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Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Living room is spacious with a large sectional. Large doorway, open floor plan
Charming front porch invites you to relax and unwind
Queen bed frame, smart tv, ceiling fan, comfortable bedding!
Patio is great for family and friends. Weber gas grill, lots of seating
Dining room opens to the family room. Inviting for larger groups

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Place, Carle BroMenn Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!

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, great for 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 with the sports package

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) Air mattresses
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, 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 -
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. There is a separate 2nd door to access the basement where there are 2 bedrooms, laundry room and large walk in shower. The basement door is located to the left of the patio stairs

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-
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Please, no loud parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Quiet hours are 11pm-7am. Please, no loud parties
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property # 4011210

About the neighborhood

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Eastland Mall and The Shoppes at College Hills. Children's Discovery Museum and Miller Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Illinois State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Children's Discovery Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Redbird Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 17 min walk
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Avanti's Italian Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! on Jan 20, 2026 start from $262.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! located?

Situated in Bloomington, this golf vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Illinois State University. Illinois Wesleyan University and Normal Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Uptown Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

My family loved staying here in our way home from Nashville! We enjoyed the rooms and spaces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house & yard are very comfortable and perfect for our stay. We love having our friends at the property right next door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pennie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just stayed one night on our way to meeting up with more family.It was fine , fit our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evany T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and Cozy

Our stay was very comforting and cozy. Loved the house and the host was very gracious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. The house is amazing, communication was fast. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

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☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming indeed!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home, perfect location

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Visit

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paisley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little spot!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming updated home

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean Comfortable Cottage

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crissy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jerri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for ISU visit!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

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 😡
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Sumner

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I stumbled upon the hosting opportunity as my daughter was attending ISU, then covid hit. My daughter no longer needed the house for school so I turned the house into a rental for others to enjoy :)

Why they chose this property

I LOVE the neighborhood. You can walk to grocery stores, Amtrarak, uptown, schools...the location could not be better. The trees are mature, the houses have character, the grade school is a few doors down with lots of life. Sitting on the front porch never gets boring!

What makes this property unique

Location, essentials and comfort. Above all I like to make the stay at the house comfortable :)

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