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Murphys House House !!

Family-friendly stay near University of Nevada-Reno

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Reno, NV
  • Place, Rancho San Rafael Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Nevada-Reno
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawlor Events Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Reno

Heart of Reno.A stay at this West University vacation home places you steps from Wilbur D. May Center and within a 5-minute walk of Rancho San Rafael Park. Great Basin Adventure and Nevada Historical Society are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rancho San Rafael Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Basin Adventure - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Nevada-Reno - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lawlor Events Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 10 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buzzed Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pub N' Sub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Waldorf Saloon - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Murphys House House !!

a 6000 Square foot house located right on Rancho San Rafael Park. One minute from downtown Reno. Equipped with a pool table, Ping pong table, shuffleboard, and foosball table. The house has a wet bar and a gym. If you and your guests do not feel like driving, there is a limo service available. It is a great way to enjoy the park and the river walk. The game room is an absolute hit. Equipped with a fire table and barbecue. equipped with a quaint backyard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pitbulls and huskies are 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Murphys Game House!! Private vacation home
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Murphys Game House!! Reno
Murphys Game House!! Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Murphys House House !! to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Murphys House House !! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Murphys House House !! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Murphys House House !!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but The Sands Casino (4-min drive) and Siri's Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Murphys House House !!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Murphys House House !!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Murphys House House !! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Murphys House House !! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Murphys House House !! to downtown Reno?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Reno.

Murphys House House !! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host, huge beautiful home that has multiple large areas to socialize in a plethora of ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house, amenities, location and Host made this accommodation perfect for our family reunion. We were a party of 10, with seven adults, two teens, and a 9-year-old - so the multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas and the game room were perfect. The nearby San Rafael Regional Park is a lovely place for a walk and had some weekend activities during our stay. The host, Pete, gave a thorough orientation, provided written instructions, and checked in each day to see if we needed anything. Our family comes together to Reno often, as we hail from Hawaii, Utah and California - we'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

K J.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time

My friends and I stay here with zero problems. Five beds that fit more than one, clean home with plates, great host who communicates by text to not disturb the flow of the vacation. The house has more than enough cups and good environment that makes you feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay at Peter’s amazing home! Peter is a great host as he met with us to give us a tour & made sure to show us how everything worked! We loved the kitchen, comfortable beds, outside fire pit, but the huge hit for everyone was the very large game room! It was perfect to entertain us all for our daughter’s graduation from UNR! It was nice to have conversations upstairs & let those that are competitive, be themselves in the soundproof game room! Highly recommend this beautiful home for the wonderful memories created to last a lifetime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N., Fair Oaks, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Stay

Our family loved everything about the house, and the owner was very accommodating and friendly. The game room was epic and kept everyone entertained for hours!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for all ages

We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara C., Sacramento

Party House

Selected Reno for a family 40th Birthday Party and the house worked nicely for the get together. Plenty of beds, bathrooms and space for everyone. A little disappointed the a/c was not working and we were using a swamp cooler which helped but was not coolest it could have been in such hot weather. It did cool down the last night and we were able to enjoy the yard and all its fountains and lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family gatherings

The Murphy house was a perfect place for my family to stay and enjoy our time together. Peter our host was the most thank you so much Peter for being a great host. Looking forward to our next family reunion and staying again at the Murphy house. It was beautiful.😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family gathering

Our family came from 3 different states to meet up with our Reno family connection. This place was roomy, comfortable, and had something for everyone. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pete is a great host!

Came into town for a volleyball tournament and stayed at Pete's place. We had a great time! Pete was great and communicated very well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Together

This house is amazing!!! Everything was perfect!! We had a wonderful time and loved all the wonderful "extras" of the home!! Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay we had! It is a trip our family will not soon forget. The game room was a huge hit with our grandkids that they didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating our sons 21st and best friends 50th!!!

First of all, communication with Pete was easy and thorough. He was available to answer all questions I had before our stay. The house is amazing. Super clean, and the layout is amazing for larger families who are looking for a place to all be together. The basement game room is absolutely a blast. But if kids and gaming get too loud the upstairs gourmet kitchen and seating areas to watch football and visit are bar none. I can’t say enough about the property and what it provides to visit with family. My entire extended family could not stop talking about what a great visit it was. It would have been impossible to have such an intimate visit in a hotel with separate rooms. I am already planning another trip to the Murphy house for my sons graduation from UNR this spring. 5 stars on every aspect!! I would recommend this to anyone without hesitation. Thanks again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

This house was phenomenal! Had everything we needed and the bottom floor game room was outstanding! Pete was so responsive and there for our needs! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience.

Wonderful experience. We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UNR. Great location. Came back and had a nice lunch we had catered. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R., Greenfield WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

Everything about this place made our stay very very enjoyable. The house was amazing. A lot of room for everyone to enjoy. Honestly the pictures of the house help but do not show how great the house really is. The home owner Pete was very helpful and sent me a text daily just to make sure everything was going alright and too see if we needed anything. Our group has already decided that if the house is available in 3 years when we return we are staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place & Host

House was amazing. The downstairs area is incredible. No need to go to bars when you’ve got one in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

This house doesn't disappoint!!

The coolest owners I've met to date when renting, everything was as advertised and more. The game room is where we spent the majority of our time. The property is awesome and the house is huge as there was 10 of us with plenty of more room to spare. Literally blocks from the casinos and yes I'll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun house for a weekend!

Our lab group stayed at Murphy's Fun House and had an absolute blast! Lots of space to accommodate everyone, and the game room made it such a fun time. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house

We had such a fun stay here. The house was perfect for 11 people, we had more than enough room. The game room was amazing and everyone had such a good time. House location was perfect we enjoyed going to the casinos and snowboarding, but enjoyed the house even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton W.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place is AMAZING!!

If you are looking for a place in Reno LOOK NO FURTHER! We have done VRBO multiple times and the one thing I will say is this place is the best and the pictures don’t Truly do it justice. From the games, the fridges, the outdoor lounge areas to all of the bedrooms for everyone to have their space is amazing. And I will finish with this there is not a Host out there better than Pete! Communication is key but he truly wants you to have a great time and will make sure you do. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and look forward to staying here again! Thanks Pete!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot for friends!

Rented this spot with a group of 15 friends, We had a great time at this spot! Tons of games, distance from the neighbors, comfortable beds, helpful hosts. Would definitely recommend this spot for your next Reno trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karthikeyan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonder place hosted by an amazing person in an awesome city!!

What a great time of the year to spend, at a great home, in a wonderful city. This home literally exceeded our expectations with all the amenities we could ask for, especially we loved the game and bar room in the basement. Pete is definitely a 5-star host, very deligent, thorough and friendly. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe (doesn't mean that you have to be quiet and if you need to be loud you have the game room in the basement). The place is just a mile away from the casinoes. We are a group of 5 families with lot of kids, and each and everyone (including our 2yrs old) enjoyed the stay the most. Pete's home is definitely in my top 5 list and I am really looking forward to our future stay at this place .. Very strongly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reno Graduation

Book early for your Reno Graduation, this house is a blast and will go fast!! We will return for a Tahoe trip next!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022