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Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14

Family-friendly stay near Texas A&M University - College Station

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Bryan, TX
  • Place, Viking Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Viking Park Softball - Bryan High School
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Viking Park Baseball - Bryan High School
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

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  • Baker Field - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Viking Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Viking Park Softball - Bryan High School - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Viking Park Baseball - Bryan High School - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tanglewood Park - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14

Bring the whole family for an easy getaway with arcade games, mini golf, backyard fun, and plenty of room to spread out. Howdy Hangout sleeps 14 comfortably and is perfect for reunions, wedding weekends, tournaments, Aggie visits, and group trips. With two game rooms, oversized gathering spaces, and a huge fenced backyard, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while still giving grandparents, cousins, and extended family room to relax comfortably together.

The fully equipped kitchen opens to the dining and living areas, making it easy to prepare meals and dine together. Multiple seating areas throughout the home provide flexibility for large groups. Each bedroom is thoughtfully furnished to provide a comfortable and quiet space for rest.

Outdoors, guests can enjoy a large, fully fenced backyard with a putting green, fire pit, propane grill, patio seating, and yard games. The property is pet friendly and designed to comfortably accommodate both children and adults during longer stays.

Property Highlights

* 5 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | sleeps up to 14
* 2 game rooms with pool table, arcade, basketball shootout & pinball
* Open-concept kitchen, dining & living areas
* Huge fenced backyard with putting green & outdoor games
* Fire pit, propane grill & patio seating
* Pet-friendly
* Minutes to Texas A&M, downtown Bryan & Legends Event Center
* Approx. 15 minutes to The Weinberg at Wixon Valley

## MAIN FLOOR
Bedroom 1
* King bed
* Dedicated workspace
* Smart TV
* Full ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower & double vanity

Kitchen
* Large, fully stocked kitchen open to living & dining areas
* Electric cooktop, oven, microwave
* Coffee bar with ground coffee, beans, sugar, creamer & sweetener
* Coffee pot (K-cup & full pot), kettle, toaster, blender, waffle maker, crockpot
* Pots, pans, baking dishes & sheets
* Dishwasher with detergent
* Refrigerator/freezer with ice maker & filtered water
* Island with seating
* Salt, pepper, olive oil & starter seasonings
* Foil & plastic wrap provided

Living Room
* Smart TV
* Comfortable seating
* Sleeper sofa
* Open to kitchen & dining

Dining Room
* Table seating for 10
* Bar seating for 5

Game Room 1
* Pool table
* Smart TV

Game Room 2
* Basketball shootout
* Board games
* 1980s arcade with 60+ classic games

Half Baths (2)
* One with double vanity
* One with single vanity

Laundry Room
* XL washer & dryer
* Detergent, stain remover & dryer sheets
* Iron & ironing board

## UPSTAIRS
Bedroom 2
* King bed
* Ensuite bathroom

Bedroom 3
* King bed
* Smart TV

Bedroom 4
* Queen bed

Bedroom 5
* Twin XL beds with trundles (4)
* Full-size futon
* Smart TV

Bathrooms (2)
* Full bath with tub/shower combo & two vanities
* Full bath with tub/shower combo & single vanity

Provided
* Bath towels, hand towels & washcloths
* Hair dryers
* Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper & hand soap

## ENTERTAINMENT
* Game rooms, putting green, yard games & board games
* High-speed Wi-Fi
* Smart TVs (5) — guests log into their own streaming accounts

## BACKYARD
* Large, shaded, fully fenced yard (½-acre lot)
* Putting green
* String lights
* Fire pit
* Propane grill with fuel & grilling tools
* Outdoor folding tables (2) & chairs (18)
* Lawn games including cornhole, ladder ball & croquet

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

Small gatherings allowed with owner approval, but please no excessively loud parties that would disturb the neighbors. Quiet hours: 10:30 pm-7am.
Dogs(limit of 2)with $75 per dog fee. Dogs must be kenneled when left at house;no dogs on furniture without pet blanket;yard pet waste must be cleaned
NO SMOKING, VAPING OR DRUGS. A minimum $1000 fine charged for smoking.Rental agreement & security deposit forms must be signed online.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets welcome with a $75 per pet for length of stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Small gatherings allowed with owner's approval onl

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small gatherings allowed with owner's approval onl
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, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Small gatherings allowed with owner's approval onl For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 on Aug 5, 2026 start from CA $748, excluding 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.

Does Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 to downtown Bryan?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Bryan.

Family Fun Retreat • Arcade • Sleeps 14 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good experience , hostess was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. We enjoyed our stay. They really went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Amazing home-amazing host!

