Timeless, charming bungalow with all of the necessities of home! This cozy home is perfect for friends, families, or travelers seeking comfort and style. The house is located about 5 miles from the airport, 1 mile from ISU & IWU and walking distance to the hospital and Uptown to dine and shop, location is a guest favorite! The neighborhood is quaint, there is a grade school a few doors down with a nice jungle gym for the kids. The constitution trail is 1/2 mile from the house, great for pets, walks and biking, or, just rest and relax. High speed internet, blue tooth speaker in the family room, new light fixtures and ceiling fans in all rooms, many candles and both fireplaces light with remotes. Comfortable blankets and pillows throughout the house.
Location, atmosphere and comfort are guest favorites!
LOCATION: - Walking distance to the hospital, IWU, ISU as well as uptown - lots of dining, shopping and town events. The house is 1/2 mile from access to The Constitution Trail; 45 miles of paved surface throughout the Normal-Bloomington area; great for walks, biking, dogs
TVs: Total of (5) smart tv's in the house, all streaming Hulu
BEDROOMS/SLEEPING: 4 Bedrooms total 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor, both have queen beds 2 bedrooms in the basement (1 king and 1 L-shaped couch that pulls into a sleeper)
1 queen, plug in, pillow top air mattresses
KITCHEN: The kitchen is stocked for cooking and dining. Dishes, pots, pans, toaster, coffee maker, electric mixer, air fryer, grilling utensils and more. Plenty of spices, condiments, Kcups, coffee and tea are available at the house
BATHROOMS: The bathroom on the 1st floor has a jacuzzi tub with shower, toilet and sink. The bathroom in the basement has a large walk in shower, toilet and sink. Both bathrooms have plush bath towels and stocked with toiletries
WASHER/DRYER: Guest are welcome to use the washer and dryer as well as detergent/supplies
Games - Pac Man with many game options, lots of children's books and plenty of board games
Backyard/Patio - We start putting the patio furniture out closer to May. The backyard holds many, lots of families visiting for game weekends bring their own lawn chairs for extra seating for their friends. Plenty of room on the patio couches, egg chair and even the patio stairs for guest. Weber grill, bbq utensils and lots of spices are available for guest to make great memories. Corn hole, bad mitten and many more out door games as well as 2 cruiser bikes are available for guest
Access to the House- When arriving please enter through the front door, keyless entry.
PARKING: The long driveway holds approximately 4-5 cars. If extra parking is needed, you can park on the opposite side of the street
PARK: The elementary school is on the same street a few houses down, great park; slides, swings-
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Please, no loud parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is $100 per pet, $300 deposit
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4011210vb
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: Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Please, no loud parties
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Bloomington
Located in Bloomington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. McLean County Museum of History and Prairie Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eastland Mall and The Shoppes at College Hills. Children's Discovery Museum and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Illinois Wesleyan University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Illinois State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Children's Discovery Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Redbird Arena - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Uptown Station - 17 min walk
Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Casey's - 8 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 11 min walk
Tobin's Pizza - 11 min walk
Avanti's Italian Restaurant - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! 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 Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! on 5 Dec 2026 start from AU$596, 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 Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! located?
Located in the heart of Bloomington, this golf 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
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the perfect house for our needs! The check in and out process was smooth and easy and the host was quick to respond to questions. Will definitely rebook!
This property was very comfortable, nicely decorated and supplied, and located near campus. It is also pet-friendly, which was a big plus. We had a wonderful stay!
We were I town for one evening and the stay couldn’t have been any better. It was exactly what we were hoping for. If we’re heading to Bloomington, this is our 1st choice.
Stayed here with my elderly father, my husband, and my sister and her husband. We had 3 dogs amongst us. We all had all the space we needed and it was beautiful and comfortable. The dogs loved the back yard! Would stay again!
I stayed here with my partner for an out of town weekend wedding and it was adorable! Super clean, stocked, and Donna is the sweetest host. Would 100% stay at any of her properties again!
