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Milo Boyd & Sophie Foster

Airbnb opens Hocus Pocus themed cottage for Halloween stays from just £29

Calling all Hocus Pocus fans - the Sanderson Sisters' creepy cottage in Salem is opening up for some seriously spooky Halloween stays!

For just £29 a night fans of the ghoulish film can stay in a recreation of a property which has haunted the dreams of many a startled film enthusiast via Airbnb.

Nestled in the remote woods of Salem, Massachusetts, the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage has been recreated as though it’s been frozen in time for 300 years – complete with its dangling cauldron.

The witchy sisters will host the exclusive stay at their timeworn cottage in celebration of All Hallows Eve in the town best known for its gruesome witch trials.

Nineteen people were executed in one year after being found guilty of witchcraft in a series of trials.

The Hocus Pocus cottage in Salem is now up for rent (Airbnb)

Visitors to the evil-encrusted place will arrive on October 20 to celebrate the release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+.

Lucky holidaymakers can try their hand at the enchantments in the ancient spell book – including the one with the creepy eye – and even go on visits to Salem’s most haunted properties.

Plus, visitors will be able to explore the sisters’ cottage where you may find wooden boards that groan under the weight of curious cats and cupboards filled with blood of owl and herb that’s red.

And, see if you can spot all your favourite features from the original film such as photos, twining ivy, broomsticks potions and more.

Oh, and of course you'll find the Black Flame Candle and other witchy tools like glass balls and ancient tomes.

Then, return to the magical world of Hocus Pocus with a special screening of the second instalment Hocus Pocus 2.

Wicked potions can be brewed up by guests (Airbnb)
The property even comes with a striking black cat (Airbnb)

The film returns 29 years after the Black Flame Candle was lit and the 17th Century sisters return once again to Salem looking for revenge.

But, three high-school students must stop them wreaking havoc before dawn on Halloween.

Kathy Najimy, who plays Mary Sanderson in the beloved films said: "We all know that the Sanderson Sisters' story might not have ended when we turned to dust, nor did our shenanigans.

“What better way to celebrate the season than to host guests at the trio’s historic haunt for a night they'll remember for years to come?"

The stout of heart can lay their head down and rest in the spooky house (Airbnb)

Unfortunately, the lucky winners will need to arrange and pay for their own travel to Salem – so make sure you factor flights into your costs as well as the taxes and fees that are not included in the £29 stay price.

Your best bet is to fly to Boston and then get the train or drive (it's about 30 minutes) from there. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights from the UK, usually from London.

If you’re keen to enter and bag an eerie Halloween stay request to book on Wednesday, 12th October at 6:00pm BST at airbnb.com/hocuspocus2.

To support the next generation of the historic city, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, which aims to ensure that success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors.

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