The iconic Barbie Malibu DreamHouse will soon be available to rent
The upcoming release of “Barbie” has Barbie girls everywhere excited to experience the iconic doll on the big screen. In anticipation of the film, brands have been unveiling their Barbie collaborations, ranging from glamorous hair, makeup and clothing collections to Barbie-themed pop-ups.
Airbnb might have taken the cake with their recently announced collab for the film. Barbie fanatics will be able to rent the iconic Malibu Barbie DreamHouse on the vacation rental platform starting in July. While one may assume that Barbie and her entrepreneurial mind was at the helm of what is sure to be a profitable business venture, the listing was actually posted by Ken!
“Welcome to my Kendom!,” writes Ken in the Airbnb listing. “While Barbie is away, she has handed over the keys to her Malibu DreamHouse this summer and my room could be yours for the night. I’ve added a few touches to bring some much-needed Kenergy to the newly renovated and iconic Malibu DreamHouse. Placed perfectly above the beach with panoramic views, this life-size toy pink mansion is a dream come true!”
On July 17 at 10 a.m. PT, Barbie fans can request to book Ken’s room in the DreamHouse on Airbnb’s website for two individual one-night stays for up to two-guests. Winners will stay at the lavish Malibu digs on July 21 and July 22 at no charge.
“We all have dreams, and Barbie is lucky enough to have a house full of them,” said Ken via a press release shared to Variety. “But now, it’s my turn, and I can’t wait to host guests inside this one-of-a-kind – dare I say, one-of-a-Ken? – digs.”
The renovated DreamHouse has touches of Ken sprinkled throughout, including his spectacular clothing collection with the finest beachwear, cowboy hats and horses to help guests channel their inner cowboy, his most prized possession: yellow-and-pink Impala rollerblades. In addition to all of the fun guests will have, Airbnb is also taking the opportunity to give back by giving a one-time donation to Save the Children.
So pack your brightest pink outfit and get ready to experience Barbiecore (and Kencore) to the max. If you can’t book a stay at the real-life Malibu DreamHouse, though, Variety listed some solid options in Hudson, WI; St. Augustine, FL; Nashville, TN and Indio, CA that Barbie and Ken would adore.
Roshae Hemmings is an arts and culture magazine journalist from St. Louis, MO. A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism, Roshae has bylines in the Columbia Missourian, Vox Magazine and 5280 Magazine discussing topics ranging from pop culture, social justice and eat and drink. She is a foodie at heart and enjoys eating food as much as learning about the story behind it. You can reach Roshae via email at roshaehemmings@detourxp.com.
This story was originally published June 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM.