Interested parties have the chance to book one of three one-night stays in this throwback property, to take place September 12–14, 2024, at $89 per person (a nod to the year Polly debuted). When submitting a request to book, you’ll answer a question about why you want to go. A random set of potential guests will be chosen, then those answers will be reviewed; Airbnb says it’s looking for unique perspectives and connections to the icon.
If you’re not selected for one of the overnight stays, you’re not out of luck: Up to 12 guests at a time can spend the day in Polly’s life-sized compact from September 18 through October 6. While there, guests can try on vintage looks from the doll’s life-sized closet, make custom charm bracelets, indulge in a snack-filled picnic, and DIY their own hair and nails at Polly’s vanity. Both types of stays will be available to book starting August 21 at 6 a.m. PT.
The Polly Pocket compact is the latest in a line of many unique properties that are part of Airbnb’s new Icons category, a vertical for “extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more.” For more nostalgia, you can head to New Castle, New York, where you’ll spend the day training at the X-Mansion with other mutants. If you’re looking for something a little different, you can Go VIP with Kevin Hart in October, where you’ll have the chance to hang with the star in his private speakeasy; or, head to Minneapolis and spend the night in Prince’s Purple Rain house.
Those interested in checking out the other Icons properties currently available can head to Airbnb’s homepage for easy access. For the properties that aren’t yet available, like the Polly Pocket home, you’ll see a countdown on the site that lets you know when each Icon goes live. Like the Polly Pocket compact, most Icons are available for a limited time, so don’t wait to apply. If you don’t make the cut, know that there are new and exciting Icons coming out every month for guests to book.