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Doom--Home Owned by Renowned Game Designer

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View upon entering the house from the front door.
The high-ceilinged living room accommodates many people.
The home has a spacious open floor plan.
Dining
The game room includes a table that converts to air hockey and ping pong.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rockwall, TX
  • Lake Ray Hubbard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Harbor Rockwall Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Dallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Wendy Petersen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

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
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
Property Registration Number STR2024-4311

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Rockwall

Rockwall is home to this holiday home. Cinemark Rockwall 14 and Buffalo Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Harbor Rockwall Mall and Mesquite Shopping District. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Curtis Culwell Center or Resistol Arena.
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Rockwall, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Ray Hubbard - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Harbor Rockwall Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buffalo Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • LakePointe Rowlett - 11 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Brass Tap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gloria's Latin Cuisine - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Doom--Home Owned by Renowned Game Designer pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Doom--Home Owned by Renowned Game Designer located?

Situated in Rockwall, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Ray Hubbard and The Harbor Rockwall Mall. Cinemark Rockwall 14 and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great location

Friendly and helpful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vansh D.

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

Great

It was a great stay. Everything as expected and seen on website.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

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!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria R.

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

Amazing

Very nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus R.

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Teri C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Excellent stay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Petersen

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I am from Utah and I love doing genealogy!

Why they chose this property

We love Rockwall and Chandlers Landing and decided this is where we would build our dreamhouse in 1994. My husband Sandy Petersen is a world-renowned game designer and we built this home to accommodate us, our five children, and lots of collections--books, boardgames, role-playing games, movies, and miniature figures.

What makes this property unique

Our home is unique because it was designed by a contemporary architect. We lived there for 30 years where we made many happy memories.

Languages:

English

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