[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A RedBird Experience Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Illinois State University ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42350000/42347400/42347320/48cc00fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42350000/42347400/42347320/1c9bb070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42350000/42347400/42347320/ee14fa56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42350000/42347400/42347320/db9649b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42350000/42347400/42347320/a26782eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Illinois State University, this cozy Redbird-themed ranch offers a warm retreat. Unwind in the large shaded backyard or relax on the patio, with amenities like a full basement and washer/dryer for convenience. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A RedBird Experience Enjoy this Illinois State University Redbird themed 3br, 2ba cozy ranch. A half block from Redbird Arena & Hancock Stadium & 2 blocks from Campus. Large shaded backyard, patio, full basement, washer/dryer, driveway parking and more! Enjoy this Illinois State University Redbird themed 3br, 2ba cozy ranch. A half block from Redbird Arena & Hancock Stadium & 2 blocks from Campus. Large shaded backyard, patio, full basement, washer/dryer, driveway parking and more! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102344800/102344716/4dd5694d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Blocks to ISU. 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Normal - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=109973225&PinnedHotelID=109973225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property A Redbird Experience Normal A Redbird Experience Private vacation home A Redbird Experience Private vacation home Normal ## About the area Normal is home to this vacation home. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Discovery Museum and Miller Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Redbird Arena or Grossinger Motors Arena. [Visit our Normal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Normal.dx9134) [View more Vacation homes in Normal](https://www.expedia.ca/Normal-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9134-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.507954,-88.99768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yqgvFnje%7EO%3FU%3FS%40S%3FS%40U%40S%3FSBS%40S%40U%40SBSBSBSBS%40SDSBQDSBSDSDQDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFOFQHSFOFOHQFQHOFOHOHOJOHOHOHKJOHMJOJKJMJMJKJMJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILILGJKNGLGLGLINELELGNELENELENENCLCNELANCNANCNALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLHLFLHJHLHLJLHJJLJJJJJLJJLHJLLJLHJJNHLJNJLHLHNHNHNHNHNFPHNFPHNFNFRFPFNDPFPFRDRFPDPDRBPDRDRBRDPBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40RBT%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FTARARARARCTARARCRCRCRCRCREPCRERERCPEREPGPERGRGPEPGNGPGRGNINGPINGPINININININILKLKNILKNIJKLMLIJKLMJKJKJMJKJMHMJMHKHMHMFMHMHOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDODODMBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEOEMIMGMGOGKKMGMIMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKKKOIMKOIKIOIOKOIOIOGOIOGOISGOGOISGQGOEQGQESGQESEQESEQESCSESCQESASCSCSCSCSASAUASCS%3FSASAU%3FSAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y3gHt6JCmACAFLMgJFNhePy__AI=) Normal, IL ### What's nearby - Redbird Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Illinois State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Illinois Wesleyan University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 3.1 km ### Getting around - Uptown Station - 3 min drive - Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk - ‪Casey's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Avanti's Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A RedBird Experience pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A RedBird Experience? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A RedBird Experience? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A RedBird Experience located? > Situated in Normal, this vacation 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 mi (2 km). Uptown Station is 21 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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