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Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town.

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Relaxing Retreat in the Woods
Fire pit area
Relax in the hammock
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$192
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
  • Place, Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
  • Place, Memorial Stadium

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area
The current price is NZ$192
avg per night

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About the area

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, this guesthouse is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Monroe and Brown County State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at IU - Student Recreational Sports Center or Bill Armstrong Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Indiana University Auditorium - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bruster's Real Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Hibachi Buffet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Gas Station - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town.

Relaxing retreat on 16 acres of woods yet minutes from shopping, restaurants, Lake Monroe and the I.U. stadium. A quiet place to wind down.
The studio is in the woods so you may see or encounter wildlife including deer, opossums, raccoons, coyote, bobcat, snakes and birds as well as bugs. We use pest control on a regular basis but that does not guarantee no pests or bugs will not be visible.

Guests have access to a grill, fire pit and hammock. WiFi is available for your devices. CD player and record player/records are provided. No cable or television. Cell phone service is available if occasionally spotty. There is a security camera on our main residence. It does record but is not monitored 24/7. You will see the camera if you walk up to our main residence.

No cleaning fee.

Kitchenette has a microwave,toaster oven,coffeemaker, electric kettle, espresso machine coffee, tea, refrigerator, blender, dishes and utensils.

Owner does live on the property in a separate residence. I give my guests privacy but if complete seclusion is what you are looking for my place probably isn't for you.

There is a long driveway back to the studio so in the winter months all wheel or four wheel drive is recommended. I keep the driveway plowed but if a snow storm cones through it may take a bit to get a snow plow out to me for service.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
Please take off shoes inside house.
Quiet hours between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town. located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Monroe and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cartop State Recreation Area. Indiana University Bloomington and Pine Grove State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Relaxing Retreat In The Woods. Quiet place to unwind yet minutes from town. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing time. Bobby was an amazing host. Loved the location amd studio
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and the property owner had almost everything that you could think of already in the cabin. I would definitely rent this cabin again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Always Wonderful!

Such a perfect spot for a long weekend getaway. Incredibly clean and comfortable! Love watching the fall leaves turn color and many great hiking spots nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerrit r.

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

Fantastic place and location

Had an amazing time, the place looks amazing and the host definitely thinks of the guests with leaving sweets and how everything is setup. I would definitely go back sometime it's perfectly in the middle of all the places to go and perfect place to go back to after to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

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

Peaceful and Private

I was there to participate in a 2 day BASS tournament and this was close to Lake Monroe. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne K.

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

Delightful

This space was delightful—everything we needed, clean, comfortable, charming. Hosts were very communicative and have thought of everything a visitor would need. Setting is serene bit also a short drive to all shops, restaurants and hiking spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

J R.

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

Anniversary getaway

The property was beautiful, quiet, exactly as listed. Only unexpected thing was house was right next to cabin. No issues though because the owner respected our space/privacy. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H., Cincinnati

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

Beautiful studio

We had a wonderful two night stay at this beautiful spot. Bobby is a great host and communicator and the place is outfitted with wonderful art and treasures making it so comfortable and cozy. Temps were in the negative digits, but it was so warm inside! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

10 out of 10 we would recommend!

Perfect cozy cottage. So many extras, which I was grateful for because I had forgotten a couple toiletries. We sat and played scrabble for hours admiring the view. Price and location were ideal. Bobby answered any questions we had very quickly while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kindra R.

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

Amazing stay!!!

This place was so quaint and peaceful! The inside is super cozy and absolutely love the window to look out into the woods in the dining room. Bed is beyond comfortable and the fireplace is the perfect addition! It was the perfect place for a mom’s getaway. The homemade cookies and organic bug spray were a nice treat to us. The location was perfect along with this. All I can say if this is going on our save list for future girls trips in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

A wonderful woodsy get away!

Absolutely loved our stay and highly recommend! We came into town for the Mellencamp show at IU. My hubby enjoyed going to the IU Purdue game (although his Boilers lost) and I loved being back in Southern Indiana where I grew up. Easy trip into Btown. The studio is simply gorgeous and the property is just as beautiful. Special touches added just what we needed for the perfect relaxing weekend. Will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Wonderful!

I rented this place for my parents to stay in Bloomington. It is about 15 min from town and is absolutely amazing!! It is tucked in the woods - such a peaceful, beautiful setting. The place itself had everything we needed and was clean, nicely decorated, cozy but spacious!! Bobbie was a great host and very helpful. We will definitely be back! A quick note that the directions on my app took me to the wrong road/ridge so make sure it doesn’t do the same for u!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Area Hiking

This property is fantastic if you are looking for the quiet get-away with quick access to both area hiking and the city of Bloomington Indiana. The property is very clean and the interior is quite enjoyable. The kitchen and bathroom are very functional. The property does not have a range and oven but you will quickly find that is not a problem. The microwave oven more than compensates. Lots of coffee choices and various other small appliances. The weather was unusually warm while I was there but the canopy of trees on the property kept it quite pleasant. I certainly plan to return. For me I would give the property six stars out of five.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quit except for the occasional dogs barking in the distance. Nice wildlife. Deers in the mornings and birds visible out of the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved every thoughtful detail! View was awesome, location was peaceful and bed was very comfortable. Definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this property for my parents-in-law's visit over Labor Day weekend. The property is beautiful both inside and out. The interior was comfortable and felt like a high quality hotel. The hosts included welcome materials, including treats, information about the area, and rocks to paint to include on the property! The place was very peaceful, with lots of nice decorations on the property and with a well-appointed interior. There is plenty of storage for your things, lots of seating, provided lanterns and flashlights for use on the property, and full access to their firepit and grill. The host was very clear in communicating anything we might need, and were responsive to our questions. My wife and I live nearby and would book the property for a weekend getaway in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat in the woods on beautiful property with lots of birds and wildlife to observe. Would love to go back soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta N.

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

Woodland retreat

This property is nicer than the pictures show. It is peaceful and in the woods with very large oaks. There are bird feeders which attract a wide variety of birds. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bloomington getaway

Nice, small studio to stay. Perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W.

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

Relaxing retreat

This place was amazing. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

erin r.

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

Amazing stay

Bobby’s place was even more beautiful than expected. My husband and I stayed for 2 nights while visiting IU. Such a tranquil relaxing place to come back to after busy days. The home was fully stocked and very cozy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

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

Wonderful!

This really is a retreat! Lovely, quiet place in the woods. The bed was so comfy! I would love to stay again if I am ever in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Nice

Nice place to stay and relax. Very clean Close to town. Delicious treats were a nice touch. Host communicated very well with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kari R.

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

Rustic, woodsy

The property was as described and back a long driveway into the woods. The owner was helpful in making sure we got settled even though we arrived a little late and after dark. He had many amenities as well as pastries from a local bakery. Grateful for the place to stay over graduation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Amazing weekend trip!

Bobby is an amazing host. Answered countless questions I had about the property. The cabin itself was absolutely beautiful. So many things to do on the property alone. Five out of five stars. I will definitely be visiting the property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024