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

Bloomington, Indiana
$336 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

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 it's 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 downstair(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 it's entirety and be sure to cross-check availability. VRBO 1943515 (A) downstairs unit and VRBO 1994566 (B) upstairs.

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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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Wonderful location, unique home, excellent community. Will be renting again.

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    It was wonderful!

  • Jeremy H.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great location in proximity to downtown. Large outdoor deck to spend time outside. This unit is on second floor so will need to climb stairs.

  • Jodi B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Our favorite place to stay visiting our Hoosier son Kerry and her team are rock stars

  • Connie L.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The inside of this home is eclectic - very fun to explore. The beds are comfortable, and the place is super clean. The kitchen is a bit small.

  • Abby R.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Really cool property! The upstairs suite is designed in a fun, interesting way that makes it ideal for a single person, couple, or a family. Loved my long weekend here!

  • Paul B.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    We booked both downstairs and upstairs units for our group. Everything went smoothly and accommodations were as described. Location is just a walk from everything.

  • Chad S.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    This is the 3rd year in a row that my brothers and I have had an extended weekend at the KEEP. It truly is a perfect place for a long weekend. The location is ideal. The open area to hang out is amazing. We have gotten both the upstairs and downstairs each time. Hopefully we will be back again next year

  • chad w.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We rented this upstairs apartment with the downstairs unit. Beautiful place. Two bedrooms and could easily put others on a couch. Small kitchen, but we used the full kitchen downstairs. Really nice.

  • 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

    This is our third year renting the whole house. We absolutely love the accommodations and will be back for graduation

  • thomas k.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Everything checked out as i suspected (i had seen the downstairs unit before) and the unit is very well appointed and close to IU for parent visits. I had an issue getting sports channels on the Roku TV but maybe that was my lack of familiarity with the system

  • Joseph V.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2024

    Stayed Apr 7, 2024

    Lots of space with an awesome deck. Provided a perfect base for exploring Bloomington. Great for a small group looking to take advantage of the many restaurants and bars that are just a short walk away.

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$336+
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