For every woman who's ever wanted to be a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world, this is your moment. With the release of Greta Gerwig's live action remake Barbie film starring Margot Robbie just around the corner, AirBnB has graced fans with a delightful prospect. The online marketplace for homestays is advertising a custom-designed Barbie dream house in Malibu: a larger-than-life version that looks just like the plastic models we all played with as children.
That's right… you can book to go and stay in Barbie's mansion, for a one-night visit! AirBnB has listed “Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse - Ken's Way” on their platform, a “life-size toy pink mansion” for fans of the Barbie franchise.
The accompanying pictures tell a story of their own: a pool bar! A barbecue (albeit with plastic-looking chicken thighs…)! A home gym! Because, let's be honest, would we expect Barbie and Ken to make do with any less? The oceanfront mansion, kitted out in 90% pink interiors (with touches of blue!), is a real-life version of Barbie's iconic home.
The home is “situated along the stunning, photogenic coastline, the Malibu DreamHouse is a sunny surfer’s sanctuary surrounded by beach, beach and more beach – just the way I like it," according to the listing (which is written from “Ken's” perspective, naturally).
The listing continues: “I’ve decked out the place with a little more…well, me! I’m more than just beach! My cowboy stuff is great. And horses! Guitars, games and more. And of course, rollerblades, because I literally go nowhere without them. Now, guests can live it up Ken-style for a neon night in Barbie Land – six-pack not included.”
We're not going to lie, it sounds like a lot of fun. Themed activities include an “outside disco dance floor” to practise line dancing, an infinity pool, and a closet packed full of Ken's cowboy-inspired clothing. That's not all: as a souvenir, guests get to take away “their very own set of yellow-and-pink Impala skates and surfboards”.
Interested parties will be able to book a one-night stay – for up to two guests – from 17 July at 10:00 PDT, for the nights of 21 July and 22 July 2023, to coincide with the release of the Barbie film on 21 July. And while you might expect to pay megabucks for such a trip, it's apparently a free-of-charge stay: “because Ken couldn’t figure out how to put a price on Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse,” according to AirBnb's press release.
AirBnB will, however, be making a donation to Save the Children to coincide with the film release. For your chance to bag a coveted stay, keep an eye on the official AirBnB page come the 17th. Good luck!
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