Airbnb reveals stunning UP house and other movie-inspired homes

• A real-life UP house is now available on Airbnb for lucky guests
• The company launched their ‘Icons’ collection on Wednesday 
• Randomly chosen guests will get the chance to stay in movie-inspired homes

Airbnb has launched the ultimate adventure for movie fans including the chance to stay at the house from Pixar’s UP as it is suspended in the air by balloons.

On Wednesday, the short-term rental company announced its new ‘Icons’ collection that features stunning houses inspired by movies.

‘Icons let you 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,’ the company said.

The UP house is located in Abiquiu, New Mexico, and is hosted by none other than Carl Fredrickson – the fictional star of the movie. Stays in the home are free, but lucky occupants will be chosen by random after the company reviews applicant’s answers about their ‘perspectives and connections to the icon.’The home is being hoisted by balloons and a crane allowing occupants to hang in the air during their stay.

In addition to the iconic balloon-topped home, the company has also created a Prince inspired Purple Rain house and an ‘X-Mansion’ inspired by Marvel’s X-Men series.

Airbnb has launched the ultimate adventure with a stunning house inspired by the Disney movie UP, where guests can stay suspended in the sky by a huge crane

The UP house is located in Abiquiu, New Mexico, and is hosted by none other than Carl Fredrickson

UP’s Fredrickson listed his quaint house that can fit four guests all while being suspended in mid-air.

‘I don’t always like visitors, but I guess it’s pretty nice to have them now that it’s just me and Dug,’ Fredrickson said.  ‘So, come stay in my cozy home I made with my dear Ellie.’

He said that each guest will start out as ‘Junior Wilderness Explorers,’ like Russell from the 2009 movie.

As the stay goes on, Fredrickson said each guest will get to go on ‘mini adventures’ and collect badges along the way.

He has also asked his chosen guests to tidy up around the home, including chores such as ‘fetching mail’ and ‘minding the house.’

His house also features a fun activity that allows guests to create their very own Adventure Book, straight from the movie.

Fredrickson added that chosen guests can also enjoy picnics on the lawn, watch the ‘night sky’ like Ellie loved to do and enjoy his favorite breakfast – bran flakes.

According to the listing, Airbnb purchased Carl and Ellie’s home to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the movie. Requests to book the home close on May 13.

‘Ellie was the best adventurer, so you’ve got big shoes to fill,’ Fredrickson said.

The chance to live in the house left people split on social media, with some loving the idea and others fearing for their safety.

‘Airbnb is the next Disney,’ a commenter said online.

‘You ain’t paying me to stay in this place,’ another wrote.

As the stay goes on, Fredrickson said that each guest will get to go on ‘mini adventures’ and collect badges along the way

According to the listing, Airbnb purchased Carl and Ellie’s home to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of the 15th anniversary of the movie

Another wonderous movie-themed home that is being offered in the rental company’s new promotion is the chance to stay at ‘X-Mansion’ in New Castle, New York

Another wonderous movie-themed home that is being offered in the rental company’s new promotion is the chance to stay at ‘X-Mansion.’

The massive home, which can fit eight guests, cost $97 per person. Requests to book the mansion opened on Wednesday and will close on May 14 at 2.59am.

The ‘X-Men ’97’ is a replica of the Marvel film’s X-Mansion and is located in New Castle, New York.

The property is hosted by Jubilee, a Marvel comic book character, who offers guests the opportunity to have a ‘totally 90s sleepover.’

‘Calling all mutants! Or anyone who feels just a little bit different. Now’s your shot to find out how super special you are at Xavier’s Institute for Higher Learning,’ Jubilee said.

During the stay, Jubilee has promised to guide ‘new students’ through orientation, the chance to enter Beast’s ‘totally gnarly lab,’ take a class in the Danger Room, and try on Cerebro in the War Room.

Before guests say their goodbyes, the ‘superhost’ will ‘debrief’ them on their ‘new powers,’ and also gift them their very own diploma and class picture.

‘Can’t wait to have you over to the house so you can see what we’re all about,’ she wrote.’

Another unique getaway offered by Airbnb gives guests the chance to stay at the actual house that Prince filmed the movie Purple Rain.

The rental, located in Minneapolis, is hosted by Wendy and Lisa, the musical duo that worked with the Prince of Funk. It will open for requests in August.

‘For the first time ever, celebrate the life and music of our friend and The Revolution’s legendary frontman, Prince, by staying at the actual Purple Rain house from the film,’ the duo wrote.

It is unclear how much the Purple Rain experience will cost but according to the listing, guests get the opportunity to ‘sleep like The Kid himself,’ get a glimpse into Prince’s world, and ‘go crazy for rare Prince tracks.’

Another unique getaway offered by Airbnb gives guests the chance to stay that the actual house that Prince filmed his film Purple Rain

In August, lucky guests will get the chance to hang one-on-one with Kevin Hart at a private speakeasy and enjoy ‘exclusive, knockout comedy sets’ by him and his friends

In October, chosen individuals will get the chance to join Doja Cat in a ‘living room session’ where she will bring her music straight from the road to an ‘intimate living room environment’

Wendy and Lisa have requested that guests wear their ‘finest purple fits’ and ‘feel free to unleash you royal rockstar.’

Other amazing experiences offered by the company include the chance to spend a night in the Ferrari Museum, stay in the Paris Musée d’Orsay, and in June, Airbnb will unveil it’s ‘core memories’ experience inspired by the Disney animated film Inside Out 2.

Besides crashing in dream-like homes, the rental company has taken it a step further and offered exclusive interactions with celebrities and internet stars, including Kevin Hart, Doja Cat, Khaby Lame, Feid and Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor.

In August, lucky guests will get the chance to hang one-on-one with Hart at a private speakeasy and enjoy ‘exclusive, knockout comedy sets’ by him and his friends.

In October, chosen individuals will get the chance to join Doja Cat in a ‘living room session’ where she will bring her music straight from the road to an ‘intimate living room environment.’

Requests for each listing, including VIP experiences, will be chosen by Airbnb. The company will pick about 4,000 winners over the course of the year.

All of the featured properties will be available for under $100.

‘We’re not historically known for making anything. We’re a platform,’ Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky siad.

‘I think it’s really great to show what it looks like when suddenly you can step into our vision and our imagination.’

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