The Sage | Whimsical Cottage Near IU, Downtown | 2 BR ·1 Bath ·Sleeps 5

The Sage is your home base for Hoosier football weekends! Just a 30-minute walk to Memorial Stadium, you can skip the parking hassles and soak up the game-day excitement before returning to a cozy retreat. With 2 queen bedrooms, a sunny porch swing, gas range, deck, and fast Wi-Fi, it's perfect for couples, families, friends, and football fans exploring Bloomington.

✨ Highlights
• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
• Sleeps 5 (2 Queens · 1 twin futon)— ideal for couples, families
• Walk to Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall, IU Campus, & downtown
• Free street parking
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Ultra-fast WiFi • Smart TVs
• Deck overlooking a large backyard

— The Details —
The Sage is a well-designed two-bedroom cottage perfect for visiting scholars, parents, and travelers who prefer personality over cookie-cutter spaces. Inside, you’ll find warm wood floors, cozy living and dining areas, and a fully equipped kitchen with vintage flair.

Both bedrooms feature queen beds with quality linens. A comfy twin futon chair in a pass-thru room off the kitchen provides sleeping space for a fifth guest. The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combo with fresh white tile.

A cheerful sunroom serves as an alternate back entry and provides access to the deck, while the front porch and porch swing invite you to slow down and enjoy the neighborhood. Walk or bike downtown along the B-Line Trail, or reach IU’s campus in about 20 minutes on foot.

Compact in size but full of charm — The Sage is a delightful Bloomington retreat.

📍 Location
• 5-minute drive / 20-minute walk to IU campus
• 30-minute walk to Memorial Stadium & Assembly Hall
• 5-minute walk to the B-Line Trail
• 20-minute walk to Kirkwood Avenue restaurants, cafés, and nightlife
• Close to IU, municipal golf courses, the B-Line Trail, and popular local breweries
You’ll be close to everything — yet tucked into Maple Heights, a charming residential neighborhood on Bloomington’s Near West Side. You may hear trains from the nearby railroad. Ear plugs are provided for your comfort and convenience.

👶🧒 Family-Friendly Features
• Board games, puzzles, books, and playing cards
• Tub/shower combo — great for kids
• Quiet neighborhood and B-Line Trail ideal for evening walks

— Why We’re Different —
• Walk-to-everything convenience — no game-day parking chaos
• Charming décor and original hardwood floors
• Dining room doubles as a comfortable remote-work space
• Deck overlooking a large backyard
• Excellent for athletic events and campus visits

🌱 Sustainability — Lower Your Travel Footprint
• Local coffee ☕ (when available) with reusable filters
• Local, fresh flowers (in season)
• Recycling provided
• Refillable dispensers with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
• Eco-friendly toiletries like bamboo toothbrushes
• Eco-friendly cleaning products + “free & clear” detergent
• WiFi-enabled thermostat

🏡 House Rules
Quiet hours: 11pm–8am (residential neighborhood)
No parties or unauthorized events
Only registered guests permitted overnight
No smoking or vaping indoors
Shoes off indoors
Check-out: simple list provided in home