Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena

Normal, Illinois
$179 avg/night
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Welcome to Redbird Ranch – Your Alumni Home Base Steps from ISU
Coming back to your Redbird roots Stay right across the street from campus at this cozy mid-century single duplex designed with returning Redbirds in mind. Whether you’re here for Homecoming, reunions, athletics, or a stroll down memory lane, Redbird Ranch puts you right where the memories began.❤️ Why Alumni Love Staying Here:
• Walk Down Memory Lane: Located directly across from Illinois State University—an easy walk to the Quad, Redbird Arena, Hancock Stadium, and your favorite old campus hangouts.
• A Nostalgic Yet Modern Stay: Mid-century charm blended with today’s comforts, including a fully stocked kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, and fast Wi-Fi.
• Perfect for Reconnecting: Relax in the shared backyard with a firepit, grill, and comfortable seating—ideal for catching up with old friends or family.
• Game Day Ready: Skip the parking hassle and walk to the stadium in minutes.
Come relive your Redbird days with all the comforts of home. Redbird Ranch is your warm, welcoming retreat in Normal—where past memories meet present-day comfort.

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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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Recycling Unit Size: 825 Sq Ft (77 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices 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 Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Front Entrance Ramp 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 Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

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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Review Review

  • Erica

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Cute place - loved the Redbird theme decor! Great location, just a short walk to the stadium and ISU campus. Host was very responsive.

  • Lisa

    Submitted Apr 29, 2024

    Stayed Apr 27, 2024

    Inside- everything you’d need, nothing that you don’t need. Nice, big king sized bed and a very nice, updated bath and shower. Loved having the full kitchen and amenities. We also appreciated the extra towels, sheets, blankets, and coffee. Maybe have some tea bags and regular sugar available. It is also good to have the dedicated parking, but it is a bit awkward with the railroad tie retaining wall and the small cement pavers to get to the back door entrance.

  • Denise

    Submitted Mar 24, 2024

    Stayed Mar 22, 2024

    There were parties across street so not real quiet but other then that stay was fine

  • Mary B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Great experience in Normal. Great location

  • Maggie S.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This is a delightful Redbird themed home with the perfect amount of space for two people and our dog. She loved having a yard to run in! Very clean, very well organized, and a great communication with Wendy throughout. We hope to stay here next time we come back to campus. Roll birds!

  • Carol B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    We wanted to be close to the university. Our son competed in special Olympics that weekend and we we were pleasantly surprised that we were in walking distance to the events. The house was clean, comfy and perfect for us!

  • Submitted Jan 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2023

    This was a very convenient location near the college campus and close to grocery shopping, dog park, town of Normal and restaurants. This Vrbo had very comfortable furniture and bedding.

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$179+
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