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Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind!

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A modern dining room with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, and a pendant light fixture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a double sink, a window with a view of trees, and a small potted plant on the windowsill.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a decorative wall.
A house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a string of lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Miller Park Zoo

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IL
  • Place, Miller Park Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grossinger Motors Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

The Modern Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

The Pac-Man Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, this vacation home is near theme parks. Miller Park Zoo and Grady's Family Fun Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eastland Mall and The Shoppes at College Hills. Traveling with kids? Consider Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and McLean County Arts Center. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with rock climbing nearby.
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Bloomington, IL

What's nearby

  • Miller Park Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Illinois State University - 8 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 16 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Parkview Inn - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind!?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind! on Oct 25, 2026 start from $292, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Special - House of Games - Play, Relax, Unwind! located?

This family-friendly Bloomington vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Miller Park Zoo, Prairie Vista Golf Course, and Dorothy's Grave. Grady's Family Fun Park and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Everything was top-notch and we hope to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We celebrated a Family birthday, and the games added a little extra fun. Would recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a fun stay! I brought a group of high school cheerleaders to stay while we were in town for camp, and this was a perfect fit for us! We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you for helping make our trip a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fun! The house had plenty of space for a bigger group but also worked for a couple. There are little details throughout the house for game lovers!Plan to spend time in the house with games, a beautiful backyard, and ice cream! We had a fun time and recommend for others. I also loved the touch of the kitchen being labeled as you can never find anything in someone else's kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything needed and then some. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to take your family. My kids had a great time playing all of the games. The only problem was getting my kids to leave because they were having so much fun. If you have a family, this would be a great place to stop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to Stay in Bloomington

House of Games, a lovely place to stay with family and friends. The ambience is warm, clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
That space was amazing loved the games my son woke up early everyday just to go play buck hunter. We will definitely be coming back and renting this place next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Great place to stay for the young and old
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole family had a great time at the House of Games. From 2YO to 80YO this is a great rally point for family activities if you have an event in Bloomington like a graduation or birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early Thanksgiving

Early Thanksgiving trip to visit new grandbaby. Great place for family of all ages to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Would highly recommend for a party or stay if you have children or grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun-filled family getaway

Our family had an absolute blast staying at this home!! Around every corner there was something different to play and keep us entertained! We made memories to last a lifetime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Owners were awesome, the house was awesome, all was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibs Wknd

Had a great time. Family and friends were impressed with gaming selection. Would stay again especially during warmer weather to enjoy inside and outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House of Wonders

There's something to do around every corner and the host has taken great care to ensure you have everything you need for your stay. Rest easy knowing the host is also incredibly responsive in the case you have any questions or needs on the fly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun!

Lots of things to do. Was great for my kid’s 17th birthday party!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the pictures!

Wow - this might be our favorite VRBO ever! Pics don’t do this place justice. So many games and fun things to play - kept our family occupied on a rainy weekend visit to Bloomington. My 4 year old says he’s having his birthday party here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of extras were provided such as the ice cream, soda and fun house games. The weather was still nice so we were able to hang out by the fire for a bit and roast some marshmallows. Endless games to play!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Stay

My 14 year old son and his friend had the best time with all the gaming. My husband and I enjoyed the games downstairs too but we also were comfortable and cozy upstairs. Great stay would return again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to keep kids from saying “I’m bored.” :-D All of our group - from age 3 to 73 loved it! Stay here for July 4! Easy access in the side yard to view the Milker Park fireworks without leaving the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fall FamilyGetaway

House was so cute. Loved all the arcade games. Nice back yard with fire pit. Owner was very attentive to minor issues. Would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for or whole family!

This house was full of fun for all of us. Lots of interactive play with the games in the garage as well as arcade games for single play. Bring along some board or card games to play together at the table and you’ll never be bored! Our family (all adults) had a great experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House of Arcade

All types of games for every type of person. So much fun!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun with family & relaxation

We meet up halfway between St. Louis & Wisconsin for some family fun. Great for all ages. So many great game options. Everyone really enjoyed the finely stocked sodas & ice cream treats. Kids loved the pac man themed room. Location was convenient & close to Miller Park Playground & Zoo. The immediate neighborhood is major roads but you just have to cross an intersection to go for a run or walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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