It’s officially football season, which means that you’re gonna want to have the best seat in the house once it’s time for the big games. Take a look at some of our favorite vacation homes that come with extra cozy movie theaters perfect for broadcasting game day on the largest screen possible, so you can see every play in HD.
Why Booking One of These Homes Is the Real MVP Move
Sure, you could cram the crew into your living room, pile snacks on a coffee table, and argue over who controls the remote. Or—you could book a fully loaded game-day escape with a private theater, hot tub, game room, and enough space for everyone to spread out without stepping on the chip bowl.
Here’s why choosing AvantStay for your next game-day (or any day) getaway is a winning play:
🏈 Home Theaters Built for Hype
We’re talking oversized recliners, surround sound, and screens that make every touchdown feel like you’re right there on the field. It’s not just watching the game—it’s an experience.
🧼 Zero Prep, Zero Stress
We’ll stock the fridge, arrange a private chef or mixologist, and even clean mid-stay if you want to keep it extra tidy. You show up, we handle the rest.
🛏️ Room for the Whole Roster
No more fighting for the best spot on the couch. These homes are designed with big groups in mind, so everyone has a seat for kickoff—and a cozy bed to crash in afterward.
📍 Epic Locations
From ski towns to beachfronts to lakefront stunners, our homes are in the spots you actually want to spend time in (and show off on Instagram).
💬 24/7 Guest Experience Team
Because questions happen. And so do last-minute needs. We’re here for it all—no waiting, no guessing!
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Paramount Place – Austin, TX
We’re starting off this round-up with a movie theater in the state where everything’s bigger. Paramount Place is the perfect intro to the weird city that is Austin. Stay here for easy access to downtown and all it has to offer. When you’re not watching the game at your personal theater, head outside and walk to the Paramount Theater for showings of old movies in comfy red velvet seats.
This stunner comes with all the bells, whistles, and recliner-lounging theater moments your crew could ask for. You’ve got a full-on movie theater, an epic game room, a rooftop lawn with cornhole, and more hangout space than you’ll know what to do with.
And when you’re not yelling at the ref from your plush theater seat? Hit the shuffleboard table, play a few rounds of pool, or sip something cold while watching the sunset from the roof. There’s even a hot tub and fireplace for post-game celebrations—or coping, depending how the game goes.
Amenities:
- Sleeps 16 guests
- Theater room with loungers and a curtain-lined drama
- Game room with air hockey, billiards, and shuffleboard
- Rooftop lawn with cornhole
- Ping pong table, wet bar, hot tub, 2 fireplaces
Best Highlight:
The ultimate setup for big groups and bigger games—plus, you’re walking distance from downtown Austin if you need a post-game victory lap.
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Oak and Luna – Big Bear, CA
Mountain air, hot tub nights, and your own private movie theater? Come to Oak and Luna for picture-perfect views of the great outdoors. Kick your feet back and relax while you get your game face on in this home’s private theater that has six seats for you and your crew. After a good game, take in the beauty of Big Bear, CA.
All the cozy cabin energy with a major upgrade, this freshly renovated 4-bedroom home is made for laid-back weekends, especially if your idea of a perfect game day includes ping pong battles and pool games.
The open layout is bright, stylish, and super comfy—there’s even a desk nook if you have to check an email or two between plays. After the game, head out for a soak in the hot tub, grill up something good, or hit the slopes nearby (if you’re visiting in winter, don’t forget your chains!).
Amenities:
- Sleeps 10 guests
- Private home theater for max chill
- Ping pong and a pool table
- Hot tub
- Stylish, open layout with cozy corners
Best Highlight:
Because nothing says “touchdown” like calling the plays from a recliner, then hopping in the hot tub to celebrate your fantasy football win.
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A View For All Seasons – Smoky Mountains, TN
Big family? Giant friend group? Planning a retreat that needs space, views, and a private theater to stream the game? Welcome to A View For All Seasons! Perched near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, this Smoky Mountain stay is giving massive cabin energy in all the best ways.
Coming with a 12-seat theater, plus it has an impressive four decks, two hot tubs with views of the mountains, and room to fit up to 22 guests. You’ve got a 70″ theater screen, media seating, and even a refreshment area for those halftime snacks.
Outside, two hot tubs and private decks let you soak in the views post-game. Inside? Foosball, pool, a fully stocked gourmet kitchen, and room to sleep up to 56 guests (yes, really). If you’ve been looking for a reason to cross the Smokies off your bucket list, we think you just found it.
