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THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming!

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A two-story house with a stone retaining wall, a front porch, and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a gaming console sign.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a walk-in closet.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a wheelchair. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a microwave.
A pool table with billiard balls, a pool table in front of a guitar, and a neon sign in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Springfield, MO
  • Place, The Library Station
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Missouri State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming!

The Gamers Oasis is a fun, gaming themed stay! Arcade games, skiball, working popcorn machine, Monopoly jail Photo Booth, and more! With three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, it’s a perfect place for your next adventure!

Need more space? the upstairs of this home finctuons as a separate short term rental unit but if available you can booth them both to total sleep an additional 7guests.


Retro Fun Meets Classic Charm
Welcome to Gamers Oasis, a one-of-a-kind stay where modern gaming fun meets the character of a historic home.

This spacious home was originally built in 1925, and while it has been updated with fresh flooring, comfortable furnishings, and fun gaming features, it still carries the charm and personality of a 100+ year-old house.

What You’ll Love

Game-filled experience – themed bedrooms, Skee-Ball, gaming décor, and spaces designed for fun and connection

Plenty of room for families & groups

Relaxing porch hangout area with TV, seating, and game table

Three uniquely themed bedrooms (including fan-favorite gaming themes)

About the Home (Please Read)
Because of the home’s age and history, you may notice:

Slightly uneven floors in some areas
Walls with character from decades of plaster work and repairs

A layout that reflects a classic 1920s build

These are part of the home’s charm—not signs of damage—and are typical for homes of this era.
That said, we take pride in keeping the space clean, fresh, and comfortable, with newer laminate flooring and carpet throughout.

Cleanliness Commitment
We work hard to provide a clean and welcoming environment for every guest. If anything ever feels off during your stay, we encourage you to reach out right away—we’re quick to respond and make things right.

🔊 About the Upstairs Unit

There is a separate apartment above the home called “Springfield 1925.”

It is a completely separate unit with its own entrance

As with many older homes, some sound transfer is possible between levels.

Most guests find this minimal, but if you are highly sensitive to noise or expecting total sound isolation, this is something to keep in mind.

Perfect For:
Families with kids
Gamers and fun-loving groups
Guests who appreciate unique stays over cookie-cutter hotels

Not Ideal For:
Guests expecting a perfectly level, modern new-build home
Those highly sensitive to occasional noise from an upstairs unit

Our Promise
We aim to offer a space where you can relax, laugh, play, and make memories.

If you value experience, personality, and fun, you’re going to love it here.

About the Neighborhood
Gamers Oasis is located in an established, older neighborhood that reflects the history and character of the area.

Most surrounding homes are well cared for, and neighbors are friendly and respectful

The area is generally quiet and residential
Across the street, there is an older vacant home with boarded windows. While it’s not the most visually appealing, it has not caused any issues for guests, and the neighborhood remains a comfortable place to stay.

If you’re looking for a polished, HOA-style neighborhood, this may not be the right fit—but if you appreciate a real, lived-in community with character, you’ll feel right at home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3850075vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Springfield

Tom Watkins, a neighbourhood in Springfield, is home to this holiday home. Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Landers Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Discovery Center of Springfield and BigShots Golf. Dickerson Park Zoo and Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center are also worth visiting.
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Springfield, MO

What's nearby

  • The Library Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Missouri State University - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium - 13 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drunken Monkey Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! on 25 Jan 2027 start from £156, 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 at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! located?

