Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with red chairs, a large window, and a 'Go Birds!' sign on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a hanging towel.
A patio area with four red Adirondack chairs arranged around a stone fire pit.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a red chair.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Illinois State University

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Redbird Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Normal

Normal is home to this holiday home. Children's Discovery Museum and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Shoppes at College Hills and Eastland Mall. McLean County Arts Center and Miller Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Redbird Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Normal Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Children's Discovery Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 5 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Grille - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena on 26 Dec 2026 start from AU$852, 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.

How much is parking at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena located?

Situated in Normal, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Illinois State University and Redbird Arena. Normal Theater and Children's Discovery Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Uptown Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent time at the Redbird Retreat! It is the perfect location and an easy walk to campus. The fire pit is awesome and the place was clean! The host was very easy to work with and very responsive to texts. We loved that it was pet-friendly so would bring our pup, Ollie! It was also great to have 2 parking spots. Our only complaints were that it had a faint odor of cats and that it was quite a bit more expensive during Family Weekend compared to any other weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfortable place to stay

This was a very convenient location near the college campus and close to grocery shopping, dog park, town of Normal and restaurants. This Vrbo had very comfortable furniture and bedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great experience in Normal. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute place - loved the Redbird theme decor! Great location, just a short walk to the stadium and ISU campus. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were parties across street so not real quiet but other then that stay was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red Bird Special

We wanted to be close to the university. Our son competed in special Olympics that weekend and we we were pleasantly surprised that we were in walking distance to the events. The house was clean, comfy and perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great themed spot

This is a delightful Redbird themed home with the perfect amount of space for two people and our dog. She loved having a yard to run in! Very clean, very well organized, and a great communication with Wendy throughout. We hope to stay here next time we come back to campus. Roll birds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Inside- everything you’d need, nothing that you don’t need. Nice, big king sized bed and a very nice, updated bath and shower. Loved having the full kitchen and amenities. We also appreciated the extra towels, sheets, blankets, and coffee. Maybe have some tea bags and regular sugar available. It is also good to have the dedicated parking, but it is a bit awkward with the railroad tie retaining wall and the small cement pavers to get to the back door entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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