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Stay in a Life-Sized Polly Pocket Compact on Airbnb: Nostalgia and Adventure Await in this Iconic 90s Throwback

By HostStarter

Living in the 90s undoubtedly meant that Polly Pocket was one of your favorite toys. The small doll sets, which were the size of a pocket, took imaginative adventures to the smallest spaces. Now, Polly has made a big step in scaling up with a life-sized Airbnb that actually exists. Candy's Airbnb in Littleton, Massachusetts is very special as it likes you to come into a life-sized candy doll room called Polly Pocket "Slumber Party Fun", which is furnished with Polly's clothes, her retro accessories, and many other lovely pastel things. This stay, which is a part of the Airbnb Icons collection, is the ultimate dream for all kids from the 90s and retro lovers. Let me tell you all the things you need to know about this unique moment, including the experience itself and booking details!

A First Look at the Life-Sized Polly Pocket Airbnb

Designed as the exact version of Polly's 1994 "Slumber Party Fun" compact, which was a well-known set, this two-story heart-shaped dream was made as a 42-foot age tribute to the retro time. Dressed in pastel shades of pink, purple, and teal, this larger-than-life playhouse is all about creating an immersive experience in which guests can live out their childhood fantasies.

With your arrival, you are in the world of vintage. The inside and outside are designed like Polly's original dollhouse, including her personal details. Even the furniture looks like gummy, poppy Polly's, impossible to believe being real like they were in a cartoon AIRBNB NEWSROOM TRAVEL + LEISURE.

What’s Inside Polly’s World?

In the Polly-sized compact, you will have endless possibilities to explore, play, and have fun on your stay. Here are some of the cool things you find during your stay:

Vanity and Accessories with Retro Vibe: Polly's vanity which is full stacked with 90s accessories can add a fun twist to the night. There are press-on nails, butterfly clips, and big chunky scrunchies. So, guests can make up the 90s theme Polly looks.

A Closet with Vintage-Nostalgic Clothes: Among Polly's wardrobe you find life-size replicas of her craziest clothes, and the best part is - they are all in her signature gummy style. Besides that, guests can try her clothes and feel the fashion of the time.

Snack-Filled Fridge: What would be a slumber party without a retro fridge with all the goodies kids love? It has snacks like fruit roll-ups, juice boxes, and pizza. Enjoy the snacks in the living room while watching a movie, and there is popcorn and pillows too!

Charm Bracelet Workshop: For a bit of DIY fun, guests can make charm bracelets, a classic 90s pastime. This activity adds a personal touch and gives you a take-home memento of your stay.

Polly’s Action Park Tent: Just a short distance from the compact, this life-sized tent offers a cozy retreat under the stars. Guests can camp out on sleeping mats and sleeping bags, adding a touch of outdoor adventure to the slumber party.

Booking Your Stay

To celebrate Polly's 35th birthday, this will be a rare opportunity for some lucky ones to get a one-night stay from September 12 to September 14, 2024. The cost is just $89 per person (a reference to Polly's start in 1989), with a maximum of four guests per night. Those lucky enough to get a booking, could have entered a lottery on Airbnb's site open from 21st August. Even if you could not book, there is still fun! Polly's compact is also open for daytime visits, from 18th September until 6th October, allowing groups of up to 12 guests.

What to Expect During Your Stay

The Polly Pocket Airbnb provides a fantastic atmosphere along with wonderful times that go beyond just the appearance. Here’s what a typical stay looks like:

Arrival: Guests get a warm welcome from Polly's friends, setting the playful mood throughout the stay. You can expect cheerful, doll-themed decor as soon as you enter.

Exploration Time: Step into Polly’s world; try out different outfits, take pictures at the vanity, and explore the compact, which has hidden surprises.

Chill Out at Polly’s Kitchen and Living Room: A slumber party can’t be complete without snacks! Relax in the living room with vintage movies and popcorn on Polly’s pull-out couch.

Night in the Action Park Tent: Cap the day with a “campout” underneath the stars. Polly’s outdoor Action Park Tent is a fantastic and altogether different slumber space that is light-hearted yet cozy.

A Part of Airbnb's "Icons" Collection

The Polly Pocket stay is a unique part of Airbnb's "Icons" series, which is all about special pop culture-inspired properties. The other examples are such ones as the iconic Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse, the house from Disney and Pixar's Up, and even the X-Men mansion's replica. They create a special environment to let you feel like you live the dream away from the ordinary of beloved characters and their respective worlds.

For the 90s Kid at Heart: Why You Should Book the Polly Pocket Airbnb

The Stay is an Engagement Time Machine: It’s the perfect place for all those who wish to go back to the 90s in an immersive way. Not only it appeals to the kids who love the original Polly Pocket but also to the parents who spent countless hours playing and building miniature worlds.

Insta-Worthy Spaces: Every corner of Polly's compact is a photo opportunity, from the pastel-colored kitchen to the wardrobe stocked with iconic outfits.

Beyond the Fun Factor: Whether a girl's trip or a family affair is on the plan, the Polly Pocket Airbnb unique way to relive your childhood through the lens of your loved ones.

Interactive Fun for All Ages: While it is an adult-oriented experience, the static mini-playhouse is attractive to younger generations as well who can join activities, make crafts and enjoy the slumber party atmosphere.

Perfect Getaway from Reality: Polly’s home is a gem hidden in the green landscape of Littleton, Massachusetts. The pastel and doll-inspired thematic design allows people to escape from everyday life and enter a different world.

Essential Details for Potential Guests

Location: Littleton, Massachusetts

Cost: $89 per person for overnight stays, $35 per person for day visits

Dates: September 12–14 for overnight stays; September 18–October 6 for day visits

Booking Process: Limited availability with a lottery-style entry on Airbnb's official site​

Conclusion

The Polly Pocket Airbnb is more than a place to stay—it is a chance to travel back to childhood and visit a toy world where you can make memories in a big, whimsical, larger-than-life dollhouse. For those who loved Polly Pocket in their childhood, this will be an extraordinary experience of becoming a real part of the doll world and re-experience the magic of the 90s. Those who didn't book a stay this year, keep your eyes on the individual Inicon's series, I am sure you will be amazed as always.