Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!

Normal, Illinois
$275 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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, greatfor 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-

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Next To A Golf Course On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 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

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 7, 2025

    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.

  • Lisa G.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    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.

  • Debbie M.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    This house & yard are very comfortable and perfect for our stay. We love having our friends at the property right next door

  • Pam H.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    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!

  • Monica M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    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!

  • Hayley E.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    My family loved staying here in our way home from Nashville! We enjoyed the rooms and spaces

  • Pennie E.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Just stayed one night on our way to meeting up with more family.It was fine , fit our needs.

  • Patsy B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Perfect. The house is amazing, communication was fast. Highly recommend

  • Marilyn C.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    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.

  • Lynn E.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Main floor was very nice, well layed out and spacious. Really enjoyed the back patio area was peacful and relaxing. Ample parking for 4 cars.

  • Evany T.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Our stay was very comforting and cozy. Loved the house and the host was very gracious

  • Kate S.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    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.

  • Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    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!

  • Paisley J.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    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!

  • Ellen W.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    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.

  • Kathleen G.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    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

  • Jerri C.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    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.

  • Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    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.

  • William L.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    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.

  • Crissy J.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    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.

  • Tara G.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    We really enjoyed our time at the Timeless charming home. Donna was an excellent host and very responsive. I would absolutely rent this house again☺️

  • Kaye H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    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.

  • Kerry D.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    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!

  • Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    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 ?

  • Holly B.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    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!

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