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Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU!

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Normal Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 840 Sq Ft | 2 Steps Required for Access
Duplex Exterior | Shared Driveway (3 Vehicles)
Basement Living Room | Free WiFi | Central Heat & A/C | Smart TVs | Washer/Dryer
Front Entrance | Living Room | Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1178.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Additional Sleeping (Basement Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU!

Come cheer on the Redbirds and enjoy easy access to downtown Bloomington from this family-friendly vacation rental near Uptown Normal! The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ideally located near ISU, IWU, and Bloomington, so you can visit your student on campus before taking younger kiddos to the Children's Discovery Museum. Return home to convenient amenities like the washer and dryer and chic 1950s-inspired kitchen, then cap off your day with family game night in the colorful basement living room.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Retro 1950s Decor Throughout | In-Home Washer & Dryer | 850 Sq Ft

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Daybed | Basement Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Pack ‘n Play

INDOOR LIVING: 2 living areas, bonus room, Smart TVs, record player, vintage costumes for photo shoots, board games, desk in Bedroom 1
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heat & A/C, complimentary toiletries, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 2 steps to enter, stairs required to access basement living room & bedroom
PARKING: Shared driveway (3 spaces), free street parking (first-come, first-served)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 3-bedroom property for 12 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL FUN: The Castle Theater (2 miles), White Oak Brewing (2 miles), Red Raccoon Games (2 miles), Miller Park Zoo (3 miles), Grady's Family Fun Park (4 miles)
HISTORY & MUSEUMS: Children's Discovery Museum (1 mile), McLean County Museum of History (2 miles), David Davis Mansion (3 miles), Prairie Aviation Museum (5 miles), Historic Route 66 (9 miles)
GREAT OUTDOORS: Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary (2 miles), Angler Park (4 miles), Constitution Trail (5 miles), Eagle View Park (6 miles), Schroeder Nature Preserve (11 miles), ParkLands Merwin Preserve (16 miles)
AIRPORTS: Central Illinois Regional Airport (6 miles), General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (41 miles)

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Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are 2 steps to enter the property, and stairs are required to access the basement living area and bedroom 3. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are located on the main floor
- NOTE: The property can sleep 9 guests in 4 beds and the sleeper sofa, with room for 11 total by using the queen air mattress

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Normal

Normal is home to this holiday home. Children's Discovery Museum and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Angler's Lake Conservation Area and Kenneth L. Schroeder Wildlife Sanctuary. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Redbird Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 3 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Western Tap - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU! on 30 June 2026 start from AU$249, 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 Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Vacation Rental - Walk to ISU! located?

Situated in Normal, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Illinois State University and Redbird Arena. Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Illinois Wesleyan University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Uptown Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Fantastic family weekend

We rented both sides of the duplex and it made for a fabulous family weekend. We had people coming from multiple states and having 6 bedrooms and various living spaces meant we were able to enjoy our time together with less stress. The units are both really nicely decorated with amazing retro decor. We had everything we needed, including lots of games for game nights. Would definitely stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place is so cute and comfortable, and the people are very friendly! I definitely recommend. 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Great Stay

Great Stay, great communication!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Excellent Stay!!

We had a great time staying in this 1950’s decorated home! Very clean, comfy beds, easy access to everything! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Very clean. Cute decor. Extra sheets (for the couch) and more extra towels would have been nice. Downstairs couch does not fold into a bed, you simply push the stools out and sleep sideways, which works for kids, but not what we were expecting. The third bedroom downstairs is private. Ample kitchen to make breakfast and a quick spaghetti dinner. Second time in this rental and we hope to be back when our daughters play in future hockey tournaments. Easy, quick access to the rink, but the neighborhood was also decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Very nice place, just as described.

Nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

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

Perfect Stay!

Cute home with everything we needed. Beds are SUPER comfortable. Great location, walking distance to Uptown Normal & Campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Amazing

This was such a cute, clean and fun house to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

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

Visiting Daughter

It was perfect for all the different families and kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Very nice

Great location. Lots of space to hang out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleece P.

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

ISU Family Weekend

Love the property and attention to detail!! We had a great stay and it was such a convenient location for our planned activities at ISU. Very clean and exactly what the pictures showed. Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jinny

Girls weekend

Let bed it worked out great, location was good and the decor was nice he beat. Was nice out did not have screens for fresh air, but overall would stay again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Such a nice place to stay. So clean. The details of the themed decor add to this property’s charm.

We enjoyed our stay. I really appreciated the detailed instructions posted near the Keurig machine. Also appreciated that the light switches were labeled. Such a charming and deceptively spacious place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mahalia

Perfect for our needs

5 adults and 4 kids and we fit perfectly in the house. Loved the little playroom. Our extended family stayed on the other side of the duplex and it was so nice to have easy access to each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Comfy cozy 1950 Retro

We had a marvelous time enjoying the comfortable and cozy house with all of the upgraded appliances and amenities paired up with amazing 1950s decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca C.

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

Girls Weekend

My cousins and I (ages 36-43) had a fantastic weekend away at this lovely spot. We enjoyed being able to be together and enjoy our time as people instead of partners and moms! The house was adorable and impeccably clean. It was a great location for a quick jaunt to downtown for lunch. Sara, our host, was responsive and accommodating. We are already giving great consideration to staying here again for our weekend next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Unexpectedly convenient

They had everything from baby wash to a surprise board game room. Just enough of everything and didn’t miss any of the details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfectly Normal

This is a great property for a family visit to the Bloomington/Normal area or for ISU events or concerts. Close to everything in Normal. It is on a busy corner in normal so it can be loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Back to the Future

Very pleased with the whole experience. Loved the attention to detail, both the availability of needed amenities like TP, linens, etc, and the wonderful re-creation of the time period! My grandsons couldn’t get over the telephone and the telephone book (we even found a distant relative listed!). And I was SO impressed by the quick response and answer to my call. I would highly recommend this location for your next visit to Normal!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia Jenny Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Great location, great host

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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