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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6252 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Bloomington, IN
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
    ‪19 min walk‬

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Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 56 reviews
The price is €368
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Butler Winery & Vineyard. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Butler Winery & Vineyard and 8 minutes by foot from Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Parties may be allowed with owner permission.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties may be allowed with owner permission.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Luxury Vacation Rental in the Heart of Bloomington the IU Campus

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I guarantee you have not rented a VRBO quite like this! Essentially the former Scholars Inn and Bar with the kitchen converted to 3 bedrooms. Very cool bar and restaurant area and outdoor decks. Great place for a meetup prior to walking to football games or downtown activities. I loved that the owners left the bar area intact complete with tv's, bar stools and beer/wine fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, plenty of space, comfortable beds! Fun spot to stay while in Bloomington and hosts are so nice and hospitable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack K., Northville USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S., Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Rental in Bloomington

Multiple stays downstairs and upstairs. Property and owner communication outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M., Bay City

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Holiday Stay in Bloomington

We were in town to enjoy the production of Constellation Theater's Wizard of Oz. We loved the set up of KEEP, as it we were able to host pre-show drinks with friends and family who came to see the show. The rental was very clean, and decorated beautifully, including for the holiday. We were able to make Christmas Breakfast as well as a few meals as we spent our holiday week at the KEEP. The rental is perfectly suited for guests playing games and socializing, while some in your party may wish to retreat to the awesome bedrooms to rest or sleep. Our host, Kerry was wonderful about communications as well as checking in with us. The rental price is not cheap, but well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bloomington Rental

Outstanding space and location. 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

IU Football weekend

Awesome location and amazing accommodations. Will definitely stay again. Thanks for a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tess H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal!

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

We look forward to renting the house every year. It’s the perfect place to connect with our kids and their parents. We had a large group for a steak dinner on Friday night and everyone had plenty of room! The bedrooms are quiet and super comfortable. Highly recommend!! Kerry is wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scholar's Inn

Great place to stay for a weekend at IU!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan P., Santa Barbara, US

Liked: Cleanliness

College drop off

Our family of four stayed at Kerry’s amazing property when we were in town to drop my daughter off at her dorm to start her freshman year. The property was very clean, had everything we needed and very cool. It was conveniently located to school and town, we walked most places. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lizzie K.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cool Place

This is an actual bar that no longer operates as a bar and the whole bar is part of the rental with the bedrooms. Its large. Nice deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding stay!

Great property! Exactly what we needed for our group! Celebrated my son's wedding and everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S., Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Brother’s weekend

This is the second my brothers got together for a three day weekend at The KEEP. It is a perfect location, it is set up for entertaining with an incredible amount of space It’s in walking distance to the downtown and not a bad walk to Assembly Hall. We didn’t go out for meals as we wanted to spend the time together. The kitchen bar area is ideal we will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for fun with your college kiddos

This property is so special and beautiful. Everything we needed was there with clear instructions for entrance and departure! We had the most wonderful weekend with our college boys! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home for enjoying time with family.

Walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Weekend

We spent Thanksgiving in Bloomington as our son plays football and was unable to come home. We picked up our other college freshman at her school and also had our 17 yr old daughter with us. The guys loved the multiple tv’s for watching football all weekend and we all loved how close and easy it was to walk to the Kirkwood shops and restaurants and the Saturday farmers market. We had a great, unique and memorable Thanksgiving!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing as always!

We’ll book every year. Very spacious inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023