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The Illini Game House

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Game room
Private kitchen
Food and drink
Game room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Champaign, IL
  • State Farm Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • 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

We hope you will have a memorable stay at our house. 😉 Please note the following to help you plan your stay

-Maximum 8 overnight guests
-This home has two full bathroom.
-Game room max occupancy: 16 Daytime guests

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!

Property manager

Collin Reeser
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We kindly ask guests not to order extra media services during their stay. Any resulting charges are to be settled by the guest.
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
Please follow check-in/out times as specified, unless otherwise approved. Unapproved late checkouts could result in an additional charge (min $50/hr)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Champaign

Champaign is home to this holiday home. University of Illinois Assembly Hall and Krannert Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orpheum Children's Science Museum and Illini Union Rec Room. 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.
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Champaign, IL

What's nearby

  • State Farm Center - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • University of Illinois Assembly Hall - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Champaign-Urbana Station - 9 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Illini Game House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Illini Game House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Illini Game House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Illini Game House located?

Situated in Champaign, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sholem Aquatic Center and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Kaufman Lake and Hessel Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Great house for families!

We stayed here for a basketball game with two 6 year old boys and four adults. It was a great location for the game and the games were perfect for the boys. They did not want to leave! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, could be cleaner

This is a great place overall, nice game room, comfy living space. There were a few areas that needed more cleaning: the master bathroom floor, the dining table was sticky, and the room with 2 beds had cobwebs on the ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

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

The house was just as advertised. Easy to get in . The neighborhood was very quiet.

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

devon s.

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

Book this place for a great U of I time!

We had a BLAST at this property. So many games on each arcade game, all in great condition. The house is spacious and cozy. We had a great time and the hosts had wonderful recommendations around the area. Might have to become an annual tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Familiar fun

Property was clean and modern, beds were comfortable, kitchen was well appointed. Nice location. We loved that multiple generations could enjoy the game room.A great property and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

Great place, great location.

Great place to stay with friends or family. Great location, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melani B.

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

Great stay for a baseball tournament

Plenty of room, well stocked kitchen, evweything was clean and fresh. The kids loved the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etai G.

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

Weekend getaway

We had an excellent visit at the Illini house. Our kids loved the amenities in the home as well as easy access to many nearby parks. We would love to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

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

Great visit!

Nicely maintained house, plenty of space for the kids, and easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

fred A.

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

Great Stay

Great neighborhood and general location! Comfortable home with plenty of space and a wonderful living room area to sit and spend time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Marshfield, WI

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

Outstanding

We loved our stay because the location was so quiet and clean. Perfect spot close to campus
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Clean, great location, well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. Extra touches like ground coffee, tea, bottled water and bath bombs. The video games are fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Wedding stay

So relaxing to be able to stay at this family friendly and well appointed property. Owners were great communicators. I highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulanne W.

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

Holiday Stay

We stayed at Collin and Carrie's place over the holidays. We selected it because of it's proximity to our parents, but would stay there again. The house was as advertised and clean and the location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Fun

It was convenient to everywhere we were going. Nice house. Quiet neighborhood. Had more than enough of cooking supplies. Thank you Sue Graden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Nice house-air conditioned

Nice comfortable house in quiet neighborhood. Very convenient for where we needed to go
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane W.

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

Lovely home!

Loved the home, location and easy access to all the wonderful things to do in Champaign Urbana. Great trail for runners- especially long distance runners like myself. Thoroughly enjoyed the house and played air hockey and pac man almost non-stop!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Great house

It is spacious and comfortable. The owners were lovely to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lenny C., Bartlett Illinois

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

Illini Homecoming stay.

The home was nice clean and quiet neighborhood. The kitchen was very accommodating for cooking. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Kankakee,IL

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

Very nice

It was very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Convenient & fun

My kids were super happy about this place. Right off the bat, you walk into the game room, and we spent a good portion of our time playing in there! Foosball, arcade games, air hockey - definitely fun. The beds were comfortable and the house was well-stocked. The hosts communicated well, and check-in and out was easy. Only complaint is the walls are thin, but the place is spacious so that helps. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Nice home and convenient to everything

This house worked perfectly for our family. Just enough space for our needs. Had everything that we needed. Owners were very easy to work with and responsive. Would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Don't Hesitate!

My husband and I called this property home for two weeks while visiting friends in the area. It was well-stocked to meet your every need and extremely comfortable. Communication with the owner was outstanding when resolving a few minor problems. Would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan b.

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

State Finals!

Property was comfy and felt like home!! Clean and well equipped with everything we needed for a long weekend!! Definitely recommend this beautiful home!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry D.

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

We’ll appointed house

It was quite nice staying in a house that had a kitchen with well maintained appliances and kitchen and dining resources for six people.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Collin Reeser

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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!

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests