THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
The current price is €205
€205
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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About this property
THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming!
The Gamers Oasis is a fun, gaming themed stay! Arcade games, skiball, working popcorn machine, Monopoly jail Photo Booth, and more! With three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, it’s a perfect place for your next adventure!
Need more space? the upstairs of this home finctuons as a separate short term rental unit but if available you can booth them both to total sleep an additional 7guests.
Retro Fun Meets Classic Charm Welcome to Gamers Oasis, a one-of-a-kind stay where modern gaming fun meets the character of a historic home.
This spacious home was originally built in 1925, and while it has been updated with fresh flooring, comfortable furnishings, and fun gaming features, it still carries the charm and personality of a 100+ year-old house.
What You’ll Love
Game-filled experience – themed bedrooms, Skee-Ball, gaming décor, and spaces designed for fun and connection
Plenty of room for families & groups
Relaxing porch hangout area with TV, seating, and game table
Three uniquely themed bedrooms (including fan-favorite gaming themes)
About the Home (Please Read) Because of the home’s age and history, you may notice:
Slightly uneven floors in some areas Walls with character from decades of plaster work and repairs
A layout that reflects a classic 1920s build
These are part of the home’s charm—not signs of damage—and are typical for homes of this era. That said, we take pride in keeping the space clean, fresh, and comfortable, with newer laminate flooring and carpet throughout.
Cleanliness Commitment We work hard to provide a clean and welcoming environment for every guest. If anything ever feels off during your stay, we encourage you to reach out right away—we’re quick to respond and make things right.
🔊 About the Upstairs Unit
There is a separate apartment above the home called “Springfield 1925.”
It is a completely separate unit with its own entrance
As with many older homes, some sound transfer is possible between levels.
Most guests find this minimal, but if you are highly sensitive to noise or expecting total sound isolation, this is something to keep in mind.
Perfect For: Families with kids Gamers and fun-loving groups Guests who appreciate unique stays over cookie-cutter hotels
Not Ideal For: Guests expecting a perfectly level, modern new-build home Those highly sensitive to occasional noise from an upstairs unit
Our Promise We aim to offer a space where you can relax, laugh, play, and make memories.
If you value experience, personality, and fun, you’re going to love it here.
About the Neighborhood Gamers Oasis is located in an established, older neighborhood that reflects the history and character of the area.
Most surrounding homes are well cared for, and neighbors are friendly and respectful
The area is generally quiet and residential Across the street, there is an older vacant home with boarded windows. While it’s not the most visually appealing, it has not caused any issues for guests, and the neighborhood remains a comfortable place to stay.
If you’re looking for a polished, HOA-style neighborhood, this may not be the right fit—but if you appreciate a real, lived-in community with character, you’ll feel right at home.
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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. Visit our Springfield travel guide
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 does it cost to stay at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! ?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! on 2 Nov 2026 start from €205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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.
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THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming! Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
We enjoyed the house and all of the cool additions. There were games galore and my teenage boy loved it! Also loved the popcorn machine. We will keep this in our list of places to potentially stay for further trips!
My family really enjoyed staying at Jeremy's place. He was an excellent host. There was something fun in every room. We were there for two nights, so the kids you got to enjoy playing skee-ball, pool, video games, mini ping pong, arcade games, and more.
My family recently stayed at the gamers oasis and they absolutely loved the place and did not want to leave. Jeremy communicated very well and responded to messages in a reasonable time. The place was very clean and stocked with clean linens, and even had some snacks. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again.
My daughter and her friends stayed for her birthday. They had a blast! All kinds of games to play through the night, TVs in every room for various tastes, lots of fun for them in a clean, safe environment. Loved bunk beds, the comfort of the beds, bathrooms were loved, pool table, skee ball, popcorn machine, board games, and poker.
From the fun decor to the full functioning kitchen, everything was perfect. Not once did we hear "I'm bored". Rooms were nice and big, comfy beds and extras everywhere you looked. The big bonus for us was the fact they offer one night rentals which isnt easy to find. We will be returning.
