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THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming!

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A two-story house with a stone retaining wall, a front porch, and a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a walk-in closet.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a gaming console sign.
A pool table with billiard balls, a pool table in front of a guitar, and a neon sign in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a wheelchair. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a microwave.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Springfield, MO
  • Place, The Library Station
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Missouri State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Springfield

Tom Watkins, a neighbourhood in Springfield, is home to this holiday home. Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Landers Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Discovery Center of Springfield and BigShots Golf. Dickerson Park Zoo and Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center are also worth visiting.
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Springfield, MO

What's nearby

  • The Library Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Missouri State University - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fantastic Caverns - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium - 13 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drunken Monkey Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! located?

Located in Tom Watkins, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from The Library Station and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dickerson Park Zoo and Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center. Drury University is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 72 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very reliable. This place definitely fits well for people who love to game.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your kids will love this home! We enjoyed sitting outside on the huge front porch. Cute house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
coffee table game and seating broken. Mu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For our adult family of 5 if was excellent at bringing us some quality family time. Even with our small mishap Jermey did everything in his power to make us comfortable. I wish this house was closer to where we live because we and others would rent it all the time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Could use some updates on some of the games the pool table was broken and missing the 8 ball / the football table was broken/ the asteroid game didn't work well the sqeeball game was one that was the best need to clean under the cushions on the couch got woke up early from the people upstairs stomping around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, fun place. It is an old house and shows signs of aging, but nothing you wouldn’t expect. Everything is functional and well kept. The games were fun, and our kids had a blast! Heads up for tall people - the shower has a clearance of 6’2”, so be ready to duck as you shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My kids loved this place. They had an absolute ball.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very nice and comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived and the house was as described. Lots of fun games of All kinds, themed rooms. Clean (except for coffee pot filter area). Owner fixed issues in a timely manner. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
The property is not in the best neighborhood. Only one full bathroom. No soap or shampoo in the shower. Obvious water damage in spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were some problems when we first checked in. The overall theme of the house and the idea the owner is going for is a fun idea. The owner was very friendly and was notably upset over the condition of the house when we checked in. Overall it was clean but whoever was the cleaning crew appeared to have left in the middle of changing the bedding and doing laundry. We actually had to buy clean sheets for one bed so we could sleep. There were a few of the game machines that didn't work unfortunately and whoever was the last guests had stolen the pool cue sticks and some other game equipment. The owner stated he had just replaced all of those items!!! We took pictures of everything and sent them to the owner. He apologized and said he would address the issue. It's a neat little house and would be fun for families with kids. The neighborhood is somewhat run down, but we did not feel unsafe. There were some issues with the ceiling leaking in the one bedroom and the sink in the bathroom attached. I hope the owner finds a more honest and reliable team to take care of his property!! Overall I would give this property a 7/10 rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could ever need for a fun family night of gaming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it and our daughters had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean. Host very quick to respond to messages or questions. Great front porch for hanging out. The gaming theme was intresting. That was not the draw for us.weneeded a one night stay at a reasonable price close to our performance venue. This was it.Only one caveat. If you have any mobility issues, this might not be the place for you. Nothing dangerous. Just not accomadating due to steps, lighting and some tight corners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning customer! The host is very attentive and helpful. The home is always clean and welcoming. The decor is so cute!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2026
Jessica is welcome back anytime. She is a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy was an excellent host! House was perfect and all the games kept the kids busy. It was nice having washer and dry on site. The popcorn machine was a great touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little home for what we needed. A gamers delight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is set up well for a fun night with family or friends. The hosts were very creative with their ideas and fit a lot into the space. Everyone loved the themes. We were actually on our way to a board game convention, so we thought this was a fitting spot to stay. While we did really enjoy the house and the host was nice, there are a few things worth mentioning...The remodel felt like it wasn't done professionally, so the house's age does show. The house is pretty small, so there is no dining table. The window A/C in one bedroom was on a wall that goes into a laundry room that's shared with the other unit. It felt like if someone wanted to, they could get into the room pretty easily. I'm pretty sure the kids could access YouTube and other content from the TVs in the bunk beds, which might not be ideal for some kids. If you're looking for a fun stay and not expecting a 5-star resort, this could be a really great option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (Jeremy) was awesome, property was awesome- we will definitely stay here again if we come back to Springfield! It was a perfect getaway for myself, daughter and her friend- tons of games/fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun spot and excellent communication

Enjoyed our stay for the night, would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space! So so fun and the popcorn is such a nice touch. The coolest Vrbo I've stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We were really looking forward to the house but when we arrived we were met with significant water damage in a couple of the rooms so we decided not to use them for our safety. There was leftover popcorn in the popcorn machine from previous guests. I let the owner know both issues and he apologized and said he would refund the cleaning fee. We shall see about that. We later found the refrigerator was filthy and had leftover food from other guests. The home smelled very musty and there were little bugs flying around the entire time so we chose to eat out in cleaner environments. I suspect the bugs were from some left over sugar as there was a bag that appeared to be rotting. The couch had several stains and the walls in the room with the bunk were pretty dirty with what looked like feces. The main bathroom was clean outside of the inner shower curtain that needs to be replaced. Our favorite room was the bedroom with a bunk. We enjoyed the ski ball. We also played the retro games on the living room TV and cards. Overall, our stay didn't meet our expectations but we made the best of it as much as we could. I hope this feedback will encourage the owner to invest in the property a little more as the gamer oasis was our sole purpose for this trip and we found ourselves looking for reasons to leave even though that was not our intention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Arrived a little later in evening, beds looked like aomeone just slept in then an left as is, all the beds and diahes were on counter .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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