Amenities:
- Sleeps up to 56 guests, with bunk rooms, king suites, and futons galore
- Private theater room with 70” screen + media recliners
- Game room with foosball and pool table
- Two hot tubs with mountain views
- Fully loaded kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers
Best Highlight:
You deserve to watch the big game on a big screen—then toast the win (or cry it out) under the stars in a hot tub with a mountain view.
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Indio Escape – Coachella Valley, CA
Hello, Indio! Come to Indio Escape prepared for lots of outdoor hangs. This home’s backyard has a modern fire pit, pool, hot tub, and dining table perfect for those al fresco moments. The movie room also comes with a mini-arcade, so you get maximum game time.
The only thing hotter than the Indio sun? Your game day setup at a freshly renovated five-bedroom home is serving up a major watch party with its private movie theater—85” screen, comfy seats. Whether you’re watching the playoffs or streaming a rewatch of your favorite classic, this spot brings all the comfort and the cool.
Inside, the open layout means you can float from the kitchen to the couch without missing a single play. With 5 bedrooms, everyone has space to crash after a long day of winning (or grilling, or hot-tubbing, or pretending to care about sports).
Amenities:
- Private theater with 85” screen, recliners, bean bags
- Pool, hot tub, BBQ, fire pit, cornhole
- Sleeps 14 guests comfortably
- Fully equipped kitchen and outdoor dining setup
- Located just 30 minutes from Palm Springs
Best Highlight:
Nothing says “ultimate Sunday” like streaming the game from your own home theater, then sitting by the alfresco dining for a celebratory cheers.
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Chardonnay Charm – Temecula, CA
A true Temecula paradise, Chardonnay Charm brings the “wow” to wine country. Spend days lounging poolside, cheering sunsets in the courtyard’s putting green, or playing a friendly match at the gameroom. When it’s time for kickoff, retreat to the movie theater for a little game day getaway.
A little different game-day experience with the private estate in the vines – a theater room made for playoff marathons and a backyard setup that’s basically an adult playground. Pro tip: loser pours the next round of rosé.
The vibes stay strong inside with a gourmet kitchen, plush movie theater, and open living spaces made for post-game hangouts. Whether you’re here for kickoff or wine tastings down the road at Wilson Creek, this spot is a Temecula relaxation like a perfectly aged cab.
Amenities:
- Sleeps 10 guests with luxe bedrooms
- Private movie theater with reclining seats
- Pool, hot tub, putting green, BBQ, fire table
- Ping pong, pool, poker, beer pong, foosball, and more
- Minutes to top wineries and Old Town Temecula
Best Highlight:
Your watch party deserves more than chips and a couch—it deserves vineyard views and a built-in tournament bracket.
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Timberline – Lake Tahoe, CA
Bring your A-game to this A-frame. Nestled in the pines just minutes from Lake Tahoe’s iconic shoreline, a trip to Timberline follows hot tub seshes, plenty of deck hangs, s’mores by the fire pit, a game or two of billiards, and IG-worthy interior design. Soaring ceilings, moody chalet vibes, and a private theater with a projector screen and recliner seating? Yes, please.
This home’s theater comes with 9 seats that recline and provide you with the best game day experience imaginable. Add in a hot tub and you’ve got a setup that’s as ready for Sunday football as it is for après-ski hangs.
An elevated mountain lodge with windows so tall they practically moonlight as Instagram backdrops where you can split your crew between the rec room and upstairs lounge, then come together on the deck with treetop views for grilled snacks and touchdown cheers.
Amenities:
- Sleeps 12 guests
- Private theater room with projector and lounge seating
- Pool table + upstairs hangout loft
- Hot tub for calling it a day
- Deck with forest views and peaks of Tahoe
Best Highlight:
Watching the game from a private mountain cinema hits way harder than squeezing onto a bar stool. Plus, Tahoe is undefeated in the scenery department.
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Red Hawk – Park City, UT
Even if you’re not a Utes fan, the home theater is here to impress. Hello to game-day greatness at Red Hawk, your alpine home base just a short stroll from Park City’s historic Main Street. Game day has never looked this good—especially when you’re watching in mountain luxury with a cheese board in hand.
This Park City stay comes complete with an XL screen and 6 plush reclining seats for that sports-filled day, a gas fireplace, a massive deck with plenty of seating, and an extra-cozy movie theater.
All vaulted ceilings, softwood finishes, and sun-drenched windows create the kind of cabin-core vibe you’ll never want to leave. There’s a full kitchen for all your snacking needs and plush outdoor seating for golden hour hangs.
