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Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a plaid sofa, a wooden chair, a bed with a blue blanket, and a table with a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a 'Farmhouse' sign.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a front porch, and a white picket fence.
A covered above-ground pool with a blue tarp labeled "Summer Waves" and a filtration system attached.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Place, Monroe County Fair Grounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Karst Farm Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leonard Springs Nature Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

+3
4 Double Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground

Large 6-bedroom, 4-bath country home close to town with a summer pool and year-round hot tub. 3,000 sq ft with 14 beds and a full acre of private land. The backyard features a pool, playground, volleyball court, and shelter house. The house and backyard are exclusively for guests.

The property is part of a larger 35-acre estate -- the owner often allows guest access to the additional acreage upon request.

Full privacy for guests. The owner lives in a separate building on the property and does not use the house or backyard during stays. Keyless lock for easy arrival and departure. I am available as needed. Parties allowed with prior notice and approval.

Country setting 5 minutes west of town. Fencing and trees around the property provide privacy, though parts of the backyard may be visible to neighbors after leaves fall.

Keyless lock set to the last 4 digits of your phone number.

The basement has a large dormitory room with 2 bunk beds. Several small nooks throughout the house have full beds -- not counted as bedrooms but available as additional sleeping. The house and backyard are exclusively for guests.

Car required. 5 minutes west of town, 15 minutes to downtown and IU.

Pool is open May - September.

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9650323
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 are allowed on site
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

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Butler Winery & Vineyard and IU - Student Recreational Sports Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Monroe County Fair Grounds and Jump-N-Joey's.
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Bloomington, IN

What's nearby

  • Monroe County Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wayne Woods Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Karst Farm Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Leonard Springs Nature Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Twin Lakes Sports Park - 7 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Country Home on 1 Acre with Summer Pool, Hot Tub & Playground located?

This family-friendly Bloomington holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wayne Woods Nature Preserve, Monroe County Fair Grounds and Karst Farm Park. Leonard Springs Nature Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was vey accommodating! Would recommend this very clean comfortable home for any of my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
This house was great for space for a larger group. Plenty of beds, bedrooms, bathrooms to accommodate all situations. The house was clean but could use some maintenance here and there ( hole in one of the doors, door handles loose, etc. Nothing that wouldn’t keep me from booking, just an observation.) Plenty of things to keep kids occupied. Slide, play set, jungle gym, pool, games. The tub in the master bath was fabulous! Keep in mind, there is no shower in the master. The bed was amazingly comfortable. I’m actually going to buy a new mattress now because of that bed. I would suggest a tankless water heater. With that many bathrooms and people we ran out. The pool was fun but not deep at all. Standing up, the water only came up to about my knees. Hot tub was really nice. My only complaint was that the communication with the owner was not good. It worked out but I had sent 3 messages letting them know our arrival time and didn’t hear anything. Once we got to the house I ended up having to call to get in. I messaged when we left and received nothing back. I would recommend this house but please work on communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a relaxed area. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Great place to stay

Very large home! We throughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Great place to stay for a large group

We were very happy with our stay here. Plenty of space, kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment, everything was clean. The hot tub was nice too! I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Served our purpose

We stayed at the house for our daughter’s wedding reception. We have stayed at nicer Vrbos , but this one was clean and served our purpose for the weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cary S.

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

Golf Trip

Nine golfers stayed for three days and played the various courses in the area. Excellent location outside of Bloomington. Plenty of room to relax inside and outside. Pool and hot tub were nice features. Three and a half baths makes everyone happy. Parking was ample for a large group. Spacious and quiet place in the country. Highly recommended for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Better Than Expected

House was great, had everything we needed. There are many beds, room for 12 plus another 6 in the basement. Large fire pit in back yard, I can’t recall if that was listed on the description. Host was very friendly and wanted to make sure everything was good, we appreciated that he allowed a late checkout Sunday! I would recommend this place, exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Very nice home and back off the road and not bother by anyone.

We were pleased with everything except the one bed downstairs (by the fireplace) was so squeaky the grandchildren had trouble sleeping all night. Every time the one on top or bottom moved it was awful. The next night they slept upstairs on the couch. Some of our adults were a bit too tall for some of the beds but we made it work. Our little ones have turned into teenagers but that is not your fault. Lol We truly enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Cal L.

