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

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with red chairs, a large window, and a 'Go Birds!' sign on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a red chair.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a window with a view.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a hanging towel.
A patio area with four red Adirondack chairs arranged around a stone fire pit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Illinois State University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Normal, IL
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Redbird Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Hang the lanyard with key for back door in the utility room please
Start load of towels in washer
Take trash to can at back door at the end of the sidewalk.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet after 10pm-7am
Early check in at 1pm if available $25

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3688231vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Normal

Normal is home to this holiday home. Children's Discovery Museum and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Shoppes at College Hills and Eastland Mall. McLean County Arts Center and Miller Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Redbird Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Normal Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Children's Discovery Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 5 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Grille - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

As of 4 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena on 31 Mar, 2027 start from S$729, 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 at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Redbird Ranch: A Campus Retreat at Illinois State next to the Arena located?

Situated in Normal, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Illinois State University and Redbird Arena. Normal Theater and Children's Discovery Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Uptown Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfortable place to stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great experience in Normal. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute place - loved the Redbird theme decor! Great location, just a short walk to the stadium and ISU campus. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were parties across street so not real quiet but other then that stay was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red Bird Special

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great themed spot

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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Hosted by Wendy Foreman

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