Amenities:
- Sleeps 10 guests
- Private movie theater with a classic ’90s screen
- Hot tub with outdoor lounge
- Open-concept kitchen and alpine-style interiors
- Walking distance to Main Street shops & restaurants
Best Highlight:
Big screen. Bigger vibes. And you’re just a snowball’s throw from Park City’s best après-ski spots.
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Apex – Telluride, CO
You’re scoring big, and it’s not just in the game. Perched high, pouring off into views of the rolling Temecula hills, Apex is a 4-bedroom home built for adventure days and cozy movie nights. Make sure you’re stocked up on beer – there’s more than enough seating for everyone to have a “cheers” in this home’s theater.
After a long day carving up the slopes, wind down with cocktails in the hot tub and then cue up your favorite flick in the private theater room. Bonus points if you bring popcorn and fuzzy socks.
Rustic on the outside, sleek on the inside, and full of warm design details that make you feel right at home. With spiral staircases, fireplaces, luxe bedding, and epic alpine views, this house checks every “I need a winter getaway” box. Game day in the Rockies? Yeah, that’s the move.
Amenities:
- Sleeps 10 guests
- Private movie theater for sports, cinema, and everything in between
- Hot tub for post-slope soaks
- Modern cabin design
- Minutes from lifts and all the charm of downtown Telluride
Best Highlight:
Watching the game with snow-capped peaks in the background just hits different—especially from a hot tub.
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River Rock – Breckenridge, CO
Let the snow fall—River Rock’s got everything you need for the ultimate game day and getaway combo. Just one bus stop from Peak 8 and a quick stroll to Main Street, this pine-surrounded ski lodge is ideal for a crew that wants to hit the slopes and catch the big game.
The kitchen’s huge, the vibes are cozy, and there’s plenty of space to spread out and settle in. Bonus: You can watch the game, play pool, and sip spiked hot cocoa—all without leaving the house.
Major mountain lodge energy, with a stone fireplace, multiple living areas, and a game room/home theater that’s ready for movie marathons or playoff matchups. Now that’s peak Breck.
Amenities:
- Sleeps 20 guests
- Private home theater and game room
- Hot tub with outdoor gazebo hang zone
- Fireplace, massive kitchen, and multiple chill zones
- Steps to Peak 8 and downtown Breckenridge
Best Highlight:
Snow in the morning, sports in the evening, hot tub all day long. Name a better itinerary—we’ll wait.
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Flip Flop Therapy – Lake Norman, NC
Entering Flip Flop Therapy may cause excessive relaxation as this 7,000+ sq. ft. lakefront retreat is built for families, big groups, and any crew that’s serious about their game days and their lake days. You’ve got a full-blown home theater with recliners and surround sound, and wait for it—a candy shop. Yes, your snack game just leveled up.
But the fun doesn’t stop here. This house has an arcade central for a whole lot of crew fun. You’ll find an open-concept living space with stunning lake views that make crashing after kickoff a dream.
Basically, Flip Flop Therapy is your new favorite kind of timeout, where a lot of activities can be done during your weekend-long getaway. Plus, you get the option to enjoy the waters surrounding it!
Amenities:
- Sleeps 18 guests with multiple lounge spaces
- Private movie theater with reclining chairs
- Stocked candy shop for the kids at heart
- Game room with pool, ping pong, pinball & more
- Lakefront setup with private dock + kayak/paddle board access
Best Highlight:
The only thing better than watching the game in recliners is following it up with s’mores by the lake—or a cruise on the lake.
The VIP Game-Day Experience You Didn’t Know You Needed
Watching the game at home just isn’t the same once you’ve experienced it with stadium-style recliners, a hot tub on standby, and snacks that don’t cost $18.
These homes weren’t just picked for their square footage—they’re built for full-blown game-day energy, from private theaters and loaded game rooms to cozy post-win lounges with space for the whole crew.
Plus, when you book with AvantStay, you get more than just a rental—you get the full VIP experience. With our AvantStay mobile app, you get to experience:
- Fridge stocking before you even arrive (beer + buffalo dip = handled ✔)
- Private chefs or mixologists for the ultimate pregame setup
- Mid-stay cleanings so you’re never stuck tidying up after halftime
- Hot tub heating upgrades so you’ll never feel the chill
Whether it’s a Super Bowl weekend, March Madness bracket showdown, or just an excuse to stream highlights in a hot tub, these homes bring the vibes—and AvantStay brings the service.
There’s a lot more where that came from. Click here for our full collection of homes with movie theaters – and may the best team win!