Near Illinois State University, Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU provides a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6108 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU
Experience the best of Illinois State University when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental near Uptown Normal! Boasting a prime location right near campus, this home is an unbeatable base for your fun-filled activities. Cheer on the Redbirds at Hancock Stadium, meet furry friends at the Miller Park Zoo, or spend a day with the kids at the Children's Discovery Museum. When evening comes, whip up a delicious meal in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy a movie on the Smart TV.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Off-Street Parking | Prime Location | Walk to Hancock Stadium | 2 Blocks to Town of Normal Park District Pool & Water Slides (Admission Fee)
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play
AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois State University (0.1 miles), Hancock Stadium (0.7 miles), Illinois Wesleyan University (2 miles), The Castle Theater (3 miles), Red Raccoon Games (3 miles), White Oak Brewing (4 miles), Miller Park Zoo (4 miles), Grady's Family Fun Park (5 miles) HISTORY & MUSEUMS: Children's Discovery Museum (2 miles), McLean County Museum of History (3 miles), David Davis Mansion (4 miles), Prairie Aviation Museum (6 miles), Historic Route 66 (8 miles) OUTDOOR FUN: Fairview Park (0.5 miles), Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary (0.7 miles), Angler Park (6 miles), Constitution Trail (6 miles), Eagle View Park (6 miles), Schroeder Nature Preserve (12 miles), ParkLands Merwin Preserve (14 miles) AIRPORTS: Central Illinois Regional Airport (7 miles), General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (42 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking or vaping of any kind - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires 4 stairs to enter but also has a long access ramp - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras: camera 1 is located on the front door, camera 2 is on the back door, camera 3 is on the driveway, and camera 4 is in the side yard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected - NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
Games
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
Unit size: 1,163 square feet
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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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
About the neighborhood
Normal is home to this vacation home. McLean County Museum of History and Prairie Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Discovery Museum and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Traveling with kids? Consider McLean County Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Redbird Arena. Visit our Normal travel guide
Does Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU located?
This family-friendly Normal vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Illinois State University, Normal Theater, and Redbird Arena. Children's Discovery Museum and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km). Uptown Station is 28 minutes by foot.
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Pet-Friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Cute property close to ISU. Quiet neighborhood and very clean.
Brenda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chad
22 November 2024
Great stay
Loved the house, clean, cute, comfortable beds. Great host, very communicative. Let us check in early which we really needed so our daughter could nap. Quiet street. I would stay again.
A perfect place for husband, folks & our German Shepherd for Thanksgiving! Booking, confirmation & check-in was exceptional! Very clean, updated, cozy & quiet neighborhood. We loved it! Such a great place & pet friendly!!!
Overall good location. The home was as photoed and has a comfortable feel. The half bath is in basement (which I may have just missed in description) so was not are useful as i thought it would be.
This was the perfect house for my daughter and I while visiting the area to tour Illinois State University. This house felt like home…very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, clean, comfortable furniture, beautifully decorated, fully stocked kitchen…We would definitely stay again when in the area.
Looks smaller, but HUGE potentials then a hotel room.
Just wow, we all enjoyed our time. Looks smaller from the street but get inside and it’s huge! Very roomy for 3 adults and 1teen. Coffee maker is the hit. They provided coffee but we brought some too. The driveway can fit easily a mini van, a large four door truck, and had room for one more if needed. The backyard was roomy for our silver lab to run around. Beds were great too. Half bath downstairs and washer dryer was helpful too. Great places to eat and see the campus. We enjoyed our time and will be back again.
The house was beautiful—just as pictured! The furniture and beds were really comfortable, kitchen loaded with amenities and house had adorable decor. The perfect place to rest and recharge while I recovered from a surgery even though we had to go out of town.
Cute older home, nicely refurbished with everything we could want for a short stay while settling my student in at ISU. Lovely quiet neighborhood, close to campus.
Beautiful, spacious, clean home. Wonderful neighborhood. Accurate photos and description of home. Jared was excellent at communicating with us. We had a wonderful weekend visiting our son and nephew at ISU. Would definitely book again!
This house is an absolute gem! Beautfully appointed, fully equipped…we wanted for nothing. The house was immaculate and in a perfect location for our time at Illinois Wesleyan. Will definitely reserve again the next time we’re in town. 10/10 Highly Recommend!!
We loved our stay in this cute home. Bit was well maintained and looks exactly like the pictures. There were plenty of linens and they had all the necessities and then some! The house looked great - the furniture was comfortable and CLEAN! Nice quiet neighborhood and close to everything we were doing. We have family in the area and will definitely book this property again. Thank you!
We booked this property to stay in town for Special Olympics State Games. I graduated from ISU so I was familiar with the area, and was thrilled to stay so close to all the action. Quiet neighborhood, lovely home. The owner equipped the home with everything we needed! Very comfortable. Pet friendly! Our dog loved it. 😍
Danielle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristin
6 July 2023
Great little bungalow
My family and I traveled to Normal and found this great home to stay in!!! The neighborhood was quiet - it’s in a beautiful area with mature trees and right across from a huge park. The house was so clean and well maintained. They had all the essentials and so much more!! The furniture was clean - stain free and very comfortable. The bathrooms were remodeled and nice. They provided plenty of linens so I didn’t have to do laundry multiple times a day and it was pet friendly! We will book this place in the future!