Four one-of-a-kind stays

Stay somewhere you'll actually remember.

Arcades. Golf. Hot tubs. Historic character. Retro rooms. Bloomington Retreats turns the place you stay into part of the trip.

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1,000+ hosted stays4 distinctive retreats1 local hosting family
Arcade House game room
The Arcade HousePrivate arcade + hot tub + downtown
The Happy Place
The Happy PlaceGolf + games + lake neighborhood
Time Traveler
Time Traveler60s through 90s + tiki backyard
Meet the retreats

Four stays. Four completely different experiences.

Choose your kind of weekend: all-out arcade competition, a private golf simulator, a nostalgia trip through four decades, or a historic group getaway near downtown.

Modern Meets VintageGuest Favorite

Modern Meets Vintage

Bloomington - walkable to downtown - up to 14 guests

5 bedrooms - 6 beds - 3 baths

Historic architecture, 10-foot ceilings and large gathering spaces meet pool, air hockey, shuffleboard, karaoke, arcade games and theater-night energy.

Large groupsGame roomHistoric characterWalkable
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The Arcade HouseGuest Favorite - Top 5%

The Arcade House

Bloomington - near downtown - up to 10 guests

3 bedrooms - 6 beds - 2 baths

A full private arcade, billiards, air hockey, ping pong, foosball, hot tub, firepit and a colorful backyard made for movie nights.

Private arcadeHot tubFirepitNear downtown
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The Happy PlaceGuest Favorite - Top 10%

The Happy Place

Bloomington - lake neighborhood - up to 10 guests

4 bedrooms - 6 beds - 3.5 baths

A quieter retreat with a private golf simulator, retro game room, multiple living areas, hot tub, work-friendly spaces and a lake just steps away.

Golf simulatorHot tubLong staysWork-friendly
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The Time TravelerGuest Favorite

The Time Traveler

Normal - near Veterans Parkway - up to 8 guests

3 bedrooms - 4 beds - 1 baths

A decade-by-decade trip through the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with retro arcade fun, a private hot tub and a tiki-inspired backyard.

Decade roomsArcadeHot tubNear ISU
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Find your kind of getaway

Start with the experience.

Skip the endless listing scroll. Pick what your group wants to do together and head straight to the best-fit home.

Arcade weekendThe Arcade House goes all-in.
Golf + longer stayThe Happy Place was built for it.
Nostalgia tripTime Traveler covers four decades.
Big group gatheringModern Meets Vintage gives you room.
Downtown energyArcade House + Modern Meets Vintage.
Work + unwindHappy Place offers multiple work zones.
The stay is part of the trip

More than a bed and a roof.

Every house is designed around the moments people actually remember: playing, relaxing, laughing, competing, reconnecting and doing something together.

PLAY

Play

Arcades, billiards, golf, air hockey, ping pong, foosball and a little healthy competition.

SOAK

Relax

Hot tubs, firepits, movie nights, outdoor seating and spaces made for slowing down.

EAT

Connect

Real kitchens, dining areas and group living rooms where everyone can actually fit.

GO

Explore

Downtown Bloomington, Uptown Normal, ISU, IWU, Route 66 and Constitution Trail.

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A great year to visit

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026.

Bloomington-Normal sits directly on the Mother Road, with centennial events, historic stops and local experiences throughout the region.

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Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

So... which house are you calling home?

Four wildly different stays. One easy decision: don't book boring.

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