You Can Rent Prince's 'Purple Rain' House on Airbnb

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Prince's legacy has touched every corner of the world, but the love for the hit rock star is most evident in his hometown of Minneapolis. Now you can experience a piece of his legendary career for yourself, from morning to night.

Starting October 2, Prince fans around the world can stay in the iconic home featuring Prince's character in the hit movie Purple Rain is alive. Located at 3420 Snelling Boulevard in Minneapolis' Longfellow neighborhood, the house is a living piece of history both exterior and interior. It will soon be available for one-night stays via Airbnb.

The home was purchased by Prince in 2015 and is hosted on Airbnb by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, aka Wendy & Lisa from Prince's band The Revolution. The engagement is limited to a 25-night stay over seven weeks, from October 26 to December 14, and runs from October 26 to December 14. Purple Rain40 years oldhe anniversary this year.

“Purple Rain It is the best movie of all time. This is not an opinion, this is a fact. Now, 40 years after the film's release, we're bringing it back to life,” the duo said in their listing. “Not only have we locked up The Kid's unforgettable childhood home, but we've also brought its interior to a new level of aesthetic splendor. This whole place is both the film's “It's a tribute to both himself and the moment that launched Prince into the stratosphere – no, a shrine, because you can't talk about one without the other.”

“Not to brag, but we really outdid ourselves,” they continued. “This place is filled with epic memorabilia that will give you a rare insight into Prince's creative process throughout his career. Purple Rain “From the eyes of two people who lived through the period (us!).”

Accordingly Associated PressRelics, such as the clothes worn by the Prince, are displayed behind glass. There are even other great looks you can try on your own. “What guests can do on their own is actually play around with some truly iconic clothing, looks and styles from the '80s so they can tap into their inner rock star,” Airbnb spokesperson Ali Killam said. “It's really meant to draw you into The Kid's world.”

You can request a reservation between October 2nd at 06:00 (PT) and October 6th at 23:59 (PT). Guests will then be randomly selected, and those with the best answers as to why they want to stay there will win a spot in the living museum.

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