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Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!

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Exterior
Gaming! Thrill Room
Jacuzzi at dusk in the winter
View from the front door
Gaming! Chill Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14292.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IL
  • Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grossinger Motors Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Double Bedroom (main floor)

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom (upstairs)

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Single Bedroom (main floor)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

En suite bathroom (upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower Level Bathroom (new, custom!)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!

Sticks & Stones is a large, supremely comfortable destination property secluded in peaceful wooded acreage, yet just a few minutes from the convenience and vibrance of the Twin Cities!

POSITIVELY PACKED with amenities & entertainment!
• Jacuzzi & sauna!
• 2 GAME ROOMS
• Porches on every level
• 6 TVs, apps & Xbox 1X
• Coffee bar & stocked kitchen
• 7 beds + couches & air mattresses
• 3 baths w/ plush towels & linens
• Hammock chairs & tree swings
• Propane grill & firepit with TONS of cozy seating!
• Large yard & ample free parking
• Laundry machines
& more!

Situated on just under an acre, this log cabin offers spacious accommodations for both gathering and sleeping spaces. With the en suite bedroom and separate loft upstairs, two bedrooms on the main floor, and additional sleeping in the main floor living room and walk-out basement, there is plenty of room to spread out, have fun, and relax!

GAMING!!
The gaming level is insanely fun! The walkout basement features two connected game rooms. Sofas and beanbags offer cozy seating while high top tables and stools accommodate billiards and active gaming. Whether you’re 7 or 70, there is truly something for everyone on the entire level of the house devoted to FUN & LAUGHTER!

THE CHILL ROOM
•Pool table (8-foot slate)
•Poker table with chips and cards
•Putter ball
•Two 65-inch Samsung QLED TVs with Hulu Live
•Xbox One X with Game Pass!
•HUGE stash of board games & puzzles!

THE THRILL ROOM
•Double mini basketball hoops
•Air hockey
•Ping pong
•Foosball
•Darts
•Roller ball
•Piano
•Bag toss & more!

TVs
Enjoy Hulu Live, Netflix, and Prime on all 6 TVs throughout the cabin.

MUSIC
Amazon Echo speakers are spread throughout the cabin interior for your enjoyment. Connect your phone through Bluetooth or ask Alexa to play exactly what you want to hear. Echo Dots in the sleeping areas double as alarm clocks and have digital time displays that can be turned on or off through voice command.

Want to do more than just listen to music? Light up that electronic piano keyboard or the electric guitar in the game room! Don’t worry, parents - they come with plug in headphones!

Need a breath of fresh air? The CHILL ROOM opens to a coated concrete patio where things heat up fast.

REJUVENATION
The walkout patio is coated in beautiful slip-resistant carbon flake while bistro lights cast an amber glow over the hot tub and sauna. The hot tub is a 2024 Jacuzzi J-365 that seats up to 6 people. The sauna is a 2024 SalusHEAT dry infrared sauna made for 1-2 people. The sauna has multiple interior lighting color choices and a built-in bluetooth speaker for your favorite jams! The Jacuzzi is loaded with jets, a little waterfall, and gorgeous multi-colored lights. A large set of stairs with handle and assisted lift cover make safe hot tub use a breeze. The hot tub experience in this wooded backdrop is incredible at any time of day. Birds chirping in the morning, gorgeous sunsets, but it is absolutely divine under the soft glow of the bistro lights at night. The only thing more comforting than being massaged by the powerful hot tub jets is wrapping up in an oversized baby soft towel and snuggling in to the hammock swing before deciding what fun you’ll have next.

OUTDOOR FUN
Just steps from the "therapatio" are large back and side yards. We have a set of regulation bags & boxes with distance rope for you to enjoy! Catching a warm afternoon breeze on the tree swing out front is a whole experience. The tree is massive and absolutely lovely.

PORCHES/BALCONIES
Outdoor gathering spaces overlook wooded acreage and a seemingly endless field with beautiful sunsets. Guests enjoy comfortable couches, chairs, and loveseats while listening to morning birdsongs over coffee or savoring a glass of wine after a wonderful day.

