Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.
Top rated by guests





10.0Outstanding
(58 Ratings)
"It was wonderful!"
Jennifer F.Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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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 it's 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 downstair(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 it's entirety and be sure to cross-check availability. VRBO 1943515 (A) downstairs unit and VRBO 1994566 (B) upstairs.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(58 Ratings)
"It was wonderful!"
Jennifer F.Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
It was wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location in proximity to downtown. Large outdoor deck to spend time outside. This unit is on second floor so will need to climb stairs.
10.0 / 10.0
Our favorite place to stay visiting our Hoosier son Kerry and her team are rock stars
10.0 / 10.0
The inside of this home is eclectic - very fun to explore. The beds are comfortable, and the place is super clean. The kitchen is a bit small.
10.0 / 10.0
Really cool property! The upstairs suite is designed in a fun, interesting way that makes it ideal for a single person, couple, or a family. Loved my long weekend here!
10.0 / 10.0
We booked both downstairs and upstairs units for our group. Everything went smoothly and accommodations were as described. Location is just a walk from everything.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the 3rd year in a row that my brothers and I have had an extended weekend at the KEEP. It truly is a perfect place for a long weekend. The location is ideal. The open area to hang out is amazing. We have gotten both the upstairs and downstairs each time. Hopefully we will be back again next year
10.0 / 10.0
We rented this upstairs apartment with the downstairs unit. Beautiful place. Two bedrooms and could easily put others on a couch. Small kitchen, but we used the full kitchen downstairs. Really nice.
10.0 / 10.0
We celebrated with moms and daughters - the location and set up were perfect! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
This is our third year renting the whole house. We absolutely love the accommodations and will be back for graduation
10.0 / 10.0
Everything checked out as i suspected (i had seen the downstairs unit before) and the unit is very well appointed and close to IU for parent visits. I had an issue getting sports channels on the Roku TV but maybe that was my lack of familiarity with the system
10.0 / 10.0
Lots of space with an awesome deck. Provided a perfect base for exploring Bloomington. Great for a small group looking to take advantage of the many restaurants and bars that are just a short walk away.
10.0 / 10.0
Just like the rest of the home it is perfect. Getting both gives your group a ton of space and areas to talk in several spots. Everything that is needed is there. Ideal location as well
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderfully eclectic. Great place for a quick weekend stay
10.0 / 10.0
It was really well appointed and a great space. It was big and we did not use the second bedroom. The outside deck is a great space as well. Our parking spot was reserved with our name on it which was a nice touch. Kerry had helpful notes inside the house and was available to us if needed. Highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second time staying here. We thoroughly enjoyed the home with a sit down dinner Friday night and a spread to watch the football games on Saturday. The upper deck was great for playing cornhole and the upstairs tables were perfect for cards Saturday night.
10.0 / 10.0
We were blown away by our stay at the Scholar’s Inn Keep. It was one of the best rental experiences we’ve ever had, and we‘ve had many! I’ll admit that this property was especially meaningful for me and my husband, as Scholar’s Inn was our favorite restaurant when we were students at IU, but that was really the least of it. Here are some other factors that made our stay wonderful:
- HOST: Kerry was lovely, accommodating, + responsive at every turn. We had to shift our booking dates up front and wound up needing to stay an extra day on the back end due to a flat tire.Kerry made it all happen with no fuss. She couldn’t have been kinder or easier to work with.
- LAYOUT: the fact that this great property is divided into a smaller (but surprisingly spacious) upstairs apartment and a larger 3-bedroom downstairs area meant that my husband and I could stay upstairs for nearly a week and have our friends join us in the main house for the weekend. The incredible bar downstairs made it the ideal setting for a small reunion of college friends.
- DECOR: many properties don’t live up to the pics, but this one absolutely does. The attention to detail in every aspect of the decor blew us away. Every inch of this property was gorgeous and functional.
- AMENITIES: you name it, they had it! We couldn’t have asked for more. You could show up with just your clothes and have most of what you need for your stay.
Thanks again for a fantastic stay. We will be back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Wow. Can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay. No detail overlooked Kerry was awesome. The patio was such a nice feature. Really exceptional all the way around. Will definitely be back. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
I have been trying to get my two brothers together for a guys weekend for years. Finally, the last IU mens home game was the opportunity.
We renewed both the main floor and the top.
First off, it is huge
It is set up for fun and get together where you can actually talk
Sure there are plenty of outstanding bars within easy walking distance but you have your own bar here literally.
The rooms are nice and private. Every utensil be it bar ware, dishes, cooking wear, etc is available.
It would be a great place to get up to five couples together.
Ideal looking in a beautiful and easily walkable town
This is THE place to stay here PERIOD
10.0 / 10.0
This place was so fun. Gentleman’s weekend with IU alums gathering for a Hoosier basketball game and surrounding festivities. Kerry was an excellent, communicative host, and the place is one of the most unique stays I’ve ever seen on this site. We combined it with the bottom floor property (where I spent most of my time) so kind of hard to review the top floor by itself, but it was awesome and I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed by reserving this property. Our crew and everyone who stopped by to see it was impressed and had to tour all the rooms to get the full effect. Would definitely reserve again; so glad we made this choice over our original plan of a few hotel rooms. The location added much value and enjoyment to our weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
What an awesome property. Very clean and communication was fantastic. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
The property was perfect for our family of four (kids ages 11 and 13) while we were in town for an IU football game. Close to everything we needed (restaurants, shopping, and campus). We were in the upstairs unit while other guests were in the downstairs unit, but we we’re bothered by them at all. We would definitely look at booking again for future stays in BTown!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time (especially playing your Family Feud board game!) it’s a unique space and we appreciated the central but a little bit removed location. Walk to everything but quiet.
