10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thomas K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Historic Manor Overlooking Park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bloomington, IL
- Place, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts2 min walk
- Place, Illinois Wesleyan University2 min walk
- Place, Grossinger Motors Arena12 min walk
- Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Master 1
1 King Bed
Master 2
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 5
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 6
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Historic Manor Overlooking Park
Welcome to a beautifully preserved 1864 all-brick manor in the heart of Bloomington's historic district, directly across from serene Franklin Park. Once a beloved bed and breakfast, this historic gem offers six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and over 5,000 sq ft of luxurious living space across three stories, including four stunning fireplaces. Originally home to the Burr family, with connections to Abraham Lincoln, this manor blends rich history with modern comfort- perfect for family gatherings!
Walking distance to Downtown Bloomington and Illinois Weselyan University. 5 Mins from ISU
Walking distance to Downtown Bloomington and Illinois Weselyan University. 5 Mins from ISU
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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: 25
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Bloomington
Bloomington is home to this holiday home. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eastland Mall and The Shoppes at College Hills. Miller Park Zoo and Children's Discovery Museum are also worth visiting.
Bloomington, IL
What's nearby
- Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Illinois Wesleyan University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Grossinger Motors Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Illinois State University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse - 6 min walk
- Fat Jack's - 7 min walk
- The Lucca Grill - 7 min walk
- Mugsy's - 11 min walk
- Crawford's Corner Pub - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katelyn H.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin annual weekend!
Katelyn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol S.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family came in from both coasts and Arizona for a memorial service.
Carol S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Faye M.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must see and stay. A delicately preserved masterpiece!!
Faye M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by P2 Partners
Languages:
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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