Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
Illinois State University - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
Grossinger Motors Arena - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
Illinois Wesleyan University - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
Getting around
Uptown Station - 18 min drive
Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Culver's - 9 min drive
Circle K - 9 min drive
Casey's - 15 min drive
Circle K - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!
Sticks & Stones is a large, supremely comfortable destination property secluded in peaceful wooded acreage, yet just a few minutes from the convenience and vibrance of the Twin Cities!
POSITIVELY PACKED with amenities & entertainment! • Jacuzzi & sauna! • 2 GAME ROOMS • Porches on every level • 6 TVs, apps & Xbox 1X • Coffee bar & stocked kitchen • 7 beds + couches & air mattresses • 3 baths w/ plush towels & linens • Hammock chairs & tree swings • Propane grill & firepit with TONS of cozy seating! • Large yard & ample free parking • Laundry machines & more!
Situated on just under an acre, this log cabin offers spacious accommodations for both gathering and sleeping spaces. With the en suite bedroom and separate loft upstairs, two bedrooms on the main floor, and additional sleeping in the main floor living room and walk-out basement, there is plenty of room to spread out, have fun, and relax!
GAMING!! The gaming level is insanely fun! The walkout basement features two connected game rooms. Sofas and beanbags offer cozy seating while high top tables and stools accommodate billiards and active gaming. Whether you’re 7 or 70, there is truly something for everyone on the entire level of the house devoted to FUN & LAUGHTER!
THE CHILL ROOM •Pool table (8-foot slate) •Poker table with chips and cards •Putter ball •Two 65-inch Samsung QLED TVs with Hulu Live •Xbox One X with Game Pass! •HUGE stash of board games & puzzles!
THE THRILL ROOM •Double mini basketball hoops •Air hockey •Ping pong •Foosball •Darts •Roller ball •Piano •Bag toss & more!
TVs Enjoy Hulu Live, Netflix, and Prime on all 6 TVs throughout the cabin.
MUSIC Amazon Echo speakers are spread throughout the cabin interior for your enjoyment. Connect your phone through Bluetooth or ask Alexa to play exactly what you want to hear. Echo Dots in the sleeping areas double as alarm clocks and have digital time displays that can be turned on or off through voice command.
Want to do more than just listen to music? Light up that electronic piano keyboard or the electric guitar in the game room! Don’t worry, parents - they come with plug in headphones!
Need a breath of fresh air? The CHILL ROOM opens to a coated concrete patio where things heat up fast.
REJUVENATION The walkout patio is coated in beautiful slip-resistant carbon flake while bistro lights cast an amber glow over the hot tub and sauna. The hot tub is a 2024 Jacuzzi J-365 that seats up to 6 people. The sauna is a 2024 SalusHEAT dry infrared sauna made for 1-2 people. The sauna has multiple interior lighting color choices and a built-in bluetooth speaker for your favorite jams! The Jacuzzi is loaded with jets, a little waterfall, and gorgeous multi-colored lights. A large set of stairs with handle and assisted lift cover make safe hot tub use a breeze. The hot tub experience in this wooded backdrop is incredible at any time of day. Birds chirping in the morning, gorgeous sunsets, but it is absolutely divine under the soft glow of the bistro lights at night. The only thing more comforting than being massaged by the powerful hot tub jets is wrapping up in an oversized baby soft towel and snuggling in to the hammock swing before deciding what fun you’ll have next.
OUTDOOR FUN Just steps from the "therapatio" are large back and side yards. We have a set of regulation bags & boxes with distance rope for you to enjoy! Catching a warm afternoon breeze on the tree swing out front is a whole experience. The tree is massive and absolutely lovely.
PORCHES/BALCONIES Outdoor gathering spaces overlook wooded acreage and a seemingly endless field with beautiful sunsets. Guests enjoy comfortable couches, chairs, and loveseats while listening to morning birdsongs over coffee or savoring a glass of wine after a wonderful day.
PROPANE GRILL 4 burners + a side burner. Propane and grill utensils provided!
FIRE PIT There is a fire pit with tons of cozy seating behind the garage just off the breezeway. We do not guarantee firewood, but often guests leave firewood behind. There are several locations that carry it right down the road as well. Anything that is already in that area is yours to use!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS There are 6 sleeping areas in the cabin: 3 bedrooms, 1 loft, 1 main floor living room, and 1 lower level living room. The cabin sleeps 14 total people on beds: 8 on formal beds and 6 on custom pullout sofas with queen memory foam mattresses. Additional sleeping options for up to 8 are available on air mattresses and other lounging furniture throughout.
The upstairs primary bedroom is a dream! An electric fireplace and large tv sit across from a king bed with a remote controlled adjustable foundation with massage feature and a super comfortable extra deep pillow top mattress. The primary bedroom also has a custom queen sleeper sofa and an additional queen air mattress in the closet. A Keurig coffee maker and private bathroom afford guests the luxury of stepping out onto the private balcony for some peaceful personal reflection and tranquility before beginning an exciting, fun-filled day with loved ones. A large ceiling fan suspended from the cedar plank vaulted ceiling offers guests a comfortable breeze and is remote controlled along with its light for convenience.
