One of the great mysteries of our time is how Barbie became a homeowner at such a young age. Regardless of how she did it, she's now sharing the fruits of her fictional labor with us in a very real way: You can now legally stay overnight in Barbie's Malibu dreamhouse via Airbnb. Considering everything Barbie has done in her life, it was only natural that she would eventually add Airbnb hosting to her resume. But there's a catch: The Dream House can only be occupied once at a certain time . Barbie can only give up her house for so long, you know?
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Barbie’s birth, the Malibu Dream House is now available on Airbnb. (The doll's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts and she was officially "born" on March 9, 1959). Of course, in Malibu, California—it wouldn't be the Malibu Dreamhouse if it were anywhere else—a real-life recreation of Barbie's lavish abode, Barbie opens up her " Favorite Home” Doors From October 27 to October 29, guests and up to three friends can stay for two nights for $60 per night. The house is "full of inspiration, like photos of the more than 200 careers I've had and my role models." life,” Ms. Roberts noted in the list, so I hope it inspires you to remember that you can be anything!”
Like the current version of the Barbie Dreamhouse playset, the real-life Dreamhouse features clean lines and a white and pink color palette. Spanning three floors, it offers ocean views and plenty of open-plan gathering space. You'll also have access to two bedrooms, a walk-in closet filled with wardrobe accoutrements from Barbie's career, a bathroom with a gorgeous soaking tub, a "hobby room," a full Kitchen, an outdoor space. dining area, "meditation terrace," sports court and infinity pool.
Barbie also has plenty of entertainment planned for you: "Even if I have to go out of town," she writes, "some of my friends will come over to inspire you and teach you new things." This is where it all really goes to 11: Barbie's Friends include Olympic fencing champion Ibtihaj Muhammad, pilot and aerospace engineer Jill Meyers, celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin and celebrity chef Gina Clarke-Helm. According to a press release about the listing, Muhammad will offer one-on-one fencing lessons; Meyers will lead guests on a tour of the Columbia Memorial Space Center; Atkin will make your hair shine; and Clark-Helm will teach you a lesson Gourmet cooking classes.
I know the Barbie brand has its issues, but I do appreciate the emphasis on choice here. It’s not about fencing , fashion and beauty; It's fencing , fashion and beauty. For that matter, and everything else. We don’t have to choose just one; we have to choose one. We can be interested in all these things. Or in some ways, but not in others. Or not at all. The fact is that we are able to choose what is best for us is what matters most. Along these lines, it's also worth noting that to mark the occasion, Airbnb will be making a donation to one of the charities participating in the Barbie Dream Gap Project. Launched in early 2019 in response to research showing that children as early as five years old are already internalizing social messages that girls are not as capable or smart as boys, the initiative aims to provide girls with "what they need to continue learning." resources and support” to believe in yourself. "
But the thing is, the Malibu Dreamhouse is only open for one-night, two-night stays from October 27th to October 29th. Pre-order opportunities will open on October 23rd at 11am PT/2pm ET - so, uh, you might want to set a calendar reminder for yourself. I wouldn't be surprised if this listing sells out within the first five seconds of being available. If you want to give it a try, keep an eye out for the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse listing on Airbnb. Good luck!
