He might not be everyone’s favorite anti-hero Halloween ghost, but Beetlejuice (aka Betelgeuse) is certainly one of the most memorable.
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When Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice first hit theaters back in 1988, Americans were delighted and terrified by Michael Keaton’s ‘bio-exorcist’ character. The film’s story, which focuses on a recently deceased couple who want ownership of their home from the afterlife, captured the attention of viewers bored with the same old ghost fare.
Thanks to Beetlejuice’s well-rounded cast, the iconic film has stayed in the public purview for decades, developing into a veritable cult hit.
And with a newly released 2024 sequel, there’s even more attention on Betelgeuse, famed bio-exorcist, and his escapades at the Deetz residence.
Despite the high stakes of launching a sequel set thirty years into the future, it looks like fans have given Beetlejuice Beetejuice a hearty stamp of approval.
And Airbnb is looking to give them even more fanfare to sink their teeth into.
Welcome to the Deetz Residence from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, brought to life by Airbnb and open to visitors from across the world.
Here’s what you need to know about the Deetz residence experience, the house itself, and how to apply. [Ready to apply, sight unseen? Head here.]
The Deetz Residence
This faithful replica of the Deetz residence is designed to bring fans of the franchise closer to the greatest works of Delia Deetz. Naturally, most are shrouded with black mourning veils.
Aside from Mrs. Deetz’s famed artwork, there are also ghosts galore, an infamous portal to the Afterlife, and a ‘pesky trickster in the attic’.
The residence is located near Princeton, New Jersey, where selected applicants will meet and be dropped off for the experience However, tthe Deetz residence experience is designed for three-hour tours for groups of up to six people—not overnight slumber parties.
All selected applicants will be provided a separate Airbnb stay in Princeton for the night.
The experience
Groups of up to six will be taken straight into the dark heart of Delia Deetz’s residence to explore her most pressing artistic endeavors. The residence is decked out with her grandest pieces—some of which might surprise you.
But that’s not all. Aside from Deetz’s work, there’s plenty of Beetlejuice fanfare.
Winners will find Winter River models in the attic, green-lit passageways into the afterlife, spooky hallways that empty into Dante’s Inferno, and workrooms where they can create their own terrifying works.
That lets fans experience some of the franchise’s coolest scenes and motifs first-hand. To top it all off, they’ll even have the chance to pour some of their ghostly creativity out with an art class.
How to apply for the Deetz residence experience
You can apply for this experience until the window closes on November 4th.
Airbnb will select ten winning groups with up to six guests who will go on three-hour tours of the Deetz Residence.
All applicants must be over the age of 18 and all participants must be over the age of 13. Keep in mind that winners are responsible for travel to and from Princeton, New Jersey, and that all overnight stays will be hosted separately in Princeton.
