stay here as we prepared for, and enjoyed, my daughter’s wedding! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right by IWU. Property was clean, host was responsive. Beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very impressed with the cleanliness. Unable to locate the "instruction" book so I sent Carly a message. She was very prompt to reply and answered all my questions. We did not experience any problems while there. Everything was "as advertised".
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kayle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a great stay! The owner was very communicative and helpful and the property had what we needed. My only complaint is that it wasn’t cleaned as well as I would’ve liked (bottle caps under cushions and lingering pet hair) and there were some old home quirks like doors that stick or don’t close well and uneven floors. However it has been well cared for and updated nicely and the owner was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home as listed

It’s an older home so very squeaky floors (which we knew as they were disclosed in the listing). The home had a fairly strong musty odor. Basement held multiple DampRid containers to try and control moisture/mustiness. Overall, the home was quaint and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. Cozy inside and outComfortable bed and love the new shower The yard was perfect for our small dogs!!Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Normal Charmer

Charming old house, in a nice quiet neighborhood.The property is pet friendly, with that being said there was a faint pet / sour towel smell in the living room.The beds were comfortable, and the shower was great!Overall, it was good for our stay, and we will book again for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at a charming home

We loved our stay here. Property was clean & Carly communicated great! Fast & easy check in & check out, house was very charming! Great location too, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation weekend

My 93 year old father, my brother and adult children all gathered for my son's graduation from ISU. It is a charming older house with many squeaky floors. We enjoyed the screened in patio and breeze. The weather was beautiful, and the location was great. Short distance from everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

B R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean!

The home was very clean. We did not travel with a pet but this was obviously a pet friendly property. The floors are very creaky as it is an older home. The location was good for visiting local friends and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Second time staying there absolutely wonderful beautiful house and very clean. Pet friendly house. Definitely will stay here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Normal

Property was as advertised. No surprises. We enjoyed our 2 days there.Carly (property manager) was attentive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood

We had a great time while in central Illinois. The house was super cute and the perfect location for all we wanted to do. Thank you to the host for being super responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

Cute and quaint house. Perfect for someone visiting their college student. Host was pleasant, attentive and quick to respond. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paisley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love love love!

I loved this old charmer! It was perfect as a studio space for my photography business. Super clean, cute inside with a nice sized living room space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and easy

Carly was very responsive. We had everything we needed. This was our second stay and certainly not our last.Thanks, Carly
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Old House

What a beautiful old house very clean and roomie love the back deck and sunroom outside. the owners were absolutely wonderful great communication. We will definitely stay there again. Very close to Illinois Wesleyan . Pet friendly. Absolutely five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We jad a great weekend spending time with family. The home is old with a lot of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family group from all over

Adorable, comfortable, home. We felt secure. Beds were comfortable. Host let us know about what we needed and about personality traits of the home to be aware of. We had 5 adults here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st stay in Bloomington/ Normal

We visited the area to adopt a puppy from Pet Central Helps in Normal (awesome facility). The house is a charming historical property; centrally located within minutes of restaurants, shopping and puppy location. The temps were freezing, so, we mainly stayed indoors. Comfortable and room to spread out. Both bedrooms are upstairs which could be a problem for someone with mobility issues, but not a problem for us. Stairs are wide and have a carpeted runner. Carly was quick to respond and very hospitable. Overall, a comfortable stay with everything we needed. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025