Bloomington Retreats

08/30/2026

Hosting 1,000+ guests taught us a lot… mostly that our own children are still the messiest. 🤪 Just Leo drawing on the house guide. Thanks, Leo.

08/22/2026

08/19/2026

Have you ever looked around and started crying because all your favorite people were together? That was me at Leo’s first birthday. I was just so overwhelmed with happiness watching everyone celebrate him and make memories together.

These are the moments that mean the most. ❤️

https://www.airbnb.com/h/arcadehouse

08/11/2026

Summer nights at each location! Which one is your vibe?

08/10/2026

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This was submitted to the local newspaper. So sweet 🥺

08/06/2026

A fun before and after!

06/12/2026

05/22/2026

Before & after of Arcade House parlor room… there were moments we thought this room might never come together. 😅

We kept tweaking. Reworking. Second guessing. Trying different layouts, lighting, textures, colors… over and over again until it finally clicked.

What used to feel tired and forgotten now feels cozy, fun, historic, and full of personality. The stained glass, exposed brick, vintage radio, moody lighting… this room fought us a little, but damn was it worth it.

Sometimes the best spaces don’t happen instantly. You just keep showing up until the vision finally works. 🎮🏡

05/22/2026

What started as a major rehab turned into one of the most fun stays in Bloomington-Normal. We kept the character, cranked up the nostalgia, and built a space made for movie nights, arcade battles, hot tub hangs, and memories with your people.

This house was rough when we bought it. Now it’s pure fun.

05/18/2026

“Are you sure we should buy this house?”
… literally everyone in 2018… including us. 😅

At the time, this backyard looked more like a cleanup project than a destination.

But one crazy idea, a lot of late nights, and a little vision later… it became movie nights under the lights, backyard hangs, hot tubs, laughter, and memories for thousands of guests. 🌴🎬✨

Proof that sometimes the worst-looking projects turn into the best stories.