Title: Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! Lakefront vacation home with a water park, 10-minute walk to Illinois State University ## Photo gallery for Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books - Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! (Normal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105350600/105350544/c77dea89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books - Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! (Normal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105350600/105350544/5aa9de6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! (Normal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105350600/105350544/246e6573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! (Normal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105350600/105350544/36c7071b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books - Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! (Normal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105350600/105350544/58fe09da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience timeless charm with modern comforts at this cozy home, located just a stone's throw from ISU and IWU. Unwind on the peaceful front porch, take in the Constitution Trail views or rest by the fireplace; relax in comfort with plush blankets and pillows throughout. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 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- ## Property amenities ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Water park - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30080000/30076300/30076284/f85819cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Value- Spacious Townhouse Unit Walking Distance from DT Bloomington Bloomington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=30076284&PinnedHotelID=30076284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104316100/104316080/9efc616d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2 Bed in the Heart of Downtown Bloomington Bloomington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews CA $137 CA $379 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=104316080&PinnedHotelID=104316080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68780000/68771900/68771817/e7d2a24d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Courthouse Loft - History with a hot tub! 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Please, no loud parties ### 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 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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Located in Bloomington, this vacation 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 travelers 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 sledding. [Visit our Bloomington travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bloomington.dx6023714) [View more Vacation homes in Bloomington](https://www.expedia.ca/Bloomington-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6023714-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.49954%2C-88.98924&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ibcQvNkhUaU8sk5Ej_ilM-7JCmY=) Normal, IL ### What's nearby - ![Aerial view of Lane Tech College campus. Chicago, Illinois, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091377/2d91408c-6d21-476f-8f84-6b80b4d4cbab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Illinois State University 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Really good place to take kids. Hours of fun. Pictured is a two story net structure for climbing. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9134/72e0e2e9-7b02-41ff-befe-f25a248a08dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Children's Discovery Museum 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Carle BroMenn Medical Center 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Illinois Wesleyan University 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Redbird Arena 19 min walk \- 1.6 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 - Pizza Payaa 18 min walk - Chipotle Mexican Grill 11 min walk - Avanti's Italian Restaurant 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!? ### What time is check-out at Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME!? ### Where is Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Timeless Charming Bungalow, feels like HOME! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam H. Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was very comfortable, nicely decorated and supplied, and located near campus. It is also pet-friendly, which was a big plus. We had a wonderful stay! ##### Pam H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley E. Sep 7, 2025 My family loved staying here in our way home from Nashville! We enjoyed the rooms and spaces ##### Hayley E. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evany T. Apr 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy and Cozy Our stay was very comforting and cozy. Loved the house and the host was very gracious ##### Evany T. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate S. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home House is cozy and charming and has been updated and decorated very nicely. Kitchen has full supplies and a thoughtful snack basket was provided. Was perfect for our family for an overnight stay while in town for an event. ##### Kate S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming indeed! Had a nice weekend in this beautiful and stylish home. The holiday decorations made for a cozy ambiance. Host was friendly and responsive to all questions. Clean and a great place to stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William L. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home, perfect location This property is so well appointed and kept. Owner was responsive to questions/information. Location is convenient, safe and quiet. Beautiful walking neighborhood and easy access to a walking trail. ##### William L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry D. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Visit The house is in a great location to get anywhere in town. Its well laid out, incredibly comfortable beds, great kitchen and well appointed. The backyard is great for just hanging out and relaxing, and the front porch wonderful for sitting and watching the neighborhood. I can't wait to stay here again! ##### Kerry D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paisley J. