[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Tri-Valley Game House Family-friendly vacation home in Downs ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75033400/75033389/823385c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75033400/75033389/11616608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75033400/75033389/696cc5af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75033400/75033389/c8309ff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75033400/75033389/3a277978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Discover the essence of quiet comfort in this charming small town haven, perfect for families and friends. Explore quaint streets, play friendly games like hockey or foosball, and enjoy a fully equipped kitchen to unleash your culinary talents. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Tri-Valley Game House Welcome to Our Charming Small Town Haven - Perfect for Families and Friends! Discover the essence of quiet comfort in a charming neighborhood, tucked away in the heart of a small town. Explore the quaint streets, enjoying morning coffee, afternoon ice cream, or a delicious hometown pizza and pub experience, just a short stroll away. Key Features: Small Town Charm: Immerse yourself in the peacefulness of a quiet neighborhood, allowing you to enjoy the simplicity and warmth of a small town. Recreation Delight: Bond with family and friends over a friendly game of hockey on the table, foosball, arcade game or choose from a plethora of board games, ensuring endless entertainment during your stay. \*\*\*Space Overview\*\*\* Bedrooms: ❖ 1st Bedroom: Cozy up in a comfortable queen-sized bed, offering a serene night's rest. ❖ 2nd Bedroom: Another tranquil room with a queen-sized bed, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. ❖ 3rd Bedroom: Relax in the comfort of a queen-sized bed, creating a cozy haven for a rejuvenating night's sleep. Fully Equipped Kitchen: Unleash your culinary talents in the fully equipped kitchen, boasting all the essentials needed to prepare your favorite meals. Backyard: Step outside into a lovely backyard, a perfect spot for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. Laundry Room: Enjoy the convenience of a dedicated laundry room, ensuring a hassle-free stay. Bathrooms: ❖ Full Bathroom: Complete with all necessary amenities, providing convenience and comfort. ❖ Half Bathroom: A convenient addition for your comfort and ease during your stay. Escape to our charming abode, offering the best of a small town experience and the joy of a cozy retreat. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the beauty of quiet living! \*\*\*Guest Access\*\*\* Enjoy full access to the entire home, including all the amenities provided onsite, during your stay. \*\*\*Interaction with Guest\*\*\* We are just a message away. Let us know how we can earn your 5 star review. Feel free to send a message via the app, and we’ll respond promptly. Rest assured, we are dedicated to ensuring your stay is seamless and delightful! ~ THINGS TO NOTE ~ We want each guest to have an exceptional stay - Including your group! We put a lot into this house and into the exceptional experience we want for our guests. Please review the following and pass along to all guests. ✓ Check in/out: We love that you are enjoying our place! If you wish to stay longer please give us as much heads up as possible so we can accommodate a few extra minutes to another restful night! Unfortunately, if our cleaning team arrives and check-out has not occurred we may charge for the additional hours at our cleaning team's rates (minimum $50/hr). Thank you for your understanding! ✓ Guests: \-For bookings of 2 guests or more, at least one staying guest must be 21 or older. \-Please no unregistered guests without prior approval. \-Maximum 6 overnight guests \-Game room max occupancy: 16 Daytime guests ✓ 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. ✓ Noise: This is a residential area. Please treat our neighbors with respect and allow them to enjoy their homes in peace as you would like to enjoy yours. ✓ Local Bookings: Please contact us before making a booking from the local community. ✓ Parties: NO PARTIES. Please do not disturb the neighborhood ⓧ Smoking: No Smoking allowed on the property: $300 fine minimum (usually over $1000 to remediate) ✓ We kindly request our guests to refrain from ordering any additional media services, including but not limited to TV packages, during their stay. Any charges resulting from such orders will be appreciated to be settled by the respective guest 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - 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Unapproved late checkouts could result in an additional charge (min $50/hr) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.40065,-88.870544&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:csruFzol%7DO%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40U%40SBS%40U%40QBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBQDSDQDSFQDQFQDSFQFQFQFOFQFQHOHQFOHOHOHOHOHOHMJMHOJOHKJMJMJMJKJMLKJKJKLKJKLIJILKLILILGLILGLINGLGLELGNGLENELENELENCNCLCNCNALCNCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBLBN%40NBNBLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLFLFLDNFLFLHLFLHLFLHLHLJJHLHJJLJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLJLHJJNJNHLHLHNJNFNHNHNHNFPHNFPFPFPHNDPFPFRDPDPFPDRDPDRBPDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40PBT%40R%40R%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTARARARATARARCRARCRCRCRCRCRCRERERCPEREPERGPEPEPGPGPERINGPGPGPINGPINININGNKNINILILKNKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKJMHKLMHKHMJMHMFMHMHMFMHMFODMFMFMFODMDODOBMDODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOEMAOCOEMEOCMEOEMEOGMGMGMEOGMIMGMIMIMGMIMKKIMIKMMIKKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMIMKMIOKMIMIOIOIOIOIOGOIQIOGQGQGOGQGSGQEQGQEQGQESEQESCQESESCSCSCSCSCSCSASASCSASAUASASAS%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EQ6Kt-yXBCwIyFIlKNVuvGf5orE=) Downs, IL #### What's nearby - OSF St. Joseph Medical Center - 14 min drive - 16.7 km - Grossinger Motors Arena - 15 min drive - 16.4 km - Illinois Wesleyan University - 15 min drive - 16.8 km - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 15 min drive - 16.8 km - Illinois State University - 19 min drive - 19.5 km #### Getting around - Uptown Station - 20 min drive - Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive - ‪Gameday Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive - ‪Las Margaritas Mexican Bar And Grill - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Tri-Valley Game House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Tri-Valley Game House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Tri-Valley Game House? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Tri-Valley Game House located? > This family-friendly Downs vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Dooley Park, Dooley Park West, and McManus Park. Beecher Playland is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Tri-Valley Game House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica N. Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good trip Quite trip ##### Veronica N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela P. May 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, cozy, comfortable Clean three bedroom house in a quiet neighborhood. Not far from ISU. Very comfortable beds. ##### Pamela P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. May 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean Easy and clean, close to the interstate ##### Michael D. 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