Rental website Airbnb has plenty of amazing properties in incredible locations, and there are even some available that have made appearances in your favourite TV shows or films. From Tony Stark’s lakeside cabin in Avengers: End Game to Godric’s Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, these homes set the stage for an escape from reality. Check COVID-19 restrictions before booking and travelling.
Marvel fans will love this lakeside cabin in the middle of Bouckaert Farm, Fairburn, Georgia. It was where Tony Stark (also known as Iron Man), Pepper Potts and their daughter Morgan lived and where the funeral scene was filmed in Avengers: Endgame. That’s right, A-list actors such as Mark Ruffalo, Tom Holland, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth have all stood outside.
This charming 1930s home in downtown St. Helens, Oregon, was Charlie and Bella Swan’s place in Forks, Washington State, in the Twilight movie series. The entire property, where actors Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Laurence filmed, is available to rent and much of the original set is retained.
With five beds, it’s perfect for a family or group of friends. You can dine at Charlie’s actual dining table, check out Bella’s bedding on display and take photos with cardboard cut-outs of the main characters. Want to get out? Stroll to the historic riverfront area or drive to Portland.
Ever wanted to visit the fictional Cabot Cove in the 1980s mystery series Murder, She Wrote? Most of the scenes of detective Jessica Fletcher solving crimes were shot in Albion, a tiny coastal village in northern California, including outside this historic cottage.
This Chicago condo on a pretty street in Ukrainian Village had a starring role in NBC’s 2012 action drama Chicago Fire. In one episode, the townhouse goes up in flames while firefighters and paramedics rush to save lives. Luckily, in real life the beautiful old building wasn't harmed.
Inside it’s sleek and modern with hardwood floors, a large kitchen with marble countertops, two bedrooms (one has a four-poster bed), stylish lounge room, bathroom and hot tub. There's plenty to see and do in the surrounding neighbourhood, with coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Now discover Airbnbs with the most beautiful views.
In popular BBC drama Killing Eve, serial killer Villanelle, played by Jodie Comer, not only has great dress sense but amazing apartments too. In season three of the murder series, she stayed in this palatial flat in Barcelona. Built in 1906 in the Art Nouveau style, it has high, ornate ceilings, floor-to-ceiling balcony doors and a fireplace.
Are you a fan of the screen adaption of Sally Rooney’s book Normal People? If so, the Italian farmhouse where Marianne and Connell spend the summer is now available on Airbnb. While that part of the story is set in Trieste, the real-life villa is in Stimigliano, just north of Rome. But don’t worry, the bright blue pool and charming piazza where the main characters buy gelato really exist.
The quintessential Italian home can accommodate six guests with two large bedrooms, a dining room, living room, kitchenette and bathroom. Past visitors rave about its rural surroundings and proximity to beautiful villages.
In the middle of the Californian desert, Pioneertown is a 1940s western film set that doubles as a living town. The Cisco Kid starring Duncan Renaldo and many other cowboy TV shows and movies were filmed here. Fancy a visit? Book Love Shac, a small, rustic cabin, to try a simple way of living.
The one-bed wooden shack has basic amenities such as an outdoor bathroom, porch kitchen, charcoal barbecue and fire pit. Surrounded by preservation land and mountains, a stay will bring you back to nature and is ideal for escaping city life.
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In the 1997 Australian classic The Castle, the Kerrigan family love their holiday home despite its location next to the runway at Melbourne's airport and eyesore electricity pylons. Now available on Airbnb, you can book a stay in the three-bedroom “castle” which is actually located in Bonnie Doon, a small village in Victoria, Australia.
You’ll have the entire home to yourself, which includes a kitchen, coffee machine, living room with a fireplace, and patio and grill. From here you can enjoy the serenity of its location (a phrase the dad Darryl Kerrigan uses to describe it) next to Lake Eildon and Mount Buller.
Love the 2010 drama Offspring about Melbourne obstetrician Nina Proudman, her family and romantic life? Stay in her chic home which featured in season six and seven and visit her favourite café, just a short walk away.
In real life, the spacious, three-bed property is owned by interior designer Kali Cavanagh. It has high ceilings and huge windows flooding the inside with light, as well as photoshoot-ready furnishings and plenty of house plants. Meanwhile, the suburb Fitzroy has an artsy reputation and is popular with young people.
Only The Bachelorette fans will recognise this rustic windmill in Nikithianos, Greece. It made an appearance on an episode of ABC’s hit reality dating show in 2019 and fans haven’t been able to stop talking about it since.
In the Suffolk countryside is the medieval village of Lavenham and filming location for Godric’s Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. De Vere House was the fateful setting for the murder of Harry’s parents by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. Its hand-carved wooden front door, exposed brick walls, low ceilings and four-poster beds make it the perfect spooky stay.
On Airbnb, the property has two separate listings so you may share the house with others guests. Visitors have a private sitting room with a log fire and TV, and in the morning the host will cook you a full English breakfast. The perfect start to the day before you head out to explore local historic sites.
Check out Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian's mansion from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on Airbnb, listed by Will Smith himself. The house was used as a filming location for all six seasons of the 1990s sitcom and its grand exterior is instantly recognisable from the show's opening credits.
Located in Brentwood, California, royal perks of the stay include access to a celeb-worthy wardrobe, a pair of Nike Jordan trainers, swimming pool, turntables and meals served on silver platters. It was listed on Airbnb to honour the show’s 30th anniversary but is currently all booked out.
This gorgeous Caribbean escape might not have featured in any James Bond films, but it is the former home of the author of the iconic spy novels. Now available to rent on Airbnb, the villa is perfect for any visitor looking to channel their inner 007. Boasting picturesque views of the Caribbean Sea, the villa sits along the stunning beachfront of GoldenEye Resort and is where Ian Fleming penned many of his famous works.
The boho-chic villa offers three bedrooms in the main house and a further two bedrooms, one in the pool house and one in the Sweet Spot Cottage. Outdoors guests will find a lagoon-style pool as well as sunloungers and a hammock slung between the trees. Guests can also request a personal butler service and a private chef.
Featured on season one of Netflix's hit show Too Hot to Handle, this luxury villa is set in a prestigious beachfront community in Punta Mita on Mexico's Pacific coast. With 12 en suite bedrooms, spacious indoor areas and a well-equipped terrace, there's enough space to accommodate up to 27 guests (or 10 singletons ready to find love). Pictured is the thatched cabana, famous as the setting for Lana's nerve-wrecking announcements.