Haunted House
Setup Area: 18x18x18
Actual Size: 14' x 13' x 16'
Outlets: 1 outlet required. We do provide 100' of extension cord.
Haunted castle bounce house • All ages • Backyard parties, trunk-or-treats & school events
A haunted castle that fits in a normal backyard. 🏚️
Gothic towers with black-and-orange spires, ghosts drifting across the front, tombstones and grinning jack-o'-lanterns along the base. The Haunted House looks like a full-scale Halloween set piece the second it inflates — and then you look at the footprint and realize it only needs 18 feet by 18 feet.
That's the whole appeal. Most units that look this good need a field. This one goes in a standard backyard, a two-car driveway, or a corner of a church lot — which is why it's our most-booked Halloween bounce house and why we own three of them.
Still open when everything else is booked
Most of our Halloween units are one-of-a-kind, which means October Saturdays sell out fast. We own three Haunted Houses — so if you're booking late, or you need two bounce zones at one event, or your first choice is gone, this is the one most likely to still be available on your date.
⏱ How long do you want it?
Base covers up to 6 hours. Most people book more, and the reason is almost never "we wanted a longer party."
Standard rental. Fine for a two or three hour party with setup and teardown time around it.
Buys margin on both ends. For $30 you stop doing math about whether our delivery window overlaps the start of your party.
We set up the day before and collect the next morning. Party day starts with a haunted castle already standing in the yard instead of a truck in the driveway — and after dark, trick-or-treaters get to bounce instead of watching us pack up. Sixty dollars. It's the upgrade people thank us for.
Friday before 2pm through Sunday after 2pm, or Saturday before 12pm through Monday after 12pm. A whole weekend for $150 more than a single afternoon. Churches with a Friday trunk-or-treat and a Sunday event book this constantly — and so do families who'd rather the kids have it all weekend.
Pick your length when you choose your date. Lock it in with 25% down — balance due before delivery. October weekends fill first. Get the date; you can adjust the length later if it's still open.
🤔 Haunted House or Jumpin' Jack-O'-Lantern?
They're both $300 Halloween bounce houses, so people ask us this constantly. Here's the honest answer.
| Haunted House | Jumpin' Jack-O'-Lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $300 |
| Space needed | 18' × 18' | 22' × 22' |
| Height clearance | 18 feet | 20 feet |
| Look | Gothic castle with towers, ghosts and tombstones. More atmosphere. | A giant round pumpkin with a carved face. More whimsy. |
| We own | Three | Two |
| Pick this one if | Your yard is tight, you've got branches overhead, you're booking late, or you want the spookier look. | You want the photo everyone takes, and you have the extra room. |
Honestly? If you have the room, take both. Two bounce zones instead of one splits your crowd and roughly halves the wait — it's the single biggest thing you can do for how an event feels. That's exactly why our Trunk-or-Treat package puts them together. If you only have room for one, the Haunted House is the safer bet on space.
🏆 Why this one gets booked more than anything else
It actually fits
Eighteen by eighteen. That's a standard backyard, a two-car driveway, or a corner of a parking lot. Most inflatables that look this dramatic need a field — this one doesn't, and that's why it's our most-booked Halloween unit.
It reads as a set piece
Towers, ghosts, tombstones, pumpkins. From the street it looks like you hired a decorator. Parents photograph it, and a $300 rental ends up carrying the whole visual weight of your event.
Everybody can use it
No height requirement, no climb, no slide to queue for. Three-year-olds and eight-year-olds bounce in the same space, and you don't have to think about who's allowed on.
Scare level
Friendly — spooky-looking, not scary
It looks the most atmospheric of our Friendly-rated units — but the ghosts have cartoon faces and the pumpkins are grinning. No monsters, no fog, no strobes, no sounds, nothing that jumps out. It's a haunted castle the way a kid draws one. Safe for preschoolers, and it's in our gentlest package. Want more edge for older kids? Look at the Monster Mash or the Graveyard Gauntlet.
📏 Space, power & setup
Setup area
18' × 18' × 18'
Actual size
14' × 13' × 16'
Overhead clearance
18 feet — check branches
Power
1 outlet, cord provided
Age group
All ages
Wet or dry
Dry only — no water
Surface
Grass, asphalt or concrete
Base rental
Up to 6 hours
Availability
Three units in our fleet
⚠️ The towers make it taller than it looks. The castle spires reach 16 feet and we need 18 feet of clearance to inflate it. Walk out to your spot and look straight up — low branches, power lines, gutters and roof overhangs are what force us to relocate a unit on delivery day. If there's anything over that spot, pick another one or send us a photo and we'll advise.
