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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

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Hudson, IL
  • AirportBloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)24 min drive

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About the area

North America

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 20 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kicks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kappa Kabanna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hoggies Ice Cream - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room!

A charming getaway near the lake and woods of Lake Bloomington in Central, IL. Originally built as a schoolhouse one hundred years ago, this cabin has character and unique features for days! The comfortable and eye catching furnishings and decor, along with great amenities, big and small, you’ll find the Schoolhouse cabin to be just what you need for a relaxing getaway.
Enjoy the hot tub and game room to make your vacation fun and relaxing.
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The space
The Schoolhouse Cabin is a perfect mesh of rustic and luxury. Located at the start of the scenic loop road on the south side of the lake, the water is a 2 minute walk in multiple directions! The cabin is a historic schoolhouse with multiple charming features including a spiral staircase, wood burning stove, original brick entry way floor, sunken dining room, and loft style upstairs! The yard has multiple gathering spaces including a brick deck with grill, dining area, conversation/lounge area, fire pit and an outdoor daybed to relax under the trees.
The oversized two car garage has been made into a game room! Game room has ping pong, air hockey, foosball, double basketball, tons of board and table games games, crochet, bocce ball, ladder ball, bags, ring toss, lawn darts, spike ball, a small kiddie area with little toys, and a sprinkler for your use! Hot tub seats 8 people and is available year round. Guests must follow hot tub rules.

Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you’ll need to cook like pots, pans, bakeware, cutting boards, etc, as well as salt, pepper, oil, flour and sugar. We will also provide coffee and tea!
House rules must be followed.
Guest access
Guests will have access to all spaces on the property except the shed, where we keep yard care equipment.
Other things to note
The property is not wheel chair accessible and not recommended for toddlers or anyone that has trouble with a few steps.
There are steps to the main door, a small step up to the living room, and steps down to the dining and main floor bedroom.
Additionally, the spiral stair case is not suitable for very small children as the hand rails are wide enough to fit through! Please be aware that by booking, you waive any liability on the owners for tripping on steps.
Keep in mind, we are by a lake and woods! There will be wildlife and bugs! We try our best to keep all bugs outside the home, but given our location, some do creep in! Also, you will see deer more than likely. Please be careful driving, especially at night, and don’t scare them away if/when they come into our yard!

Property manager

Brandi Montalbano

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Well behaved & potty trained pets welcome.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not recommended for toddlers.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

As of 30 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! on 8 Jul 2024 start from NZ$420.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What luxury perks are available at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! .

Is The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

No, The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Lovely home. The game room was a huge win with my kids. The place is so beautiful and fun! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Nice place to relax, close to Bloomington so there is plenty to do. I agree with the owner, this is not a place for small children who love to climb. Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Road Trip Pit Stop
Such a fun & unique place to stay. We loved the game room & hot tub...but really we loved it all. I only wish we had more time to enjoy it. Would have loved a walk down to lake or a book in the yard. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable with comfort and class
Rented the cabin for the weekend. The family and I stayed Friday and some girlfriends and I had a great time Saturday. The space is so well done and offers so much comfort. The fully stocked kitchen, the game room and the hot tub …everything you need for a great weekend. We will definitely be returning to enjoy the Schoolhouse again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Super cute, super clean and super peaceful place to unwind. Love the school house vibe throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

