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Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.
Holiday home with kitchen, near Indiana University Bloomington
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft
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Explore the area

Bloomington, IN
- Place, Wonderlab Science Museum12 min walk
- Place, Memorial Stadium12 min walk
- Place, Indiana University Bloomington19 min walk
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bonus Room
1 Double Bed
The Noble Suite
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Noble Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.
Formerly the Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar, luxury accomodations await you and your friends for your next visit to Bloomington and the IU campus. Every inch of this home built in 1845 has been lovingly restored with modern amenities while maintaining respect for it's rich history. All 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths are newly constructed with beautiful tile and fixtures. A brand new kitchen is situated where the bar once stood and will allow for casual or formal entertaining. The home can be rented in its entirety sleeping up to 10 people or each floor can be rented separately. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, kitchen, living room, patio and large side deck. It can accommodate up to 6 guests with ADA access. The VRBO listing for the main floor unit (A) is 1943515. The upstairs is a 1 bedroom suite with its own living room, kitchenette, full bath, bonus full-sized bed sleeping room and large outdoor deck as well, sleeping up to 4. The VRBO listing for the upstairs unit (B) is 1994566. The decor is modern, eclectic, whimsical and fun with a nod to it's past life as a Bloomington landmark restaurant and bar. There are 5 large flat screen smart TV's, 2 upstairs(B) and 3 downstair(A), board games, a sound system, vintage record player with vinyl, and lots of books for entertainment and relaxation. We are walking distance to the downtown restaurants and bars, Farmers Market and shops, as well as the IU campus and stadiums. The property is easy to get to from I-69, and we have plenty of parking. Make sure to book both listings if booking the house in it's entirety and be sure to cross-check availability. VRBO 1943515 (A) downstairs unit and VRBO 1994566 (B) upstairs.
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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus
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- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Some exceptions apply see owner for details
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Some exceptions apply see owner for details
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 1994566vb
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bloomington
Located in Bloomington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Butler Winery & Vineyard and Wonderlab Science Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Griffy Lake Nature Preserve and Wayne Woods Nature Preserve. Jump-N-Joey's and Monroe County Fair Grounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bloomington, IN
What's nearby
- Monroe County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Wonderlab Science Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Indiana University Bloomington - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 7 min walk
- Taco Bell - 8 min walk
- Yogi’s Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
- Upland Brewing Company Brew Pub - 3 min walk
- Video Saloon - 8 min walk
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
1 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer F.
9 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodi B.
6 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jodi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy H.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie L.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie L.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Abby R.
23 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abby R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
1 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend at Scholars Keep
Paul B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tess H.
4 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Tess H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad S.
11 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brothers’ weekend
Chad S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon N.
6 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect weekend
Sharon N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph V.
20 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Space in a Great Location
Joseph V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Franklin J., South Bend, Indiana
16 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place
Franklin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joe D.
23 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Plenty of space both inside and out.
Joe D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
matt s.
5 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IU game
matt s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
chad w.
12 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ying to our Yang
chad w.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Josh C.
4 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bloomington stay
Josh C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharon N., Saint Louis
29 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The BEST place to stay in Bloomington
Sharon N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zac W.
19 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indiana University
Zac W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robin B., West Lafayette
19 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect all the way around
Robin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
thomas k.
25 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
thomas k.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eliese M.
17 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, Fun Getaway for a Football Weekend
Eliese M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chad S., Bloomington, Indiana, United States
14 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rented the upstairs along with the downstairs
Chad S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
John B.
6 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upstairs at Scholars Inn
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janie G.
23 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Keep!
Janie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
24 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Shannon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kerry Feigenbaum
Welcome to Scholars Inn KEEP, we are very excited to host your visit to Bloomington! Lyle and I have lived here since 1996 and have owned this property since 1998. We love Bloomington and all that living in a college town has to offer. We started the Scholars Inn B&B (formerly next door at 801 N College) and the Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar (housed here) upon moving back here in the late 90's and operated them for 20+ years. We have 2 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats and are both graduates of IU! In 2017 we became franchise owners of Orangetheory Fitness located on the Boulevard of College Mall and have spent most of 2020 renovating this home. We erased all signs of the former kitchen and dishroom, replacing it with 3 beautiful bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Beyond that we embraced the past with nods to the guests and staff that were such a big part of the last 20 years here. We hope you enjoy Bloomington and this home as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
Location, location, location! Oh and because it is sooo cool! This home has everything you need for a great visit whether for work, play or R&R.
What makes this property unique
This home spoke to us because of the architecture, age (built in 1845), and because she sits high up overlooking the town and campus of IU. There is plenty of space to spread out, inside and out with decks on both levels. Even as the city has grown up around us, we feel this old gem stands out as a beautiful and unique landmark and vacation destination.
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