PROPANE GRILL
4 burners + a side burner. Propane and grill utensils provided!

FIRE PIT
There is a fire pit with tons of cozy seating behind the garage just off the breezeway. We do not guarantee firewood, but often guests leave firewood behind. There are several locations that carry it right down the road as well. Anything that is already in that area is yours to use!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
There are 6 sleeping areas in the cabin: 3 bedrooms, 1 loft, 1 main floor living room, and 1 lower level living room. The cabin sleeps 14 total people on beds: 8 on formal beds and 6 on custom pullout sofas with queen memory foam mattresses. Additional sleeping options for up to 8 are available on air mattresses and other lounging furniture throughout.

The upstairs primary bedroom is a dream! An electric fireplace and large tv sit across from a king bed with a remote controlled adjustable foundation with massage feature and a super comfortable extra deep pillow top mattress. The primary bedroom also has a custom queen sleeper sofa and an additional queen air mattress in the closet. A Keurig coffee maker and private bathroom afford guests the luxury of stepping out onto the private balcony for some peaceful personal reflection and tranquility before beginning an exciting, fun-filled day with loved ones. A large ceiling fan suspended from the cedar plank vaulted ceiling offers guests a comfortable breeze and is remote controlled along with its light for convenience.

The main level bedrooms are equipped with heavy duty steel bed frames that support up to 750 pounds and have the same wonderful mattresses as the primary bedroom. There is over a foot of open storage underneath each main level bed for suitcases, shoes, and bags. The closets also have built in drawers and shelving as well as box fans for those who want a cooler room or simply sleep better with the sound. The main level bedrooms are adjacent and just steps from the full main floor bathroom. One bedroom has one bed, and the other has two beds. There are no bunk or stacked beds.

The loft sleeps 2 people on a custom pullout sofa with a queen memory foam mattress and 2 more on an air mattress. The main floor living room can sleep 2 on couches and 2 on a queen sized air mattress. The lower level sleeps 2 on a custom pullout sofa with queen memory foam mattress and 2 more on a queen air mattress.

BATHROOMS
All bathrooms (one on each floor) are equipped with luxury rainfall shower heads as well as handheld sprayers. The upper level and basement have showers, while the main floor bath has a tub/shower combo. The shower in the new basement bathroom has wall-mounted body jets too! Each bathroom has a full size hairdryer and toiletries for your convenience.

KITCHEN
Guests love the fully stocked kitchen at Sticks & Stones! Dishes and cutlery are upscale, and there are tons of cooking supplies including a lazy susan full of spices and cooking basics. Cocktail, wine, and champagne glasses are provided for the many celebrations hosted here. Best yet - there is an additional full sized refrigerator in the breezeway to accommodate larger groups. The breezeway also houses a purified drinking water cooler! One 5-gallon jug is provided for each stay. If a partial jug is inside the cooler at check-in, a full back up jug will be stocked nearby. No more hauling giant cases of water!

OFFICE ACCOMMODATIONS
There are 2 large desks inside the property and fast, reliable internet. One desk is in the primary bedroom and the other is in the double bedroom on the main floor. Additionally, many travelers prefer to use the kitchen table, counter space, and coffee tables.

PARKING
The driveway comfortably accommodates 6 vehicles with additional parking alongside the road.

RESERVATION DETAILS
List price includes accommodations for up to 14 total adults & children. The cabin sleeps 14 on beds with several additional spots on regular non-pullout couches and air mattresses up to 20 total guests. Nightly extra guest fees will be automatically applied to the reservation for the 15th guest and up.

