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A holiday wish come true: real-life 'Home Alone' house now bookable on Airbnb

To celebrate the release of 'Home Sweet Home Alone', big brother Buzz will host an overnight stay in his childhood home while the McCallisters are away for the holidays

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 02 Dec 2021 6:30PM

A holiday wish come true: real-life 'Home Alone' house now bookable on Airbnb
The McCallister home of Christmas hijinks. – Airbnb pic, December 2, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – This season, fans are set to have their dreams come true with an overnight stay in the original 'Home Alone' house. While the McCallisters are away on their annual trip (all of them but the pet tarantula, this time), four guests will get the opportunity to relive their favourite scenes from the holiday classic.

They can let their inner eight-year-olds run free for the evening without the interruption of pesky intruders.

Big brother Buzz McCallister will join thousands of Hosts on Airbnb by opening the doors to his family’s Chicago home as the ultimate gift this month.

Following the release of 'Home Sweet Home Alone', the all-new holiday film now streaming on Disney+, this Airbnb stay offers a trip down memory lane. It's also an unforgettable way to celebrate the holidays.

“You may not remember me as particularly accommodating,” says Buzz, “but I’ve grown up. And I’d be happy to share my family home – my pizza, even – with you this holiday season. Just try not to let my tarantula, Axl, loose this time.”

Buzz will host a one-night stay* for up to four guests at the McCallister residence on December 12 for only RM110 (US$25)**. 

During their stay, guests will enjoy:

  • A cosy holiday scene with twinkling lights and a perfectly trimmed tree in celebration of the season.
  • Booby traps galore (but don’t worry – you’ll be setting them, not sidestepping them!).
  • Surprisingly searing splashes of aftershave and ample opportunity to scream into the mirror.
  • All the ‘90s favourites their heart's desire, including plenty of Chicago’s finest pizza and a candlelit dinner of microwavable Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.
  • A meet and greet with a real-life tarantula. 
  • A viewing of the film franchise’s newest holiday adventure, 'Home Sweet Home Alone'.
  • A Lego Ideas 'Home Alone' set to take and build at home.

“We may all be older and wiser now, but we’re never too old for holiday hijinks,” Buzz said. “So this year, spend the holidays not-so-home-alone at my parents’ house.” 

The living room. – Airbnb pic
The living room. – Airbnb pic

‘Tis the season of giving, so in honour of the first-ever stay at the McCallister home, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Chicago’s La Rabida Children’s Hospital. It is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of its patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses.

Those hoping to stay in the McCallister home should note that this stay’s rules require strict adherence with local Covid-19 guidelines.

Onsite staff will follow applicable local, state and federal guidelines as well as Airbnb’s Covid-19 Safety Practices, which include wearing a mask and practising social distancing when required by local laws or guidelines, and abiding by our five-step enhanced cleaning process. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Chicago.

Mischief makers can request to book this stay beginning Wednesday, December 8 at 3am (MYT) at airbnb.com/homealone.

*Note: This one-night stay is not a contest 

**Plus taxes and fees

Airbnb is closely monitoring Chicago infection rates and government policies and will offer booking guests a US$1,000 Airbnb travel credit if it becomes necessary to cancel the stay.

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