10.0 / 10.0
We rented the upstairs and downstairs of this property. Communication with host Kerry was stellar before, during and after booking. Relating specifically to the upstairs - it's everything you could want or need and more. Gorgeous outdoor deck with private entry. Spacious interior including the cutest bonus bedroom you have ever seen. We adored the aesthetic. Look no further - just book this upper level! We will absolutely stay again.
5.0 / 10.0
House was beautiful with all the features for a perfect stay!
10.0 / 10.0
This quaint, 2 bedroom, one bath, upstairs apartment is absolutely adorable. Love the décor, easy to access, clean, and perfect for our little group of 4. Kerry was so easy to work with and will certainly stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
We were back for a committee meeting on campus and had the good fortune to find this fun property available for our stay. I am a grad of the Jacob’s School of Music and had many occasions to come to Scholar’s Inn for post recital celebrations. We enjoyed the whimsical atmosphere of the renovation will definitely come back. The hosts were so gracious, the parking was easy and the unit was comfortable. Highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
We will be back! The Keep is a special place, you can definitely tell there was a lot of love put into the design. It was also clear that this place holds a lot of memories and it now holds some of our best memories! You won’t regret booking with Kerry, she is THE BEST communicator, she takes hosting seriously, thank you Kerry!
10.0 / 10.0
We rented the entire house for my son's wedding and it was perfect! Besides providing every convenience for our stay, the house is so interesting. I spent hours just looking at all the artsy touches. Kerry was a wonderful host and I would recommend her place to anyone!
10.0 / 10.0
We couldn’t be happier, it was a highlight of our wedding week
10.0 / 10.0
Close to town and plenty of space
Fun quirky space. It has a toaster, microwave and a gas grill outside. We ate all meals but one on-site, using the grill for lunch and dinner which was fun. The brewery around the corner is good. Parking is easy.
10.0 / 10.0
Especially good with the downstairs
We rented the upstairs portion for the week of our son’s wedding and added the downstairs unit for four days of our stay, to accommodate additional family members.
My husband and I stayed in in the upstairs unit, along with one of our adult children. It is in a great location, with plenty of parking and in walking distance to many activities in town. The unit has unique decor, plenty of seating and table space, a well-equipped kitchenette, and comfortable beds.
There is one large bedroom and a smaller sleeping room that is accessed through the shower room. (The toilet and sink are in a separate room from the shower.) This is workable but somewhat awkward with someone occupying the sleeping room; it is less of an issue with access to the downstairs unit, since one can shower down there if necessary. Also the wall of the main bedroom is open at the top, communicating with the living area, so not 100% private.
There is also a large deck with plenty of seating and shade, that we didn’t get a chance to use during our stay.
Having the upper unit in addition to the lower made it possible for us to have a cozy, quiet space away from the commotion of the larger group activities in the downstairs.
It would be a comfortable and convenient place to stay for an individual, a couple, or two friends, especially if they need space for a small gathering (but not for doing a lot of food preparation). But it is super useful as an add-on to the lower unit.
The host was very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We would definitely rent the two units again.
10.0 / 10.0
Two thumbs up!
Great location and venue with lots of style and campy decor. Hands down, the best place to stay in Btown.
10.0 / 10.0
One of a kind
Fantastic house and location ! The owners are great and the house is even better then the photos. One of the best VRBOs we have ever rented!
10.0 / 10.0
Best place to stay in Bloomington!
We rented the entire property for a recent visit to celebrate our daughter's birthday. So sad I only discovered this place several months before her graduation! This property is absolutely amazing! The pictures do not do it justice, the attention to detail is beyond compare. Loved all the special touches. The space is perfect for a get togethers, college visit, mom's weekend, games, etc., and just a really cool place to stay! Owners are awesome to work with - thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Welcoming beautiful property in a beautiful town
Great communication from the owner. No details missed. If you have never visited Bloomington this is a wonderful place to start. If you have been to Bloomington, you will know how perfectly located this home is.
10.0 / 10.0
Very Nice Place
Highly recommend this rental. Very well run and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding
What wonderful place-- looking forward to coming back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Great, Fun Getaway for a Football Weekend
Great place with fun features! We stayed here for a few days during the National Championship. Great location! It was on the street, but seemed quiet overall. The parking was private and felt safe. The house was lovely and eclectic, which I loved. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Graduation success!
We rented the entire building and had a wonderful time. With us and our boys, a girlfriend, and two sets of grandparents this was an absolutely perfect space. Everything was clean and we had plenty of space for everyone to spread out and to come together for eating and gaming. I made one dinner for 12 in the kitchen and it was well appointed, I had everything I needed and plenty of dishes. We also had a dinner at Upland, which was amazingly close. Kerry was wonderful to work with and I can heartily recommend this location!
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
