Airbnb icons let you fall asleep in the ‘Up’ house or rest in Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ mansion

If you’ve ever wanted to dream in the balloon-lofted “Up” house, party with Kevin Hart, or jam with Doja Cat, Airbnb has just the thing.

The vacation destination rental company announced Wednesday a new “Icons” category, a collection of “extraordinary experiences curated by the biggest names in music, film, television, art, sports and more.”

“Icons take you into worlds that only existed in your imagination, until now,” said Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, in a statement. “As life becomes increasingly digital, we are focused on bringing more magic to the real world. With Icons, we have created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”

Here are some of the entertainment-focused icons announced so far:

Let yourself go in the “Up” house

“Sleep inside one of the most iconic Disney and Pixar houses and, yes, float. You’ll explore Carl’s world in this detailed recreation of his home, complete with more than 8,000 balloons and located in the picturesque red rocks of Abiquiu, New Mexico.”

Airbnb recreates the iconic Disney and Pixar home in the picturesque red rocks of Abiquiu, New Mexico. (Ryan Lowry via CNN Newsource)

Go VIP with Kevin Hart

“Kevin Hart will take you inside his members-only Coramino Live Lounge for a top-notch evening. You’ll join Kevin and his friends at this secret speakeasy, where you’ll be treated to a tequila tasting and a live stand-up comedy from the best comedians in the game.”

Join a salon session with Doja Cat

“Fresh off a tour performing on the world’s biggest stages, Doja welcomes you for a much more intimate experience. You will enjoy an unforgettable performance in the living room of the Grammy-winning artist, including her songs and favorite tracks from her latest album.”

“Prince purchased the Minneapolis, Minnesota, home featured in the legendary movie ‘Purple Rain,’ but it has never been available to the public until now. Explore the house and go crazy with rare and special tracks from the world of Prince in an exclusive studio session.”

Prince’s “Purple Rain” house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was featured in the legendary movie ‘Purple Rain.’ (Eric Ogden/AirBnb via CNN Newsource)

Game with Khaby Lame

“TikTok sensation Khaby Lame invites you to his hometown of Milan, Italy for an epic overnight gaming experience. You’ll stay in a one-of-a-kind gaming loft that Khaby designed himself, where you’ll learn of Khaby and you will face him in a Fortnite Battle Royale”.

Go on tour with Feid

“Join the reggaeton superstar on his FERXXOCALIPSIS world tour for an entire week. You’ll join the crew for rehearsals, ride the tour bus, and have backstage access to each show.”

“Live like the X-Men while staying in a 2D animated recreation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York. You will discover your mutant abilities and even train in the Danger Room.”

Airbnb Icons has a 2D animated recreation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York (Holly Andres/AirBnb via CNN Newsource)

Create unforgettable memories with “Inside Out 2”

“In anticipation of the June 14 premiere of the new Disney and Pixar film, you are invited to spend the night at Headquarters, the control center of Riley’s emotions. Your host, Joy, will welcome you into her vibrant world to witness emotions in action and help you maintain balance.”

Other icons include spending the night at the Orsay Museum in Paris or visiting Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor’s home. Experiences appear in their own category on the Airbnb platform. All are priced under $100 per guest, but only a limited number of applications will be selected for each experience through a lottery.

Airbnb also launched other new features on its platform this week, including the ability for groups of guests to book trips together more easily.

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