Title: Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus Holiday home with kitchen, near Indiana University Bloomington ## Photo gallery for Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus ![Exterior - Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus (Bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49174900/49174892/0ac11790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus (Bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49174900/49174892/d15ccff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus (Bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49174900/49174892/3f97673f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus (Bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49174900/49174892/f6ca62f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus (Bloomington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49174900/49174892/61b9e875.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience a restored 1845 home in Bloomington, now luxury accommodations with modern amenities and eclectic decor. Each of the 4 bedrooms features beautiful tile and fixtures, while the brand new kitchen invites casual or formal entertaining. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62711 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - 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. ### Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus Formerly the Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar, luxury accomodations await you and your friends for your next visit to Bloomington and the IU campus. Every inch of this home built in 1845 has been lovingly restored with modern amenities while maintaining respect for its rich history. All 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths are newly constructed with beautiful tile and fixtures. A brand new kitchen is situated where the bar once stood and will allow for casual or formal entertaining. The home can be rented in its entirety sleeping up to 10 people or each floor can be rented separately. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, kitchen, living room, patio and large side deck. It can accommodate up to 6 guests with ADA access. The VRBO listing for the main floor unit (A) is 1943515\. The upstairs is a 1 bedroom suite with its own living room, kitchenette, full bath, bonus full-sized bed sleeping room and large outdoor deck as well, sleeping up to 4\. The VRBO listing for the upstairs unit (B) is 1994566\. The decor is modern, eclectic, whimsical and fun with a nod to it's past life as a Bloomington landmark restaurant and bar. There are 5 large flat screen smart TV's, 2 upstairs(B) and 3 downstairs(A), board games, a sound system, vintage record player with vinyl, and lots of books for entertainment and relaxation. We are walking distance to the downtown restaurants and bars, Farmers Market and shops, as well as the IU campus and stadiums. The property is easy to get to from I-69, and we have plenty of parking. Make sure to book both listings if booking the house in its entirety and be sure to cross-check availability. VRBO 1943515 (A) downstairs unit and VRBO 1994566 (B) upstairs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Games - Music library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### 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. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,711 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109820000/109817000/109816976/8332364e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hoosier Memories! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Note from host: Parties may be allowed with owner permission. 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Luxury Vacation Rental in the Heart of Bloomington the IU Campus ## About the area ![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%7C39.17392%2C-86.53503&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QpgWl-wY-3Hh2qYh6HpMnq3J_HQ=) Bloomington, IN #### What's nearby - Monroe County Courthouse \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Wonderlab Science Museum \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Memorial Stadium \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Monroe Convention Center \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Indiana University Bloomington \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk - ‪Yogi’s Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Upland Brewing Company Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk - ‪Video Saloon - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus? ### What time is check-in at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus? ### What time is check-out at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus? ### Where is Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus 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 85 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie R. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, plenty of space, comfortable beds! Fun spot to stay while in Bloomington and hosts are so nice and hospitable! ##### Carrie R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric P. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scholar's Inn Great place to stay for a weekend at IU! ##### Eric P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey W. 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We enjoyed our stay. It’s a great place for a gathering! ##### Lacey W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### IU Football weekend Awesome location and amazing accommodations. Will definitely stay again. Thanks for a great weekend!! ##### Mark R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michele e. 24 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay What an amazing find-- I can't say enough good things about this property! ##### michele e. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott G. 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Beautiful house! ##### Scott G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend at Scholars Keep The house was perfect for our group during Little 500 weekend. We had both units. The open common space with the bar was a definite plus. I would definitely stay again. ##### Paul B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda D. 6 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home for enjoying time with family. Walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants. ##### Brenda D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tess H. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal! We celebrated with moms and daughters - the location and set up were perfect! Highly recommend! ##### Tess H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lizzie K. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip to Bloomington We've tried to stay here for years and are glad to have been able to do so this past week. The location's history was very fun to read. ##### Lizzie K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric P. 2 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scholar’s Inn Amazing place. Very fun spot for a group. Would definitely go back. ##### Eric P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard P. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Rental in Bloomington Multiple stays downstairs and upstairs. Property and owner communication outstanding. ##### Richard P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda E. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for our first moms weekend ! We had an amazing stay at this unique , spacious property close to everything . Plenty of room to spread out , we even were able to enjoy the outdoor deck ! Definitely would rent again . ##### Linda E. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared S. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bloomington Rental Outstanding space and location. 5 star ##### Jared S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee D. 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding stay! Great property! Exactly what we needed for our group! Celebrated my son's wedding and everything was perfect! ##### Renee D. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad S. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brothers’ weekend We rented both the upstairs and downstairs got a long weekend. This is our third year in a row to stay at the KEEP. I do not think there is much that would make this a better spot for a long weekend get together. ##### Chad S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bianca G. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun weekend at IU! This was our second stay at this amazing property. It is easily the coolest property we’ve ever rented. Comfy beds, well-stocked, safe neighborhood, private parking and very well-kept. We will definitely be back! ##### Bianca G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon N., Saint Louis 1 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing as always! We’ll book every year. Very spacious inside and out. ##### Sharon N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon N. 6 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home Plenty of space for dining, games and conversation. We will definitely return ##### Sharon N. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine N., Indianapolis 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Book it!! What an amazing home for our weekend in Bloomington. The house is spectacular and awesome to host brunch for my son and his friends. Great location and perfect spot. ##### Christine N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chad w. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Weekend Again We have rented this spot several times now. It's a fantastic place to host dinner for your student and some of their friends. We've been there in the winter every time, but during the warmer months, the upstairs deck is massive. All bedrooms/bathrooms are remodeled and beautiful. Rent the upstairs also if your group needs (2) more bedrooms and you want the place to yourself. Plenty of parking! ##### chad w. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard P. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Rental in Bloomington Repeat guest and repeat commentary. Nothing like this place for a gathering with family and friends. Everyone who has stayed with us or has seen it raves about it. ##### Richard P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack K. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### College Pub Vibe This old & venerable house, has become a funky sports bar. Once a wine cafe, it is a roomy eclectic gathering spot. The lower level has 3 bedrooms ( with 2 sharing a BR).The kitchen is a bit chopped up as it was a bar & it has a spacious deck and several sitting areas.My wife loved the vibe (it reminded me of my fraternity house) and I imagined it would be a lively game day party house ( we came for a summer wedding). It’s close to the Square and campus, walking distance to shops & restaurants.It can be a bit musty, given it’s history, but that’s part of it’s charm. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0c57e04a-3039-49c5-a33f-80011f9dfdf2-1751492226691.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jack K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Y. 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Booming in B-Town! Great property; great location; great times! Walk to downtown and nearby restaurants. Plenty of great vinyl provided for a strong vibe all weekend. Plenty of room for everyone in this unique property. Highly recommended!! ##### David Y. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel C. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property We had a great time at the Scholar's Keep. It was so clean and well decorated we literally walked around for 10 min after we checked in and took pictures and facetimed our families. We were in town for a boys weekend (we graduated 20 years ago from IU) and it was the perfect spot to stay - walking distance to everything and tons of room. Thanks for an awesome stay! ##### Joel C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ---