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Broad Ripple Bungalo ! 1 Block from Monon and 3 Blocks to Broad Ripple Ave
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Indianapolis, IN
- Place, Broad Ripple Dog Park16 min walk
- Place, Holliday Park17 min walk
- Place, Indianapolis Art Center18 min walk
- Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Common spaces
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Broad Ripple Bungalo ! 1 Block from Monon and 3 Blocks to Broad Ripple Ave
Welcome to our Broad Ripple ANIMAL HOUSE! A uniquely beautifully decorated animal themed, light and bright bungalow in the heart of Broad Ripple. Our charming home is just 3 blocks to Broad Ripple Ave where you can enjoy all the area has to offer including shops, restaurants, pubs, galleries, art and more! Ride a bike, or take a stroll on the scenic open air Monon trail, just one block away! Our home is perfect for small families and couples coming to town to indulge, explore, or just relax!
Our thoughtfully designed home includes the following rooms with sleeping accommodations with memory foam mattresses in two spaces.
Master Bedroom - Relaxing space with a queen bed and a view to the back yard, with dual entry from the den and kitchen.
2nd Bedroom - Quaint and cute bedroom with a double bed and closet just off of the living room.
Living Room - Lit up and inviting living space with a comfy queen fold out sofa bed.
Basement / Rec Room - Fun space with large screen TV, Darts, Board Games and a convertible queen size couch bed. This area has the 2nd bathroom with a shower and the laundry room with a washer dryer. This is the 4th room that we use for recreation. Technically it is not a bedroom as there is no egress to outside of the house.
Den / Office - Bright common room with sitting area, for relaxing or reading with lots of natural light, with a desk and chair. The upstairs bathroom is accessible from this room. This room is a shared space with the upstairs bathroom off of this room.
Outdoor - Relaxing outdoor space under covered area with lights, seating, a firepit, and a BB!Q grill.
Our guests have access to the entire house and garage with the exception of our supply closet which is locked. Bikes, helmets, and bike locks are located in the garage for guest use. Please use bikes at your own risk but we advise that you use the provided helmets and follow all traffic laws for your safety. Stay Safe!
We (Ben and Kat) are usually available by phone if you have any questions at all. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything. We want you to enjoy your stay as much as absolutely possible!
Broad Ripple is roughly 30 Minutes to the airport, and 20 minutes to downtown Indy. The convenient and popular Redline rapid transit bus system will take you from Broad Ripple to downtown and back along College Avenue. We also provide a couple of cruiser bikes you can use and there is the Monon Trail less than a block away for miles miles of riding!
Something to note: Our home is an older bungalow with original hardwood flooring that does make some noise when walking around. While most find this a charming characteristic of the home, we have had a guest mention this to us so we want to make sure everyone knows before booking!
Quiet time after 10 p.m.
Our thoughtfully designed home includes the following rooms with sleeping accommodations with memory foam mattresses in two spaces.
Master Bedroom - Relaxing space with a queen bed and a view to the back yard, with dual entry from the den and kitchen.
2nd Bedroom - Quaint and cute bedroom with a double bed and closet just off of the living room.
Living Room - Lit up and inviting living space with a comfy queen fold out sofa bed.
Basement / Rec Room - Fun space with large screen TV, Darts, Board Games and a convertible queen size couch bed. This area has the 2nd bathroom with a shower and the laundry room with a washer dryer. This is the 4th room that we use for recreation. Technically it is not a bedroom as there is no egress to outside of the house.
Den / Office - Bright common room with sitting area, for relaxing or reading with lots of natural light, with a desk and chair. The upstairs bathroom is accessible from this room. This room is a shared space with the upstairs bathroom off of this room.
Outdoor - Relaxing outdoor space under covered area with lights, seating, a firepit, and a BB!Q grill.
Our guests have access to the entire house and garage with the exception of our supply closet which is locked. Bikes, helmets, and bike locks are located in the garage for guest use. Please use bikes at your own risk but we advise that you use the provided helmets and follow all traffic laws for your safety. Stay Safe!
