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Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond.

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A serene lakeside setting with three Adirondack chairs and a small fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm pond.
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A house by a lake with a dock and a truck parked nearby.
A kitchen with a large window, granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinets.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Place, Leonard Springs Nature Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond.

Quiet getaway in the country near downtown Bloomington. Private pond for fishing and swimming. Enjoy bonfires, trails and beautiful views. 800 sq. ft. of living space with one bedroom and large sectional and room for air-mattress. Note, there is not a futon, but a large sectional couch, perfect for a couple kids. Also floor space for a full sized air mattress.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Main house is 150' away, occupied by owners.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Leave the keys in the apartment. No need to lock the upstairs door. Just hit the lock button on the keypad on the downstairs door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Use of pool and hot tub is not allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3891273vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond. located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Leonard Springs Nature Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wayne Woods Nature Preserve and Monroe Hospital. Karst Farm Park and Monroe County Fair Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Bloomington hideaway, 10 min from downtown, catch some fish in private pond. Reviews

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. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location comfortable and extremely well maintained, wish we had more time to enjoy to it. The Really large shower was a pleasure and having a second bathroom is always great when traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay, and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Fished at the pond and even caught a large catfish. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not a regular vacation house. This is like staying at the vacation house of your long lost college buddy. House is fine, clean, spartan, has everything you need; what it doesn't have, host will send over in 30 seconds. But the host is something else. Bill is attentive, funny, eager to help, wealth of information on jogging, biking, fishing. Like I said, a long lost college buddy. A fishing pond is your front yard, hiding behind half mile of wooded path, you feel like Batman driving to his hideout. And it's so quiet you can hear yourself think. 10/10 will visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very quiet. A nice getaway for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is really a wonderful place to stay. Owner really makes sure all your needs are taken care of. Property is incredibly peaceful too with the view of the pond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication exceptional with owner and responded quickly to questions. Clean and accurate description outlined for home. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Peaceful respite from the craziness of graduation

The apartment was exactly as advertised. Clean, delightfully quiet, idyllic. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob N.

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

Secluded

Close enough to town but still secluded great spot. Wish we would have had more time in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRAD D.

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

Nature lovers perfect stay.

The photos and description online do not do the property justice. Perfect setting for nature lover.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great Bloomington Night!

We stayed one night after an incredible win by IU Football!! As an IU alum, we wanted to stay the night off campus and this was perfect for us and one of our adult kids! Beautiful location and the host/owner is amazing to communicate with. We highly recommend staying here for a close drive into campus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Very Pleasant Stay

We came for an IU football weekend. Everything was just as described. The host was a very good communicator prior to the trip. The apartment was clean and met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

lexi j.

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

Relaxing

The place was beautiful, had the necessary supplies to be comfortable , had a paper outlining things to do around the area, and the bed was super comfortable. The owner was very down to earth and understanding ; it felt like we were on our own time and not rushed on the owners time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was able to secure this property for IU Parent's Weekend and it did not disappoint! Beautiful, secluded setting, but still a super easy drive to campus and surrounding areas. Everything was as advertised. Comfortable bed and large walk in shower in Master bath. Apartment had all the amenities we needed, very clean and well appointed. While our stay wasn't long enough to use, having a full sized washer/dryer was a plus, along with the additional toilet & vanity. Check in was easy and Bill was a great host who was very accessible. Definitely will be added to our go to stay when in Bloomington!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonuquea C.

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

Our Anniversary

We had a great time my husband fished all night, that's all I wanted for him to be happy. The property was beautiful, and Bill was awesome host. Most definitely 10 /10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a place to watch the 2024 Total Eclipse and this place delivered. The host was accommodating to us arriving late and remaining on the property past our checkout time so we could watch the eclipse. It ended up being perfect weather and viewing conditions. If there was ever another eclipse in Bloomington, this would be a great host to stay with.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Great getaway - fishing pond near Bloomington

We had a great stay at Bill’s guest house for our family of four. We enjoyed the fishing (and swimming) -the pond is well stocked. Bill is a great host; he communicated proactively and easily. He is very generous - had bait in the fridge, offered we use his fishing poles s well as plenty of wood for the fire pit. The night before our check in, Indiana had massive storms which left the place without power and Bill went above and beyond to help us :)The guest house in near the main house, but it still felt like a private escape to the pond and fire pit. The location is great - 15 minutes to anything in Bloomington. Highlights were the drive in movies one night (bring a radio!), hiking at Leonard Springs and Upland brewery. Overall, we had a great stay and enjoyed discovering the area and spending hours fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

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

Bloomington

We loved this cute, country spacious apartment. It was perfect for what we needed. We had privacy and could come and go even though it was on a property with the owner’s home. The drive through the woods to get there was unique and beautiful. It was quiet and peaceful. The view of the pond and country side was just what we needed. It was close enough to town that we didn’t have to be in the car forever but just far enough outside we didn’t have to deal with traffic and city noises. Bill communicated effectively and even reached out to make sure I got his message on Vrbo after I booked when I didn’t respond. After our stay he checked in to make sure everything went well and we didn’t have any issues. Instructions on how to get to the property, how to get in and out of the apartment were easy and precise. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for something a little different and for a quiet peaceful place to stay, this is it! I will be staying here again for sure. Stayed here while moving my daughter back to IU. It is convenient to get to and from IU, but away from all the craziness going on in town, and away from the price gauging! The property is gorgeous, and it is so quiet, you do feel like you are on a retreat. The owner allows you to enjoy his property and even fish in his pond. We caught 4 fish in the short time we were there. He even added an extra touch by leaving bait for us! Owner lives on site, but we never saw him, and he was super with communication and help. The place was very clean and it's simple, just a clean nice quiet place to rest. There on no futons, it's a large sectional, that I would say you could have 2 kids, 2 teenagers for sure fit to sleep. The bed in the actual bedroom is very comfortable. I wish I could have stayed longer. It is an apartment over a detached garage, but it's lovely, so be open to it. Loved it. My college age daughters loved the fishing and just sitting and looking at the pond.
View from bedroom balcony
View from bedroom balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025