The fact that Airbnb will also make a donation to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, a “longtime partner” of Harding’s Blockbuster, is a nice bonus. Portland has an awesome Airbnb scene with plenty of options that go above and beyond that of other cities. ET. Airbnb is renting out overnight stays to the last remaining Blockbuster. Once a movie rental giant, Blockbuster faded when streaming became the way to watch media. The Last Blockbuster, a landmark in Bend, Oregon, has just announced that it will be renting its store for those looking to spend the night in movie heaven, as an Airbnb. The world’s last remaining Blockbuster is becoming an Airbnb to offer a totally ’90s experience. Associated Press The only standing Blockbuster rental store will be hosting an end of summer sleepover event through Airbnb , the two companies announced Tuesday. The second-to-last one in the United States, in Alaska, closed in 2018, and a holdout in Australia closed last year. The world’s last physical Blockbuster store — a lone Oregon-based holdout from the days when the video chain was king — is now available to rent on Airbnb. Location: Richmond neighborhood Sleeps: 2 Minimum Stay: 2 nights Rates from: $85/night This bright and airy guesthouse may be a cozy 240 square feet, but the well-designed space does a good job catching the sometimes illusive Northwest sunshine. World's last Blockbuster on Airbnb. World's Last Blockbuster on Airbnb Brekke Fletcher, CNN 8/11/2020. The last Blockbuster in the world will soon be available to rent on Airbnb — for just $4 a night. I’m an experienced movie recommender and a regular sleepover chaperone (to my four kids). Airbnb’s Twitter account made the announcement on Tuesday, and the Blockbuster account — dormant since 2014 — briefly rose from the dead to tell the world that this “90s themed sleepover” was no joke. By Danielle Garrand August 12, 2020 / 7:28 AM / CBS News Source: CNN. Airbnb. It’s a creative, community-centered place, so many of the Airbnbs reflect that with hip décor and roots in the local neighbourhood. The last Blockbuster in the world, located in Bend, Oregon, is transforming itself into an Airbnb for three nights. Airbnb In March 2019, a Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon, became the last remaining Blockbuster on Earth. 16 2021, Published 5:38 p.m. World's last Blockbuster transforms into '90s-themed Airbnb. Airbnb valued at $100 billion following blockbuster IPO — equivalent of more than five Expedias by John Cook on December 10, 2020 at 3:39 pm December 10, 2020 at … The last Blockbuster in the world, located in Bend, Oregon, is transforming itself into an Airbnb for three nights. If you've ever dreamed of spending the night at a Blockbuster store, now might just be your chance. Expect homemade guidebooks, local treats and A+ hospitality. The store will be listed for three one-night stays in September that includes an unlimited movie marathon in Bend, Oregon. This unique opportunity will take place on September 18, 19, and 20. Image credits: airbnb. World’s last Blockbuster for rent on Airbnb Oregon store can be rented for one-night stays in September. Hi, I’m Sandi Harding, the manager of the last BLOCKBUSTER store on the planet. Grab Your Camera — Visit the Last Remaining Blockbuster in the World! These people have gone all-in on boat life. Now the last store, in Oregon, will become an Airbnb. The Last Blockbuster on Earth is located in Bend, Oregon. In Bend, Oregon, that dream is becoming a reality. World's Last Blockbuster Becomes an Airbnb — and It Costs Only $4 a Night to Stay There! This ultra-limited listing will be available to book for just three individual, one-night stays that will take place on September 18, 19, and 20, 2020. If you wandered through the dreams of ‘90s kids around the country, you’d probably find yourself amid aisles of blue, yellow, and white VHS boxes as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, the Bend store managed to outlast thanks to loyal customers and nostalgic tourists flocking to the venue to get that ‘90s fix. Movie lovers will able to book a night for $4 on either September 18, 19, or 20. The world's last Blockbuster video store in Bend, Oregon, is available to rent for a once-in-a-lifetime, 90s themed sleepover . Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010, but a few independent stores still clung to life. National Weekend Edition / Aug. August 15, 2020 02:00 PM. Photo: Airbnb Why you should stay: Light-filled studio in hip Inner Southeast Portland.. The Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon is a throwback to the ’90s, replete with a pull-out couch and bean bags and pillows. The world’s last Blockbuster is offering movie fans the opportunity to spend the night in the store by booking through Airbnb.. The Last Blockbuster/Airbnb Sandi Harding has found a way to do the impossible: keep the world’s final Blockbuster open for business amongst a plethora of video-streaming options. You can book a one-night stay in the last Blockbuster store (Picture: Airbnb) 2020 has been… not great. Once the three Airbnb stays are over, however, customers can check out the living room set-up during store hours for a limited time. Bend Blockbuster officially became a franchise in June 2000. TRD Staff. Sandi Harding operates the very last Blockbuster store in the US, and now she’s turning it into an Airbnb where you can actually spend the night. Here's how they did it. Renters will enjoy everything they need for a classic ’90s movie night. Mar. That left the Bend location as the final stalwart, still charging only $3.99 (plus tax) for a movie rental. The last Blockbuster in the world—located in Bend, Oregon—has teamed up with Airbnb so local movie lovers in Deschutes County can enjoy a ’90s-themed sleepover in the store. According to the description on its website, it marked the “the beginning of our Blockbuster Story. The world's last Blockbuster Video is trying something new: Renting out its store as an overnight Airbnb. According to the Airbnb listing, “Crack open a two-liter of Pepsi before locking into a video game, charting your future in a game of MASH, or watching movie after movie. By Gabrielle Bernardini. Last Blockbuster on Earth tweets for first time since 2014, teases sleepover courtesy of Airbnb. Booking for the Blockbuster Airbnb begins August 17 … Soak up the nostalgia and take a peek inside the last remaining Blockbuster — in the world. I’ve been a movie lover my whole life and have worked at the Bend BLOCKBUSTER store since 2004, when there were thousands of locations and the store was at its peak. It’s impossible to forget the feeling, smells, and sounds of a BLOCKBUSTER® store’s possibility-filled aisles. Blockbuster store manager Eve Cason straightens DVD’s in preparation for the days’ customers in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005. Where a regular Airbnb rental may cost anywhere from $50 to $400 or more per night, Blockbuster is charging Deschutes County residents only $4 to per night, and renting a movie while you enjoy the night costs $3.99.
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