Be left ‘Home Alone’ like Kevin — Airbnb at the famous McCallister house in Chicago
The 1990 movie “Home Alone” starring Macaulay Culkin is one of the most beloved holiday cinematic experiences, and for some lucky fans, it can also be a once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to Airbnb.
In celebration of the release of Disney Plus’ “Home Sweet Home Alone,” a movie about a young man who — guess what! — is left behind by his family as they globetrot to Japan, a few lucky guests will get to stay at the famous original McCallister house in Chicago, Illinois.
The event-filled evening of Dec. 12 will be hosted by Buzz, (you remember — the tarantula-loving older brother of Kevin who lived to be a bully and who also happens to be starring in “Home Sweet Home Alone”).
“Many Christmases ago, the McCallisters went to Paris — well, most of us,” the Airbnb listing by Buzz says. “Though we’re older and wiser now (I’ve even got my own security firm), we’re never too old for holiday hijinks. So while we’re away on vacation (all of us, this time), I’m inviting one crew of mischief makers to let their inner eight-year-olds run free in my childhood home on Dec. 12.”
And the kicker? It’s just $25.
Up to four guests will be able to stay in the famous house and “live by” Kevin’s rules, which include eating junk food like pizza and macaroni and cheese, create an elaborate battle plan to take down some pesky burglars and view the newest film in the “Home Alone” franchise.
Airbnb will also make a one-time donation to Chicago’s La Rabida Children’s Hospital in honor of “the first-ever stay at the McCallister home.”
Potential guests will want to mark Dec. 7 on their calendars since that’s when the booking page opens.
This story was originally published December 1, 2021 at 9:48 AM with the headline "Be left ‘Home Alone’ like Kevin — Airbnb at the famous McCallister house in Chicago."