World's Only Live-In Video Store · 1200+ VHS tapesMATURE AUDIENCES
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Entire rental unit in Toronto, Canada
Hosted by Rob,
your personal Igor
Entire place
You'll have the penthouse suite to yourself
VCR, Betamax & LD player
3 physical rentals per day
Concierge check-in
Sign-in and sign-out with building concierge
I bid you welcome! This is "Grindhouse Motel".
Wall-to-wall horror, exploitation, sci-fi, and cult titles on VHS, Betamax, and LaserDisc. Decor includes screen-used movie props throughout and CRT TVs ready to play your favorite classics.A private balcony provides a sunrise on Lake Ontario & sunset over Toronto.
We provided a downloadable guide for horror-related tours and events in the area.
What this place offers
Deep Queen bed
CRT TV
VCR, Betamax, LaserDisc players
Full kitchen
1200+ VHS titles
Balcony (smoking allowed)
Tub & Shower
In-suite laundry
Free parking on premises
AIRBNB PROMOTIONAL RATES
Fan Expo Canada
Aug 27-30, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
25% off per night
Stay Aug 26-31
Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 10-20, 2026
Downtown Toronto
25% off per night
Stay Sep 9-21
The Great Canadian Horror Film Festival
Oct 1-3, 2026
The Revue Cinema
25% off per night
Stay Sep 30 - Oct 4
Toronto Indie Horror Fest
Oct 6-10, 2026
Eyesore Cinema, 1176 Bloor St W
25% off per night
Stay Oct 5-11
Toronto After Dark
Oct 14-18, 2026
Scotiabank Theatre + CineCycle
19th annual. Video Store Day falls on Sat Oct 17, inside this window.
25% off per night
Stay Oct 13-19
Horror Season Bundle
Oct 1-18, 2026
Spans all three October horror festivals
Minimum 7 nights.
30% off
Stay Any 7+ night stay, Oct 1-18
Blood in the Snow
Nov 16-21, 2026
Isabel Bader Theatre
25% off per night
Stay Nov 13-22
Items For Sale
Green Jellö Comix - Complete 5-Issue Set
Bill Manspeaker's 5-issue limited series, issues 1 through 5. Limited to 50 copies. Bonus tales including Jesus Cop by Rob Gabriele, Lazy Ass Destroyer, Peavy Staxx and Green Jello Museum. Includes a full-page Jesus Cop: The Motion Picture poster. Bagged and sleeved.
Regular
$50.00
Guests Only
$20.00
First come, first served.
Just Gary - Novel by Rob Gabriele
Would you give up everything to live a dream? He might, but that's... Just Gary.
Regular
$15.00
Guests Only
FREE
First come, first served.
Pickup only — no shipping. Guests-only pricing applies to current and past Grindhouse Motel guests. Ask Rob during your stay.
Beta Tester Reviews
TEST PHASE
During our beta test phase, the Grindhouse Motel has hosted filmmakers, actors, and genre enthusiasts including Lynn Lowry, Kansas Bowling, Alex Petrovich, Erica Sherwood, August Kyss, Steve Kasan, Sarah Shell, Alex Ren, Al Runt, Phil Pattison, Cam Schwarz, and others. All returned their keys with smiles.
During our beta test phase, the Grindhouse Motel has hosted filmmakers, actors, and genre enthusiasts including Lynn Lowry, Kansas Bowling, Alex Petrovich, Erica Sherwood, August Kyss, Steve Kasan, Sarah Shell, Alex Ren, Al Runt, Phil Pattison, Cam Schwarz, and others. All returned their keys with smiles.
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MOVIE SELECTION: You can pre-select movies when booking, or choose on arrival (2-hour window). Full 18+ collection available.
BOOKING OPTIONS: Full Stay (overnight) or Half Day (6-hour access).
BOOKING OPTIONS: Full Stay (overnight) or Half Day (6-hour access).