The last remaining Blockbuster rental store is being listed on Airbnb
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The world's last remaining Blockbuster store will be transformed into an Airbnb.
And the house rules? Be kind and please rewind, of course (and try not to summon the resident ghost).
The enduring outlet is located in Bend, Oregon, and the stays will cost just a few pennies more than a rental - $4 plus fees and taxes (£3.05).
Preview photos show that guests will stay in a portion of the store that's been revamped into a living room, complete with a big television and couch that folds out into a bed.
The store's manager, Sandi Harding, said she was inspired to run the sleepover in appreciation of what the local community had done to support her business in such uncertain times.
For that reason, the stays are only available to residents in the Deschutes County area, with bookings open from 1pm PST/9pm BST on August 17, via Airbnb.
The shelves in the store will be stocked with a vast array of movies to suit all tastes. Sandi will act as the Airbnb host to show guests what is what before handing over the keys.
After the final guests check out, those who weren't able to snag a stay will be able to check out the Airbnb set-up for a limited time.
The listing states: 'As the last standing location in the world, our Blockbuster store is an ode to movie magic, simpler times and the sense of community that could once be found in Blockbuster locations around the world.
'Over the past few months, we’ve been missing the regular visits from friends, neighbors and tourists from around the world. So, we’re opening our store to three quarantine pods of Deschutes County guests for a socially-distanced movie night, ju... (Read more)
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