Downtown Bloomington, IU and Brown County

Bloomington Vacation Rentals, Booked Direct

Thoughtfully designed homes near campus, downtown and the small towns around it, run by a local team that picks up when you call.

Locally run

Based in Bloomington, Indiana

15+ years

Rooted in the Bloomington community

Sleeps 2 to 16

Studios to big group homes

Six towns

Bloomington, Nashville, Franklin & more

Welcome to Dwella Homes

Homes we’d want to come back to

Dwella Homes is a hands-on hosting team based in Bloomington, Indiana. We look after a growing collection of homes across the city and nearby towns, from walk-everywhere downtown apartments to large houses built for family reunions and game weekends.

Every home is set up by our lead designer, cleaned to a standard our guests mention in their reviews, and supported by people who live here. Whether you’re visiting IU, exploring Brown County or in town for work, you’ll get a comfortable, well-kept home and quick answers whenever you need us.

Warm, designer-styled living room with a leather sofa and accent chairs in a Dwella Homes vacation rental near Memorial Stadium, Bloomington

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Why book with us

Booking direct means dealing with the people who run the home

Talk to a real local

Questions before you book or during your stay go straight to our team. Call or text 812-360-5670.

Set up by a designer

Our lead designer sets up each home, so you get comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen and a space that feels considered.

Care you can feel

Homes are inspected and maintained between stays. Guests tell us they arrive to exactly what was described.

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For property owners

Own a home in Indiana? Find out what it could earn

We run a free rental analysis for your property, reviewing nearby competitors, pricing data and seasonal demand, then show you how it could perform as a short-term rental.

White Dwella Homes vacation rental house with black trim and a covered front porch in Bloomington, Indiana — book direct

Meet your hosts

A Bloomington team you can reach

Taylor has called Bloomington home for more than 15 years and brings a background in real estate and a real love of hospitality. Anne leads operations and design, onboarding every home and keeping it running smoothly.

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Taylor & Reze Bayly

President and VP of Operations

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Anne DeGraaf

Operations Manager and Lead Designer

FAQ

Before you book

Most of our homes are in Bloomington, including downtown near Kirkwood Avenue and close to the IU stadiums. We also host in Nashville (Brown County), Bedford, Franklin, Crane and Indianapolis.

Yes. Every home on this site is one we manage. Booking here means you deal directly with our team from the start.

Our local team. Call or text 812-360-5670 or email taylor@hostedbydwella.com and we’ll help with anything you need.

Yes. Several of our homes sleep 10 or more, and our largest sleep 16. Call us if you’re not sure which home fits your group.

We partner with property owners across Indiana. Request a free property report and we’ll show you how your home could perform as a short-term rental.

Plan your stay

Your Bloomington stay starts here

Pick the home that fits your trip and book it directly with the team that runs it. Not sure which one suits your group? Call or text and we’ll point you to the right place.