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22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe

Lodge in Bloomington with a hot tub

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Scenic View Lodge, on 22 acres of beautiful Indiana land, combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Enjoy views of Hoosier National Forest and Lake Monroe, plus a firepit, arcade/game room, spa tub, internet, and private washer/dryer for added convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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About the neighborhood

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Bloomington, IN

What's nearby

  • Paynetown State Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Monroe - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 16 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 17 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bruster's Real Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Hibachi Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Gas Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Office Lounge - ‬8 min drive

About this property

22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe

Property highlights
A firepit, laundry facilities, and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at 22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at 22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and internet access.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 5.5 bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

109956

Frequently asked questions

Is 22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe 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 22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe located?

Situated in Bloomington, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Paynetown State Recreation Area, Lake Monroe, and Pine Grove State Recreation Area. Paynetown Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

22 Acres overlooking Hoosier National Forest and beautiful Lake Monroe Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our crew who golfed in the area. Plenty of space and sleeping accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rick G.

Family

Great space for a large group. Very accommodating host!
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10/10 Excellent

Lorena J T.

A hit for the Mahjong ladies!

It was perfect. Great location and this house met the needs of all of our women. We loved the giant table!
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8/10 Good

Darren S.

Summer 2025

Good home base for group of friends on a golf trip in the area.

6/10 Okay

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ok property, unexpected rain, flooded rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Beata L.

Surprised vacation

The huge table in the dining room seats 12 easily. The big table in the kitchen is very handy when preparing large meals. The antique furniture pieces are interesting to see. The apartment came in handy for our large group.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend gataway

We had a great time here watching basketball on the TV (it's March), sharing meals together, hanging out in the hot tub, and chatting around the camp fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Awesome spot for large group retreats!

What a beautiful location! Convenient for large parties, great room for dining and entertainment! Access to Lake Monroe, hiking trails, and a nice restaurant (killer Bloody Marys and nice breakfast).
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Wonderful stay

This lodge is perfect for families and groups of friends. It's close to different hikes, and the lake. The food at the restaurant is so yummy. The hosts were so hospitable and responded quickly to our inquiries. Can't wait to visit again.

6/10 Okay

Yvonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and the number of rooms worked well for our family of 15, The location was good, and we really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. There were plenty of towels and 2 laundry rooms, which was nice. The only downside was that there was fresh mice poop under one of the bathroom vanities, and then, one of our daughters came face-to-face with a mouse in that same bathroom. We do understand, however, that mice are can be expected in e house in the middle of the woods. Overall, we all enjoyed our stay and made some wonderful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at Scenic View

Great place to stay in a beautiful area. Easily holds a crowd of people comfortably. Jenny was a spectacular host. Quick to respond, friendly and very understanding. Would highly recommend staying at Scenic View. The restaurant is an added plus. Great food and awesome service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Family Vaca

The lodge had a fantastic configuration for a family stay with children, adults and seniors. There were plenty of towels, bedding, kitchen utensils, etc. Loved the fire pit and hot tub and common areas. All 16 of us could eat together, play together, and hike together. Great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Best view in town!

Don’t miss out on this gem!

6/10 Okay

leigh l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Work Retreat

The property was nice. The internet was not sufficient, unfortunately, for all of us to be online and work. We had a few issues that the landlord assisted with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had 9 adults and 2 children under 2. It was a perfect set up for our bedroom and bathroom needs. We would have enjoyed more TV’s. Only 1 TV for the whole house. This was a damper on the stay. The host was excellent. Very easy to contact and willing to help with any problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Go HOOSIERS!!

We came to the IU/Washington football game with a large group of people and the lodge worked out great! We'll be back!! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

There were 17 people that stayed at the house, 5 different families, 9 adults and 8 children. Ages ranged from 3 months old to 65. It was a perfect set up so everyone could have their own space and bathroom. Very clean. Beautiful setting! Very pleased!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of space and beautiful view

The house has 5 areas with a bathroom where different family groups can sleep. It also has 3 refrigerators. The view of the lake and trees is beautiful and peaceful. There are some places you have to go up and down steps to get to them and three of the bedroom groupings are upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Our Pi Phi reunion

We all loved this Lodge. The View is spectacular. The accommodations were very comfortable for all of us. We enjoyed the space sooo much that we chose to stay at the Lodge our full time. The food catered in by Scenic View was amazing. Highly recommend this Lodge in Bloomington. Large groups are very comfortable and well appointed. Again, the view is spectacular. The sunrise can take your breath away. Great way to start a day. Great place to gather.

6/10 Okay

Beata L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Vacation of surprises

This is an interesting place. The huge table in the dining room was perfect for my family of 12 and we really enjoyed the patio area. However, we were unaware until we arrived about the shower being not usable in the main bathroom and another bedroom upstairs having non-working ceiling fans which meant no air in that room. Because of the excessive rain that week, one downstairs bedroom had soaked carpeting - which we understood that situation, But workmen kept coming into the house ( without knocking on the door) for the next 3 days to check on the fans drying the carpet. That was very uncomfortable for my family. We still got to enjoy Lake Monroe and had some fun there - it just could have been so much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Happy Campers (Minus the camping)

We rented the Lodge for a weekend to have a fun staycation. This place surpassed all our expectations. The main dining area has a wall of windows with an incredible view of Lake Monroe. We had family over and we were all able to comfortably sit for dinner. The kids loved the massive bedrooms & the hot tub! There was plenty of room for dance parties, building forts and crafts! The den provided a cozy ambience with the electric fireplace. We cozied up with a bottle of wine to watch our favorite show! If you’re looking for a nice getaway, the lodge is definitely your place to stay! We will stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

Perfect for a large family

Celebrated our family Christmas with our 5 grown children and their families. The home fit us perfectly. Each family had their own large room with it's own bathroom, which is important with a large number of young grandchildren. It's difficult to tell in the listing, but we had our own separate apartment suite that was attached to the main house. It was a welcome sanctuary after a long day of togetherness. Plenty of beds and rooms to gather. The host was amazing! Extremely helpful accommodating to our requests. The view from the home is spectacular! It seems remote, but is really close to everything Bloomington has to offer. Can't say enough good things. Everyone in our group loved the home. Thank you Jessica!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Genii W.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024