Title: New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059776&destination=Bloomington%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=121756608&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready ## Photo gallery for New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready ![Dining - New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready (bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121760000/121756700/121756608/150094ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready (bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121760000/121756700/121756608/a6b861e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready (bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121760000/121756700/121756608/43824035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready (bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121760000/121756700/121756608/1bee9119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready (bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121760000/121756700/121756608/51cfa915.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready Book your stay at Fairfax Place! This home has all the amenities guests love, especially for boaters, outdoor enthusiasts, and visitors coming to Bloomington for IU events. 8 minutes from Lake Monroe and a scenic 15-20 minute drive to Indiana University and Downtown Bloomington. Why Guests Love It ⬇️ ⭐ Sleeps 10 ⭐ Self Check-In ⭐ Fire pit ⭐ Grill ⭐ Great backyard space ⭐ Board games ⭐ Spacious living area ⭐ 2 dining rooms ⭐ Parking for multiple cars & boats Reserve now ❤️ dates fill fast! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - 3 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a lake - Near the marina - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Bloomington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Joe Palooka Statue and T.C. Steele State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Monroe and Fairfax State Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bloomington Speedway or Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Bloomington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bloomington.dx6059776) [View more Holiday homes in Bloomington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bloomington-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6059776-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.07127,-86.505196&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7EnmFnp%7EnO%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBSBSBQBSBSBSDQDSBQDQDSDQFQDSFQDOFQFQFQFOFQFOHOHQFOHOHOHOHMHOHOJMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKJKLIJKLKJILILILILGLILGLGNILGLELENGLENELENELCNCNELCNANELANANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NDN%40NBLDNBLBNDNDLDNDLFLDLDNFLHLFLFLHLFLHLHLJJFLJJJLHJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLJLHLHNHNJLFNHNHNHNFPHNFNFPFNHPDPFPFNDPDRFPDPDRDPBPDRDPBRBRBRBPBRBR%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FRARARARARARARCRARCRCRCPCRCRCREPERCPEPEREPGPEREPGNGPEPIPGNGPGNINGPINININGNKLININILKLKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJMJKJMHKJMJKFMJMHMHMFMHMFMFMHOFMDMDMFODMDODODMBOBMDOBO%40ODM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOEOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGOIMGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMIKMMIKKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMKMIOIOIMIOIOIOGOIQIOGOGQGOGQGQGQEOGQESGQEQESEQCQESEQCSCSCSCQCSCSASASCSASASASASAS%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W64pLMIVtmfLz6LrBKV26EzeYM8=) bloomington, IN ### What's nearby - ![Monroe Lake which includes a river or creek and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656185/2ee967b0-bb7b-4094-8173-bf7868af9847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Monroe 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Fairfax State Recreation Area 5 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Bloomington Speedway 6 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Jackson Creek Park 6 min drive \- 4.7 miles - The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe 6 min drive \- 3.8 miles ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min drive - Cloverleaf Family Restaurant 9 min drive - Starbucks 11 min drive - Wendy's 7 min drive - Burger King 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready? ### What time is check-in at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready? ### What time is check-out at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready? ### Where is New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Great house - very clean and functional. Good lay out for large family group. ##### Chris H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The "Big House" with.. 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