Normal Homestays

Welcome to Redbird Ranch – Your Alumni Home Base Steps from ISUComing back to your Redbird roots? Stay right across the street from campus at this cozy mid-century single duplex designed with returning Redbirds in mind. Whether you’re here for Homecoming, reunions, athletics, or a stroll down memory lane, Redbird Ranch puts you right where the memories began.❤️ Why Alumni Love Staying Here:• Walk Down Memory Lane: Located directly across from Illinois State University—an easy walk to the Quad, Redbird Arena, Hancock Stadium, and your favorite old campus hangouts.• A Nostalgic Yet Modern Stay: Mid-century charm blended with today’s comforts, including a fully stocked kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, and fast Wi-Fi.• Perfect for Reconnecting: Relax in the shared backyard with a firepit, grill, and comfortable seating—ideal for catching up with old friends or family.• Game Day Ready: Skip the parking hassle and walk to the stadium in minutes.Come relive your Redbird days with all the comforts of home. Redbird Ranch is your warm, welcoming retreat in Normal—where past memories meet present-day comfort.About pets:Pets allowed: limit 2 total.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Quiet after 10pm-7am.Early check in at 1pm if available $25.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Cozy bungalow home with LOTS of space. Modern decor throughout, fenced in yard, 1/2 mile from uptown. Location is a guest favorite for waking to uptown to dine and shop. Bath towels, linens, pillows and mattresses are all new, chosen with 'comfort' in mindLocation, atmosphere, decor, comfort and Seasons room are guest favorites!Location - Walking distance to uptown for dining, shopping, events. Walking distance to The Constitution Trail, 45 mile of hard surface throughout the Normal-Bloomington area. Great for walks, biking, rollerblading, dogs. Beautiful scenery Atmosphere/Decor/Comfort -All modern yet cozy furnishing throughout the house. Total of 6 smart tvs, streaming Hulu, Netflix and Amazon. High speed internet, blue tooth speaker in the family room, new light fixtures and ceiling fans in all rooms, many candles and fireplace light with remotes. Very comfortable blankets and pillows throughout the house. All beds are memory foam, Tempur-pedic and cooling pillows in the rooms, down filled futon/couch in the unfinished basement bonus room, Seasons Room - Large dining table, 2 deep seat down filled couches, 70" smart tv, sound bar, remote candles, pac man gaming, lots of privacy as Seasons Room has an open view to the backyard/patio. This room also has it's own air/heat unit3 BedroomsAll bedrooms have queen beds- 2 bedrooms on the1st floor, 1 bedroomIn the basement Futon/Nook Area(1) Couch/Bed1 L shaped-Couch, pulls out easily to queen size sleeper(1) Futons1 futon in the basement bedroom/bonus room(2) Air mattresses1 queen, 1 full, plug in, pillow top air mattressesKitchen, Laundry Room and Bathrooms are stocked. Kitchen is stocked for cooking and dining. Bathtub/shower upstairs. Shower in basement has detachable handle (good for showering pets and toddlers). Plush bath towels . Bathrooms are stocked with toiletries, Laundry room has plenty of supplies. Park -The elementary school is on the same street a few houses down, great park for climbing and swinging Games - Corn hole, board games, puzzles, books, cards as well as bad mitten can be found in the basement storage room. 4 cruiser bikes in the the shed that guest are welcome to use to explore the area. Long driveway holds approximately 4 - 5 vehicles. Parking on the street is allowed on the opposite side of the house. If you are traveling with a dog, please inform me prior to check in as there is a pet fee of $100 per dog (max 2 please)About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Dog fee of $100 per dog (max of 2 please).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Grade school is across the street w/playground..About customRules:If you need additional parking, parking is allowed on the street, yet on the opposite side of the street. Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am.Please crate pets if they are left at the home unattended, keep pets off of furniture and if there are pet accidents, please clean up after pets :),If using the patio grill, please clean the grill after using. A propane tank is provided, yet guest may need to fill the tank if empty..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 15,No loud parties, house is in a quiet neighborhood.

This 3-bedroom decade themed arcade house captures the essence of the past with all the modern amenities you could ever want. Step inside and you'll be transported back in time to an era of neon lights, big hair, and arcade games galore.The spacious living area features retro furniture, complete with a vintage TV and era-tied decor. But the real star of the show is the arcade room, with the iconic games of the 80s and 90s. From Pac-Man to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this arcade room has something for everyone to enjoy.The bedrooms in this home are decorated to reflect a different decade.Step outside and you'll find a spacious backyard with a barbecue area and plenty of seating, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Added in May 2024, the backyard now boasts a stunning tiki-themed setup, complete with a playhut with outdoor games, a grill for cookouts, and more outdoor fun!Located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, this home is just minutes away from local shops, restaurants, and entertainment. With its unique decade-themed arcade room, stunning tiki-themed backyard, this home is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience!🛏️ BEDROOMS: This house features three bedrooms with two queen beds and one full bed. Extra pillows and blankets are supplied in the closets. Bedrooms are 90’s, 80’s, and 70’s themed.🎉 ENTERTAINING: Featuring an amazing hot tub, arcade games, board games, and an outside fire-pit. This house allows flexibility for space with the open layout, so your group doesn’t feel crammed in one spot.🧺 WASHER/DRYER: Located on the main level of the house and accessible during your stay.📺 TVs: There are three TVs at the house, two are equipped with Amazon Fire-stick and apps.🍽️ KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, pots, pans, toaster, rice maker, coffee maker, and other drinks.📍 LOCATION: Central location, right off of Veteran’s Parkway. Located in a quiet neighborhood. One of the best locations in town if you’re looking to shop or dine! Just a hop and a skip from Portillo’s, Crumble Cookie, Chick-fil-A, and Fort Jesse Cafe.Note: Up to 8 guests can be included, but this would mean two people would need to sleep on an air mattress or futon. For reservations that are longer than one day, more than 6 adults would be pushing it as there is just one bathroom. Also note that this is located in a quiet neighborhood, so we ask that guests respect the noise ordinance for the Town of Normal to keep noise down after 9:30 PM.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Keep house as you found it. Must do your own dishes, start washer with towels before leaving, take out trash..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Stylish, comfortable and close to everything, the whole family is welcome to this 2 bed 1.5 bath restored 1936 home. Down the street from Uptown Normal, the space is perfect for a quick or long term stay with all the amenities you need. Full fenced in yard for your pets and kids playroom with pack n play. Must love older homes as she has quirks like squeaky floors and sticky doors.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.