Remodeled Historic Home Near IU Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall and downtown

Bloomington, Indiana
$773 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Crescent Bend, your spacious retreat at Indiana University. This historical home (with modern updates) has 3 beds / 2 baths and 4+ acres of rolling hills with early-century charm. Centrally located on the new B-Line North Extension walking/biking path, easily access IU Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall, downtown and all that Bloomington offers! All three bedrooms are upstairs - Bedroom #1 has two Queen size beds, Bedroom #2 has two Full size beds, Bedroom #3 has one full size bed. All bedrooms have blackout curtains. One full bathroom upstairs and the other full bathroom is on the main level, near living room. Fully stocked kitchen-coffee machine, instant pot, toaster, dinnerwares, utensils, and etc. Book your stay today and experience the best of university living!!

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    Recycling Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Kim J.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Was great

  • Jason R.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    Great host

  • Rochelle B.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Such a great place for a bigger group to stay. Very close to downtown and the stadium and yet you have your own space without the wild noise of downtown. Also huge bonus we generally have to pay to park anywhere you stay downtown so to have free parking for multiple cars was a biggie. Would def stay here again.

  • Shelly S.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    Host was VERY helpful and communicated well. Answered emails quickly. It was a very comfortable house that was great for a girls weekend and IU Basketball

  • Austin P.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 18, 2026

    Place was a little dirty when we arrived

  • Michael W.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Our family had a great time this weekend. We enjoyed an IU basketball game on Saturday. The space was comfortable and well furnished. We will plan on staying there again!

  • Danelle H.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Craig was very accommodating. Excellent host!

  • Thomas R.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    The house is in a nice location for games.

  • Oliver C.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 15, 2025

    The was fantastic and place was wonderful!

  • Benjamin W.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    The house was a lovely older home with charm. It was a great space for a family dinner. The host was responsive and pleasant. Easy to book with and checked in to make sure we had what we needed. Thanks for let us stay here!We look forward to coming back to visit family again.

  • Ellen c.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    House is very nice and was clean but it is still a work in progress that needs a little more attention. Kitchen could use some more supplies. There is no dishwasher (which was in listing) but only one dish towel was supplied, which had to be washed and dried several times. Very limited serving utensils and what was there were wooden. Fortunately, I brought some with me. A few small soup bowls for serving and one wooden salad bowl. We were planning an early Thanksgiving celebration and could have used some more kitchen utensils and larger serving bowls. There were plenty of mixed matched dishes and just enough mixed glasses. Also, the property was overflowing with autumn leaves that had not been cleared in awhile and they were wet which could be dangerous for myself and my husband aged 75 and 81. Although I received a mesage the landscaper was coming, they never arrived.I was surprised there was no information in the house with Wifi info, which network and password. Did receive info quickly after sending a message through VRBO but in other homes we have rented info was available immediately in home. Property is convenient to IU and the lovely town of Bloomington.

  • Allison M.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay and loved the proximity to the IU Stadium.

  • Debra W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Pet areas were fine. The kitchen could be equipped better. We needed a potato peeler and a spatula which were not on site. Also, we did not realize there was not a dishwasher on this property. It was clean and spacious and we had plenty of room.

  • Steven D.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Fit our needs perfectly and close to campus!

  • Christy W.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    We enjoyed our time here. Very comfortable and great location to IU! We appreciated that it’s a dog friendly property as well. Loved sitting on the enclosed porch and watching the deer. Although seat cushions on the chairs would be nice. Property manager was very nice and addressed a few issues when needed.

  • jason v.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We had a nice stay at this house, close to campus.

  • Casey W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Rented for my daughter and bridesmaids for wedding. They all said it was great.

  • Loral R.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    This home is beautiful and clean. The check in was simple and there were plenty of great smelling clean towels, plenty of toiletries and any time I contacted the owner with a question, I got an immediate response. I highly recommend this place for a quiet stay away from noise.

  • Corey D. D.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    We had a great experience with this location. Will definitely be looking to stay again.

  • Ashley H.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We had a fantastic time at this house! Craig was easy to communicate with and always had fast response. Only suggestions for my comfort and privacy would to be have more curtains on first floor windows and have wine glasses and blankets for the couch’s available! Location was great and close to many things! Really enjoyed our stay!

  • Melissa F.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We rented this to have our daughter and her friends High School Graduation party. It was great!

  • Wolfgang R.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Very charming historic home. The kitchen could use a few wine glasses. We didn’t cook, it’s not really as well setup as some places are if you’re going to cook. The dining room table is huge , you could have quite a few people there if you needed to. Really minor criticism, it’s a wonderful old house. Wish we had been in town longer to enjoy it. We may be back when visiting our son on campus. I loved your stories of your faith journeys . We have never seen that in a VRBO before so it was wonderful to see. Lovely place really.

