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Hidden Retreat on 30 Wooded Acres 5 Miles to Town

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Bloomington

In Bloomington .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Bloomington vacation home, you'll find Griffy Lake Nature Preserve and Ferguson Dog Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Indiana University Bloomington and Cascades Park.
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What's nearby

  • Indiana University Bloomington - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Oliver Winery - 19 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bruster's Real Ice Cream - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Hibachi Buffet - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Retreat on 30 Wooded Acres 5 Miles to Town

Unwind at our retreat situated on 30 wooded acres, yet only 10 minutes from Bloomington. Evoking a rustic warmth with modern comforts, the house is lovingly decorated with all the amenities you could desire.

Guests will be able to enjoy all that Bloomington has to offer, or if a quiet evening in is what you're after you can relax on the sun deck, cozy up by the fireplace, or even test your skills on the putting green.

This is an entirely separate 2 bed/2 bath guest house with a private entrance. We live in the main house, but you'll have full privacy during your stay. While we'll likely be home, we will be sure to keep to ourselves unless needed.

Behind the house is a hiking trail, in which you'll likely have deer, rabbit, turtle, and turkey sightings.

If you happen to be here on a Friday between 5-7PM, just down the road is Muddy Fork Bakery, Indiana's only wood-fired brick-oven bakery. Here you can purchase breads, pastries, granolas, and flours.

Hoosier National Forest & Lake Lemon are minutes away if you're feeling a little outdoorsy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Hidden Retreat on 30 Wooded Acres 5 Miles to Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the perfect vacation rental! It’s impeccably clean, offers wonderful amenities for families and couples, and has bonus fun including hiking trails, toys, and lovely porches. AND the beds were the most comfortable we’ve ever slept on in a rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy retrest

Lovely property 20 minutes from campus. Very clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, peaceful natural setting

This modern, well-designed property is deep in the forest, with walking trails to enjoy. We only stayed one night en route to Chicago, but enjoyed the outdoors and slept like babies. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

IU basketball weekend

Second time staying here. Loved being able to hike on property. Cozy, comfortable and immaculate. Wish it wasn’t already booked for graduation weekend. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Football weekend in Bloomington

Felt very remote but easy drive to downtown Bloomington
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful, saw deer each morning
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay !!!

Loved the place, for a guest house you get more than you’d expect !! Came for the 4th and enjoyed every part of it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place!

Love this place! So cute and appreciated the access to Netflix, the coffee provided by the host, the reasonable price, and more. A beautiful drive to and from the IU campus. Loved being in the woods surrounded by hills and animal life. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kate t., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST VRBO ever!

We loved staying in this beautiful home! Surrounded by woods, it felt like a private retreat. Every detail of the home was perfect--great decor, comfortable beds, high-quality amenities. Everything we needed was there. An extra bonus was our hosts, Ryan and Rachel. They made us feel right at home and were very helpful and engaging. We were VERY reluctant to leave, it was such a great experience and a beautiful home on a ridge top. We are starting to plan another trip to Bloomington, just so that we can stay here again and see Ryan and Rachel.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful central location for family visit.

This lovely property gave us a beautiful, quiet & peaceful place to stay for 4 nights over the Easter holiday while we visited family and friends in the area. The hosts were amazing, helpful and friendly and very respectful of our privacy. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Destination

Modern, relaxing, comfortable guest house with all the amenities you need. We highly recommend this guest house for any stay around the Bloomington IN area. There are hiking trails starting out the back door. Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house was so extremely clean and charming. The beds were so comfortable, and the fireplace added to the cozy feel. We would definitely stay here again! I can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!

We all agreed we would build this house for ourselves at home! perfect floor plan, high quality finishes and appliances with beautiful decor. We also loved the variety of places to hang out, covered porch, deck, screened in porch and cozy living room. I would highly recommend this home to anyone. It was only minutes from Bloomington, a little trek to Nashville and in a remote(ish) valley, but well worth the interesting drive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Reunion in a Perfect Spot

The property was perfect as a getaway with old friends. The house was spotless and the kitchen was well-stocked. Though it is only 10 minutes from downtown Bloomington, the quiet and peace of the woods is right outside your door. Don't miss the bakery up the road if you are there on a Friday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 -- great bread hot out of the oven. Rachel was welcoming and available to answer any questions. We look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work trip

This place really had everything. Great hosts and it was handicap accessible. The walking trail was a perk as well. Beautiful place and beautiful property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Getaway

Our stay in this beautiful hidden retreat was nothing short of spectacular. It was very secluded and private. The 30 acre woods is a very relaxing walk and has a very clear path so you don’t loose your way. The owners are excellent to respond very promptly with any questions or concerns s you may have, I can’t say enough to encourage you to try this beautiful location. We will definitely stay again! Absolutely a 5+ rating. Bill and Linda Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele T., Lowell, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & extremely private

This was only 15 mins from my daughter in Bloomington (she lives near the college mall). We had the the house, garage, woods to ourselves. The place was gorgeous inside and out.. the road getting there had a detour so our gps took us a different route that was a little challenging for us since we were trailering our bass boat. The street is considered a 1 lane/car street so just be aware if you are trailering any thing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

What a clean, beautiful place. Loved it. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

krista e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house was beautiful and very clean. I hope we will be able to stay here again someday soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellen s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away weekend

The weekend was perfect! The home and property were just what we needed. We would definitely stay again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 2 couples

Beautiful property. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful forest retreat!!

Wonderful property that is really special. The guest house was clean & cozy & the enchanting forest location made the stay very special. Rachel is a wonderful host & I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a stay in Bloomington. We were visiting family and it was simply perfect! We are planning on making it a Thanksgiving tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Football Weekend

Great place - very senior friendly fixtures. Had a beautiful stay and the owners were very responsive to any questions. Close to town, yet in the forest. Beautiful fall scene.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022