Home Alone is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. It is the first film in the Home Alone franchise, and stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara.
Good news for all fans of Christmas movie classics: The iconic house will be available to rent on Airbnb for one night only this holiday season.
Up to four lucky people will be able to stay in the McCallister family's house on the night of Dec. 12 for just $25, the rental company- Airbnb announced. Renters can request to book the suburban Chicago property beginning Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. CT.
The stay is hosted by Home Alone actor Devin Ratray, who plays Buzz McCallister in the franchise. He and his family will be out of town for the holidays.
It is not clear who owns the house, or how exactly it made its way to Airbnb. The family who owned the property at the time of filming sold it to the current owners in 2012 for $1.5 million, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The listing describes the 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house as being tucked away on a picturesque street in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, and calls the neighborhood a friendly one.
What will the stay entitle?
Apart from getting to stay in the iconic property, the guests will be welcomed to a cozy holiday scene- including twinkling lights and a Christmas tree, as well as a meet-and-greet with a real tarantula, a LEGO set to take home and "all of the '90s favorites their hearts desire," from Chicago pizza to a candlelit dinner of microwavable mac and cheese.
It also promises booby traps and surprisingly searing splashes of aftershave and ample opportunity to scream into the mirror. Guests will wrap up their night of hijinks with a screening of the franchise's latest installment, Home Sweet Home Alone.
Airbnb says it will make a one-time donation to Chicago's La Rabida Children's Hospital, though does not specify the dollar amount.
As per reports, Airbnb adds that guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Chicago, and those hoping to reserve the home must adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and company safety practices. It will offer guests a $1,000 travel credit if the stay ultimately has to be cancelled.
Want to be home alone this Christmas? Here's wishing the guests a pleasant and unique experience.
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