The main level bedrooms are equipped with heavy duty steel bed frames that support up to 750 pounds and have the same wonderful mattresses as the primary bedroom. There is over a foot of open storage underneath each main level bed for suitcases, shoes, and bags. The closets also have built in drawers and shelving as well as box fans for those who want a cooler room or simply sleep better with the sound. The main level bedrooms are adjacent and just steps from the full main floor bathroom. One bedroom has one bed, and the other has two beds. There are no bunk or stacked beds.
The loft sleeps 2 people on a custom pullout sofa with a queen memory foam mattress and 2 more on an air mattress. The main floor living room can sleep 2 on couches and 2 on a queen sized air mattress. The lower level sleeps 2 on a custom pullout sofa with queen memory foam mattress and 2 more on a queen air mattress.
BATHROOMS All bathrooms (one on each floor) are equipped with luxury rainfall shower heads as well as handheld sprayers. The upper level and basement have showers, while the main floor bath has a tub/shower combo. The shower in the new basement bathroom has wall-mounted body jets too! Each bathroom has a full size hairdryer and toiletries for your convenience.
KITCHEN Guests love the fully stocked kitchen at Sticks & Stones! Dishes and cutlery are upscale, and there are tons of cooking supplies including a lazy susan full of spices and cooking basics. Cocktail, wine, and champagne glasses are provided for the many celebrations hosted here. Best yet - there is an additional full sized refrigerator in the breezeway to accommodate larger groups. The breezeway also houses a purified drinking water cooler! One 5-gallon jug is provided for each stay. If a partial jug is inside the cooler at check-in, a full back up jug will be stocked nearby. No more hauling giant cases of water!
OFFICE ACCOMMODATIONS There are 2 large desks inside the property and fast, reliable internet. One desk is in the primary bedroom and the other is in the double bedroom on the main floor. Additionally, many travelers prefer to use the kitchen table, counter space, and coffee tables.
PARKING The driveway comfortably accommodates 6 vehicles with additional parking alongside the road.
RESERVATION DETAILS List price includes accommodations for up to 14 total adults & children. The cabin sleeps 14 on beds with several additional spots on regular non-pullout couches and air mattresses up to 20 total guests. Nightly extra guest fees will be automatically applied to the reservation for the 15th guest and up.
If you wish to have more than 16 guests, please send us a message so that we can determine if our property is suitable for your stay/event. Every overnight guest including children MUST be accounted for in any reservation. Let us know if we can help you find the dates and price that work for you!
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
2 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Table tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming 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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 3,150 square feet
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
VRBO does not provide space here for the full list of house rules. Guests must sign and return the posted rental agreement within 3 days of booking.
Not suitable for parties or rowdy gatherings. Family neighborhood, strict quiet hours 10pm - 8am. No music or loud conversation outside after 10pm.
Internet and security cameras must remain active during stay. 5 exterior cams. Patio cam does NOT view hot tub or sauna.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Please bring crates and pet blankets.
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Children need active supervision at this property.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event pricing may apply, message before booking.
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: 30
Note from host: Event pricing may apply, message before booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 22
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
Note from host: Event pricing may apply, message before booking.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking available at this cabin?
Yes, there is accessible parking available.
Is this cabin next to a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna! a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cabin.
Does this cabin offer breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.
Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.
What is the closest airport to this cabin?
The closest major airport to this cabin is Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional), which is 18.4 mi away (27 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!?
Yes, every cabin at Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna! comes with a balcony.
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Emily I.
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! Exactly as advertised :-)
Emily I.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristie T.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had the BEST time during our stay during Labor Day Weekend! The home is absolutely beautiful and has so many activities inside and out. Our family of 12 (5 kids and 5 significant others) stayed at the house our entire stay and thoroughly enjoyed connecting with one another. This is the perfect setting for enjoying the moment, relaxing and bringing people together! Kristin went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing stay. I would definitely recommend!
Kristie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike Z.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Bloomington was for a family reunion. The host was super responsive and the pictures are 100% accurate. Plenty of extra pillows and blankets and all was well thought out.
Mike Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer E.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
We enjoyed the outdoor space with our family getaway to Bloomington. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Jennifer E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate J.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway!
We visited this home for a family weekend getaway with my parents, my siblings and their spouses and all of our kiddos, ages 15-9 months. There was something for everyone to do, a snuggly sleeping spot for each person and the home was stocked amazingly - from blankets and pillows to dishes and laundry. There were even toddler and infant necessities so we didn’t have to haul the pack’n’play and high chair. The kids loved the game room and video games, the TVs had access to every possible streaming subscription and there was plenty of room for everyone to be doing different things. The parents enjoyed the hot tub and sauna, and the kitchen/grill were perfect for big meals and chatting over coffee. Kristin was amazing to work with, offered great recommendations for anything we needed and so kindly checked in throughout the weekend. 10/10 recommend!.
Kate J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
The cabin was great and plenty of space for all! Thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities! Hosts were great and very attentive. Thanks for everything! Would definitely recommend!
Michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark O.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Very nice stay at the Log Cabin. Very spacious and clean property. The host also has available gates for the stairs and baby gear if you need it!
Mark O.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian H.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Work home
Kristin was a perfect host. Felt like I was right at home