We (Ben and Kat) are usually available by phone if you have any questions at all. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything. We want you to enjoy your stay as much as absolutely possible!
Broad Ripple is roughly 30 Minutes to the airport, and 20 minutes to downtown Indy. The convenient and popular Redline rapid transit bus system will take you from Broad Ripple to downtown and back along College Avenue. We also provide a couple of cruiser bikes you can use and there is the Monon Trail less than a block away for miles miles of riding!
Something to note: Our home is an older bungalow with original hardwood flooring that does make some noise when walking around. While most find this a charming characteristic of the home, we have had a guest mention this to us so we want to make sure everyone knows before booking!
Quiet time after 10 p.m.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple, a neighbourhood in Indianapolis, is home to this holiday home. Fashion Mall at Keystone is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Indiana State Fairgrounds and Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lucas Oil Stadium or Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indianapolis, IN
What's nearby
- Broad Ripple Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Holliday Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Indianapolis Art Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Glendale Town Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Glendale Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kilroy's Bar N' Grill - 8 min walk
- Dave's Hot Chicken - 6 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 7 min walk
- Union Jack Pub - 6 min walk
- Brothers Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
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Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Daniel B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Doris L.
20 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doris L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janel F.
9 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit
Janel F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Garry W.
28 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Garry W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan N.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a short trip
Susan N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle C.
10 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Danielle C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Tom B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Cozy and Charming!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
18 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED IT!!
Amy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lyle O.
17 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip
Lyle O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy weekend accommodations
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian P.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this little gem
Adrian P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elissa U.
24 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean and great location!
Elissa U.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
Michelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tina T.
27 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding hosts, outstanding home away from home!
Tina T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Summer R.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much better than a hotel
Summer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa F.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good
Bradley C.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Animal House
Bradley C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near the Monon
Karen R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine G.
19 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent neighborhood!
Christine G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurie B.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Broad Ripple
Laurie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ben and Kat Olson
Hello! We are Ben and Kat from Arlington, Washington which is about an hour north of Seattle and an hour south of Vancouver, BC Canada where we live and work together full-time in our daily careers in the technology and security industry.
We enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and being active as well as traveling and experiencing new places and meeting new people from all walks of life. We have done an extensive amount of travel between serving in the US Navy and living around the country from Washington and California to New Jersey.
We host a few homes we call Animal House Retreats. They are located in the heart of Broad Ripple Indianapolis, in the Bavarian Village town of Leavenworth in Washington State, and in Downtown San Antonio. We love helping our guests to create memorable and lasting memories through experiences and comfortable home away-from-home accommodations in great walkable locations!
We are passionate about animal rescues and donate a portion of all proceeds from our homes to support finding forever families for dogs and cats. We look forward to hosting you!
We enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and being active as well as traveling and experiencing new places and meeting new people from all walks of life. We have done an extensive amount of travel between serving in the US Navy and living around the country from Washington and California to New Jersey.
We host a few homes we call Animal House Retreats. They are located in the heart of Broad Ripple Indianapolis, in the Bavarian Village town of Leavenworth in Washington State, and in Downtown San Antonio. We love helping our guests to create memorable and lasting memories through experiences and comfortable home away-from-home accommodations in great walkable locations!
We are passionate about animal rescues and donate a portion of all proceeds from our homes to support finding forever families for dogs and cats. We look forward to hosting you!
Why they chose this property
We put a lot of effort into making our home a great relaxing home away from home for our guests. We provide a fully stocked kitchen so that our guests can make full meals. We provide bikes for guests to ride the Monon Trail just 1 block away. We provide board games for the times our guests would rather stay in for the night also. We are always a phone call or message away when our guests need anything!
What makes this property unique
Our home is beautifully decorated and a short 3-block walk to the heart of Broad Ripple
which is loaded with shops, restaurants, bars, and great times! We are also a short uber, bus or drive away from all of the attractions of Indianapolis!
which is loaded with shops, restaurants, bars, and great times! We are also a short uber, bus or drive away from all of the attractions of Indianapolis!
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