*Overlook, Hidden Gem + Large Deck for Entertaining Friends & Family

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bloomington, IN

Lake Monroe
1 min walk
Bloomington Speedway
17 min drive
Sahm's Smokehouse Bloomington
15 min walk
Bloomington, IN (BMG-Monroe County)
24 min drive

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Are you looking for a fantastic retreat for a family reunion, girls weekend, golfing or boating?

The Overlook is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom condominium comprised of nearly 2,400 square feet perfect for large gatherings of friends and family. Often reserved for larger groups, it is one of two sister properties nestled away near Lake Monroe, yet still close enough to IU.

Sister property is the Overloft, property 1178054 and is located within the same unit, upstairs.

The Overlook offers a full service well stocked kitchen with nearly everything you need to cook or grill (minus the food, of course!), ample seating for dining, a shared deck with outdoor seating and Weber grill, pool and poker tables as well as, a large, comfortable seating area for streaming amazon or netflix or playing Xbox.

Space
Boating nearby. Golfing on property. Restaurant and Bar on property.
Uber and Lyft Accessible.

Guest access
Golfing on property. Boating nearby.

The swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts located directly across the parking lot are not available to guests of the Overlook or Overloft as they are owned by the Eagle Bay and Eagle Bay II Homeowner's Association. Unauthorized access is unacceptable and cause for immediate removal and cancellation without a refund.

Access to the community pool at the clubhouse is available to our guests in 2023.

Neighborhood overview
Bloomington provides an opportunity for a myriad of fun things to do and excellent restaurants. Here are just a sample of offerings: Family Friendly - Urban Air - Frank Southern Ice Area
a - Western Skateland - Hoosier Heights - Classic Bowling Lanes or Bowling at the Indiana Memorial Union - Wonderlab - Mathers Museum of World Cultures - Monroe County History Center - Monroe Lake - Paynetown State Recreation Area - Fourwinds Lakeside Inn and Marina - Griffey Lake Nature Preserve - Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve Arts and Culture - Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University - Mathers Museum of World Cultures - Lilly Library - Indiana University Cinema - Indiana University Jacobs School of Music - IU Theatre - Grunwald Gallery of Art - Blueline Gallery - Pictura Gallery - Bloomington Playrights Project - The Bishop - The Back Door - The Comedy Attic - Limestone Comedy Festival - Buskirk Chumley Theater Favorite Restaurants and Bars - Pointe Pub - Talons at Eagle Point - Bloomington Bagel - Scholars Inn - C3 - Village Deli - Nick’s - Michael’s Uptown Café - Malibu - Trojan House - Café Pizzaria - Upland

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Monroe. An arcade/games room is available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
11.2 miles (18 km) from Indiana University Bloomington and 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Lake Monroe

As a guest of *Overlook, Hidden Gem + Large Deck for Entertaining Friends & Family, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Paula Jenkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
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.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Next to a golf course
On a lake

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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*Overlook, Hidden Gem + Large Deck for Entertaining Friends & Family Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Love this place it’s always very clean plenty of room for everybody to spread out and have their own space. Will definitely rent again great experience

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Eclipse Watching

Perfect location to watch the eclipse. Loved the unit, although layout a little weird but would definitely stay there again. Loved all the extras that they provided, the games and snacks.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall weekend trip

Wonderful!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Bloomington Get Away

A group of four families comfortably stayed at both properties for a long weekend and had a blast. We went for an IU football game and spent the other days on Lake Monroe and at the pool. Close to head to campus (20-25 min)and the lake, and a great set up for a large group. Plenty of beds and common area to hang. We loved having the long dining table for meals and outdoor space for the evening. Paula was easy to work with and very responsive. All in all, a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia h.

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Great property manager. Beautiful house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation Paradise

The property was awesome. It was clean It was everything that our family expected and we were definitely going to stay there again next year. Thanks Paula you’ve got a great place thanks Jake.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen O.

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Overlook VBRO

No electricity first several hours due to a major windstorm but it was a family reunion so we preserved and it was totally worth it. All guests enjoyed the accommodations. Would certainly book again if needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liska R.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay at the Overlook!

