A Clean, Safe, House full of steel balls & vintage game consoles

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6176.5 sq m

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Fireplace
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Pet-friendly
Washer
Kitchen
Hot tub

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Richmond, VA

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
‪5 min drive‬
University of Richmond
‪7 min drive‬
Virginia Commonwealth University
‪9 min drive‬
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Coleco Room

1 Double Bed

Dreamcast Room

1 Double Bed

Wizard Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath in Wizard Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Thank you for your interest in staying at my place. House was built in 1959 and I have kept everything that works from that era. It's like going back in time. Oven, Dishwasher, some light switches, bath tub, and vanity are original. Three bedrooms, 1.5 Baths. Each bedroom has a vintage game console. Plenty of vintage, workable pinball machines and vintage handheld games throughout the house. The place is yours to use. Also has a patio for outdoor grilling. Located near the lakeside community with local restaurants, shops, and breweries. Five minutes from the Amtrak Station. Right off I-64 and near I-64 & I95 interchange.

Property manager

Robert Peters

Languages

English

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Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Message me about pets. I also have a pet at house

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on the porch by ashtray

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Dumbarton, a neighbourhood in Richmond, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Broad Street and Short Pump Town Center. Consider Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront for a night out or Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Richmond, VA

What's nearby

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Henrico Doctors' Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Carytown - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
University of Richmond - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Virginia Commonwealth University - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

Richmond Staples Mill Road Station - 3 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Clean, Safe, House full of steel balls & vintage game consoles pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Clean, Safe, House full of steel balls & vintage game consoles?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Clean, Safe, House full of steel balls & vintage game consoles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Clean, Safe, House full of steel balls & vintage game consoles located?

This family-friendly Richmond holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Strangeways Brewing, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Shops at Willow Lawn. Bon Secours Heart Institute at Reynolds Crossing and Joseph Bryan Park Azalea Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James K.

18 Sept 2024

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

Another Great Stay

Always a great stay at Robert’s place. This was our second time staying there. Very clean and safe. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura V.

25 July 2024

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

Nice!

We loved the pinball machines!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

trisha k.

25 July 2024

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

Super fun, very cool, blast from the past. Teens LOVED thev games!

Really well done, safe and fun night on the way to the beach family vacation.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

16 Apr 2024

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

Comfortable & Fun!!

I brought a few of my crew members to Richmond for a training class and needed a large enough place for one night to house them. This place was perfect!! The pinball machines kept them entertained throughout the evening and the large backyard was an awesome area to hang out in the perfect weather. The place was clean and stocked with many amenities for the guests. The resident cat "Kat" was overloaded with love and attention. Robert is a great host and communicative with any inquires. Highly recommend this place!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

8 Apr 2024

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

Neat place.

The house is cool and different. The host communicates very well and very cracious

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

19 June 2023

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

Great location and fun house

My kids and I were to spend a night in Richmond and wanted something with a central location without being right in the city. This proved to be perfect. My kids thought the pinball machines were really fun and the rest of the house has lots of nostaglic books, magazines and games to sort through. Pete was a generous host and it was very helpful to be able to make a simple breakfast and coffee without leaving the premises. I would definitely consider again if we are in the area again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

13 Aug 2022

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

Great escape

We all had fun trying out the pinball machines. Everything was comfortable and communication was excellent. Definitely recommend for a family escape.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

25 July 2022

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

Great home

Great property and location it was perfect for what i needed it for.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

6 Apr 2022

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

Loved it and great host!

While we had NO chance in getting high scores in the pinball machines, we had a blast trying. Property owner was very available for any needs we had and made his home feel like ours. Thanks so much!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne Z.

3 Apr 2022

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

Unique, entertaining & cozy.

Pinball Pete's is a unique property. Looking for a modern spacious house...well keep looking then. But if you want to have fun, feel like you are home, and have a miriad of collectables to peruse, this is your place. Entertainment for all ages...it is like a museum of sorts...while pinball is the main theme, there are various video game consoles in each bedroom, noteworthy artwork, books, dvds, collectables, and much more. Pete's hospitality (bloody mary anyone? Local craft beer?) Is the theme of this eclectic property. Frat house or cozy home? Pack your quarters and hunker down with your loved ones to find out.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D., Northport, Al. USA

20 Feb 2022

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

Much needed time with family.

