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The Normal School House

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Cosy outdoor dining space for 8, a fit pit & master suite outdoor area.
Living area
A compact living space with a wooden cabinet, a CD player, and a vinyl record collection.
Master suite has a king bed & room for a pack & play and/or blow up bed for kid.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Illinois State University
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Redbird Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Discovery Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

The Normal School House

Welcome to your centrally located, fully renovated home! This stunning space, designed for comfort and connection. Step outside to explore local shops, restaurants, and attractions just steps away. Whether relaxing with loved ones or immersing yourself in the community, this inviting retreat is intentionally designed to create lasting memories.

THE SPACE

Comfortably sleeps 6 adults, with additional sleeping options for families with children. (Crib, kids blow up mattress & a queen blow up mattress).

State-of-the art kitchen, dining area & wet bar equipped with cooking gadgets, coffee machines and local products showing off our wonderful community.

Parking for 3-4 vehicles.

Outdoor fire pit & bluetooth speakers.

Delightful children's play area & movie room. Great for those families who are coming to celebrate - the adults get to hang upstairs, the kids have their own space.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4174435vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Normal

Normal is home to this holiday home. Children's Discovery Museum and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Shoppes at College Hills and Eastland Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at Redbird Arena.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Normal Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Redbird Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Children's Discovery Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 3 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pub II - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Normal School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Normal School House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Normal School House located?

This family-friendly Normal holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Illinois State University, Children's Discovery Museum and Normal Theater. Illinois Wesleyan University and Redbird Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km). Uptown Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went as expected. The coffee was exceptional. Everyone enjoyed their stay and came from long distances. Celebrating our sons graduation and he was happy with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental is amazing! It is very clean and tastefully decorated with many thoughtful touches and various nooks and crannies for hanging out or playing games. The power went off after a storm and Liz checked on us to make sure was all okay, she was very attentive and helpful offering a wonderful welcome booklet with information about the property and city. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Thank you so much for this —it truly means a lot. I’m so glad you enjoyed the space, the little nooks, and all the thoughtful touches—we really want it to feel like a place where people can settle in, connect, and just be. It means a lot to hear that came through in your stay. And then… the storm. What a wild night. In all my years growing up here, I’ve never experienced anything like it—three tornadoes in one evening is definitely not part of the usual Normal, IL experience. I’m incredibly grateful for how patient and understanding you were through it all, and so thankful for this community getting everything back up and running so quickly. We would absolutely love to have you back anytime—hopefully next time with nothing but calm skies and an easy, uninterrupted stay 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really amazing space. Location and amenities were perfect. Everyone enjoyed the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very clean, and the owners were very easy going and communication was quick. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with the host, check-in process was effortless. This is one of the best properties I have utilized over the years, you will not be disappointed if you book with Liz.!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

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

Amazing stay

We were in town for work and the house was awesome. The management was thoughtful and attentive. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is marvelous!! It is well appointed, accomodates a family or 3 couples easily, and gives you plenty of room to spread out or congregate.The property has easy access to downtown.We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Wonderful stay

The property is beautiful. The home is welcoming and well suited for families. Will stay again when in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarika k.

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

awesome place

Very nice place stay if you are visiting bloomington area with friends and family. The house was very clean and nicely set up
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, clean. Love the neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olympia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was fantastic. Very clean, tastefully decorated, plenty of amenities. The hosts were great, the yard was great. We were here for ISU family weekend, were able to have a few families over. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

Clean, cute family home

Absolutely fantastic stay! The owners are wonderful & the home is incredibly clean! The toys in the basement are perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Abigail! We're glad you recognize that our most important customers - the kids! :-) We would love to have you guys back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Wonderful experience

We were very impressed with the house and neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Amy! We would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura and Dave S.

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

Great property!

The house is updated and clean with nice touches like a well-stocked coffee corner. A great place in a great neighborhood. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Great Stay at the Normal School House

In town for a charitable event, this property was well appointed and met all of my expectations. Liz was excellent to work with and the property was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Great!

Everything was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne G.

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

Great visit with family

Visited niece attending ISU. The stay was great! Perfect place to hang with family - dinners on patio and evenings by the fire pit. The owners are great - attentive to any need, took care in the details. The house and outdoor space was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Girl's Getaway

Perfect place for family and friends to gather. The house looks even better in person! Liz thought of everything and great to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Wonderful!

Such a wonderful and seamless stay! We stayed with our two boys, 5 and 8. The host was so nice and communication was really great! The property was very clean and the perfect place to stay after driving all day! Our kids really enjoyed the playroom in the basement and the deck outside! Definitely will stay again if we are in the area :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three high school buddies found this home to be a cool, clean and comforting place to visit our former hometown. Wonderful experience. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Hosts thought of everything!

The house was beautiful, clean, and the hosts thought of everything. Every need was met, plus some! The house was even better than the pictures. My 5 and 3 year olds had a great time playing in the kid area. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2024
We were honored to host Maggie and her family. They were a delight and their special visit is the reason we've created this home - for love and families to connect with each other and to the community. Maggie - we would love to have you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton G.

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

our stay

We really enjoyed staying here! The house was very clean and felt very comfortable. The host was very responsive and attentive to our needs during our stay and I would recommend staying here to others! The neighborhood was very nice as well and was a short walk from campus, which was really nice! I plan on coming back for sure! :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T R.

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

Close to What You Need in Normal/Bloomington

Amazing proactive host. Amazing place. We slept 8 very comfortable, plenty of space in and out and well-lit property. They considered every detail....and a Mixpresso to boot. Great stay overall.... even left some pizza in the freezer for our kids sine we were arriving so late....Really 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Todd. Would love to have you & your family back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colter W.

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

Best Rental I’ve Ever Stayed At!

Liz is an amazing host and this house is the nicest rental I’ve ever stayed at! The kitchen is stocked with all the cooking tools you need to make meals and every aspect of the house makes you feel right at home with elegant furnishings and stylish decor throughout! The bed is also very comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet and easily located. There is even a garage! You’ll love staying here! I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec, 2024
We are blown away by your review, Colter! Thank you so much for your kind words, but we are equally pleased that you had such a wonderful stay! Guests like yourself are the reason we created this home, and we're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Z.

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

Normal dance comp

The owner could not have been more accommodating. The home was new and crisp. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Peggy! We would love to have you back anytime.

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