How to book Barbie and Ken's Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb Los Angeles Times

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• Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is available to rent. Here’s how to book a stay
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• See Inside Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse, Which Is Available for $60 a Night on Airbnb
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The massive compound features a massive pool and waterslide, a dance floor, several Barbie-inspired bedrooms and plenty of pink. Guests will be able to take home a set of yellow-and-pink roller skates as well as their own surfboard, per the press release. With Ken as “host,” Barbie’s pink-drenched Malibu DreamHouse is hitting Airbnb once again this month, offering guests the chance to stay at the house prior to the upcoming release of the doll’s eponymous film, directed by Greta Gerwig. The home features an infinity pool, wraparound balcony, outdoor dance floor and workout area. When Barbie embarks on her road trip, the only thing in her backseat, it turns out, is Ken. As the film’s producers told Architectural Digest, Barbie and her wardrobe are not necessarily constrained by the material laws of object permanence.

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Other details that nod to Ken's takeover include a Western-style swing door, decorated with an image of a horse and the words "Kendom Saloon", and a crossed-out "Barbie" sign above the outdoor kitchen that now reads "Ken". Kodak’s Printomatic digital camera — in chic Barbie-inspired pink — instantly prints out your memories on ink-free Zink photo paper.

Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is available to rent. Here’s how to book a stay

I wish I’d invited some friends to throw on the Barbie soundtrack (or some horse noises?) and dance the night away. Inside the bedroom—which only has one free-standing door, a saloon-esque entryway painted with horses—Ken has really let his western flag fly. Cowboy hats sit in a crown above the still-Barbie pink velvet bed, though a new cow-print duvet rests upon the mattress. Barbie’s vanity has been invaded by cologne (engraved with the year 1961, when Mattel released the Ken doll), Ken’s plastic keys, and other fun trinkets.

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In October 2019, the residence was briefly available to rent for $60 a night. The ‘Barbie’ film used so much pink paint that it depleted the global reserves of its supplier, Rosco, which were already limited by supply chain issues. “We all have dreams, and Barbie is lucky enough to have a house full of them,” Ken said Monday in a statement. The film was recently in the news as it made "the world run out of pink", while a recent book explored Barbie's Dreamhouse through the ages. "All stays will be free of charge – because Ken couldn't figure out how to put a price on Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse – after all, Ken's thing is beach, not math!" Airbnb said. The house, which was previously listed by Airbnb for Barbie's 60th anniversary in 2019, has had a recent update to give it more "Kenergy" and mark Barbie making her live-action debut in the Barbie film starring Margot Robbie.

See Inside Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse, Which Is Available for $60 a Night on Airbnb

Airbnb will be selecting four guests to spend a free night at the hot-pink house on 21 and 22 July. Guests will be greeted by a concierge who will give a tour and arrange meals, they can try on Ken’s clothes and get to go home with a pair of roller skates and a surfboard. Airbnb announced Monday that the hot-pink, beach-side mansion inspired by the toy home of the same name will be available to book for a limited time next month — with a twist. The promotion - launched as part of a marketing push for the upcoming Barbie movie - gives fans the chance to step inside the doll’s hot-pink home, hosted by her boyfriend Ken. Barbie's listing is already live here, and one lucky guest will be able to book it on Wednesday, October 23 at 2 P.M.

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“While it certainly won’t be to everyone’s taste, the 3,500-square-foot space, views of the Pacific Ocean, private pool, and totally unique design result in a hefty price tag for the property,” said Tony Mariotti, CEO of RubyHome. Obviously, oceanfront property in one of America’s most desired enclaves is going to cost a pretty penny. But a gaudy manor inspired by the stylistic choices of a fashionista children’s doll is a bit of an unprecedented sale. In the meantime, it’s worth noting that the exact same home was made over in 2019 — though much less aggressively — for an Airbnb/Barbie mashup to commemorate the Barbie brand’s 60th anniversary. The home was made available for a limited time via Airbnb for the dream price of just $60 a night.

The house comes with one bedroom, and it features a round double bed with decorative pillows and blankets featuring horse motifs, photos show. As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world. If you miss out on the Airbnb (booking opens here July 17 at 1 p.m. ET), know that there are quite a few deliciously pink hotels open year-round to be booked at your convenience.

Mattel ran a fictional listing of Barbie’s Malibu Dream House in 2013 on Trulia, including a legitimate real estate agent for the campaign. This washable chevron rug from Ruggable’s official Barbie collection is inspired by the iconic Mattel doll’s original black and white dress. The analysis also includes a breakdown of possible rental value, stating that renting the property could cost as much as $77,000 per month — if Landlord Barbie ever becomes a thing. The real estate firm evaluated the average sale price of comparable homes with similar amenities, and then added a 10% “premium” due to the home’s one-of-a-kind appearance and appeal. Then, over the weekend, a hot pink citadel popped up in a Malibu looking very much like the living embodiment of the Dream itself. Bookings for two, one-night stays for up to two guests begin July 17 at 10 a.m.

The hot pink wonderland is full of fun details, including an infinity pool with “Ken” pool floats, a pink waterslide and plenty of Ken and Barbie-approved accessories, from surfboards to a life-size horse. If you’ve always dreamt of a life that’s plastic, fantastic and pink all over, your prayers have been answered by Airbnb. Beginning in mid-July, ahead of the premiere of the Barbie movie, Barbie fans can book a stay in Ken’s bedroom in Barbie’s oceanside mansion in Malibu, California. The beachfront property has been renovated since the last time it was listed on Airbnb in honor of the doll's 60th anniversary in October 2019, per an Airbnb press release. The hot-pink Airbnb is a life-sized iteration of the iconic toy Dreamhouse that was first released in 1962, three years after the doll. He’s just Ken,” declares the tagline for the upcoming Barbie movie, slated to open in theaters later this month.

Even if you don't manage to score the Airbnb and, as a result, don't go home with a free pair of the Impala skate equipment featured in the film, you can still get your feet into a pair. The first drop sold out on Impala's website, but a whole new batch is now up on Zappos for anyone looking to brighten up their gear. Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken can be seen in the Barbie trailer sporting the getup on what may be their first excursion into the real world. That they are met with leering looks and laughter on the Venice Beach boardwalk should be chalked up to their full-scale neon attire—the skates and their accessories totally fly standing alone.

The ground floor is, by far, the most intricate, pink, and best out of the mansion’s three floors. The infinity pool flows out, rolling over the hills, and—if you squint—it appears to be part of the ocean. Those “KEN” balloons spotted in Airbnb’s original listing were gone by the time I visited, but a mass of floaties tumbled around in the water instead. A pink slide spirals into the pool, but it comes just short of the actual water.

The weekend coincides with the cinema premiere of the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. On 17 July, fans can request to book Ken’s room in Barbie’s DreamHouse here. While the property comes with amenities such as WiFi and air-conditioning, it has no kitchen or TV, per the Airbnb listing.