Holly B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Holly, how sweet of you. I hope to have you both back soon 😌
House is cozy and charming and has been updated and decorated very nicely. Kitchen has full supplies and a thoughtful snack basket was provided. Was perfect for our family for an overnight stay while in town for an event.
Had a nice weekend in this beautiful and stylish home. The holiday decorations made for a cozy ambiance. Host was friendly and responsive to all questions. Clean and a great place to stay.
The house is in a great location to get anywhere in town. Its well laid out, incredibly comfortable beds, great kitchen and well appointed.
The backyard is great for just hanging out and relaxing, and the front porch wonderful for sitting and watching the neighborhood.
I can't wait to stay here again!
Kerry D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Kerry, thank you for your kind words. You all are welcome back anytime!
This property is so well appointed and kept.
Owner was responsive to questions/information.
Location is convenient, safe and quiet.
Beautiful walking neighborhood and easy access to a walking trail.
We had a great stay! It was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which added an extra charm. The accommodations were very comfortable. There were a couple of things we found that needed to be updated from the current listing. The most important is that the stairs down to the basement are now located within the main house. That was a plus, since we stayed in December. Also bring your media subscription log-ins for the televisions. Very clean and in a great location close to ISU campus, if you are visiting your student. Host was very responsive to our questions and let us check in a little early.
Your home was perfect for our small family gathering. There was plenty of seating and games. It was a very warm weekend and the air conditioning kept us all comfortable. The owner was very responsive to my questions. I would definitely rent again.
Marilyn C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Marilyn, I am glad your family was comfortable, hope to see you all back :)
Used this place as a home studio for my photography business and it was absolutely perfect! Donna has this place decorated so cute and you can totally tell she stay's on top of keeping it clean. Communication was great! I'd love to book it again!
Paisley J.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Paisley, I am so glad the house worked out for you and your clients - you are welcome anytime to work at the house. I have the house directly next door to this one if you ever need a change of scenery and decor- :)
We really enjoyed our stay at the Timeless Charming Bungalow. Donna is a great host and was very quick to answer any questions, before and during our visit. To our surprise, the house was decked out for Christmas, making the already cute property even more cozy. The home is well stocked with everything you could possibly need, extra blankets, pillows, towels etc. Very conveniently located just blocks from the ISU campus.
Ellen W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Ellen, I am happy to hear your group felt right at home, hope to see you all back soon
We loved staying at this property. It was exactly as advertised. The cottage was super clear and nicely decorated. The property host communicated well and was super responsive. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home. We will definitely stay there again when we travel to Bloomington. Thanks again.
Kaye H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Kaye, thank you for your kind words, you are always welcome back ❤️
This is an older home that has been beautifully renovated.
It truly is charming. The owner was available to communicate with us as needed and sent a man over to shovel following a brief but heavy snowfall. Getting in and out was so easy, I recommend it highly
My hubby and I stayed here with our fellow Redbird parents (total of 4 adults) for ISU's homecoming weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Check in was super easy, communication with the host Donna was excellent. She really goes above and beyond to make her guests feel right at home. Everything listed was exactly as promised. Situated right between ISU and IWU, so whether you're there to visit your Redbird or Titan, you're in a great location. We will definitely book this again. Thank you Donna for being such a great host! Highly recommend.
Crissy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Chrissy, I’m so so glad the house worked out for you and your group. Looking forward to having your family back 😌
About the host
Hosted by Donna Sumner
I stumbled upon the hosting opportunity as my daughter was attending ISU, then covid hit. My daughter no longer needed the house for school so I turned the house into a rental for others to enjoy :)
Why they chose this property
I LOVE the neighborhood. You can walk to grocery stores, Amtrarak, uptown, schools...the location could not be better. The trees are mature, the houses have character, the grade school is a few doors down with lots of life. Sitting on the front porch never gets boring!
What makes this property unique
Location, essentials and comfort. Above all I like to make the stay at the house comfortable :)
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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