You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Doom--Home Owned by Renowned Game Designer
Sandy Petersen built this home with money earned from working on the video game Doom. He hired an architect to design the house which features open spaces, a high living room ceiling, a playroom with a slide, and many other great features. The house has five bedrooms and sleeps twelve. We know you’ll enjoy staying here! Rockwall City Short-Term Rental Permit #STR2024-4311.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Ray Hubbard. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home offers in-room jetted baths and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Lake Ray Hubbard and 14 minutes on foot from The Harbor Rockwall Mall
As a guest of Doom--Home Owned by Renowned Game Designer, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR2024-4311
Doom--Home Owned by Renowned Game Designer Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline K.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My family absolutely loved staying here. Grand babies were in heaven with play room! Nice secure gated neighborhood close to all shopping and restaurants
Jacqueline K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, great accommodations for the whole family. We really enjoyed the gameroom. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Jason K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Michelle H.
24 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun House - Just Needs A Few Repairs
This home is unique and has something for adults, teens and especially kids! We had a few issues - air hockey table was not working, broken blind in a toilet room,, faulty jets in tub, broken trash compactor, the cleaning crew did not dry the towels before they were folded and put on shelves, so all towels had to be washed and dried before they could be used. The home did however, have enough beds and rooms for our family, and our grandkids loved the loft area. The owner was quick to respond to my messages, but did not consider the issues important. Here is the Owner's response to bringing issues in the home to her attention - "The home is 31 years old and has been totally renovated twice. Homes always need maintenance and I keep mine well maintained. All of the items you brought up are minor and are easily remedied. I’m sorry that you were not satisfied."I hope the owner is able to address the issues we had before renting the home to another family.
Michelle H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Friendly and helpful host!
Kim L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim T.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rockwall Tx Gated Home
The 5 bedrooms and 8 beds was great for my family of 6.A master bed and bath. And another bedroom with a master type bed. The young adults and child loved the ping pong room. They were a little disappointed the air hockey did not work. And since it was a gated community it was a long drive (1 mile) from the gate for visitors but it was nice to have a closer exist (1/2 mile). I will definitely check on it's availability next time I'm in town with a large family or friends.
Jim T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Teri C.
22 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not comfortable
First, directions to the house led us to a gate that was not an accessible entrance for visitors. Response from property owner was late and after we found a security booth. The property is a reminder of the Brady Bunch era. There is no full bathroom on 1st floor, but there is a urinal which is not needed for this type of stay. Of the 5 bedrooms only one of the beds was comfortable. Three of the bedrooms had a 3 inch foam mattress and 3 in fake box spring on slatted base the majority of these slats were worped and needs repair. The masterbedroom bed sunk in as if it was also on broken slats. We did not attempt to lift up the mattress as we did on the other beds. The master restroom was difficult to step in and close the door. Access to the back yard was through the garage verus through the house. Our only night upon returning from our event we went to there was a car parked in the driveway that gave us all a sense of safety concerns. Luckily we had a grown man with us that went into the house and made a sweep of the premises to ensure there was no one else in the house. We attempted to reach out to the owner, this time no reply. We had lots of hesitation to sleep because of the car situation and also, a crew that came to pick up a bouncy house in the backyard hit a brown trash can and caused trash to fly everywhere. Not sure if it was this house property trash can or nextdoor. Also appeared the neighbors next door were having a gathering of some kind. Uncomfortable s
Teri C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Vansh D.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was a great stay. Everything as expected and seen on website.
Vansh D.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan W., Irving, Texas
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
UNIQUE EARLY MODERN VIBE LOVE
Best host I have ever had the pleasure to rent from first and foremost!!! THANK YOU!!The house was unique, like no other!! Fun and open space! Had absolutely everything you could need, from a snack cart, with popcorn, to game ......just cool!! This is one I WILL be back too!!!!
Susan W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jesus R.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
My stay at this property was absolutely wonderful! The homeowner was incredibly kind and welcoming, providing everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. She was very responsive and communicated all the details clearly, which made the check-in process easy. Anytime I had a question, she was quick to help and make sure we had everything we needed.The house itself is fantastic. It was spotlessly/clean, well-maintained, and full of character. It’s clear that a lot of care has been put into making this space both comfortable and fun for guests. The unique layout offers plenty of space and has various rooms and features that make it perfect for groups with different interests. Whether you’re looking to relax, socialize, or explore, this house has something for everyone.The location is also ideal with just a short distance from the lake, and close to all the great things Rockwall has to offer. Whether you're into outdoor activities or checking out local shops and restaurants, everything is just minutes away.I highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a memorable stay with fantastic hosts!