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Farmhouse retreat near ISU

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Farmhouse retreat near ISU

Come stay at one of the original farmhouses of Normal and enjoy the various property features in a quiet and family-friendly neighborhood.
- 1 block away from the Weibring Golf Club
- 3 blocks from ISU Redbird Arena & campus
- 5 mins to Uptown Normal & 10 mins to Rivian

The main floor includes a nicely appointed living room with a fireplace, 65” TV, sofa with chaise and an oversized chair with a vintage record player console with a range of hit records.

The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, microwave, pots and pans, and enough dinnerware and silverware for 8. Enjoy our complimentary coffee bar complete with Keurig coffee maker and espresso maker stocked with pods, coffee grinder and delicious syrups. You will need to purchase your own coffee beans.

The main floor master has a king bed with adjustable base and massage features, walk-in closet and master bathroom with double sinks, tiled shower with bench and dual showerhead.
There is an additional full bathroom on the main floor for additional guests.

The two bedrooms upstairs are large with new queen size luxury memory foam mattresses and ceiling fans. All bedrooms include luggage racks for your convenience. There is a large bathroom with a bathtub/shower.

The large basement has another living area which has a fireplace, large TV, bumper pool table, dartboard, X-box and lots of games for the family to play. There is a second full-size kitchen with oven, fridge and sink. There is an additional multipurpose sleeping area with a full-size Murphy bed, working area with desk and foam flooring for a workout area.

The backyard is an oasis for rest and relaxation with an awe-inspiring entertainment clubhouse - a transformed chicken coop for group events or a quiet evening in a secluded setting.

Enjoy the many games and activities available on almost a full acre of land including a large TV lounge area, bar seating, swinging club chairs, smoke-less firepit area, a jumbo outdoor chess board, bocce ball, corn hole boards, and a playhouse for the kids with slide and climbing wall.

Walk out of the house onto a raised travertine tile patio with seating for 8 people or enjoy a cup of coffee next to the old barn door privacy screen.
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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 Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores and The Shoppes at College Hills. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Redbird Arena or Grossinger Motors Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Redbird Arena - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Normal Theater - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Maxwell Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 6 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Grille - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and loved the backyard! Plenty of games and activities for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was another great stay for us while visiting the Bloomington-Normal area for work. The outdoor setup is wonderful and we enjoyed sitting out back enjoying the fire pit and the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel L.

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

Great stay!

This house had everything we needed and more. Great place to entertain and very close to ISU.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2024
Raquel and family were great guests in every way! We hope to host them again very soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, enough room for everyone, tons of entertainment in and outside, backyard activities were fun and the record player brought back memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect!! I highly recommend!! We will be coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rachel c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the outside area, enjoyed watching football on the outside TV, great entertainment activities for young children, the swings by the fire pit was a nice surprise, if you are visiting family this is the place!! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While in town for a family funeral, we could not have chosen a better place for our family to stay! It was like visiting family by staying there. Roomy, clean, stocked well, and such a fabulous back yard! I wish we had that house in every town we visit. Great communication with the owners and highly recommend for anyone with a larger family visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Wonderful hosts

Four retired cousins rented this house, and we found it just wonderful for our needs. We especially appreciated the magnificent kitchen, where we could cook old family favorites. The hosts were wonderful to work with and friendly. We recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you Barbara for choosing to stay at our farmhouse, We are happy to read your comments and hope you or your extended family will consider us in the future if you're ever in the area! cheers, -steve & angie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha S.

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

Graduation Stay

We stayed in this lively home for a few days leading up to our son’s college graduation . It was the perfect place to be able to cook for our family and friends and celebrate our son. The host err very accommodating and the home was comfortable. We will definitely look to stay here the next time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the Farmhouse Retreat for our son and his groomsmen the weekend of the wedding. Everything was great and was as promised. The owner provided great communication for everything we needed to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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