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Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport

Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Illinois State University

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Plenty of room for friends s d family in the Seasons room! 70” tv & soundbar!
Property grounds
Weber grill, fire pit, fenced in yard - lots of room for entertaining
Seasons room - separate air/heat unit, large table, 2 couches, 70” tv, sound bar
Seasons Room - Pac man

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Place, Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Nook Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport

Cozy bungalow home with LOTS of space. Modern decor throughout, fenced in yard, 1/2 mile from uptown. Location is a guest favorite for waking to uptown to dine and shop. Bath towels, linens, pillows and mattresses are all new, chosen with 'comfort' in mind

Location, atmosphere, decor, comfort and Seasons room are guest favorites!

Location -
Walking distance to uptown for dining, shopping, events. Walking distance to The Constitution Trail, 45 mile of hard surface throughout the Normal-Bloomington area. Great for walks, biking, rollerblading, dogs. Beautiful scenery

Atmosphere/Decor/Comfort -
All modern yet cozy furnishing throughout the house. Total of 6 smart tvs, streaming Hulu, Netflix and Amazon. High speed internet, blue tooth speaker in the family room, new light fixtures and ceiling fans in all rooms, many candles and fireplace light with remotes. Very comfortable blankets and pillows throughout the house. All beds are memory foam, Tempur-pedic and cooling pillows in the rooms, down filled futon/couch in the unfinished basement bonus room,

Seasons Room -
Large dining table, 2 deep seat down filled couches, 70" smart tv, sound bar, remote candles, pac man gaming, lots of privacy as Seasons Room has an open view to the backyard/patio. This room also has it's own air/heat unit


3 Bedrooms
All bedrooms have queen beds-
2 bedrooms on the1st floor, 1 bedroom
In the basement

Futon/Nook Area
(1) Couch/Bed
1 L shaped-Couch, pulls out easily to queen size sleeper

(1) Futons
1 futon in the basement bedroom/bonus room

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

Kitchen, Laundry Room and Bathrooms are stocked. Kitchen is stocked for cooking and dining. Bathtub/shower upstairs. Shower in basement has detachable handle (good for showering pets and toddlers). Plush bath towels . Bathrooms are stocked with toiletries, Laundry room has plenty of supplies.

Park -
The elementary school is on the same street a few houses down, great park for climbing and swinging

Games -
Corn hole, board games, puzzles, books, cards as well as bad mitten can be found in the basement storage room. 4 cruiser bikes in the the shed that guest are welcome to use to explore the area.

Long driveway holds approximately 4 - 5 vehicles. Parking on the street is allowed on the opposite side of the house. If you are traveling with a dog, please inform me prior to check in as there is a pet fee of $100 per dog (max 2 please)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Grade school is across the street w/playground.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No loud parties, house is in a quiet neighborhood
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog fee of $100 per dog (max of 2 please)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you need additional parking, parking is allowed on the street, yet on the opposite side of the street. Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am
Please crate pets if they are left at the home unattended, keep pets off of furniture and if there are pet accidents, please clean up after pets
If using the patio grill, please clean the grill after using. A propane tank is provided, yet guest may need to fill the tank if empty.

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: no loud parties, house is in a quiet neighborhood
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, this holiday home is near theme parks. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Discovery Museum and Miller Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Redbird Arena or Grossinger Motors Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Illinois State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 17 min walk
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Avanti's Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$347.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Home with LOTS of space- Less than 1 mile to ISU & IWU, 5 miles to airport located?

Situated in Bloomington, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Illinois State University. Illinois Wesleyan University and Normal Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km). Uptown Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy home. Loved the backyard and all season room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very unique house and great stay!

Host was very friendly and helpful. Only wish we could have stayed longer to really enjoy all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Donna’s home was very well appointed for the holidays and worked well for our needs. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Perfect place to stay for events at either ISU or IWU. Great location and very comfortable, well appointed house!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin Z., scottsdale, AZ 85260

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Rental

Place was perfect, 5 min from my daughters dorm at ISU and I have already booked this home for another upcoming trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Rented the property for a long weekend for family coming into town. Very clean and comfortable. Would choose again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and welcoming

We had a wonderful time at Donna’s property. The house is close enough to campus but still tucked away on a quiet street. There’s tons of room and available amenities. The backyard is large and beautiful. The kids spent most of their time outdoors running free. Communication with the host was fast and helpful. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful

We arrived a little earlier than check in time, I messaged Donna and I was able to check in early. The house is beautiful, the decorating was amazing. It was clean and cozy has everything you need. We use Vrbo at least four times a year in different locations. This was the best Vrbo house we’ve ever stayed in. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend with girlfriends

Had a great weekend meeting up with former college roommates. Location was in quiet neighborhood. House was well stocked. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

We stayed with 2 other couples for IWU homecoming/football game. The house was close to the campus and our boys rental (1/2 mile). The house is so clean and every space is utilized very well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Lively!!

