Private Wooded Escape | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Games

Welcome to Hidden Grove, a "Beyond the Path" vacation retreat where your experience comes first. This serene, luxury escape sits on 2 private wooded acres just 10 minutes south of Bloomington, IL—soak in the hot tub under the stars, sway in the hammock with a good book, toast s’mores by the fire, then head out for nearby hiking, outdoor adventures, and charming local restaurants and entertainment for a truly rejuvenating getaway. If you are looking to reset, this is the place! The space Beyond the Path is a small, owner‑run collection of thoughtfully designed vacation rentals where every stay is personal, not just another rental. We focus on memorable details, quick communication, and genuinely warm hospitality so you can relax, feel at home, and know someone local truly cares about your stay. INSIDE • Large fully stocked Kitchen • Wood clad vaulted ceilings • 3 seating areas • Comfy DreamCloud mattresses • Lofted "Cozy Cave" for the kids • 1st floor bathroom and queen bed for no steps living • Living spaces designed for comfort • Infinity digital game table for hours of fun • Adult and children's books • Dining table with seating for 6 plus 3 bar stools at kitchen island • Smart TV • All essentials provided • Drip coffee maker, Bean Grinder, Keurig and starter amount of K Cups provided. OUTSIDE •Lounge seating for 8 •Covered Hot tub with softly lit pergola •Propane fire table • Grill station with high end Napoleon gas grill (Propane provided) • Outdoor Dining table for 4 • Giant wood fire-pit • Almost 2 acres of private wooded landscape • Parking for 6 cars The entire home and property is yours to explore. Please note that the woods behind and to the side of the property are not part of our parcel. There is a private driveway down the deck side of our parcel with very little traffic but you may see a car here and there. Guest access The entire home and property is yours to explore. Please note that the woods behind and to the side of the property are not part of our parcel and are off limits. The "road" on the other side of the fence is a private driveway. Please use our driveway to enter and exit the property even on foot or bicycle. Other things to note This cabin is beautifully remodeled from a historic property built originally in 1969. Therefore there are some creaky floors on the second level and the HVAC is less traditional than a typical newer construction. However, it stays quite comfortable during any type of weather. There is also a somewhat steep lane coming in to the property. Should there be snow or ice this short area may be difficult to navigate in a rear wheel drive car. We will plow and ice melt but we do not control mother nature. However, we don't live far away and in the case of severe weather will be at your service to assist as needed. :-). This home is rural, please expect some type of mother nature around the outside of the home and every now and then, inside the home. We have a professional company do pest control monthly but are unable to fully control every tiny pest when the home is surrounded by woods. If this will be a problem, we have a similar home within the city limits that may be more suitable for you :-) To help keep Hidden Grove in excellent condition for all guests, we require a renters agreement be signed and place a refundable security hold on a card prior to arrival. This is not an upfront charge and is released in full after checkout as long as the home is left in good condition and our house rules are followed. The hold is managed securely through our professional booking system as a small‑business “Beyond the Path” requirement and is fully separate from any booking platform damage program.