Located in Tom Watkins, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from The Library Station and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dickerson Park Zoo and Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center. Drury University is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 67 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For our adult family of 5 if was excellent at bringing us some quality family time. Even with our small mishap Jermey did everything in his power to make us comfortable. I wish this house was closer to where we live because we and others would rent it all the time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, fun place. It is an old house and shows signs of aging, but nothing you wouldn’t expect. Everything is functional and well kept. The games were fun, and our kids had a blast! Heads up for tall people - the shower has a clearance of 6’2”, so be ready to duck as you shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My kids loved this place. They had an absolute ball.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived and the house was as described. Lots of fun games of All kinds, themed rooms. Clean (except for coffee pot filter area). Owner fixed issues in a timely manner. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
The property is not in the best neighborhood. Only one full bathroom. No soap or shampoo in the shower. Obvious water damage in spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very nice and comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could ever need for a fun family night of gaming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean. Host very quick to respond to messages or questions. Great front porch for hanging out. The gaming theme was intresting. That was not the draw for us.weneeded a one night stay at a reasonable price close to our performance venue. This was it.Only one caveat. If you have any mobility issues, this might not be the place for you. Nothing dangerous. Just not accomadating due to steps, lighting and some tight corners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is set up well for a fun night with family or friends. The hosts were very creative with their ideas and fit a lot into the space. Everyone loved the themes. We were actually on our way to a board game convention, so we thought this was a fitting spot to stay. While we did really enjoy the house and the host was nice, there are a few things worth mentioning...The remodel felt like it wasn't done professionally, so the house's age does show. The house is pretty small, so there is no dining table. The window A/C in one bedroom was on a wall that goes into a laundry room that's shared with the other unit. It felt like if someone wanted to, they could get into the room pretty easily. I'm pretty sure the kids could access YouTube and other content from the TVs in the bunk beds, which might not be ideal for some kids. If you're looking for a fun stay and not expecting a 5-star resort, this could be a really great option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning customer! The host is very attentive and helpful. The home is always clean and welcoming. The decor is so cute!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Jessica is welcome back anytime. She is a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy was an excellent host! House was perfect and all the games kept the kids busy. It was nice having washer and dry on site. The popcorn machine was a great touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it and our daughters had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We were really looking forward to the house but when we arrived we were met with significant water damage in a couple of the rooms so we decided not to use them for our safety. There was leftover popcorn in the popcorn machine from previous guests. I let the owner know both issues and he apologized and said he would refund the cleaning fee. We shall see about that. We later found the refrigerator was filthy and had leftover food from other guests. The home smelled very musty and there were little bugs flying around the entire time so we chose to eat out in cleaner environments. I suspect the bugs were from some left over sugar as there was a bag that appeared to be rotting. The couch had several stains and the walls in the room with the bunk were pretty dirty with what looked like feces. The main bathroom was clean outside of the inner shower curtain that needs to be replaced. Our favorite room was the bedroom with a bunk. We enjoyed the ski ball. We also played the retro games on the living room TV and cards. Overall, our stay didn't meet our expectations but we made the best of it as much as we could. I hope this feedback will encourage the owner to invest in the property a little more as the gamer oasis was our sole purpose for this trip and we found ourselves looking for reasons to leave even though that was not our intention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little home for what we needed. A gamers delight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The AC was poor, in all fairness, we did not notify the host about it, but it was warm enough to sleep on top of the bedding, what bedding there was, just a fitted sheet and a comforter. We did however locate the flat sheet on check out day, on a shelf instead of the bed. The exterior trash can was full, leaving us to wonder where we would put our trash. a minor annoyance, it did get emptied on our last full day there. Some of the electronic games did not work. The TV programming was inconsistent, Disney for example was only on one TV. An oversight of ours, when we booked, was not noticing there was not a dining table, trays are available. There really wasn't a comfortable place to sit for us, seems it was furnished for the young gamers who are not concerned about sitting upright and having some back support. Overall, it was not terrible, I only mention these things not to complain about the place, but so others know what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Arrived a little later in evening, beds looked like aomeone just slept in then an left as is, all the beds and diahes were on counter .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (Jeremy) was awesome, property was awesome- we will definitely stay here again if we come back to Springfield! It was a perfect getaway for myself, daughter and her friend- tons of games/fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very attentive to messages. The house was SO cute and welcoming. My husband and I had just as much fun as our little one while staying here. Everything was clean and the host definitely pays attention to details. The popcorn maker was a hit! We will most definitely recommend and likely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds, clean, great communication. Some games did not work but still lots of entertainment. Shower is short.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space! So so fun and the popcorn is such a nice touch. The coolest Vrbo I've stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy. We had everything we needed and especially appreciated the well stocked kitchen! We had a couple issues with loud neighbors, but we messaged the host and they replied promptly and addressed/resolved the issue. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun spot and excellent communication

Enjoyed our stay for the night, would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very neat

The home was super cool and decorated wonderfully. So many games for our kids to play to stay entertained while there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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