What a beautiful place! This house was perfect for our stay. Plenty of room to spread out and just enjoy the warmth of the home! Thanks for keeping the holiday decorations up! it made the home that much more beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

Donna's house is beautiful and much larger than it looks from the outside. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and all of the beds and couches were really comfortable. There are also fun touches here and there like remote-controlled colored lighting and the PacMan game. It is also really easy to get to from the interstate. Donna is a fantastic communicator too. I only have great things to say about this house!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had what we needed to make homemade pizza. Rooms were comfortable and we enjoyed the seasons room. Very nice home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here and again we loved it and had a fantastic time. All the amenities and supplies took care of all of our needs. The location is great and perfect for small groups to hang outside when the weather is on your side or inside with a large gathering room with a large table and TV. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions we had. I would highly recommend this house for almost any group. I’m guessing we’ll be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. A very nice place to stay! Donna was a great hostess!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

trina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna was extremely accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, cozy place with everything you need! We slept 8 adults comfortably and enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful gem of a house! I loved the different tiers of space. 3 living areas was perfect. The beds were super comfy and the back yard was so peaceful. Coming from the city with airplanes, L train, and highway noise, this was just a dream come true. We moved our son into ISU without a kink, and being so close to campus was perfect for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for my family! We loved the backyard and the 3 seasons room! We wish we could’ve stayed for longer was the overall consensus. The check in process was incredibly easy and we were able to locate everything we needed. The host was very kind as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location, and neat decorations with all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Char-Marie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Great spot to stay with kids and our dog. We just moved to the area and needed a place to stay before our house was ready. Excellent communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, amazing host!

I have so many wonderful things to say about this property! From the start, Donna was wonderful to communicate with! We stayed from Friday and Sunday and it was the perfect spot for us. Great location. Beautiful home. Tons of space. Essentials stocked. Fun extras. We had room to spread out, and then room to come together for a nice family weekend. The kids espscially loved the arcade game, and the hanging chair/hammock outside! We enjoyed playing games and relaxing in several wonderful spaces throughout the house. I cooked all our meals in the kitchen for the weekend. Not having to buy spices/oils was a simple touch that really helped make the weekend that much easier. The property had everything we needed and more! We absolutely plan to stay here again when we're back in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for family and friends

We had a fantastic stay at this thoughtfully designed home in Normal! The location couldn’t be better, just minutes from ISU, making it incredibly easy to get to and from camp at ISU. The house makes the most of every inch of space, with beautiful décor and a layout that feels both cozy and functional.The kitchen was well-stocked with spices and essentials, which made cooking a breeze. Our kids especially loved the variety of games provided, such a nice touch that kept them entertained during downtime.Donna was great to work with throughout the process: answering questions before our stay, giving recommendations for siblings not attending camp, as well as during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaylynn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

100% recommend

We chose Donna's home for a birthday party where we needed room for more people than I wanted in my own home. The house is so cute and was perfect for the party. Donna was extremely helpful and accommodating. We will hopefully use this home again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Sumner

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Hi - I have been married for 25 years and we have (4) kids. My oldest graduated from ISU and hoping the others will follow in her footsteps:). I have been with my employer for 25 years working in Legal/Compliance, yet my passion is "paint/decorating/shopping" and I really enjoy helping others in making their homes comfortable and welcoming ;)

Why they chose this property

Absolute great location, just 1/2 mile walk to Uptown and absolutely LOVE the house. Great for evening walks to dine, grab ice cream - or just people watch at the Circle in Uptown. For longer walks, the Constitution Trail is just blocks from the house and great for dog walking, biking, running and scenery. The house is over 100 years old with so much character and history, settled in a quaint neighborhood; very cozy, yet plenty of room for gatherings. Great atmosphere and scenery. Tranquility :)

What makes this property unique

There is an elementary school across the street from the house with a huge playground! Less than 1/2 mile from the house is The Constitution Trail (45 miles of trail for bikers/walkers that spans though Bloomington/Normal). Guest will have access to 4 cruiser bikes if wanting to explore! ISU and IWU are less than a mile away, and about 5 miles from the airport - great location!

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