If you wish to have more than 16 guests, please send us a message so that we can determine if our property is suitable for your stay/event. Every overnight guest including children MUST be accounted for in any reservation. Let us know if we can help you find the dates and price that work for you!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need active supervision at this property.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event pricing may apply, message before booking.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Please bring crates and pet blankets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
VRBO does not provide space here for the full list of house rules. Guests must sign and return the posted rental agreement within 3 days of booking.
Not suitable for parties or rowdy gatherings. Family neighborhood, strict quiet hours 10pm - 8am. No music or loud conversation outside after 10pm.
Internet and security cameras must remain active during stay. 5 exterior cams. Patio cam does NOT view hot tub or sauna.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Event pricing may apply, message before booking.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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Bloomington, IL

What's nearby

  • Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Illinois State University - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 18 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous XL Log Cabin in Bloomington, IL! 2 Game Rooms + Hot Tub & Sauna!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Exactly as advertised :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Bloomington was for a family reunion. The host was super responsive and the pictures are 100% accurate. Plenty of extra pillows and blankets and all was well thought out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the BEST time during our stay during Labor Day Weekend! The home is absolutely beautiful and has so many activities inside and out. Our family of 12 (5 kids and 5 significant others) stayed at the house our entire stay and thoroughly enjoyed connecting with one another. This is the perfect setting for enjoying the moment, relaxing and bringing people together! Kristin went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing stay. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We enjoyed the outdoor space with our family getaway to Bloomington. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Work home

Kristin was a perfect host. Felt like I was right at home
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Family Gathering

The cabin was great and plenty of space for all! Thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities! Hosts were great and very attentive. Thanks for everything! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Family Gathering

Very nice stay at the Log Cabin. Very spacious and clean property. The host also has available gates for the stairs and baby gear if you need it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

Perfect family getaway!

We visited this home for a family weekend getaway with my parents, my siblings and their spouses and all of our kiddos, ages 15-9 months. There was something for everyone to do, a snuggly sleeping spot for each person and the home was stocked amazingly - from blankets and pillows to dishes and laundry. There were even toddler and infant necessities so we didn’t have to haul the pack’n’play and high chair. The kids loved the game room and video games, the TVs had access to every possible streaming subscription and there was plenty of room for everyone to be doing different things. The parents enjoyed the hot tub and sauna, and the kitchen/grill were perfect for big meals and chatting over coffee. Kristin was amazing to work with, offered great recommendations for anything we needed and so kindly checked in throughout the weekend. 10/10 recommend!.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Lucas

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We love to create beautiful experiences and surroundings for people.

We value connection and celebrate the opportunity to provide a peaceful place for people to reconnect with themselves and each other.

We communicate with clarity and kindness.

We recognize your investment in a fun, restorative experience when you book with us and are honored to be trusted with the enjoyment and quality of your stay.

Why they chose this property

Oak Hill is a quiet family neighborhood with large lots and many trees. It's a beautiful, peaceful place to live. Several of our neighbors are retired, while others are raising children. The scenery is excellent for taking walks.

While the cabin feels incredibly remote, it’s less than 10 minutes to necessities such as gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and entertainment. RIVIAN, the Interstate Center, and the Marcus Bloomington Cinema are all under 9 minutes away. ISU and IWU are both just 15 minutes. Attractions on the east side of Bloomington-Normal (the farthest away) can be reached in 25 minutes or less.

If you don’t feel like driving at all, you can have groceries delivered through Instacart and restaurant food delivered through GrubHub. As remote as the cabin feels, we still have ride share and food delivery services. Our location truly is the best of both worlds!

There are lots of driveable options if you’re looking to expand activity options. Peoria (west), Champaign-Urbana (east), and Decatur (south) are all under an hour away. Bloomington is also less than 2.5 hours from Chicago and St. Louis!

Parking at Sticks & Stones is free! The cabin driveway fits 6 vehicles. Additional parking on our corner lot is available, but only fully in the grass/off the road on our property. Personal vehicles and Uber are best for regular transport. There is some free street parking in downtown Bloomington and uptown Normal. The paid parking garages in each area are reasonably priced and likely your best guaranteed spots. Bloomington-Normal does have several limo, taxi, and bus companies as well.

What makes this property unique

Authentic log cabins are hard to come by! The style of this log cabin is called Scandinavian Scribe. Its character and authenticity are unrivaled. The logs you see on the outside are the same logs you see on the inside! These logs came from trees in Oregon and have been shaped just right to notch and seal tightly, resulting in extremely high natural insulation. The expert craftsmanship and engineering that went into this design is jaw dropping. It brings us tremendous joy to be able to share its beauty with people all over the world!

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