Experience timeless charm with modern comforts at this cozy home, located just a stone's throw from ISU and IWU. Unwind on the peaceful front porch, take in the Constitution Trail views or rest by the fireplace; relax in comfort with plush blankets and pillows throughout.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$548
NZ$548
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!
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-
Property amenities
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Next to a golf course
On a lake
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Basketball nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee is $100 per pet, $300 deposit
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Please, no loud parties
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: 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
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 ice skating and sledging. Visit our Bloomington travel guide
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 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! on 25 Mar 2026 start from NZ$548, 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.
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Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! Reviews
Reviews
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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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
The house itself was very cute (but small rooms) and very heavily decorated. The only drawback was the 3rd bedroom, extra bathroom and sofa sleeper room was in a locked basement below the main house. This area wa super cold and was not called out in the listing. We feel this was "missed opportunity in the actual listing. Basically a bait and switch.
Communication was great! The house was easy to get into and had the space we need. Although I read there was a basement door, you don’t realize the impact until you are there. I would say the equivalent of staying in a hotel where half of your family is in the nice room and half are on the next floor. We were all adults, so it was ok, but it was an inconvenience to need to walk around to the front of the house late at night or early in the morning when everyone was asleep because the back sliding door does not have an electronic keypad. If a keypad was added to the sliding door, that would be a big win!
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Disappointed
The stay was fine however the host told us there was a key to basement fill free to use it and now is trying to charge me extra for using it 😡