StayIU: B-Town Bungalow • Walk to IU & Kirkwood • Quiet Street + Porch

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A two-story house with a front porch, a brick chimney, and a number '328' on the front.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, blue ottomans, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, a toilet, and a window.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed botanical prints on the walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Indiana University Bloomington

Popular amenities

  • Childcare
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monroe Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Monroe County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bloomington

Located in Elm Heights, a neighbourhood in Bloomington, this holiday home is near a water park. Buskirk Chumley Theater and Wonderlab Science Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Musical Arts Center and Jump-N-Joey's. Travelling with kids? Consider Monroe County Fair Grounds, or check out an event or a game at Memorial Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Bloomington, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana University Bloomington - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Monroe Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Monroe County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wonderlab Science Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkuaz Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Elm - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Da Vinci - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is StayIU: B-Town Bungalow • Walk to IU & Kirkwood • Quiet Street + Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at StayIU: B-Town Bungalow • Walk to IU & Kirkwood • Quiet Street + Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at StayIU: B-Town Bungalow • Walk to IU & Kirkwood • Quiet Street + Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at StayIU: B-Town Bungalow • Walk to IU & Kirkwood • Quiet Street + Porch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is StayIU: B-Town Bungalow • Walk to IU & Kirkwood • Quiet Street + Porch located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Buskirk Chumley Theater and Indiana University Bloomington. Wonderlab Science Museum and Monroe Convention Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very family friendly! Host and accomodations outstanding!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
So glad you had fun at the house! We enjoyed hearing from you during your stay and had fun hearing what records y’all chose to jam out to during the evenings! Would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Fantastic place to stay in Bloomington!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 12 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Always a pleasure to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful and clean. Terrific hosts for a weekend in Bloomington!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you so much! We’re delighted you enjoyed the home and its convenient Bloomington location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good with booking, requests and property
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Thank you for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! Would love to host again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 10/10 review! We'd love to host you again next time you're in town!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. One of the most beautifully decorated and definitely the cleanest! We hope to stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Yay! The cleanest 🧹✨ I love hearing that!! I’ll be sure to pass that along to my team. Would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a weekend visit! Location is convenient to Kirkwood. Lovely furnishings and lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! We love hearing that everything exceeded your expectations and you enjoyed the property! We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, location, and host! Thank you for a memorable birthday in Bloomington!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our home. We love being able to make events and birthdays extra special.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Btown Bungalow is a great property in an excellent location. It is beautifully curated in its decor but still very comfortable. It had all the amenities needed for making ourselves right at home. If you like to walk, it is perfectly situated right between Bryan Park and all the great restaurants and activities of downtown Bloomington and IU campus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Out of all of our properties I love the location of this one the best too for its walk ability to pretty much anywhere. Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review and we’d love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devin was very responsive and helpful, and the place was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
Thank you for being the best guest and leaving us a 10/10 reviews!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Very friendly hosts - easy access to IU dining
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thanks Todd! We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This was a great place to stay, house is wonderful, location was wonderful, highly recommend booking it if you are ever in Bloomington
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thank you Brad for your 5 star review! We'd love to have you and the whole family back again next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great location

A very nice house in a great location for a stay in Bloomington. Easy walk to downtown, nice furnishings in the home. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house !! Clean, close to IU
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
You’re the best! Thank you for your review of our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for visiting IU!

Nice location to make trips back and forth to campus. Property is well maintained and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location for your trips to campus! It's great to know that you found the property well-maintained and comfortable during your stay. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best VRBOs ever!

We had an amazing stay at the B-Town Bungalow! It’s cozy, spacious, and close to downtown. The beds were super comfortable and every possible need was accounted for. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me so happy to hear you had such a great stay at the B-Town Bungalow. We put a lot of thought into making it cozy and comfortable, so knowing you felt at home means a lot. Hope to host you again next time you’re in town!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely 2 BR 2 BA bungalow with a nice front porch for lounging. Very clean. Linens and shower gel/shampoo and hand lotion supplied. A Keurig coffee machine to get the day started right. A great location and easily walkable to campus. Great hosts and check in and check out instructions were as directed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
We appreciate you enjoying all the details we provide guests! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and we’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

IU Tailgate 24

Our stay was perfect! Great location!!! House was very well taken care of!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2025
Thanks Matt for the 5-Star review! We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot for IU visit with family!

Our family luved this clean and elegant bungalow during a visit to IU. A short walk from campus as well as dining and shopping. Look forward to retuning when we are back in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
I’m so happy to hear your family enjoyed the bungalow and found it a great spot for your visit to IU! The proximity to campus, dining, and shopping really does make it a convenient place to stay. I’d love to host you again whenever you’re back in town!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property ! Loved the house and close distance to university . Enjoyed the front porch and listening to records ! We had a wonderful stay and slept well in the comfy beds .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thanks for staying with us again! We hope you loved the addition of the new 2nd bathroom!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Bloomington Rental

Outstanding house with perfect porch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Its always the porch! Loved having you and your daughter! Please come back and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

My wife and I stayed there for a family even it town. Wonderful place top to bottom. Walking distance to downtown, awesome amenities. We loved the front porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
The front porch is a favorite among guests, it really gives that nostalgic Bloomington feel! We’d love to have your family back anytime you’re town again! We love hosting families!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This home was perfect in every way for our stay in Bloomington. Everything you need, tastefully decorated and close to everything we needed. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
LOVE! Thank you :-) Thank you for rating us and giving us a chance to host your family. We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll kept cottage

Very professional management. The house has everything you need for your stay. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you James for the review! I love hosting and I hope to have you back when visiting your daughter again at IU! Go Hoosiers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Everything was easy with this stay. House was in good shape, close to everything. Loved the record collection and little nice touches throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad to hear that your stay was easy and that you enjoyed the house and its convenient location. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the record collection and the thoughtful touches throughout. We hope to host you again soon!
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