Great place for the eclipse!

We spent a long weekend with 14 members of our family for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Weather was perfect and all went well. It was great to have the pool and hot tub, the volleyball court, and the open space. We had beds for everyone, and enjoyed cooking and eating in the house. We did not find the bundt pan, but made do. The location was close to town, and close to places for disc golf, dog walking, and close to groceries. It was a great experience for everyone. A couple things that would improve the stay include -- towel racks in the bathrooms and an electrtic mixer in the kitchen. Also, the cats were a bit annoying.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

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

Lots of room for big group

After a mix up in directions, we still got there early. The cleanup crew was wonderful and let us bring in all of our luggage and food for the weekend. Upon seeing no ice or ice cube trays, one of the crew volunteered to get a bag of ice to be waiting when we returned! Lots of bedrooms and linens/towels to go around. When we had a problem with the coffee maker and found no hairdryer, Jonah was there in 30 minutes with new coffee maker, several new hairdryers and blankets and toilet paper galore! He met every need and concern. The house is older and needs some basic sprucing up, especially the backyard. When cleaned up it could be a real asset to the property. Lastly, it’s rather difficult to find the property since it is right on a curve in the road. Having a couple of large reflectors to mark the driveway day and night would fix that. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Owner great, manager absent

Jonah was unresponsive completely. I tried contacting him multiple times through Vrbo with zero response. Keyless entry did not work, horrible storm happening while we're trying to access the home... we were all soaked. Owner arrives and is very apologetic for the weather and loss of electricity. Owner was great. We toughed it out one night and left early next morning. House was an oven with no power. Bloomington was without power three days. We wouldnt have made it the entire stay regardless. Bad timing. Tried contacting Jonah, again, and no response. Not happy... owner was working. This was not his doing. I left the home in tears. You cant imagine how bad we needed this small getaway... do better Jonah
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roberta R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was near the end of summer & most large properties were booked, this property was available & could accommodate our large family for a 70th birthday celebration. The house is dated but was clean & comfortable. We had to reach out to the property manager twice; once for check in (user error with lock) & once because there was a part of the grill missing. Both times the property manager was responsive & helpful. Although the owner lives/stays on the property it still felt fairly private. The outside quiet hours of 9pm were a bit restrictive & definitely impacted the quality of the stay. A house that accommodates that many people of course there is going to be noise but I didn’t enjoy being the “fun police” telling everyone to quiet down if they wanted to be outside after 9pm. The quiet hours were not in the listing & I would not have rented the property if they were. The second con was actually the biggest for my family. Some found the interior decor to be distasteful at best, offensive at worst. There was a lot of “cotton” decor with references to “cotton pickin”. Every single adult & child (of reading age) mentioned it to me. Conveniently, this decor was not pictured in the listing at all. If it was I absolutely would not have rented this property for the weekend. Not everyone is offended by the same things that offend me & this property may work for you but I would never book again or recommend. I have photos but decided not to post with this review:(
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very big and clean and well stocked. The owner was very gracious and helpful. We were a little disappointed that the princess room and jungle room weren’t available for my six-year-old granddaughter and eight-year-old grandson. Also the code to get in wasn’t reset so my son and his wife and their two sons were locked out in the rain. I think I read that other people had trouble with the door code not being set also so this is something you might want to change and also let people know that the princess room and jungle room won’t be available unless ask for in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Very helpful

We had the power go out on a very windy day! The owner helped us set up a generator, great service and attention :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

House fits plenty of people and it’s very convenient to IU campus

Great stay at this large country home. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out, grassy area to walk my dog. Very convenient to IU campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

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

Friend reunion

We met from the east, west, and the south to share our journeys from the past twenty years since we have been together. It was a wonderful quiet setting to share our memories, laugh, pray, and cry together. Our friendships are renewed and strengthened by our stay. There was a grill to cook our meat and plenty of kitchen utensils and supplies to prepare any food we wanted. There is a large table and sofas in the living room to accommodate people. There are plenty of beds. It would be a great place for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis W.

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

Great time, house was excellent

We had 6 guys on a fishing trip, this house worked out great for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Erin H.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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