Source Standout Amenities with The Tournament House

Sep 15

4 min read

Meet VRD’s newest brand partner and discover a curated source for game tables, putting greens, outdoor kitchens, grills, and other elevated amenities that help vacation rental designers create properties guests want to book.

Guests don’t book a vacation rental just because it has enough beds. They book the house with the putting green. The one with the outdoor kitchen where everyone can cook together. The one where a casual game of ping pong turns into a family tournament that gets talked about for the rest of the trip.

The best vacation rentals don’t simply give guests somewhere to stay. They give them something to do. That’s why we’re excited to welcome The Tournament House as VRD’s newest brand partner.

The Tournament House is a curated destination for luxury outdoor living, game room furnishings, and premium entertainment experiences. Its collection includes modern game tables, backyard putting greens, statement grills, outdoor kitchens, poolside entertainment, and other elevated amenities designed to bring people together.

These aren’t just decorative extras. The Tournament House founders know that the right amenities can help define a property, strengthen its marketing story, and give guests a reason to choose it over the competition.

Luxury mountain lodge patio at dusk with a putting green, lit fire pit, cozy seating, and snowy peaks in the background

Built From a Real Vacation Rental

The Tournament House didn’t begin with a product catalog. It began inside a vacation rental in

Scottsdale, Arizona. Founders Travis and Kristen created a property where families and friends could gather, play, and reconnect. The home included a three-hole chip-and-putt course, ping pong, poolside spaces, grilling areas, and build-your-own pizza nights.

Guests weren’t just staying there. They were doing things together.

That response inspired Travis and Kristen to bring the idea to more homes, developments, and short-term rentals. Drawing on more than 50 years of combined experience in medical sales and real estate, they built The Tournament House around curated, elevated entertainment amenities.

That perspective matters. An amenity needs to do more than photograph well. It needs to fit the property, stand up to frequent use, and give guests a memorable reason to spend time there.

Modern patio with a pool table in front of a small pool, white loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by green hedges.

A Better Conversation With Investors

Amenities can be difficult to justify when they’re presented as optional upgrades. The conversation changes when they’re tied to the property’s competitive position, the needs of its ideal guest, and the value the experience can create.

Instead of asking, “Do you want to add a game table?” ask:

What does the local market tell us about guest demand?
Which amenities appear in the area’s strongest comparable properties?
What are competing listings missing?
Will this feature appeal to the target guest?
Can we feature it prominently in the listing?
Could it encourage guests to spend more time at the property?
Could it help support the investor’s target nightly rate?

The right entertainment space can make a property more enjoyable, more memorable, and more useful to the people staying there. Data helps identify the opportunity. Design turns that opportunity into something beautiful, functional, durable, and worth talking about.

The Tournament House makes the next step easier by bringing premium game, outdoor, and entertainment products together in one curated collection.

Want more information about amenities and ROI? Download their Amenity ROI Design Guide.

Luxury backyard golf practice area with products from The Tournament House with Titleist bag, clubs and balls, desert mountains at sunset.

Make the Property Part of the Vacation

Location still matters. Guests want to be close to beaches, trails, restaurants, stadiums, ski slopes, and local attractions. A strong vacation rental should also give guests a reason to enjoy the property itself. Imagine a pickle ball tournament before dinner. Pizza made together outside. A group gathered around a grill. Kids playing nearby while adults relax by the pool. Friends spending time together instead of organizing another outing.

Those are the moments guests remember—and the details they mention in reviews.

The Tournament House gives designers a way to create those moments without sacrificing the style of the home. Its collection sits at the intersection of design, leisure, and luxury, making it easier to source playful, high-performing amenities that feel considered rather than gimmicky.

Modern backyard patio with two beige armchairs, lit fire pit, wicker dining set, and potted tree in a calm outdoor setting

Why The Tournament House Belongs in VRD

At VRD, we build direct relationships with brands that understand the value designers bring to a project. We look for partners who help our members solve real problems, serve clients better, and build stronger businesses.

The Tournament House fits that mission beautifully.

We’re thrilled to welcome them as VRD’s newest brand partner and can’t wait to see how our members use their collection to create homes that are beautifully designed, highly marketable, and genuinely fun to experience.

Modern backyard with pool, outdoor kitchen, patio seating and gray house under a pink sunset sky

Get More From Your VRD Membership

VRD members receive access to discounts from The Tournament House and more than 50 other brand partners. But the value of membership goes well beyond preferred pricing.

Members also gain the support of a community that understands the realities of building a design business. They share resources, make introductions, answer questions, and help one another navigate the opportunities and challenges of the industry.

If you’re ready to build stronger brand relationships, access meaningful savings, and connect with a community that wants to see you succeed, we’d love to welcome you to VRD.