Chill and Play! Hot Tub, Game Room, near Downtown!

Voted a Top Place to Visit in Illinois, this private retro playground is where arcade lights glow and movie nights come alive. Battle for high scores, soak in the bubbling hot tub, and wind down around the firepit under string lights. Perfect for families, friend groups, birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and celebrations, this one-of-a-kind Bloomington getaway is 3-minutes from downtown! The space 🔥 WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE Most homes give you a bed. This one gives you a story to tell. • Full private arcade with pool table, air hockey, pong pong, foosball & games galore! • Tiki-style backyard with hot tub under glowing string lights • Original 1900s craftsmanship blended with modern sound & streaming • Designed for groups with space to gather and space to spread out 👥 DESIGNED FOR GROUPS Sleeps 8–10 comfortably. Designed for groups and made for memory-making weekends … check out the reviews to see why guests keep coming back. Multiple hangout zones mean everyone can be together without feeling crowded. 🌴 THE BACKYARD EXPERIENCE • Private hot tub • Firepit • Grill & outdoor dining • Cornhole under string lights It feels like a boutique resort — not just a backyard. 📍 LOCATION THAT MAKES EVERYTHING EASY • 3 minutes to downtown restaurants like Anju Above • Near Illinois State University & Illinois Wesleyan • Walking distance to Constitution Trail • Easy day trips to Peoria, Springfield or Chicago • Downtown bar hopping & brewery tours • ISU game days & campus events • Golf outings & mini-golf nights • Lake days & boat rentals • Axe throwing & escape rooms • Live music & concert weekends • Local festivals & farmers markets • Bike rides along Constitution Trail • Brunch crawls & foodie weekends • Sports tournaments & youth events 🛠 AMENITIES THAT MATTER • Fast WiFi + Roku/Firestick - 5TVs total! • Hot tub, backyard games, golf fun! • Fully stocked kitchen + outdoor gas grill • Washer/dryer • Parking for 6 cars (depending on parking style) on driveway, off-street parking also an option • Kid-friendly play area • Music & movie-themed décor throughout 📋 GOOD TO KNOW • Pricing adjusts based on group size • All guests must be listed on the reservation 🏆 A TOP-RANKED GETAWAY • Voted one of Illinois’ Top 5 Places to Stay • Voted top place in Bloomington to visit • Featured in Airbnb’s Global Summer Trends Report • Seen on TV — “You Gotta See It!” Perfect For: 🎉 Birthday celebrations 👍 Reunions 🎓 Graduation festivities ☀️ Summer send-off parties 💍 Bachelor & Bachelorette getaways 💒 Milestone anniversaries ⚽️ Sports tournaments 🎶 Concert weekends 🧢 Leadership retreats 🤝 Corporate team-building 🏈 Fantasy League Draft weekends Guest access You have access to the house, the backyard, the hot tub, the grill, hammock, and the list goes on! Essentially, everything listed as an amenity on this listing, you can access. Also, the driveway is pretty long, so there’s room for 6 cars (depending on how you park). Street parking is also available. Other things to note Please, no smoking or pets. Hot Water PSA:** If your crew is bigger than 7, the shower situation becomes a high-stakes game of strategy—like *Survivor*, but with towels. 🚿🔥 The hot water *will* run out if everyone back-to-backs their showers, so rotate wisely (no hogging). Pro tip: Spread out with our extra vanity "stations" (bedroom mirrors = prime prepping real estate). Experience the beauty of nature in this lovely home, featuring outdoor furniture that perfectly blends with the surroundings. A majestic tree invites birds and adds to the serene atmosphere, though it also brings some natural elements like fallen leaves and branches. While we strive to keep the area clean, please note that a 24/7 cleaning crew is not available to manage every leaf or bird dropping. 😆