From booking to the stay we had an above and beyond experience. The house was very clean, good layout for our girls basketball team, and close to everything. The beds were super comfy and we appreciated the toiletry items for those who may have forgotten something. The house was an entertainment zone and the girls loved it! Highly recommend this property!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well maintained property. Everything is well thought out, and there is tons of space and entertainment options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is awesome and exactly as described in the listing. There are tons of activities for kids and adults. We would definitely stay here again in the future. The host was kind and checked in via VRBO message to make sure we didn’t need anything. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place to have family and friends for Aggie Ring Day and to host the famous Aggie Ring Dunk. Beautiful property with attention to detail that meets all your needs. Easy to feel at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE H.

Best place to stay

We stayed at the Howdy Hangout with our family and a friend - altogether 8 folks. We were in town for our son’s wedding. Everything was perfect. Updated and so many details thought out. The main room was big and open to the kitchen. The backyard was terrific! Gamerooms were definitely a fun place as well. Great location. Couldn’t have found a better place. So easy to work with the owners. We loved it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family

Very well furnished with all that we needed.Very nice yard .It would be nice to have a second refrigerator. This was our family reuion and we cook all our meals for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Nice home to stay in for families

We were in town for our son's wedding, so we had 11 people staying in the house. Everything was clean and easy to find. They even had extra supplies in the restrooms in case anyone forgot anything. Our family loved playing pool and the other games in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!

⸻ The house was absolutely perfect for our annual grandkid getaway to Santa’s Wonderland. The putting green, pool table, and basketball game kept everyone entertained for hours — the kids never stopped smiling! The kitchen was wonderfully equipped, and the coffee bar had every option and add-on we could possibly want. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the layout worked perfectly for our group, and the whole home was spotless. It truly lived up to its name — the perfect place to “hang out”! We would love to come back next year if it’s available. We couldn’t have asked for a better place. Bottom line: This home isn’t just a rental — it’s a memory-maker.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great amenities and attention to detail!

We were in town for my son’s wedding. The house was great as a gathering place for family. Everyone enjoyed the games! There was plenty of room to set out food and for everyone to sit and enjoy meals together. There was plenty of parking and ample bedroom and bathroom space for everyone who stayed at the house! The owners thought of lots of small details that made the house feel like we were at home. We will stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lourna L.

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

Graduation/family weekend

Beautiful home with enough space inside and out for everyone. Lots of outdoor games as well as two “game rooms.” Everyone loves the house and it was amazing to have enough room for all of my out of town guess. Owner responded quickly to all of my questions during my day. If your looking for a fun home to entertain while in Bryan/College Station, then this is the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Selynda V.

Celebrated Graduation at the Howdy Hangout

I would give the Howdy Hangout a 10 out of 10! Janae and Brennan were amazing to work with. Their communication was impressive. Then when we arrived for our son's graduation trip, Howdy Hangout overdelivered. Not only was the home beautiful and clean with lots of activities, they also thought of the small things that make a visit better (ie. makeup wipes/cloths, hair dryer, shampoo/lotion, qtips, doggie basket, etc). I would highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Quad Mom Weekend

Seven of us Aggie Corps Moms came in for a weekend retreat. Howdy Hangout was perfect and amazingly comfortable for all of us, and had plenty of room for our boys to come visit and enjoy the fun games in the home. This home is beautifully decorated, spacious and very clean. And the pool table and game room were just too cool! We didn't want for anything with all of the thoughtful amenities. We hope to make this our home base when we have more Mom Weekends in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is THE place to stay in Bryan/Collage Station!!! We just hosted our annual family holiday celebration here and there truly could not have been a more perfect setting. Inside, the elegant home is pristine, warm, comfortable and inviting. The flow of the downstairs lends its self to easy, almost effortlessly socializing. The outside is FABULOUS! So many activities (with equipment easy to find & in great condition), and different areas of the yard in which to congregate and mingle. Our family voiced a UNANIMOUS “YES” when I asked them if we’d enjoy doing this again. Getting all 18 people to agree with each other was a little Christmas magic. The host is friendly and kind, responsive, professional, and just goes that extra mile to ensure your comfort and enjoyment of this property - lots of thoughtful little details …and there’s MUCH to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great Place!

We had an extended family weekend getaway here and it was perfect! The pool table, basketball game, and arcade game provided the perfect entertainment. I loved that the dining table was big enough for all of us to sit around and play games, and also the extra seating at the bar for when we wanted to spread out more. We were able to cook in the kitchen and had everything we needed. The bed situation was great! We are mostly adults and older teens, so having so many large beds and non-bunkbeds was perfect- everyone was comfortable. Backyard area looked great and very inviting, but the weather kept us inside. The host was very responsive when we sent messages, and accommodated us when we realized items were left behind. Overall it was a great weekend and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025