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little spot! Used this place as a home studio for my photography business and it was absolutely perfect! Donna has this place decorated so cute and you can totally tell she stay's on top of keeping it clean. Communication was great! I'd love to book it again! ##### Paisley J. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crissy J. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot My hubby and I stayed here with our fellow Redbird parents (total of 4 adults) for ISU's homecoming weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Check in was super easy, communication with the host Donna was excellent. She really goes above and beyond to make her guests feel right at home. Everything listed was exactly as promised. Situated right between ISU and IWU, so whether you're there to visit your Redbird or Titan, you're in a great location. We will definitely book this again. Thank you Donna for being such a great host! Highly recommend. ##### Crissy J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house & yard are very comfortable and perfect for our stay. We love having our friends at the property right next door ##### Debbie M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Pennie E. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Just stayed one night on our way to meeting up with more family.It was fine , fit our needs. ##### Pennie E. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica M. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stayed here with my elderly father, my husband, and my sister and her husband. We had 3 dogs amongst us. We all had all the space we needed and it was beautiful and comfortable. The dogs loved the back yard! Would stay again! ##### Monica M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn E. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Main floor was very nice, well layed out and spacious. Really enjoyed the back patio area was peacful and relaxing. Ample parking for 4 cars. ##### Lynn E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy B. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect. The house is amazing, communication was fast. Highly recommend ##### Patsy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara G. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We really enjoyed our time at the Timeless charming home. Donna was an excellent host and very responsive. I would absolutely rent this house again☺️ ##### Tara G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway I stayed here with my partner for an out of town weekend wedding and it was adorable! Super clean, stocked, and Donna is the sweetest host. Would 100% stay at any of her properties again! ##### Holly B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion Your home was perfect for our small family gathering. There was plenty of seating and games. It was a very warm weekend and the air conditioning kept us all comfortable. The owner was very responsive to my questions. I would definitely rent again. ##### Marilyn C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen W. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay We really enjoyed our stay at the Timeless Charming Bungalow. Donna is a great host and was very quick to answer any questions, before and during our visit. To our surprise, the house was decked out for Christmas, making the already cute property even more cozy. The home is well stocked with everything you could possibly need, extra blankets, pillows, towels etc. Very conveniently located just blocks from the ISU campus. ##### Ellen W. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen G. Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming updated home This is an older home that has been beautifully renovated. It truly is charming. The owner was available to communicate with us as needed and sent a man over to shovel following a brief but heavy snowfall. Getting in and out was so easy, I recommend it highly ##### Kathleen G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaye H. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean Comfortable Cottage We loved staying at this property. It was exactly as advertised. The cottage was super clear and nicely decorated. The property host communicated well and was super responsive. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home. We will definitely stay there again when we travel to Bloomington. Thanks again. ##### Kaye H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jerri C. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The house itself was very cute (but small rooms) and very heavily decorated. The only drawback was the 3rd bedroom, extra bathroom and sofa sleeper room was in a locked basement below the main house. This area wa super cold and was not called out in the listing. We feel this was "missed opportunity in the actual listing. Basically a bait and switch. ##### Jerri C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for ISU visit! Communication was great! The house was easy to get into and had the space we need. Although I read there was a basement door, you don’t realize the impact until you are there. I would say the equivalent of staying in a hotel where half of your family is in the nice room and half are on the next floor. We were all adults, so it was ok, but it was an inconvenience to need to walk around to the front of the house late at night or early in the morning when everyone was asleep because the back sliding door does not have an electronic keypad. If a keypad was added to the sliding door, that would be a big win! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Disappointed The stay was fine however the host told us there was a key to basement fill free to use it and now is trying to charge me extra for using it 😡 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Grand-Bear-Resort-At-Starved-Rock.h1500830.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Hotel Quincy](https://www.expedia.ca/Quincy-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel-Quincy.h110496029.Hotel-Information) > > [Cornerstone Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Peoria-Hotels-Cornerstone-Inn.h6058036.Hotel-Information) > > [Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment](https://www.expedia.ca/Girard-Hotels-Home-Is-On-The-Original-1926-1930-Route-66.h42564987.Hotel-Information) > > [Rustic Spacious Studio/Aurora area/Sleeps 2/Pet Friendly/FREE WI-FI & Parking](https://www.expedia.ca/Aurora-Hotels-Rustic-Spacious-Studio-In-Aurora.h78457521.Hotel-Information) > > [3 A-Frame Cabins w/ Hot Tubs Near Wine Trail](https://www.expedia.ca/Makanda-Hotels-Yoga.h102346681.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Mt. 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