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Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!

Lakefront holiday 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

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

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)
    ‪10 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-

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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 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

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, this holiday 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 travellers 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 sledging.
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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
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 4 min drive - 3.1 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
  • ‪Avanti's Italian Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 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 23 kg per pet.

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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Bloomington, this golf holiday 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 mile (2 km). Uptown Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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 :)

Languages:

English

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