Games, football and fun. Oh my! Cute gaming house. Big back yard! Comfy beds. Electronic set up in multiple rooms. Coffee maker for the adults who need it. Cold fridge. The dishwasher did not work. We had paper plates. There is a live-in upstairs. Didn't hear a peep out of him.
We had a very enjoyable weekend here. It was 4 adults (2 adult children) and 2 grandchildren. There was a game for everyone. The videogames on the TV were fun for the grandkids to see how games used to be. This along with the physical games really helped us keep everyone entertained.
The kitchen was stocked well enough that we were not forced to go buy a pantry staple just to have eggs in the morning. There was no dining table, so I was glad we hadn't planned dinners here, but for breakfast & snacks it was just fine.
The house was located close to the highways to make visiting local attractions quite simple & not to far away. Overall we had a nice stay here.
The gaming theme of this property was so much fun. My kids (7 and 4) absolutely loved it. All the details were great. One of the pictures of the bedrooms only shows a full bed but when we got to the property we discovered they had built a bunk bed above that bed which ended up being perfect for my kids. The property owner was very quick to respond to messages which I appreciate. I would say the only negative was the size of the shower. It is VERY tiny. Luckily myself and my family are not tall people so we made it work but if you are above 5’5 you will not be able to stand up in the shower.
Pulling into the neighborhood, we immediately had concerns. Unfortunately, those concerns were confirmed as soon as we entered. This property looked nothing like the listing photos or prior reviews.Cleanliness was a serious issue. The half bath had clearly not been cleaned, the floors throughout the house were filthy, and there was a strong, unpleasant odor. We ended up buying air fresheners just to make it tolerable.When we turned on the AC (set to a normal 72 degrees), water began leaking from the ceiling within minutes. There was obvious prior water damage to the ceiling and walls. Water was dripping and splashing onto shelves and the floor; we had to use a bath towel to prevent puddling. We were genuinely concerned the ceiling could fail, so we shut the AC off and stayed uncomfortable in an already hot, stuffy house.We also rented the upstairs, and it was no better, with exposed roof underlayment that could be physically touched.The most comfortable place during our stay was the front porch, which says everything about the interior. Across the street was a boarded‑up house with people and a dog coming and going at all hours, plus repeated late‑night vehicle traffic. We did not feel safe leaving anything in our vehicles.Did the kids have fun? Sure — kids can have fun anywhere. Would we stay here again or recommend it? Absolutely not. Looking back now, I wish we had cut our losses and gone to a hotel.
It was great and Jeremy was great at responding and taking care of anything we needed. I only gave 4 stars for accuracy of description because the couch can be slept on but it does not convert to a sofa bed. However, there is a loft bed in the queen room. So there was still enough sleep space. Host said options aren’t given on VRBO to select the actual description. I only mention it because we had mixed company of teens and I had to reconfigure sleeping arrangements a little bit. There is an upstairs unit that I didn’t see mentioned on the website, but we were told about on the way. It wasn’t an issue for us. The fire pit and back yard space was great too. The teens loved that. We really enjoyed the front porch fire pit, TV, and long table for eating. They have made great use of the space and really went all in with the game theme! Our teens loved it! And the popcorn machine was huge hit! So good!!
Our family had such a fun time at The Gamer’s Oasis! Jeremy was so easy to communicate with and quick to respond. He also willingly dropped off a different game console since the original wasn’t working. My 8 year old boys, 4 year old, and 2 year old all had an absolute blast with the game setup!! The environment was just so cute too with all the retro and vintage games and decor. The bunk bed in the kids room, skee ball, pac man, and pool table/air hockey/ping pong were the biggest hits!! Kitchen had all the essentials, plenty of towels, and beds were comfy. Our only call out would be the small size shower (my husband is so tall so he felt a little crammed) and the ice and water dispenser from the fridge wasn’t working. They were kind enough to provide a bag of ice though. They even left bags of popcorn for us to use for the popcorn machine. The house definitely felt like the nicest house in the neighborhood, but thankfully it was centrally located to everything we wanted to visit. We would definitely stay here again!
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!
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
Verified traveller
18 Jul 2026
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.