After successfully trying out the Barbie Dreamhouse and Shrek Swamp experiences last year, Airbnb is creating a new category of accommodations that look straight out of a dreamland.
On Wednesday, Airbnb released its first 11 Icons, rental experiences inspired by films like “Up” and musicians like Prince. According to the company, the goal is to provide a lucky group of Airbnb customers with unique, international stays for less than $100 per guest. Most Icons experiences are free.
One experience invites guests to stay in an X-Men-inspired mansion in New Castle, New York. Another is hosted by Grammy-winning artist Doja Cat, including a one-on-one musical performance of some of her favorite songs.
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Examples of Airbnb icons. Photo credit: Airbnb
Here’s how it works: Once each icon goes live, guests can request to book an experience for free via the Airbnb app. Airbnb will then select the lucky few who will receive a digital golden ticket or be invited to the experience.
Airbnb will make more than 4,000 Golden Tickets available worldwide this year.
“When I was a kid, most of my life was experienced in the real world,” said Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky at the Airbnb Summer 2024 Release Event in Los Angeles. “And as life becomes more digital, we’re focused on creating more magic in the real world.”
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Here’s a look at some of the icons, how much they cost and when bookings are accepted.
The Up House
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Where: Abiquiu, New Mexico
Outstanding Feature: The 8,000 balloons attached to this replica of Up’s iconic house.
When bookings are open: Now until May 14th
Cost: Free
The Ferrari Museum
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Where: Maranello, Italy
Outstanding features: Guests sleep on a bed made from the same leather as the Ferrari seats and take a spin with Scuderia Ferrari ambassador driver Marc Gené.
When bookings are open: May 6th
Cost: To be announced.
A recreation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion
Where: New Castle, New York
Outstanding features: Before guests depart, they will receive an official diploma and a class photo.
When bookings are open: Now until May 13th
Cost: $97 per guest
The Musee d’Orsay
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Where: Paris, France
Outstanding Feature: Guests will be the first to sleep in a bedroom designed in the Clock Room of the Paris Art Museum. You will also be able to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
When bookings are open: May 21st
Cost: To be announced.
The Prince’s Purple Rain House
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Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Outstanding Feature: Dave Stevenson, Airbnb’s chief business officer, told Yahoo Finance’s Akiko Fujita on Thursday that guests will hear “previously unreleased tracks that no one has heard before.”
When bookings are open: August
Cost: To be announced.
Khaby Lame gaming session
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Where: Milan, Italy
Outstanding Feature: TikTok star Khaby Lame invites guests to his gaming loft to play some games and learn TikTok skills.
When bookings are open: Now until May 13th
Cost: Free
Tour for a week with reggaeton star Feid
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Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Outstanding Feature: Guests can tour with reggaeton star Feid for a week, with backstage access, front-row seats and VIP access to performances.
When bookings are open: May 3rd
Cost: To be announced.
Stay at Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor’s family home
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Where: Chennai, India
Outstanding Feature: Relaxation is the key to this experience; Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor will host guests, take them on a private tour of the house and teach them natural skin care recipes.
When bookings are open: 12th of May
Cost: To be announced.