Great Location• 5 mins to IU & Downtown • Roomy

Entire home in Bloomington, Indiana

  1. 12 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Whitney
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Bloomington, near IU campus

A short drive to Indiana University, Downtown Bloomington, and College Mall for shopping and dining

Fenced yard with grill and fire pit

A private fenced backyard with a gas grill, fire pit, and outdoor dining for a relaxed evening in

Whitney is a responsive, attentive host

Guests consistently praise Whitney's quick responses and how clean and well-stocked the home is
This beautiful home sleeps up to 12 and is perfect for game days, family gatherings, and any Bloomington event. Tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac w/ a fenced backyard & grill for relaxing evenings, yet just 4 miles from Downtown and IU and a quick drive or Uber to shopping and restaurants. It as all guests need for a memorable stay

⭐ Sleeps up to 12
⭐ Quiet cul-de-sac location
⭐ Fenced backyard
⭐ BBQ grill
⭐ Free parking
⭐ High-speed WiFi
⭐ Fully equipped kitchen
⭐ 4 miles to Downtown & IU

The space
🏡 Welcome to Thornton Place

Relax, reconnect, and enjoy the best of Bloomington at this spacious private home hosted by King’s Nest Properties. Perfect for families, game days, reunions, and in-town events, this comfortable home sleeps up to 12 guests and is located in a desirable, safe neighborhood just minutes from everything.

Start your morning on the deck with a fresh cup from the coffee bar, take a peaceful walk through the neighborhood, spend the day exploring Downtown Bloomington or IU, then come back to grill dinner and relax with friends and family. You can also enjoy dinner on the back deck at the outdoor dining table that seats up to six, perfect for relaxing evenings together.

This home is great for multi-generational families, with space for everyone to spread out. Kids will love the downstairs living area with a TV and plenty of room to play, while adults can relax upstairs or enjoy the outdoor spaces.

Why Guests Love This Location

🎓 Indiana University – 5-10 minutes / 4 miles
Perfect for football weekends, graduation, campus tours, sporting events, and visiting students. You’ll be close to campus without being in the middle of the student hustle. 

🛍️ College Mall – 5 minutes / 2 miles
Bloomington’s premier shopping destination featuring national retailers, restaurants, and everyday essentials.

🥕 Bloomingfoods – 5 minutes / 2 miles
Stock up on local, organic, and specialty grocery items during your stay.

☕ Verona Coffee House – 7 minutes / 2.5 miles
Grab your morning coffee, specialty drink, or pastry before heading out to explore Bloomington.

🍷 Half Bottle Bistro – 8 minutes / 3 miles
One of Bloomington’s favorite spots for dinner, wine, and cocktails.

🏥 Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital – 7 minutes / 2.6 miles
A convenient location for traveling healthcare workers, medical visits, and visiting family members. 

🌳 WonderLab & Downtown Bloomington – 7 minutes / 2.5 miles
Explore local shops, restaurants, entertainment, and Bloomington’s vibrant downtown scene. 

🚤 Lake Monroe – 15 minutes / 8 miles
Spend the day boating, fishing, hiking, or relaxing at Indiana’s largest lake.

⭐ Highlights
• Self Check-In
• Superhost (4+ years)
• Sleeps 12
• Private Home
• Safe, desirable neighborhood
• Deck with outdoor dining for 6
• Coffee Bar
• BBQ Grill
• Fully Fenced Backyard
• Crisp White Linens
• Free WiFi
• Free Parking
• Washer & Dryer
• Garage Parking
• Pet Friendly

🛏️ Sleeping Layout

Upstairs
• Primary Bedroom: 1 King Bed with Private En-Suite Bathroom
• Bedroom 2: 1 Full Bed
• Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds (can be converted into 1 King Bed)
• 1 Full Hall Bathroom

Downstairs
• Den: 2 Twin Trundle Beds (sleeping up to 4 guests as twin beds, or can be converted into 2 King Beds)
• Bedroom 4: 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Full Bathroom with Laundry Area

🅿️ Parking
• Up to 6 vehicles, including garage parking.

King’s Nest Properties takes pride in creating a welcoming, stress-free stay, and we’re always just a message away if you need anything.

We look forward to hosting you at Thornton Place!

Guest access
All access

Other things to note
This neighborhood is mostly filled with owner occupants. We ask for all guests to be respectful and keep the noise level to a minimum past 11:00 P.M.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

5 nights in Bloomington

Jan 11, 2024 - Jan 16, 2024

Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 55 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
90 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: King's Nest Properties, LLC
Hi, I’m Whitney, a Bloomington native and owner of King’s Nest Properties. My family and I manage Airbnbs throughout Bloomington. My husband Mitch and I have two children, and our experience as special-needs parents has shaped how we care for others. As local owners, we focus on quality, comfort, and a smooth guest experience. We take pride in creating welcoming, well-maintained homes where guests can relax, feel at home, and enjoy the best of Bloomington.

Whitney is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Aaron
  • King’s Nest

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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