My daughter & her husband had just moved from Denver to Virginia. With Covid & a 2 day drive from Alabama to Denver, we hadn’t been able to get together in 2 years. I rented this house & we all stayed together for a week. We didn’t hardly leave the house. Everyone played on the pinball machines. My husband was obsessed with the Elvira one. That was everyone’s favorite. The location was close to grocery stores and food delivery was available. The neighborhood was quite & safe. We were quite content to stay snuggled in and enjoy each other. Robert was a great host. We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

3 Oct 2021

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

Excellent Stay at Robert’s Place

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Robert was very responsive and the place is very cool. Love all the pinball machines - we played all night. We’ll definitely be staying there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

20 Sept 2021

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

Great place to stay for a soccer tournament

We were in town for a youth soccer tournament at the River City SportsPlex and this house was perfect for us. The pinball machines and other games kept the kids and adults entertained when we weren't on the soccer fields.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody D.

5 Sept 2021

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

Family Wedding

House was in a great location. Thank you for your hospitality!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

9 Aug 2021

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

Passing through for one night

Pinball Pete's was the perfect stop on our way to Hatteras NC. The kids and adults loved the pinball machines, relics, and ofcourse the craft beers available. Place was clean, communication was great and location was perfect. Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine W.

8 July 2021

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

Family visit at Pinball Petes

Former Richmond residents, we were home for a visit with family for a week. We. Hose this property due to its location as it was close to our family. Robert, the host, was very accommodating and readily available via text or phone to assist with any questions or needs. We had so much fun playing the pinball machines and the kids were able to play some older board games scattered throughout the home. The beds were comfortable. I might recommend bringing along your own fire stick or Roku if you aren’t familiar with Android box because I had a very difficult time getting any of the apps to work and Tv’s are older so not set up as smart TVs. This was more of an issue for my kids who lost interest in the pinball machines pretty quickly. All in all, we were very pleased with our stay. We enjoyed the 50cent local beers out on the patio, and were thankful for the staples left in the pantry. We would certainly return to pinball Petes in the future-I have a high score to beat on Elvira!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

17 June 2021

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

pinball house

It was fun playing all of the old machines. We realize it's hard to keep the old machines running perfectly all the time, but overall, we enjoyed it. House was clean. Good experience

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd G., Pittsburgh, PA, USA

2 June 2021

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

Was a great lay-over on our way to the Outerbanks!

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the house had plenty of space for 6 adults. The kids eye's walking into the house and seeing the pinball machines (I hadn't told them about them) was priceless! It was nice to have a stocked kitchen and freedom to use, whatever we needed. I have already recommended this place to friends and would consider staying again in the future.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

16 May 2021

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

So cool!

Really loved our stay here. Could have spent a lot more time playing around the house...maybe we can come back again someday!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nola K.

17 Mar 2021

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

Awesome

This was such a fantastic diversion from our normal. The place was clean and entertaining and a perfect stopover during a 16 hour road trip. The 50 cent IPAs made me happy. Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

16 Feb 2021

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

Packed with entertainment

The whole family (kids age 8 & 13) found plenty of entertainment in this house. We all played lots of pinball, video games and watched a movie. Everyone enjoyed their own bedroom and slept well. Lots of food and snacks included, and the owner even stocked the soda machine with local beers for $0.50! Considering we were there during an ice storm, we really didn't need to leave the house for anything (we did bring a few groceries with us) and had a great time! We did venture out to the science museum, which was fairly close by, as are numerous other attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

27 Dec 2020

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

Great place!

Awesome home. Very cozy and comfortable. We had a blast playing the games. Robert was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Will stay again soon, for sure!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Nidhi H.

28 Nov 2020

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

Good property

Came into town to see family and didn’t want a hotel. Good property to stay and the host was very welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Francis A.

13 Oct 2020

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

Great time

Great area for fishermen fishing in a tournament at Osborne landing. We were able to park 2 boats and 4 vehicles in the driveway.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

13 July 2020

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

Fun evening All loved the pinballMachines and enjoyed pizza on the back patio shaded by larges trees

Nice overnight stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Robert Peters

I'm a blue collar guy in a blue collar neighborhood with a blue collar house. Nothing fancy. House was built in 1959 and still has a lot of the original items. A quiet neighborhood and a quiet place to stay. All the pinball machines are on free play. I enjoy sharing my hobby of pinball with my guests.

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located to everything in Richmond. Centrally located. I'm your ambassador to Richmond and will ensure you have a great stay. Property is very clean, quiet, and located to major roads in Richmond. Very quiet house in a cul de sac.

What makes this property unique

My house is your house. Food & Beverages are included. Also have a RVA (Richmond) Bloody Mary Bar and Mimosa Bar. All pinball machines are on free play.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Coleco Room

Dreamcast Room

Wizard Room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bath in Wizard Room

Spaces

About this property