Stay at the Last Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon

If you fancy a night away somewhere unique and live local to , you could always try applying to stay at the world’s last Blockbuster movie rental store. It will be listed on Airbnb for three individual, one-night reservations that will take place in September.

The stay will give guests the opportunity to experience a 90s-themed sleepover and relive the bygone Friday night tradition of movie night. The experience can be booked for $4 (€3.39) plus taxes and fees, which is great value given that movie rentals cost $3.99 (€3.38). Store manager Sandi Harding is listing the store in appreciation of all the Bend community has done recently to support this last-of-its-kind store during difficult times. Consequently, she will stock the shelves with all the movies guests desire before handing over the keys.

While at the store, guests should adhere to safety guidelines surrounding mask-wearing and social distancing in public spaces. Moreover, interested guests should note host rules that align with local guidelines. This includes that those who request to book must be Bend residents from the same household to minimize risk. The store will be cleaned in advance of their arrival, prepared in accordance with CDC guidelines, and consistent with Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol.

Those who don’t manage to score a one-night stay can check out the living room space during store hours for a limited time after the final guests check out. If you want to request a stay on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of September, you can do so from August 17th at 1 PM PST via this link.

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