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The Illini Game House
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Champaign, IL
- Place, Sholem Aquatic Center17 min walk
- Place, State Farm Center8 min drive
- Place, Memorial Stadium8 min drive
- Airport, Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Illini Game House
Immerse yourself in the perfect Champaign retreat with a focus on fun! Our home, situated in a serene neighborhood near the campus, showcases recent renovations, including a remodeled master suite and bathroom in 2017, a modern kitchen with new appliances in 2018, upgraded living spaces in 2018, and a renovated second bedroom with an updated guest bath in 2019. Elevate your stay and enjoy the heart of entertainment with our exciting arcade games!
Key Features:
★ Modern Haven: Immerse yourself in the comfort of a recently updated retreat, ensuring a contemporary and cozy experience.
★ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Explore the beautiful campus of this esteemed university, known for its academic excellence and architectural beauty.
★Arcade Games!
♦︎ Bedrooms:
☞1st Bedroom: Comfortable queen-sized bed for a restful night's sleep.
☞2nd Bedroom: Another cozy queen-sized bed awaits you for a peaceful slumber.
☞3rd Bedroom: Ideal for larger groups, this room features two queen-sized beds, ensuring ample space for a good night's rest.
♦︎ Fully Equipped Kitchen: Prepare your favorite meals effortlessly in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, and cookware.
♦︎ Backyard: Step outside to a charming backyard, perfect for grilling up the perfect meal
TV: Enjoy free streaming on our Roku TV with apps like The Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto TV, Crackle, and NewsON. While local antenna channels aren’t available, there’s plenty to watch! Please note that specific shows, movies, or events can’t be guaranteed, as content changes throughout the year.
~ THINGS TO NOTE ~
We want each guest to have an exceptional stay - Including your group! We put a lot into this house and into the exceptional experience we want for our guests. Please review the following and pass along to all guests.
✓ Check in/out:
We love that you are enjoying our place! If you wish to stay longer please give us as much heads up as possible so we can accommodate a few extra minutes to another restful night! Unfortunately, if our cleaning team arrives and check-out has not occurred we may charge for the additional hours at our cleaning team's rates (minimum $50/hr). Thank you for your understanding!
✓ Guests:
-For bookings of 2 guests or more, at least one staying guest must be 21 or older.
-Please no unregistered guests without prior approval.
-Maximum 8 overnight guests
-This home has two full bathroom.
-Game room max occupancy: 10 Daytime guests
✓ Guests with fewer than 2 five-star reviews must submit IDs for all guests within 5 days of booking, or immediately if booked within 5 days of the stay.
✓ Noise:
This is a residential area. Please treat our neighbors with respect and allow them to enjoy their homes in peace as you would like to enjoy yours.
✓ Local Bookings:
Please contact us before making a booking from the local community.
✓ Parties:
NO PARTIES. Please do not disturb the neighborhood
ⓧ Smoking:
No Smoking allowed on the property: $300 fine minimum (usually over $1000 to remediate)
✓ We kindly request our guests to refrain from ordering any additional media services, including but not limited to TV packages, during their stay. Any charges resulting from such orders will be appreciated to be settled by the respective guest
We kindly ask for your consideration of our great neighbors and future guests. In the rare case of disturbance to the neighborhood, you may be asked to leave
Please enjoy this wonderful space we worked so hard to create for you! We welcome any questions or comments you may have.
Thank You!
Key Features:
★ Modern Haven: Immerse yourself in the comfort of a recently updated retreat, ensuring a contemporary and cozy experience.
★ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Explore the beautiful campus of this esteemed university, known for its academic excellence and architectural beauty.
★Arcade Games!
♦︎ Bedrooms:
☞1st Bedroom: Comfortable queen-sized bed for a restful night's sleep.
☞2nd Bedroom: Another cozy queen-sized bed awaits you for a peaceful slumber.
☞3rd Bedroom: Ideal for larger groups, this room features two queen-sized beds, ensuring ample space for a good night's rest.
