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Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville.

Holiday home in Asheville with patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, Asheville's Fun Depot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville.

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. This is a split level home that bottom half air B and B portion is dedicated to the 1980s black light space themed arcade. With over 12 arcade games and 3 pinball machines. The home is equipped with a projector TV for when you want to wind down and Netflix in chill. Only minutes to down town Asheville makes this an ideal location for entertaining guests.. the fenced in outside area is complete with local graffiti artist artwork.

Disclaimer: Games are constantly rotating if there is a specific one you see in the pictures that you want to verify is there there please check in advance.

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

Asheville

Located in South Asheville, a neighbourhood in Asheville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Asheville's Fun Depot and Colburn Earth Science Museum are also worth visiting.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Asheville's Fun Depot - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 11 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sweeten Creek Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Retro Arcade close to Biltmore & Down town Asheville. located?

Located in South Asheville, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Asheville's Fun Depot, Cinemark Bistro at The Carolina Asheville and Cathedral Of All Souls. Historic Biltmore Village and Galilean Fisherman Free School are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Really cool spot

Very unique spot. Close to downtown Asheville. We had a blast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B., Partridge KY

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

Games Galore

Our stay was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Game House

My wife and I had a great time at our stay in Asheville! I would recommend this and already have for friends to stay. Excellent booking!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

A fantastic and unique place to stay!

I can't say enough good things about this property - there are so many fun details and thoughtful touches! We brought our 10 year old who absolutely LOVED all the games. The space was spotless, the bed comfortable, and the neighborhood is lovely with great proximity to restaurants, hiking and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justian M.

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

Fantastic host, super cool setup

My friend and I had a blast here. Host was super welcoming and accomodating. Great location near downtown and the blue ridge parkway. The place is clean and well decorated with some cool memorabilia. Machines are in great condition and we made sure to play all of them. Nice chill grillout spot in the back yard too. Thanks so much for the stay. Will happily recommend to folks checking out the Asheville area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Wonderful Fun Place

This place is so cool and so much fun! The host was very friendly and showed us how to turn the arcade on and off. What a cool place! We loved playing Halloween pinball and Galaga with the rapid fire mod :).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Gamer House

We had so much fun gaming at the Gamer House! We couldn't wait to get back to the house after our planned activities in Asheville. It was a great way to have some quality family time. Gabe was a fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Birthday getaway

Perfect surprise birthday gift for my gamer husband. He had a blast putting top scores on Ninja Turtles pinball. The large screen and projector was a hit with my son. Lot’s of area shops and food. We got takeout and spent the night watching five nights at Freddy’s. Ryan is very quick to respond to any questions and is very kind. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Winston-Salem, NC

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

Amazing!!

What a great experience! And folks with kids — I can tell you that the games will appeal to adults as much as to the kids. I was afraid my husband wasn’t going to get any sleep — he was up super late playing the games. I would definitely recommend this to anybody visiting the area. So unique!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Short Family Trip

While planning our mini getaway to Asheville my son was in awe of this property and upon arrival, walking in to all the games on and 80’s music blasting from the speaker…it lived up to its expectations! Shortly after we arrived Gabe, the owner, came down to greet us and show us how everything turned on and off. Super easy, as he has almost everything controlled by one tablet! Gabe is a great host, super friendly, gave us his recommendations on places to hit up while in town. Beds were comfy, watching movies on the projection screen was great, the outside of the property is super unique. Just overall loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

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

Fun Bunker

An oasis of 8 bit mayhem. Perhaps the single most difficult aspect of this property is the temptation to remain within it instead of exploring the town itself. You’re sleeping at an arcade, ya’ll. All manner of different style games for many tastes. Everything is very loud when all is on, it’s whir-of-air-conditioner quiet when all shut down for the night. Scant few questions were answered quickly. This place is pretty awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Most Unique Vrbo I've Ever Seen

This place is amazing. We had a great time, and everything was exactly as it was in the pictures. The owner was super helpful and accomodating. The games ranged from 80s classics to modern high-tech pinball machines. My son loved the mini golf simulator, I got addicted to the Halloween pinball, and my wife stuck with the classic Pac Man. The only thing to keep in mind is to know what you're getting. This is not a vacation rental with a few video games - it is a full blown arcade with a few (very comfortable) beds. The bathroom was spotless and very modern. The location can't be beat. It isn't walkable to downtown, but $8 and 5 minutes gets you there in an Uber. Also a super short hop over to Biltmore, and Ingles and Publix are closeby. A once in a lifetime experience...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

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

Lifechanging Rental!!!

