Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus

Bloomington, Indiana
$644 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Formerly the Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar, luxury accomodations await you and your friends for your next visit to Bloomington and the IU campus. Every inch of this home built in 1845 has been lovingly restored with modern amenities while maintaining respect for its rich history. All 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths are newly constructed with beautiful tile and fixtures. A brand new kitchen is situated where the bar once stood and will allow for casual or formal entertaining. The home can be rented in its entirety sleeping up to 10 people or each floor can be rented separately. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, kitchen, living room, patio and large side deck. It can accommodate up to 6 guests with ADA access. The VRBO listing for the main floor unit (A) is 1943515. The upstairs is a 1 bedroom suite with its own living room, kitchenette, full bath, bonus full-sized bed sleeping room and large outdoor deck as well, sleeping up to 4. The VRBO listing for the upstairs unit (B) is 1994566. The decor is modern, eclectic, whimsical and fun with a nod to it's past life as a Bloomington landmark restaurant and bar. There are 5 large flat screen smart TV's, 2 upstairs(B) and 3 downstairs(A), board games, a sound system, vintage record player with vinyl, and lots of books for entertainment and relaxation. We are walking distance to the downtown restaurants and bars, Farmers Market and shops, as well as the IU campus and stadiums. The property is easy to get to from I-69, and we have plenty of parking. Make sure to book both listings if booking the house in its entirety and be sure to cross-check availability. VRBO 1943515 (A) downstairs unit and VRBO 1994566 (B) upstairs.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2711 Sq Ft (252 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Music Library Stereo Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kristie A.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Great place!! It was perfect for having a few families together to have a place to hang out together! So much better than a hotel room. Tons of character and close to everything. Will absolutely stay again!

  • Jeff H.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    Everything was as advertised. Great place. Kind host. We will likely stay here again in the future.

  • Jeremy H.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    I guarantee you have not rented a VRBO quite like this! Essentially the former Scholars Inn and Bar with the kitchen converted to 3 bedrooms. Very cool bar and restaurant area and outdoor decks. Great place for a meetup prior to walking to football games or downtown activities. I loved that the owners left the bar area intact complete with tv's, bar stools and beer/wine fridge.

  • Carrie R.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Great location, plenty of space, comfortable beds! Fun spot to stay while in Bloomington and hosts are so nice and hospitable!

  • Jack K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    This old & venerable house, has become a funky sports bar. Once a wine cafe, it is a roomy eclectic gathering spot. The lower level has 3 bedrooms ( with 2 sharing a BR).The kitchen is a bit chopped up as it was a bar & it has a spacious deck and several sitting areas.My wife loved the vibe (it reminded me of my fraternity house) and I imagined it would be a lively game day party house ( we came for a summer wedding). It’s close to the Square and campus, walking distance to shops & restaurants.It can be a bit musty, given it’s history, but that’s part of it’s charm.

  • Paul B.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    The house was perfect for our group during Little 500 weekend. We had both units. The open common space with the bar was a definite plus. I would definitely stay again.

  • Chad S.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    We rented both the upstairs and downstairs got a long weekend. This is our third year in a row to stay at the KEEP. I do not think there is much that would make this a better spot for a long weekend get together.

  • Richard P.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Multiple stays downstairs and upstairs. Property and owner communication outstanding.

  • chad w.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We have rented this spot several times now. It's a fantastic place to host dinner for your student and some of their friends. We've been there in the winter every time, but during the warmer months, the upstairs deck is massive. All bedrooms/bathrooms are remodeled and beautiful. Rent the upstairs also if your group needs (2) more bedrooms and you want the place to yourself. Plenty of parking!

  • Jessie M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    We were in town to enjoy the production of Constellation Theater's Wizard of Oz. We loved the set up of KEEP, as it we were able to host pre-show drinks with friends and family who came to see the show. The rental was very clean, and decorated beautifully, including for the holiday. We were able to make Christmas Breakfast as well as a few meals as we spent our holiday week at the KEEP. The rental is perfectly suited for guests playing games and socializing, while some in your party may wish to retreat to the awesome bedrooms to rest or sleep. Our host, Kerry was wonderful about communications as well as checking in with us. The rental price is not cheap, but well worth it.

  • Jared S.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Outstanding space and location. 5 star

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Awesome location and amazing accommodations. Will definitely stay again. Thanks for a great weekend!!

  • Tess H.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We celebrated with moms and daughters - the location and set up were perfect! Highly recommend!

  • Sharon N.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We look forward to renting the house every year. It’s the perfect place to connect with our kids and their parents. We had a large group for a steak dinner on Friday night and everyone had plenty of room! The bedrooms are quiet and super comfortable. Highly recommend!! Kerry is wonderful to work with.

  • Eric P.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Great place to stay for a weekend at IU!

  • Dan P.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Our family of four stayed at Kerry’s amazing property when we were in town to drop my daughter off at her dorm to start her freshman year. The property was very clean, had everything we needed and very cool. It was conveniently located to school and town, we walked most places. We would definitely stay again!

  • Lizzie K.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    We've tried to stay here for years and are glad to have been able to do so this past week. The location's history was very fun to read.

  • Sean L.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    This is an actual bar that no longer operates as a bar and the whole bar is part of the rental with the bedrooms. Its large. Nice deck.

  • Renee D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Great property! Exactly what we needed for our group! Celebrated my son's wedding and everything was perfect!

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Includes taxes and fees
$644+
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