Floor space is the easy part. An 18-foot square fits nearly any backyard or driveway. Just make sure the ground is reasonably flat and there's a gate or path we can get a hand truck through — tight side gates are worth mentioning when you book.
✅ What we need from you
- A flat 18' × 18' area
- 18 feet of overhead clearance — no branches or wires
- One outlet within 100 feet of the setup spot
- A gate or path wide enough for a hand truck
- Area free of debris, sticks and animal waste
📦 What we bring
- Professional installation by our trained crew
- Blower, 100' extension cord and proper anchoring
- Tarp underneath when needed
- Full takedown and haul-away when you're done
☔ Zero-Risk Weather Policy
Bad forecast? Reschedule or cancel for a full refund as long as you tell us by the night before. Once we install and your event starts there are no refunds — so we'll help you make the right call before install day. October in Ohio is unpredictable and you shouldn't have to gamble on it.
🕒 Delivery window
We contact you 24–48 hours ahead. The free Anytime option is a 24-hour window and you don't need to be home if you tell us exactly where it goes. Want it tighter? 2–4 hours is +$35, 60 minutes is +$75.
🎪 What to add alongside it
One bounce house at an event with more than about thirty kids means a line. These are the three things that fix that, in the order we'd add them.
Second bounce zone
Jumpin' Jack-O'-Lantern
A giant pumpkin you bounce inside. Two bounce zones instead of one splits the crowd and roughly halves the wait — and it's the unit every parent photographs.
Check it out →
For the toddlers
Haunted Hideout
Ages 2–8. Gives the littlest kids their own space so they're not getting bounced around by eight-year-olds — and gives their parents somewhere to stand and relax.
Check it out →
Line buster
Pumpkin Smash Whack-A-Mole
Two players, rounds over in seconds, a tiny 12-foot footprint. Park it beside the castle and the kids waiting for a turn have something to do instead of standing there.
Check it out →
All three together? That's a package — and it's cheaper
The Trunk-or-Treat package is this castle plus the Jumpin' Jack-O'-Lantern and the Haunted Hideout for $900 instead of $1,000 booked separately. Two bounce zones and a toddler playland — the setup we deliver more than any other in October. One date, one delivery, one crew, one invoice, one COI.
See The Trunk-or-Treat package →❓ Common questions
Will it fit in my backyard?
Very likely — this is one of our most compact units. You need a flat 18' × 18' area, which is a standard backyard or a two-car driveway. The thing that catches people is height, not floor space: the towers need 18 feet of clearance, so check for branches, power lines and roof overhangs above your spot. Send us a photo if you're unsure.
Should I book this or the Jack-O'-Lantern?
Same price, different fit. The Haunted House needs 18' × 18' and 18 feet of clearance; the Jack-O'-Lantern needs 22' × 22' and 20 feet. So if your yard is tight or you've got trees, this is the safer choice. Look-wise, the castle is more atmospheric and the pumpkin is more whimsical. If you have the room for both, two bounce zones is a much better event than one.
Is it scary for little kids?
No. It looks the most dramatic of our gentle units, but the ghosts have cartoon faces and the pumpkins are grinning. We rate it Friendly — the mildest level on our scare scale. No monsters, no fog, no sounds, no strobes, nothing that jumps out. It's a haunted castle the way a kid would draw one.
My date is close — is anything still available?
This is your best shot. Most of our Halloween inflatables are one-of-a-kind, but we own three Haunted Houses, so it's the unit most likely to still be open on a busy October Saturday. If you're booking late, start here — and call us, because we can sometimes shuffle a route to make a date work.
How many kids can bounce at once?
The interior is 14' × 13', so it holds a good group of kids comfortably. At an event with more than about thirty kids you'll want a second attraction so the line doesn't stack up — a second bounce zone or a quick carnival game does the job.
Can adults go in it?
Yes — it's rated all ages. Grown-ups climbing in for a photo is a fairly reliable feature of any party with this unit.
Does it need water?
No, this runs completely dry. No hose, no wet kids, no soggy yard — which is what you want in October.
Can I rent it outside of Halloween season?
Yes, it's available year-round. Kids love a haunted castle any time. Most bookings run September through early November, and October weekends go first.
What if it rains?
Our Zero-Risk Weather Policy lets you reschedule or cancel for a full refund as long as you let us know by the night before. Once we set up and your event starts there are no refunds, so we'll help you make the call before install day.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes, free of charge. Most schools and churches require one — tell us who to name and we'll send it over. We're fully insured and state licensed.
Do you set it up and take it down?
Yes. Our crew handles installation, anchoring and full takedown. You don't lift anything — just show us where it goes.