When we initially arrived at the rental we looked around and really had to confirm the address because nestled in a quiet neighborhood is the most unique place that we've ever stayed. From the local art to the insane (and free) game options, this was the BEST anniversary place to stay. The rooms were spotless, had incredible bedding, and I even took pictures of the pillow brand to purchase when we came home. At first we were a little overwhelmed with the sounds and lights, but he was so patient explaining how to work everything. The first night we had the crazy loud arcade experience and the second night opted for the total silence option with a simple click of a button. There is a very advanced technology package that allows you to customize the games you want to play and is honestly "stupid-proof". He was always there if we needed him, but gave us total privacy. We have had such a wonderful experience with this host that before we left we wanted to confirm we could bring our whole family. The location is 2 miles to downtown but still feels like a retreat. Our host was an absolute pleasure to work with and gave us some amazing local recommendations. We've never visited Asheville before and it is such a cool town. He provided his personal contact information and was always available to reach out to when we needed help or had a question. The art district was our favorite experience and everyone in the city was so sweet to interact with. We also enjoyed the local artisans and the fun vibe that this community offers. The pictures DO NOT do this rental justice. This was by far the most perfect Asheville getaway that encapsulates the local culture and encourages relaxation. We will be booking here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great Stay!

Gabe is a great host and very attentive, yet also created a very private environment. This place is amazingly fun and the perfect balance to other Asheville activities. Travel to all points of interest is simple - both in own vehicle and ride share. Highly recommend. Our favorite games were OffRoad and the Halloween Pinball.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

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

Fantastic!

The place was super fun and a nice change of pace from your typical Vrbo experience. The host was very kind and personable. Would recommend to people of all ages!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda A.

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

Don’t miss out!

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay with Gabe!! He was incredible with communication, showed us how to work the many many arcade games, and just an overall nice guy. Pictures don’t do this place justice, you need to stay here and see it for yourself!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Fun times!!

We enjoyed or family time at Gabe’s place! Nothing better than having your own personal arcade!! My 8 year old loved it and so did we! Everything was clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Fun for all!

My family and I had a blast. Having all of the games to play after a day of exploring was a nice change from just watching TV at a hotel. Gabe was very hospitable and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. It was very clean and well taken care of. The location is also great for most anything you would want to do in Asheville. We would definitely stay here again. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey M.

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

Fantastic and Unique Stay!

Had a wonderful time renting this property! The location was great, the host was so friendly and helpful, and we had an absolute blast playing all the machines. Would highly recommend this stay to anyone; we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Fun night!

Such a fun place! Gabe was very friendly and showed us how all the games worked. Our kids had the best night playing all the games. Putt was their favorite! Great location and cute neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

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

One of a kind experience!

Took my boys (ages 20, 19 & 15) to stay here while we were in town visiting the Biltmore. We were all very comfortable, it was spacious, the beds, pillows, bedding was all very good quality. Everything was very clean and the host was helpful, polite & very accommodating. The arcade games were so fun for all of us and a nice variety of them also. I really hope to return here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan ODocharty

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I am a purest when it comes to arcade games. you will see no multicades only original games played on the original circuit boards. While I try and keep all games played on CRT's I will make an acceptation to this once in awhile depending on the game. All games have been restored from non working games and brought back to life. A lot of blood sweat and tears went into this project, please enjoy!!

Why they chose this property

It's close proximity to the Biltmore and downtown makes this a prime location to enjoy what Asheville has to offer. With fantastic glow in black light art inside and graffiti outside makes this an ideal location to enjoy some good ole fashion fun. you have a full arcade to compete for high scores and a movie room equipped with a projector for when you are ready to netflix and chill

What makes this property unique

Pinball, Arcade, Art , Music, Projector TV, Unique BBQ Grill

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