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Julie Delahaye

You can book the Home Alone house on Airbnb and it's as festive as you'd hope

If Home Alone is your favourite Christmas film, then there's a new Airbnb listing that you're going to want on your bucket list!

That's because the original Home Alone home in Illinois - yep, that gorgeous huge house where the McCallisters live - has opened for bookings, and it costs $25 (approx £18) for a night's stay.

Kevin's big brother Buzz will be hosting the overnight stay in his childhood home, and it's sure to give even the world's most festive hotels a run for their money.

The stay is every bit as Christmassy as you'd hope. We're talking festive lights and a fully decked out tree, and a screening of the franchise's latest addition, Home Sweet Home Alone.

But that's not all.

Other perks include Chicago’s finest pizza, a candlelit dinner of microwavable Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, a LEGO Ideas Home Alone set to take home, and booby traps galore to keep the bad guys out. (You'll get to set the traps rather than having to avoid them!).

There's even a meet and greet with a real-life tarantula.

Sadly you'll need to be quick if you want to bag one of the stays; there's only one night available, for up to four guests on December 12.

It costs a budget-friendly $25 (approx £18) but you'll need to make your own way to Illinois (Skyscanner has return flights from £260).

You can find out more and book on airbnb.com/homealone.

The house has been decked out to be festive for the stay (Airbnb)

In the tongue-in-cheek listing 'Buzz' explains: "You may not remember me as particularly accommodating but I’ve grown up, and I’d be happy to share my family home – my pizza, even – with you this holiday season. Just try not to let my tarantula, Axl, loose this time."

As part of the venture, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Chicago’s La Rabida Children’s Hospital, which is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of its patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness.

The house was used for Home Alone filming (Airbnb)

If you're looking for more inspiration for the festive season, you may want to bookmark our Christmas markets page which we regularly update with the latest discounts, updates and other news that we think you'll want on your radar.

Oh, and for some major festive dreaming, why not bookmark a trip to one of the world's most festive hotels where you'll find everything from epic decorations to suites that will leave you feeling like you've stepped into a winter wonderland. Oh, and there's even one hotel that celebrates Christmas all year long.

Travel restrictions apply and can change quickly during the pandemic. Always check the latest Foreign Office advice before booking or going on a trip.

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