After successfully trying out the Barbie Dreamhouse and Shrek Swamp experiences last year, Airbnb is creating a new category of rentals that look straight out of a dreamland.
On Wednesday, Airbnb released its first 11 Icons, or rental-experiences inspired by movies like “Up” and musicians like Prince. The goal is to bring iconic, international stays to a lucky group of Airbnb customers for under $100 per guest, according to the company. Most of the Icons experiences are free.
One experience invites guests to crash at an X-Men-inspired mansion in New Castle, New York. Another features Grammy-winning artist Doja Cat as a host, complete with a one-on-one musical performance of some of her favorite songs.
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Airbnb Icons examples. Credit: Airbnb
Here’s how it works: Guests can request to book an experience for free through the Airbnb app as soon as each Icon goes live. Airbnb will then select the lucky few that will receive a digital golden ticket, or invite, into the experience.
Airbnb will make more than 4,000 golden tickets available this year globally.
“When I was a kid, most of my life was experienced in the real world,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said at the Airbnb Summer 2024 Release Event in Los Angeles. “And as life becomes increasingly digital, what we’re focused on is creating more magic in the real world.”
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Here’s an inside look into some of the Icons, plus how much they cost and when they start taking bookings.
The Up House
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Where: Abiquiu, New Mexico
Standout feature: The 8,000 balloons attached to this re-creation of the iconic home from Up.
When Bookings Open: Now until May 14
Cost: Free
The Ferrari Museum
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Where: Maranello, Italy
Standout features: Guests sleep on a bed made of the same leather as Ferrari seats and take a lap with Scuderia Ferrari ambassador driver Marc Gené.
When Bookings Open: May 6
Cost: To be announced.
A Re-creation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion
Where: New Castle, New York
Standout features: Guests get an official diploma and class photo before they leave.
When Bookings Open: Now until May 13
Cost: $97 per guest
The Musée d’Orsay
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Where: Paris, France
Standout feature: Guests will be the first to sleep in a bedroom designed in the Paris art museum’s clock room. They will also get to watch the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
When Bookings Open: May 21
Cost: To be announced.
Prince’s Purple Rain house
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Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Standout feature: Airbnb Chief Business Officer Dave Stevenson told Yahoo Finance’s Akiko Fujita on Thursday that guests will “hear previously unreleased tracks that no one has heard before.”
When Bookings Open: August
Cost: To be announced.
Khaby Lame Gaming Session
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Where: Milano, Italy
Standout feature: TikTok-famous Khaby Lame invites guests to his gaming loft to play some games and learn TikTok skills.
When Bookings Open: Now until May 13
Cost: Free
Tour For A Week with Reggaeton Star Feid
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Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Standout feature: Guests can hit the road for a week with reggaeton star Feid, with backstage access, front-row seats and VIP access to performances.
When Bookings Open: May 3
Cost: To be announced.
Stay At Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor’s Family Home
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Where: Chennai, India
Standout feature: Relaxation is key to this experience; Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor will host guests, take them on a private tour of the home, and teach them natural skincare recipes.
When Bookings Open: May 12
Cost: To be announced.
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