House in Bloomington, IN
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
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.
Amenities at Luxury vacation rental in the heart of Bloomington and the IU campus
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Bloomington, IN
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great location, plenty of space, comfortable beds! Fun spot to stay while in Bloomington and hosts are so nice and hospitable!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
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.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
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.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2025
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.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(85 Ratings)
"Great location, plenty of space, comfortable beds! Fun spot to stay while in Bloomington and hosts are so nice and hospitable!"
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