StayIU: The Ballantine - 1 Block to IU Campus • Perfect for IU Families & Alumni

Bloomington, Indiana
$656 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

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STAYIU: THE BALLANTINE • 1 BLOCK TO IU • QUIET, LUXURY STAY
3 BR • 2.5 BA • SLEEPS 8+ • FENCED YARD • MOODY WHISKEY ROOM
Hosted by Devin with StayIU: 10+ YEARS OF FIVE-STAR HOSPITALITY
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The Ballantine gives you the IU location everyone wants with the comfort you need: elegant spaces, room to gather, and an easy walk to campus and Kirkwood. Hosted by Devin with StayIU, with 10+ years of guest-first hospitality in Bloomington.

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WHY STAY HERE
• Truly walkable location for campus visits, performances, and game days
• Classic, upscale home, professionally designed, comfortable, cohesive, and spotless
• Thoughtful touches for families and alumni weekends; we keep things easy

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THE SPACE: 3 BEDROOMS • 2.5 BATHS • SLEEPS 8
• BEDROOM 1: King
• BEDROOM 2: King
• BEDROOM 3: Two Fulls (crib available on site)
• 2.5 BATHS: Renovated and guest-ready
• ADDITIONAL SLEEPING OPTIONS: Queen size foldable floor mattress, best suited for children.

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WHAT OUR GUESTS APPRECIATE
• The walk-to-everything location, yet peaceful when you’re back home
• The moody whiskey room and fireplace for evening wind-downs
• Clear communication and a home that “just works” for IU visits

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SIGNATURE SPACES
• LIVING ROOM: Generous seating and a working gas fireplace for cozy nights
• MOODY WHISKEY ROOM: A favorite spot to unwind, read, or toast the day
• KITCHEN: Set up for real cooking, easy to host dinner before/after events
• OUTDOOR: Fenced front yard and inviting outdoor seating with fire table

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LOCATION NOTES
• 1 block to Indiana University
• Walk to Kirkwood dining, coffee, shops, and performances
• Neighborhood of professors and long-time residents, quiet, central, respectful

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EXTRAS
• Complimentary Linus bikes for exploring Bloomington
• Grill for outdoor cooking
• Rooftop outdoor fire table with cozy seating
• Fast Wi-Fi and smart-home simplicity (clear instructions provided)

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PETS
Pets welcome with pre-approval and fee. Please inquire with details.

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PARKING & CHECK-IN
Self check-in via smart lock
Simple parking; details provided before arrival

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HOUSE GUIDELINES
Respectful stays only • No parties or events


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Walk to IU’s Sample Gates & Kirkwood
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IG: @stayIU

**Property has a video doorbell for capturing sound and video. There is one at each of the front and back doors. This is for the safety of our property and guests.

**Approved pets will have a $100 pet fee per pet

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • 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: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Music Library Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • 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. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • James P.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    Nice place in a good location. Would love to stay here again

  • Scott W.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    Very nice place

  • Sara T.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Everything in this house and our experience was top notch. Worth every penny. There were amenities in the home we didn’t know we needed during our stay. Beautifully done, super comfortable, unbelievably gorgeous place to stay really close to campus. Cant wait to stay here again!

  • Jeffrey J.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    We visited our son at IU and the home was perfect. Very well maintained and furnished. This will be our go to when we visit again in the future.

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Beautiful property with excellent access to Indiana University. Access to the bicycles was absolutely fabulous to help us get a lay of the land and explore the city.

  • Cheryl K.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Beautiful home, great location

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Beautiful house! Looking forward to staying here again!

  • Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    This home is extremely nice, clean and well appointed. A perfect location on campus in a very nice area. Highly recommend!

  • Daniel B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    The house was beautiful, the management company made things easy, and the location is excellent.

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Our group of 5 women truly appreciated our stay at Ballantine Beauty! As you drive up to the house, you'll notice the beautiful architecture of this house as well as the historic neighborhood. The home respects the historic elements while incorporating every modern convenience. The living room, sun room, dining room and upstairs patio had plenty of room for us to hang out comfortably. The configuration of beds across 3 bedrooms is also a plus to accommodate all types of sleeping arrangements. Extras like the record player and piano were just a few of the nice touches,Beyond the home itself, the host was incredibly responsive to questions during our stay. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Bloomington when we come back.Thank you!

  • Heidi C.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    Fantastic stay! Thoughtfully appointed! Great tea selection! Thank you so much!

  • Mike L.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 11, 2024

    Great place! Way better than staying at a hotel!

  • Melissa p.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay in Bloomington! The home was beautiful, well appointed, and very very clean! The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, and within walking distance to iU. Check in was super easy. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we cooked at home a few nights, which was a lot of fun. My favorite was the Whidskey Room— great place to work remotely and also relax in the evening. The rooftop porch was lovely as well. Would definitely stay there again!!

  • Jordan S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    What a wonderful, comfortable, beautiful home located in just the right spot to campus and Kirkwood. The house was a beautiful place to host 8 friends who hadn’t seen each other in years. The extra large dining table accommodated all of our shenanigans and dinners. The comfortable beds and livings spaces were just perfect.

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