Airbnb Launches 'Icon' Stays in Famous Movie Houses

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the house from the Pixar movie “Up” or the X-Mansion from the X-Men franchise?

If the answer is yes, Airbnb has you covered. For real.

The home sharing platform unveiled its new “Icons” collection of experiences today, a portfolio of getaways hosted by some of the most well-known names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more.

The Icons portfolio has been designed to allow travelers to “step into worlds you’ve only ever dreamed of.”

“Drift off in the Up house. Spend the night in the Ferrari Museum. Hang out with Kevin Hart,”Airbnb said in a statement. “Today, we’re unveiling the first 11 Icons on Airbnb, with new experiences dropping around the world throughout the year.”

“Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now,” Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky, further explained in a statement. “As life becomes increasingly digital, we’re focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”

Here’s a closer look at some of Airbnb's Icon offerings.

The Up House, part of Airbnb Icons collection

Drift Off in the Up House

Calling all fans of the Pixar film “Up.” Now you can sleep inside a recreation of the iconic home from the 2009 Pixar film—and yes, it floats, according to Airbnb.

“You’ll explore Carl’s world in this detailed re-creation of his home, complete with more than 8,000 balloons, and located in the scenic red rocks of Abiquiu, New Mexico,” says the company.

Spend the night in the Ferrari Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of racing with a stay at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy. Visitors will sleep on a bed crafted from the same leather as Ferrari seats, take a lap with Scuderia Ferrari ambassador driver Marc Gené, and to top off the experience, you’ll even have the opportunity to attend Emilia-Romagna’s premier race as a VIP.

(Photo Credit: Courtesy Airbnb)

Step into X-Men ‘97

Live like the X-Men as you stay in a 2D animated re-creation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York. This experience will allow guests to explore their mutant abilities and even train in the Danger Room.

Musee d'Orsay, part of Airbnb's Icon collection (Photo Credit: Courtesy Airbnb)

Wake up in the Musee d’Orsay

An offering aimed at the world’s art lovers, now you can stay in the Paris art museum’s iconic clock room, which has been transformed into a luxurious bedroom by Mathieu Lehanneur, designer of the Paris 2024 Games torch and cauldron. From the terrace, you’ll witness the historic Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games along the River Seine.

Purple Rain House, part of Airbnb's Icon collection (Photo Credit: Courtesy Airbnb)

Stay in Prince’s Purple Rain House

A stay that’s likely to appeal to an older generation of music lovers, Prince purchased the Minneapolis, Minnesota home featured in the legendary film Purple Rain. But it’s never been available to the public until now. Explore the home and go crazy for rare and special tracks from Prince’s world in an exclusive studio session.

Make core memories with Inside Out 2

In anticipation of the June 14 release of Disney and Pixar’s new movie Inside Out 2, Airbnb is  inviting movie fans to spend  a night at Headquarters, the control center of Riley’s emotions. The host will be none other than, Joy, who will welcome guests into her vibrant world to witness the emotions in action and help keep things in balance.

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