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Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Place, Monroe County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Bloomington

Located in Downtown Bloomington within a 5-minute walk of Butler Winery & Vineyard, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Bloomington Community Farmers' Market. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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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 Intl. Airport (IND) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yogi’s Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Video Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Upland Brewing Company Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk

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 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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Rental agreement and photo ID required for all stays.
Unresponsive guests may be subject to cancellation.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Some exceptions apply see owner for details

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
Note from host: Some exceptions apply see owner for details
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Some exceptions apply see owner for details
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Bloomington within a 10-minute walk of Butler Winery & Vineyard and Bloomington Community Farmers' Market. You'll also find Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus. a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this historic vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.?

Yes, every accommodation at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus. comes with a deck.

Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, unique home, excellent community. Will be renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place to stay visiting our Hoosier son Kerry and her team are rock stars
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend at Scholars Keep

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S., Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Brothers’ weekend

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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ying to our Yang

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We celebrated with moms and daughters - the location and set up were perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect weekend

This is our third year renting the whole house. We absolutely love the accommodations and will be back for graduation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Space in a Great Location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S., Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Rented the upstairs along with the downstairs

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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt s.

Liked: Cleanliness

IU game

Wonderfully eclectic. Great place for a quick weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Upstairs at Scholars Inn

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST place to stay in Bloomington

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary g.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolutely incredible stay in Bloomington—we’ll be back!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 Brothers and a Friend

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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool, Unique Bloomington Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bloomington stay

What an awesome property. Very clean and communication was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic house

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family football weekend

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Indianapolis, In

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to Stay in Bloomington

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022