♦︎ Fully Equipped Kitchen: Prepare your favorite meals effortlessly in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, and cookware.
♦︎ Backyard: Step outside to a charming backyard, perfect for grilling up the perfect meal
TV: Enjoy free streaming on our Roku TV with apps like The Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto TV, Crackle, and NewsON. While local antenna channels aren’t available, there’s plenty to watch! Please note that specific shows, movies, or events can’t be guaranteed, as content changes throughout the year.
~ THINGS TO NOTE ~
We want each guest to have an exceptional stay - Including your group! We put a lot into this house and into the exceptional experience we want for our guests. Please review the following and pass along to all guests.
✓ Check in/out:
We love that you are enjoying our place! If you wish to stay longer please give us as much heads up as possible so we can accommodate a few extra minutes to another restful night! Unfortunately, if our cleaning team arrives and check-out has not occurred we may charge for the additional hours at our cleaning team's rates (minimum $50/hr). Thank you for your understanding!
✓ Guests:
-For bookings of 2 guests or more, at least one staying guest must be 21 or older.
-Please no unregistered guests without prior approval.
-Maximum 8 overnight guests
-This home has two full bathroom.
-Game room max occupancy: 10 Daytime guests
✓ Guests with fewer than 2 five-star reviews must submit IDs for all guests within 5 days of booking, or immediately if booked within 5 days of the stay.
✓ Noise:
This is a residential area. Please treat our neighbors with respect and allow them to enjoy their homes in peace as you would like to enjoy yours.
✓ Local Bookings:
Please contact us before making a booking from the local community.
✓ Parties:
NO PARTIES. Please do not disturb the neighborhood
ⓧ Smoking:
No Smoking allowed on the property: $300 fine minimum (usually over $1000 to remediate)
✓ We kindly request our guests to refrain from ordering any additional media services, including but not limited to TV packages, during their stay. Any charges resulting from such orders will be appreciated to be settled by the respective guest
We kindly ask for your consideration of our great neighbors and future guests. In the rare case of disturbance to the neighborhood, you may be asked to leave
Please enjoy this wonderful space we worked so hard to create for you! We welcome any questions or comments you may have.
Thank You!
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Amenities
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Champaign
Champaign is home to this holiday home. Orpheum Children's Science Museum and Illini Union Rec Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Market at the Square and Marketplace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Farm Center or Memorial Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Champaign, IL
What's nearby
- Sholem Aquatic Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- State Farm Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
- Memorial Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
- University of Illinois Assembly Hall - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7 Brew Coffee - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Taco Bell - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Circle K - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Kathleen R.
5 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathleen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justin K.
9 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Justin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie F.
5 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location.
Leslie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeremiah M.
31 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit!
Jeremiah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
fred A.
4 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
fred A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill G.
2 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for families!
Jill G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melani B.
30 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for a baseball tournament
Melani B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dean G.
1 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just as advertised. Easy to get in . The neighborhood was very quiet.
Dean G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cortnie A.
25 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much fun
Cortnie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doug R.
22 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for baseballl tourney
Doug R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie B.
18 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Familiar fun
Katie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Etai G.
8 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Etai G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
23 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Michael S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paulanne W.
12 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Stay
Paulanne W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey F.
22 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding stay
Jeffrey F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie G.
19 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Debbie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura V.
26 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Laura V.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom I.
16 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house-air conditioned
Tom I.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
devon s.
26 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book this place for a great U of I time!
devon s.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
thomas
14 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Lenny C.
22 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Illini Homecoming stay.
Lenny C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deirdre S.
17 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom’s weekend
Deirdre S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
23 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Jennifer W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Christina Morales
We absolutely love building/creating unique spaces for you to enjoy. One of our favorite things is to reveal the character of 100+ year-old houses.. to bring them into the modern era of amenities while maintaining the character and workmanship from generations past!
We host our own places and we help others with their own. If you are interested in the space send us a message!
We host our own places and we help others with their own. If you are interested in the space send us a message!
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