  • Kellie S.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    We rented this house for a reunion of 3 friends from high school. I mentioned to the host it was two of us staying the night and our friend joining us to cook dinner. The host failed to mention that the kitchen, though big and looks nice from photos, is NOT equipped for anything except making a sandwich or boiling a pot of water or cooking a frozen pizza (which we ended up having to do). There were only coffee mugs, no drinking glasses for water, and 3 red Solo cups (gross). There was ONE knife, not even a set chop food. Fridge had duct tape holding a shelf on. Most of the cabinets and drawers you see in the photos are empty. Half of the windows on the downstairs level have NO curtains. So our friend, a man, ended up staying the night with us as we were two women uncomfortable staying alone in a house where who knows who could wander the property and see in. No front porch lights even.One of the beds was a cheap IKEA foam mattress and super stiff. The bedroom curtain rods are all askew, there's missing outlet covers, light fixtures with exposed wires. This home is older, but NOT remodeled at all even though the ad states that. I LOVE older homes with character, but this is simply a lack of basic care or respect.Smoke detector wasn't affixed to ceiling on the first floor, and began beeping due to dead battery at 4am. We had to hide it in the washer to go back to sleep. The owners left proselytizing religious materials out, which is beyond inappropriate.Don't book.

  • Nicole S.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Great house. Old world charm. Historic. Gorgeous property.

  • Sharon H.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. A little disappointed to find a vacuum cleaner half full of dirt and confetti. Upon check in we noticed that the smoke detector was sitting on the mantle with the battery popped out and the Roku remotes had been disabled with their rubber keypads removed.It’s a nice home to Enjoy while visiting Bloomington.

  • Shawna P.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    This is a clean rental in a great location. It was comfortable and well-appointed for a week-long stay.

  • Cheri H.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    The wooded area makes it very peaceful, lots of birds and far enough from the neighbors to feel like you are on your own. In the early spring there is of course no foliage/leaves on trees like in the aerial pictures. I would love to stay in the summer or fall when it would feel more wooded. Old house, remodeled. Great location.Kitchen is sparsely stocked.

  • Becca T.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    We had a great stay for a few short days and easily could have stayed longer! With our soon-to-be 2-year old with us, having plenty of space for her to play was super, and it was wonderful being so close to IU and WonderLab museum. We typically make most of our meals when vacationing, so the only thing to be aware of is there are no pantry staples (such as cooking oil) aside from a few spices, so plan ahead as needed or make a quick trip to the grocery less than a mile away :)The space is great, the beds are super comfy, and there's plenty of room on the property (inside and out) to let kiddos play.We hope to be back for another stay on our next visit to Bloomington!

  • Amanda K.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We were there a very short time, coming in just before bed and leaving early in the morning for a campus tour. This location is perfect for visiting Indiana University. The beds are comfortable and the layout works well. I would say they shouldn’t advertise as renovated l, although I’m sure they put work into it, the upstairs is certainly all original. Maybe lean into the old world charm?Also there was already garbage in the kitchen can, which I wouldn’t mind a little, but when the rules are to take out the trash, I don’t want to take out someone else’s or the candy wrapper that was under the bag and I took out too.Overall the place was clean and worked well for our stay.

  • Neidys G.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    My Family really enjoyed! Very Spacious! Very clean! One thing only I would have liked some light outside the house at night. Easy access! PlPlenty of towels.

  • Leigh Ann K.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    This home is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay.Craig was quick to respond and a wonderful host

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    This place was great value and worked perfectly for our family. The owner was great with making sure drive was plowed and we really enjoyed the location!

  • Maggie P.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 30, 2024

    Great location just a short drive from the IU campus. We were a last minute stay, but the house felt a little unequipped. We didn't have any dish soap to adequately wash baby bottles nor extra trash bags. That said, it was what we needed and the space was good for a family.

  • Kim W.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    Beautiful historic home that was in a great location for us - would be great to visit in the warmer months too as there is an expansive yard. Bedrooms are large and lots of living space on main floor. Furniture is comfortable - only downside is if you had a larger family there - seating for just 5 people in the living area. There are dining room chairs and kitchen chairs if needed. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Elizabeth P.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    House had plenty of space for our family and college boys to come stay. Plenty of parking and we loved having a fall bonfire in the evening after the game.

  • Nicole H.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    The stay was very enjoyable

  • Alexander V.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We felt this was a nice place to stay for our weekend getaway in Bloomington and visiting the surrounding area. Was very easy to access the heart of Bloomington and a short drive to Brown County. The home was mostly clean. The floors felt like they hadnt been swept before pur arrival but everything else was great. We did have to dig through some closets to find trash bags and a few other essentials but all in all a great stay.

  • Rachel V.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    This 1928 home was spacious, and had plenty of old world charm. The house and yard could use some upkeep BUT it served its purpose, housing a large group for a fun IU home game weekend. Thank you!

  • Andrew H.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    While this is an older home that's in the process of being renovated, everything was accessible and functioning as one should expect. Linens were clean, beds were comfy, and while a bit hard to find (the driveway is hidden a bit), once you were there it was easy to see why people enjoy the spot. It is not a fancy house by any means, but the communication with the landlord was easy and quick anytime a question came up. Looking forward to when the lower and upper decks are completed. I'd go back for sure.

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