After successfully trying Barbie's dream house AND Swamp Shrek experiences last year, Airbnb is creating a new category of rentals that seem straight out of a dreamland.
Wednesday, Airbnb releasing His 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 icon experiences are free.
One experience invites guests to crash into an X-Men-inspired mansion in New Castle, New York. Another features Grammy-winning artist Doja Cat as host, complete with a one-on-one musical performance of some of her favorite songs.
Examples of Airbnb icons. Credit: Airbnb
Here's how it works: Guests can request to book a free experience through the Airbnb app once each icon goes live. Airbnb will then select the lucky few to receive a digital golden ticket or invite to the experience.
Airbnb will make more than 4,000 Golden Tickets available this year worldwide.
“When I was a kid, most of my life was experienced in the real world,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said at Airbnb's Summer 2024 launch event in Los Angeles. “And as life becomes more and more digital, what we're focused on is creating more magic in the real world.”
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Here's an inside look at some of the icons, plus how much they cost and when they start taking reservations.
The High House
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Where: Abiquiu, New Mexico
Prominent feature: 8,000 balloons are attached to this recreation of the iconic house by Up.
When bookings open: Now through May 14th
Cost: free
The Ferrari Museum
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Where: Maranello, Italy
Salient features: Guests sleep on a bed made from the same leather as the Ferrari seats and take a ride with Scuderia Ferrari ambassador driver Marc Gené.
When bookings open: May 6
Cost: To be announced.
A recreation of Marvel Animation's X-Mansion
Where: New Castle, New York
Salient features: Guests receive an official diploma and a class photo before they leave.
When bookings open: Now through May 13th
Cost: $97 per guest
Musée d'Orsay
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Where: Paris, France
Prominent feature: Guests will be the first to sleep in a bedroom designed in the clock room of the Paris art museum. They will also be able to watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
When bookings open: May 21
Cost: To be announced.
Home of Prince's Purple Rain
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Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Prominent feature: Airbnb Chief Business Officer Dave Stevenson said Akiko Fujita of Yahoo Finance on Thursday that guests will “hear previously unreleased songs that no one has heard before.”
When bookings open: August
Cost: To be announced.
Khaby Lame's gaming session
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Where: Milan, Italy
Prominent feature: TikTok celebrity Khaby Lame invites guests to his gaming loft to play some games and learn TikTok skills.
When bookings open: Now through May 13th
Cost: free
Reggaeton Star Feid tour for a week
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Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Prominent feature: Guests can hit the road for a week with reggaeton star Feid, with backstage access, front row seats and VIP access to the show.
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
Prominent 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 skin care recipes.
When bookings open: May 12
Cost: To be announced.