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Family-friendly vacation home in Bloomington

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Immerse yourself in a mid-century and National Park themed retreat at the Bread and Butter, perfectly situated 6 blocks from campus and downtown. Enjoy a peaceful patio, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace in bedroom with propane grill nearby. With Bryan Park just two-blocks away featuring a public swimming pool, basketball courts and walking/running/cycling trail.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bread & Butter-Near IU-2 Kings-1 Qu.-7 Parking Spaces and Bicycles!


Enjoy your adventure at the Bread and Butter, 6 blocks from campus and downtown, 2 blocks from Bryan Park. Fireplace in bedroom, propane grill, desk, patio, fenced backyard and fully equipped kitchen. Hosted by teachers who hope to share their love of nature and hiking through a mid-century and National Park themed house, and naturally inspire their guests to learn about, and visit National Parks. There's two king and 1 queen bed.
You will love the location, it's in a quiet residential neighborhood, only six blocks from campus and downtown. There are a few scattered rental properties in the area. There's lots of dog walking, neighbors are friendly, urban deer wander around in the early morning and evenings. Bryan Park is just two-blocks away and there's a public swimming pool, basketball courts and a one-mile walking/running/cycling trail around the circumference of the park.
There are 8 designated parking spaces on the property. Walking, cycling and driving are common means of transportation. Uber and Lyft are also popular modes of transportation. There are also a few rentable scooters scattered throughout the neighborhood. All the city buses are handicapped accessible and have bicycle racks. There is a bus stop 3 blocks away from the house. The IU Law Building and downtown Kirkwood is only 6 blocks north of the house. Guests can only use this promotion one time, a maximum of one card per party, regardless of the number of days guests stay.



Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Absolutely no professional or commercial photography permitted. Dog owner discards dog waste. Lock doors.
For an insta-book, the person booking is required to have rented before on VRBO and have a good rating without any record of bad incidences.
Guest provides dog pen for anxious dogs.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

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Bloomington, IN

What's nearby

  • Monroe Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monroe County Courthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wonderlab Science Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Elm - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Siam House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bread & Butter-Near IU-2 Kings-1 Qu.-7 Parking Spaces and Bicycles! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bread & Butter-Near IU-2 Kings-1 Qu.-7 Parking Spaces and Bicycles! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bread & Butter-Near IU-2 Kings-1 Qu.-7 Parking Spaces and Bicycles! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bread & Butter-Near IU-2 Kings-1 Qu.-7 Parking Spaces and Bicycles! located?

Located in Bryan Park, this family-friendly Bloomington vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Buskirk Chumley Theater and Indiana University Bloomington. Monroe Convention Center and IU Health Bloomington Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

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The Bread & Butter-Near IU-2 Kings-1 Qu.-7 Parking Spaces and Bicycles! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamet S.

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

Great place to stay

The location was great! The house was lovely and the hosts really pay attention to detail! We would love to stay there again next time we are in Bloomington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, convenient location. The host’s go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and have not looked over any details. We definitely recommend and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Excellent Stay

Jane and Tony were wonderful hosts. Great location and great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Little 500

The property was great! Very clean and in a great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Another Great Stay!

Hosts are wonderful people and work to put a personalized touch on your stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy R.

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

Quick Trip

We enjoyed our 2-night stay in the Bread and Butter home. The location was perfect and we loved that they allowed dogs! The back yard is fenced so it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Wonderful stay in quiet neighborhood near campus.

Jane thought of everything and responded almost instantly to any questions we had. We only had one car but there was tons of off-street parking which isn't always the case. Could easily walk to campus and very central for everything else. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Great property in Bloomington!

We loved staying in Bread & Butter. Jane was a great communicator, and the house is so cute and very clean. The location was perfect and very easy to reach campus. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Bread and Butter for the Win

Great host’s, convenient neighborhood, and we will definitely utilize in the future, in fact we have already reserved!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great Rental

The bread and butter was wonderful. Location was great and the home was very clean. The owner was great to work with. Will definitely use this again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

A Perfect Weekend Stay

The house was perfect for our weekend trip to visit our kids at IU. The owners thought of every detail, and there wasn’t a thing overlooked to make our stay comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Bread and Butter is awesome!

We had a fabulous time. Everything you need is there including a lot of extra amenities. Walking distance to town and campus. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

keri s.

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

Great Stay

House is cute, clean, coffee and beverages provided in the fridge (nice touch) close to campus (about .75 miles), and in a nice neighborhood. The hosts are wonderful and left us home made bread and butter that was delicious! I'd highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All we literally needed was our toothbrush! Bread and Butter had thought of everything to make your stay feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Great property

Everything you want in a rental property. Very clean, lots of towels, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds. Rent this house you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Had everything we needed

This was a very well-run vrbo. It was super clean, everything worked, the beds were comfortabe and it was well-stocked with all supplies that would be needed. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Cute, comfortable with everything provided.

Super easy communication with Jane and Tony. They have every detail covered from comfy beds, a fenced in back yard, all the dishes and cookware you could need, propane grill, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. They are welcoming and give tons of information about the area if you are looking for activities or restaurants. We will definitely stay here every time it’s available when we visit our son at IU. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dar L.

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

Outstanding

Wonderful place to stay. Everything you possibly could need and then some. Lovely home,beautiful campus & parks. Great food choices! Don’ pass on this one❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Highly recommend!

We have never experienced such great accommodations from a host before. They communicated so well, provided us with lovely welcome gifts, didn’t require much for check-out, and even gifted us with birthday celebrations for my mom, who’s birthday we were there to celebrate. Lovely home, great location and clearly thoughtful and kind hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Football game weekend

We stayed at the Bread and Butter for a recent football game weekend. Several families with kids at IU so it was great for all of us to stay together. Everything you read about in the reviews and description is spot on. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Bread and Butter

We enjoyed our stay at the Bread and Butter. The owners made it a priority for us to feel at home and their communication was fantastic. Conveniently located close to downtown and IU’s campus and allowing dogs was a huge plus! Our dog Oliver enjoyed the yard and taking walks in the neighborhood. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Nice stay at the Bread and Butter

Had a lovely 3 night stay at the Bread and Butter home. It was very clean and full of thoughtful amenities. Very nicely decorated and comfortable home. Use of the bikes was great for us to ride through campus. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking to stay close to campus and Bloomington downtown area. Jane was very responsive and helpful with all our communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

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

Great hosts

My husband and I flew in to spend Christmas with our boys who are college students. The hosts were so welcoming, even left a Christmas tree for us. House has everything anyone would need, we made a full Christmas dinner no difficulty with everything available in the home. Thank you so much, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Lucky find

My brother and I had a reunion in Bloomington where we both attended IU 45 years ago. This VRBO was more than we could asked, starting with the walkable location to campus and downtown. Very quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Great house!

Everything about this cute little house is wonderful! But it starts with the owners who’s communication and attention to details were impeccable. The beds and furniture are comfy. The location and fenced in yard are a plus. So nice to have lots of parking too! We loved the bread and butter house! Just what we needed for a busy wedding weekend. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023