Lovely property for a family gathering. Plenty of room and a nice large patio area to soak up the sun. Paula was an excellent host and helped me greatly as I tried to accommodate the travel arrangements of family travelling across the country. Easy check-in/out, plenty of towels, comfortable beds. House is also incredibly baby friendly- no stairs and things for baby to get in to. This was an extra bonus for us as we had our two year old with us. thank you, Paula! xo

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving Weekend

For several years we have rented the Overlook for our family Thanksgiving. Our family enjoys the spacious table for dinners, billiard and game tables for exciting competitions and large TV room for watching sports. The kitchen is complete and the beds are comfortable! The location is fantastic! Our host is always quick to answer if there are questions. Our family loves staying at The Overlook!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Stay

We rented this property for a long weekend to celebrate my mother’s 50th birthday! It was spacious but yet set up to encourage togetherness. We had so much fun hanging out here and was surprised at how well stocked it was with things. I would definently recommend for any long weekend stay with family or friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan F.

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Fantastic VRBO with accommodations that made it feel like you were being treated to something special, not just a place to crash. I want to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristine W.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

We really cannot say enough about this property. It was MORE than accommodating! It had an open floor plan that made it so easy foe our group to function and have fun. We enjoyed playing pool, visiting, and eating together. We loved the sitting room, so cozy! We were very busy as our kids go to IU and we had several events. We were able come home and wind down and feel at home. The hosts were so gracious to provide some snacks, which we DID enjoy. The bedrooms were beautiful and beds comfortable. We had enough bathrooms too. We love the visits from the deer, it just made our stay even sweeter. We plan to come back and make plans to golf and enjoy the outdoor deck. One family on our group went to the restaurant at the golf course next door and raves about it. Thank you so much !

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for a Group

The rental was as advertised...sleeps 12 with plenty of room. Great time and location to fun activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Weekend Stay

There was 8 of us and everyone had plenty of room, places to sleep, pool table got used alot!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa N.

8 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay near the lake!

Clean, comfortable, and a well stocked kitchen! Great stay and a communicative host, would definitely recommend this cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg T.

11 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place. Pool table and card table were great.

The owner was very easy to talk to and the house was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

27 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Family Fun

It was a great set up for our family’s Thanksgiving. Plenty of room, comfy beds, kitchen well stocked, owner responsive in answering inquiries. A little noise from upstairs tenant which can’t be helped. Perfect for large families or large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

27 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience, plenty of bedrooms and well furnished

Went to IU game. Great weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Dallas

17 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better than we imagined

I almost selected only three stars for "accuracy of online listing" because the property was even better than the listing. Our family loved staying at the Overlook and Overloft. We got both for a family wedding in the area. Paulette was so easy to work with, and the spaces allowed us all to be able to gather comfortably.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelor party playing golf all weekend

It was great! From the time we left our house to the time we left the stay. The house was plenty big enough and had everything we needed. We did not go to the swimming pool because the sign said no guest. I can see that being a problem with a family with kids. Other than that it was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andie D.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

The property was very clean and well maintained in a beautiful setting. Several deer visited us and were fun to watch. We spent most of our time on the fabulous deck, but the pool table was a big hit as well. The kitchen was fully stocked and there were plenty of towels (not always the case elsewhere) and other amenities. The upstairs apartment was not very clear in the listing, but we had considerate co-tenants so it was not an issue. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Brookline, MA

23 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place, close to the lake and golf

We had a great family reunion at this property, which is a few minute drive to golf, the lake for swimming and boating, and several hikes. Lovely house with many bedrooms, a central pool table, and nice outdoor seating area. Host is very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate W.

19 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property and Owner, but..

The property is very spacious and in a great location. We had a great time, but were surprised to find out the week of our stay that there is an attached unit upstairs and another group would be there during our stay! Not a major deterrent, but something that should have been mentioned in the listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

23 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend at the Overlook and Overloft properties! Very spacious and convenient living areas for large groups. Our host, Paula, was very communicative and went above and beyond when our power went out due to a large storm in the area. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021