Barbie Puts Malibu Dream House on Airbnb 2

Airbnb has announced a new rental vacation property inspired by the 60th anniversary of Barbie.

License Global

October 21, 2019

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Airbnb has partnered with Barbie to put a fully realized recreation of the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse on the vacation rental market.

Located in the heart of Malibu, Calif., the life-size home is available for booking for a one-time, two-night stay on Oct. 23. The rental is priced at $60 a night to commemorate Barbie’s 60th anniversary. The oceanfront villa features Barbie-inspired touches throughout including a walk-in closet with memorabilia from the iconic doll’s backlog.

Barbie’s Dreamhouse design includes:

  • An infinity pool with views of the California coast;

  • A waterslide;

  • A personal cinema;

  • A hobby studio;

  • A sport court;

  • A meditation space;

  • An outdoor dining patio; and

  • A fully stocked kitchen.

Guests at the villa are treated to:

  • A meet-and-greet with celebrity hairstylist and girl boss Jen Atkin;

  • A one-on-one fencing lesson with medalist and Barbie inspiration Ibtihaj Muhammad;

  • A cooking lesson with Gina Clarke-Helm, chef, Malibu Seaside;

  • A tour of Columbia Memorial Space Center with Jill Meyers; and

  • A gallery wall and mementos that celebrate Barbie’s notable accomplishments.

To celebrate the unique partnership, Airbnb will also make a donation to the Barbie Dream Gap Project GoFundMe initiative, which provides grants to charities that support mentorship and education for girls.

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