June M., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay for a respite
We enjoyed the diverse amenities of this charming converted schoolhouse. We love to cook our own when we are on vacation and appreciated a nice kitchen, fully stocked with cookware, accessories, dinnerware, and even bar ware! The game room was amazing and even for us older adults, we had fun playing ping pong, doing jigsaw puzzles, and playing Trivial Pursuit. There was an amazing variety for all ages. Last but not least, we soaked in the hot tub, and even used the outdoor grill as the temps were on our side in the high 50s in February! This was a perfect place for a family retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet 16 Birthday Bash
A great place for a weekend away that’s not too far from home! My daughter and friends enjoyed every area of the rental. The hot tub was relaxing for mom while the girls were busy playing games!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister's trip
My 5 sisters and I, 60 and over, really enjoyed staying at the cabin, loved the unique decor and the coziness and it was clean. The kitchen was large enough and was well stocked, liked that the water was drinkable. We had planned on going to Pontiac for part of one day but had enough to do there that we didn't want to leave so we didn't! The game room was great, with plenty of games and puzzles that we used and most of us used the hot tub at least once, very relaxing. Had a fire in the firepit, using the supplied wood, and enjoyed laying on the outdoor daybed. Took a walk down to the lake, very pretty, and we spent a lot of time on the patio, hanging out and playing games. The multiple steps inside were challenging but we managed and all in all we enjoyed our stay and would come back again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy.
We had a wonderful stay. Clean home. So charming. So quiet. Comfortable beds. Great lighting and block out curtains. We took advantage of the hot tub and the firepit. 10 minute drive to ISU. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
The Schoolhouse is so beautiful, clean and cozy. We enjoyed each room and discovering all the thoughtful decor. We used the fire pit one night and loved the bike riders light parade. The area is quiet but not too far out. We enjoyed the Destihl beer hall. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Silke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and clean
The interior shows all the love and caring the owners have for this property. The history of being a schoolhouse is very visible in every single detail. It is absolutely clean and the owners provide nearly everything…even wood for the fireplaces and repellant sprays. These are necessary for the exterior. The setting is pure nature and that is fabulous…unless you are spider-phobic(like me), than entering the building can be challenging. Nevertheless we felt really comfortable and would definitely return if we are in the area abain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Candy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Overall house was superb, the only thing was grass and weeds looks like it could be deserted, drove by 2 times to ensure it was it. Clean up yard and maintain, would be fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Beth T.

Family Weekend
Many activities, unique location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chicago getaway!
The school house cottage was super cute!! Loved the feel of the school house style with the book cases and the all the little touches to feel like it was a school house!! The spiral staircase was just another added touch to make it feel like you were living in the a older style house. Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob Z.

Cute & Cozy
Really enjoyed it, would definitely stay again! Just a few problems that we didn’t like but overall was really fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Aurora IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and Relaxing for the Whole Family
We really enjoyed our long weekend at this rental - the place was so cozy on cold winter nights. Kids loved the game room and the Adults loved the Hot tub! Would totally recommend this property for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year’s getaway
This was our 3rd stay at the School House. It is so charming and cozy. We loved cooking some meals at the cabin and then soaking in the hot tub afterwards. Downtown Bloomington is a short drive away and also charming ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stop over Thanksgiving week
Description of property is accurate. Location is easy access to Bloomington-Normal. Very safe to walk our dog not much traffic, possibly different in the summer. Since this property is in the country, it is dark, recommend having a flashlight when checking in/loading in during the winter months not much lighting from driveway to entryway. Overall great stay, peaceful, checked all of our boxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Wish we would have had more time to spend at the house and check it out. We were attending a boardgame convention in Bloominton so we only really slept here. It was really peaceful enjoying a cup of coffee outside and watching the deer squirrels before heading back into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Angie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
School house cabin
The inside of the cabin was wonderful. Decorated very nice. It gave us the feeling of home. We were just a little disappointed in how the seating areas looked and the out the outside area. We loved the fire pit area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
We loved our stay at the schoolhouse! The decor, spiral staircase, and reading nook were just as enchanting in person. My two kids LOVED the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cabin For All
This stay was perfect. The cabin was gorgeous, every little detail was splendid and suitable for our entire family — from kids, to the dog, and the adults. The living space is very cozy and loved how the play area was out in the garage so that if anyone wanted to stay awake and mingle or play one of the dozens of games those who were sleeping wouldn’t be bothered. Great location, easy access, wonderful host. Can’t say enough with how much we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a pleasant area
We loved our anniversary stay at the old school house. We spent our days hiking up at Starved Rock. We enjoyed our walks around Lake Bloomington. The kitchen was well stocked with both dishes/good knives, but also great appliances.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tressa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Something for everyone!
Perfect for what we needed. For the 81 year old, first floor bedroom and full bath available. Active twenty five year olds, used ping pong table/game room, went nearby to fish and ran the trails. 6 month old used the multiple comfy pillows and cushions! I would not recommend property for toddler- property owners warn you about this! 50 year olds loved the hot tub and peace and quiet! Traveled back and forth to Bloomington multiple times, not a bad drive would definitely recommend for anyone with college kids at IWU or ISU. It is an older property, it does gather dust and there are a few 6 and 8 legged friends (owners warn you about this too). However, well stocked kitchen, nice big kitchen table, firewood available etc. the positives are abundant. Garage is a big game room with a huge comfy sectional and has heaters! Very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attention to detail
This adorable schoolhouse cabin had so many little homey touches in every room. A clean, cozy, welcoming home away from home feel. It is an all season type rental. It was too cold for us to go hike to the lake, but we didnt mind. Loved all the books, and games. Great place to enjoy anyone's company.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022