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10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
25 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Chris H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready
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You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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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.
New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready
Book your stay at Fairfax Place! This home has all the amenities guests love, especially for boaters, outdoor enthusiasts, and visitors coming to Bloomington for IU events. 8 minutes from Lake Monroe and a scenic 15-20 minute drive to Indiana University and Downtown Bloomington.
Why Guests Love It ⬇️
⭐ Sleeps 10
⭐ Self Check-In
⭐ Fire pit
⭐ Grill
⭐ Great backyard space
⭐ Board games
⭐ Spacious living area
⭐ 2 dining rooms
⭐ Parking for multiple cars & boats
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Why Guests Love It ⬇️
⭐ Sleeps 10
⭐ Self Check-In
⭐ Fire pit
⭐ Grill
⭐ Great backyard space
⭐ Board games
⭐ Spacious living area
⭐ 2 dining rooms
⭐ Parking for multiple cars & boats
Reserve now ❤️ dates fill fast!
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 2 steps to reach entrance
- 3 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lift
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a lake
- Near the marina
- Next to a golf course
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Towels (changed on request)
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Bloomington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Joe Palooka Statue and T.C. Steele State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairfax State Recreation Area and Moore's Creek State Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bloomington Speedway or Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Bloomington travel guide
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What's nearby
Lake Monroe5 min drive - 5.5 km- Fairfax State Recreation Area5 min drive - 6.5 km
- Bloomington Speedway6 min drive - 6.2 km
- Jackson Creek Park6 min drive - 7.6 km
- The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe6 min drive - 6.1 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's11 min drive
- Cloverleaf Family Restaurant9 min drive
- Starbucks11 min drive
- Wendy's7 min drive
- Burger King9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New Listing • The Hoosier Retreat • Lake Monroe & IU Ready located?
Situated in Bloomington, this golf holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Monroe and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bloomington Speedway. Jackson Creek Park and Fairfax State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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