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A house full of steel balls and games

2.5 star property

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Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Interior
Game room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5120 Earlwick Rd, Richmond, VA, 23230
  • Shops at Willow Lawn
    5 min drive
  • Mi Mariachi
    15 min walk
  • Richmond Staples Mill Road Station
    3 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar, individually decorated

Family House

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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Economy Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, individually decorated

Economy Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Futon

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, individually decorated

Executive Room

  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

With a stay at A house full of steel balls and games in Richmond (Dumbarton), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Broad Street and Virginia Commonwealth University. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Short Pump Town Center and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Greater Richmond Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - 5 min drive
  • Carytown - 7 min drive
  • University of Richmond - 7 min drive
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 8 min drive
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Staples Mill Road Station - 3 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

A house full of steel balls and games

Family-friendly Richmond bed & breakfast in Dumbarton with free breakfast
A house full of steel balls and games offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 30-inch plasma televisions come with video-game consoles. Additionally, rooms include free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and plasma televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Pachinko
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch plasma TV
  • DVD player
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.3 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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A house full of steel balls and games Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite place to stay in the US
This is the most fun place to stay that I know. The owner is responsive and friendly, the cat (who only lives outside) is so lovely. The antique pinball machine collection is one of the best I’ve ever seen, and it’s a chance of a lifetime to play. Kitchen is well stocked and beds are comfy. This place is exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! The owner is amazing, the pinball machines a lifetime memory experience. I sincerely hope that I have a chance to stay here again soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time, still a charm
This is our second stay, and it's just as great as before! The beds are comfy, selection of breakfast is great, the manager communicates extremely well, the games are fun, location is safe and convenient, and the old cat is very friendly. Despite what someone else said, I have never seen a cat hair or any trace of the friendly little cat anywhere inside the house. I hope my kid gets into college here, so I have an excuse to come stay here more often. lol
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host couldn’t have been nicer. House is a museum of pinball machines that you can play!! Everything was spotlessly clean and light breakfast is available. I’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pinball machines were very unique. This is my first BNB so I have nothing else for a comparison..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beware if you have cat allergies. While owner claims his cat is an “outdoor” pet the home interior - at least every public apace and the single room - are permeated with cat dander. If this is at all a health issue avoid this property. For persons with moderate or severe allergic responses to dander it poses a serious health problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pinball Fun in Richmond, Virginia
Unique and fun place to stay in Richmond. Especially nice if you are traveling with folks that really love pinball. Clean, accommodating, quiet neighborhood. Game play is included in the price of your stay, there must have been 25 machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind accommodation
Great place, unique and nostalgic, pinball machines were fun, check in smooth and easy, terrific communication by owner
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive never experienced a bnb quite like Pinball Pete's. Nostalgic pinball machines everywhere set on free play. Got the pleasure to meet the man himself. Great guy. The house was extremely clean as well as free snacks and in a good neighborhood. Highly recommend this establishment. 10 stars if i could.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great house, and a great host. If you love pinball and classic gaming consoles, you may find it difficult to work up the motivation to leave. The old style pop machine full of local craft beers was a nice touch, too, and is the only machine in the house that requires quarters.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool and quirky
This is a quirky place that will Appel to lovers of pinball and other games. Robert was a gracious and thoughtful host. I’d been on the road for two weeks, and had a big day the day I left… so I did not make the most of the place because I was exhausted. Still kicking myself for not playing Elvira though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner is an awesome person!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Funky B&B stay - do you love pinball?
A fun and unique B&B just off 95 outside of Richmond. There are 3 smallish bedrooms and 16 working pinball machines which you can play non-stop for free. One room has a half bath, and the other two rooms share the full bathroom off the hall. Lots of fun if you like pinball or are traveling with teens. Full kitchen is available for your use, though breakfast food options are limited, but coffee is top-rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nili

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was easy, room very clean. My show dogs and I felt welcome. I felt much safer than in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful spot in the country. My third stay! It’s like a home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here one night and loved it so much I booked again! I have to add to my previous review; the fans in the bedrooms were an amazing touch! They are bulky to pack, intend to use white noise apps when traveling and it’s just not the same. The lovely touches in the comfortable bedrooms only add to the overall comfort of a home away from home experience. Thanks Pinball Pete, I will be booking again soon and many times in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023