7 Fandom-Themed Airbnbs For a Summer Getaway

Summertime is here! When you’re in need of a vacation, sometimes you like to explore new places or escape to a place far, far away. What better way to lose yourself in nostalgia or experience your favorite films and TV in real life! Here are six different fandom-themed Airbnbs to choose from to give you the full fan vacation experience.

Mystery Machine Van

Ready to join Scooby and the gang on a journey to solve a case? This Mystery Machine Van may be the Airbnb for you! The van is a complete recreation of the Mystery Machine and guests can live out their van-life dreams along the Southern California coastline. This nostalgic vehicle gem celebrates the live-action film’s 20th anniversary. You can dine on Scooby snacks and more while lounging in hammock space next to lava lamps and ocean view. Put your whodunnit skills to the test with this vacation stay.

Star Wars – Jabba The House

If you’re ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away why not stay at this Star Wars inspire Airbnb, called “Jabba The House“. Located just 2.8 miles from Disney World (Florida) the entire villa is decorated with a Star Wars theme and comes with a  heated in-ground pool with an attached hot tub. There is lots of space to relax in this sleek galaxy-themed place with 4 bedrooms and it even includes a Star Wars-themed game room. May the force be with you!

Haunted Mansion Inspired Ghostly Retreat

Get cozy in the main lounge. And do my eyes deceive me? or are these portraits actually changing?

An Airbnb that hosts 999 happy haunts is located in Fullerton, California. Spend the night with some friendly grim grinning ghosts in a home that channels all the spooky fun from Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride. The house includes four bathrooms, a spacious backyard, and a jacuzzi. The best part about the stay is that Airbnb is an interactive house in which guests can experience spooky illusions, sights, and sounds occurring throughout the entire visit. Experience some thrills and chills during your summer vacation.

Underground Hobbit Hygge 

For an idyllic nature setting, add this Underground Hygge Airbnb to your summer getaway. This beautiful cozy stay channels The Hobbit and Lord of The Rings films. With a scenic Columbia River Gorge mountainside view, this place will inspire you to take an adventurous journey of your own. The Airbnb has six acres of land to hike around & explore the outdoors. A fitting stay for those that love nature and enjoy a cup of tea in a cozy nook.

Game of Thrones Chamber

Old World European Design

Beware! Winter is coming in this fantastically themed Game of Thrones getaway located in downtown Lexington KY. Guests can be the regal lord or lady of this chamber of a Historic home built in the mid-1800s. The Airbnb features one bedroom and the walls and rooms are decorated with medieval-style weaponry and an iron throne as well. A getaway perfect for royalty!

Toy Story

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Go to infinity and beyond in this Airbnb based on the fan-favorite Pixar film Toy Story! Located in El Paso, Texas guests will be transported to Andy’s room firsthand. With colorful décor and many familiar faces such as Woody and Buzz, families will have a blast staying here. This home features 3 bedrooms and a kid-friendly living room with comfy seating and a fireplace. Bring out your inner child in this nostalgia-themed house.

SugarMynt’s ScareBnb

For another spooktastic experience that is fitting for horror fans all year round, check out the ScareBnB. Hosted by SugarMynt Galley in South Pasadena , California, this stay promises to give you a true Halloween experience as it sits right beside the iconic Myers house from 1978’s Halloween. The cozy bedroom also includes spooky decor from other iconic Horror films such as Trick ‘r Treat, The Exorcist, and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Guests will receive VIP seating for SugarMynt’s backyard movie screening during their stay as well. Have a fun time creepin’ it real in this spine-chilling getaway!

Which Airbnb would you vacation in? What other themed Airbnb getaways would you like to see?


About Rachel Moulden

Rachel is a fandom nerd who loves to create new stories. Outside of Fandom Spotlite you can find her writing books, chatting about all things pop culture related, and gushing about all things bookish on her book blog, Life of a Female Bibliophile. When Rachel is not busy writing you can find her jamming out to anime OSTs, indulging in a good cup of coffee, or watching too many K-Dramas. Check out her middle-grade debut novel (Lost Love: My First Boyfriend) available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. You can follow her on Twitter at @bibliophilelyfe and Instagram at @lifeofafemalebibliophile.

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