Music & Movies Arcade House, Hot Tub

Entire home in Bloomington, Illinois

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Andy & Marie
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Featured in

You Gotta See This! (TV Show), June 2024
Pantagraph (Newspaper), June 2025

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Start 2026 off right!! Step into your own private retro paradise — where the glow of arcade screens meets the magic of movie nights. Challenge your friends to high-score battles, relax in the bubbling hot tub, and gather around the firepit for unforgettable evenings. Perfect for families, friends, and celebrations, this one-of-a-kind escape is just minutes from Bloomington’s best attractions.

The space
✨ Why You’ll Love It Here
🎮 Private Arcade – Classic & modern games, pool table, and air hockey
🌴 Tiki Backyard – Hot tub under twinkling lights, tropical décor, and a cozy firepit
🎬 Movie Magic – Retro-inspired lounge with movie posters, plush seating, and smart TV for streaming marathons
👥 Group-Friendly – Sleeps 8-10 with multiple hangout zones so everyone has space
📍 Prime Location – Quick drive to the lake, ISU, downtown Bloomington dining, and Route 66 attractions


🏆 The Arcade House – A Top-Ranked Illinois Getaway
Perfect for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, reunions, or family getaways. This one-of-a-kind stay blends historic 1900s charm with over-the-top modern fun.
🏅 Voted one of Illinois’ Top 5 Places to Stay
📣 Featured in Airbnb’s Global Summer Trends Report
🎥 Seen on TV – “You Gotta See It!”


🎯 Step Into Fun
🎮 Legendary Game Room – Pool, air hockey, foosball, and classic arcade games
🛁 Soothing Hot Tub – Unwind on the deck after a day of adventures
🔥 Tiki Backyard Oasis – Grill out, lounge by the firepit (April–Nov), or play cornhole under string lights
🏠 Timeless Character – Original 1900s craftsmanship meets Sonos speakers & smart TVs


📍 Prime Bloomington Location
⏱ 3 minutes to downtown restaurants like Anju Above & Grady’s
🚶‍♂️ Walking distance to Constitution Trail for biking/jogging
🚗 Easy day trips to Peoria, Springfield, or Chicago
🎓 Near Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan, and State Farm HQ


🛠 Notable Amenities
📶 Fast WiFi + Roku/Firestick
🍳 Full kitchen + outdoor gas grill
🧺 Washer/dryer & off-street parking
🧸 Children’s play area with toys
🎶 Music & movie-themed décor throughout


📌 Guest Notes
💰 Pricing adjusts based on group size — great for both intimate getaways and big celebrations
📋 All visitors must be listed in the reservation
🎉 Small gatherings of up to 16 people allowed with $175 event fee, plus all guests must be added to reservation.
🚫 No large parties


💡 Perfect For:
🎉 Birthday celebrations
👍 Reunions
🎓 Graduation festivities
☀️ Summer send-off parties
💍 Bachelor & Bachelorette getaways
💒 Milestone anniversaries
⚽️ Sports tournaments
🎶 Concert weekends
✈️ Business trips
🧢 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 4-5 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.

If you’re allergic to feathers in pillows, please note we have feathered pillows.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 213 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub - available all year, open 24 hours

5 nights in Bloomington

Feb 4, 2024 - Feb 9, 2024

Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 717 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located in the heart of Bloomington, this house is conveniently located near many downtown restaurants and attractions.

Though many of the buildings around the property have been converted into commercial space, this house remains a home. Some traffic from cars can be heard when you're outside at peak times. There are no backyard neighbors.

The house is right around the corner from many restaurants and attractions such as Anju Above, Castle Theater, Grady’s, Rosie’s Pub, and downtown Bloomington.

Access to the 45-mile constitution trail (great for walking or biking) is less than a block away.

Close drive to Peoria, Springfield, and Chicago.

Meet your host

Superhost
1033 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: AirBnb Hosts
Hi, we’re Andy & Marie—your getaway hype team! For 7 years we’ve been hosting everything from chill weekends to full-on celebration mode. We believe vacations should be fun, a little quirky, and totally unforgettable. With 4 kids (ages 1–18), we’re pros at embracing joyful chaos. Expect good vibes, insider tips, and spaces so cool you’ll want to text your friends, “You HAVE to see this!”

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Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
Pets allowed
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm