This summer, Mattel’s Polly PocketTM is inviting fans everywhere into her world and listing her life-sized ‘90s Slumber Party Fun compact on Airbnb as part of their Icons series of experiences.
Earlier this year, Airbnb introduced Icons, a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. Icons let you step into worlds you’ve only ever dreamed of like drifting off in the Up house, spending the night in the Ferrari Museum, and so much more – including their brand new host, Polly Pocket!
While Polly is away on an epic adventure celebrating her 35th birthday, guests can stay in her two-story pad and explore the toy life — where a pocket full of nostalgia awaits.
Celebrating 35 in a life-sized way
For 35 years, Polly PocketTM has always been, well, pocket-sized—that is, until now. This summer, Polly’s iconic home straight out of a ‘90s dream is now open for an adventure of life-sized proportions, only on Airbnb.
To celebrate Polly Pocket’s 35th birthday, the pocket-sized doll is becoming an Airbnb host and opening her vintage-themed, two-story Slumber Party Fun compact, bringing to life a tiny world where imagination has no bounds.
The pad is packed with nostalgic surprises to take guests right back to their childhoods while getting the 411 on the pocket-sized life.
“I can’t wait for you to visit and help celebrate my birthday in my most epic compact ever,” said Polly. “Let’s have some serious slumber party fun in my hometown of Littleton, where we make the ordinary extraordinary. There’s adventure to be had from my closet full of nostalgic fashion fun to the surprises I’ve left hidden around the compact. The fun is endless!”
About the stay
Located in the quaint town of Littleton, Massachusetts (the closest Canadian city to drive from? Montreal! and a four hour drive from NYC), Polly’s 42-foot-tall compact takes “tiny but mighty” to a new level.
Guests can request to book one of three one-night stays occurring September 12 to 14, 2024 for four guests each, at $89 per person—a nod to Polly’s debut on the scene in 1989.
As they step into Polly’s world, guests can explore every nook and cranny of the iconic compact, where a few hidden surprises await:
Get ready at Polly’s vanity, stuffed with nostalgic hair and nail accessories of her favourite colours,
Check out the retro fridge and craft the snack-filled picnic every ‘90s kid wanted,
Try on the doll life for size in Polly’s closet, where her most iconic throwback looks hang waiting to be worn in joyful hues and glossy silhouettes in the beloved signature gummy texture,
Kick back in the living room with some popcorn, a movie and plenty of pillows,
and doze off on Polly’s pullout couch or cozy up in her life-sized Action Park Tent just 10 feet away from the compact after filling up on slumber party fun.
How to book this iconic stay
You can request to book a one-night stay at Polly Pocket’s compact starting August 21 at 9:00am EST at airbnb.com/pollypocket until August 29 at 2:59am EST when the request periods close.
But wait, there’s more!
For any dolls and ’90s fans who are unable to book the overnight stay, there’s another opportunity to experience Polly Pocket’s life-sized compact.
Polly is also opening her home for 21 daytime experiences for up to 12 guests each to embark on an adventure fit for a doll from September 16 to October 6.
Those interested can request to book this experience starting August 21 9:00am EST at airbnb.com/pollypocketplaydate until August 29 at 2:59am EST when the request periods close.
Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Littleton, Massachusetts.
Other iconic stays by Airbnb
Earlier this summer, Airbnb unveiled so many other Icons, and there’ll be new experiences dropping around the world throughout the rest of the year!
“As life becomes increasingly digital, we’re focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO.
Here are some of the coolest Icons that you can still request to book on Airbnb:
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