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Airbnb lists Pixar’s balloon house, but there’s a problem

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IDo you love Pixar? film Above and would like to stay in a house tied to balloons, Airbnb has the house for you.

The short-term rental company has recreated the famous house from the filmattached to more than 8,000 balloons, in Abiquiu, New Mexico, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Above, and is offering guests the opportunity to stay there on select dates – free of charge.

The house has one bedroom and two beds that can accommodate four people. One-night stays are available between June 22nd and July 8th. Each guest requesting a stay must write why they want to stay and “share a response that shows a unique perspective and their connection to the icon.” Reservation requests close at 11:59 pm PT on May 13th.

Photos in the Airbnb post show the house, with a mass of balloons affixed to the top, suspended from a crane. An Airbnb spokesperson told TIME in an email that guests will be able to watch the home fly away from the ground, so they won’t be in it while it’s suspended.

The post was written as if the film’s main character, Carl Fredricksen, was its host and invited visitors to arrive as “Junior Nature Explorers” and undertake mini adventures, such as creating an adventure book, having picnics on the lawn, and observing the stars to earn badges.

Ryan Lowry-Airbnb
Ryan Lowry-Airbnb

The house is one of several “icons” of the summer of 2024 that Airbnb announced on May 1 as part of an advertising campaign. Others include spending a night at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy, staying in the clock room at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, or sleeping in a room in a house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, purchased by musician Prince after appearing in the film Purple rain. You can also leave with comedian Kevin Hart or musician Doja Cat. Prices are not listed for these experiences, which are expected to arrive later this year.

“Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination – until now,” said Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky in a statement announcing the offerings. “As life becomes increasingly digital, we are focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we create the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”



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