Courtesy of Airbnb Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The Best Halloween-Ready Airbnbs, From the 'Poltergeist' House to a 'Haunted Mansion'-Inspired Getaway When real life isn't scary enough, thrill seekers, ghost hunters and horror movie lovers can test their courage at some of Airbnb's spookiest stays. In addition to Hollywood-famous spots, the vacation rental platform is home to some of the coolest, most unique getaways for those who want to get into the Halloween spirit - and yes, some claim that there are otherworldly residents who've yet to move out. Prefer not to check into a spooky room? Airbnb also offers experiences for supernatural enthusiasts and film aficionados around the world, such as ghost tours in Hollywood, San Francisco, Rome, Paris and beyond. Related Stories Lifestyle Amid Tariffs, Béis Luggage Is Getting More Expensive -- Shop These Labor Day Deals Before Prices Go Up Lifestyle What to Pack For Your Next Island Getaway, From TSA-Friendly Faves to Hollywood's Go-To Swimwear From destinations inspired by a beloved Disney theme park ride and abodes seen in Halloween, Poltergeist and other movies and TV shows, to historic homes in Gettysburg and Salem, check out a handful of the best Airbnbs for last-minute Halloween getaways (or a memorable vacation any time of the year) below. Poltergeist House in Simi Valley, Calif. From $1,433/night at Airbnb They're heeeeeeere! This four-bedroom home in the suburbs of Simi Valley is where Poltergeist was filmed. Recreate your favorite "TV people" scenes from the 1982 horror film in the fully-equipped kitchen (complete with vintage decor inspired by the movie), bedrooms and pool - yes, it's completely built this time around. Airbnb Haunted Mansion-Inspired Ghostly Retreat in Fullerton, Calif. From $688/night at AirBnb Can't wait to hurry back to your favorite Disney theme park attraction? Check into the Haunted Mansion ride-inspired Airbnb in Fullerton, Calif., just a stone's throw away from Disneyland in Anaheim. Explore the four-bedroom, two-bathroom abode, complete with a séance-ready dining room; "light-hearted elements of illusion, sights and sounds"; a six-person jacuzzi; and even an appearance by Madame Leota herself. Airbnb Historic Civil War Farm House, Gettysburg, Penn. From $116/night at Airbnb Located in historic Gettysburg, the David Stewart Farm was used as a field hospital immediately after the Battle of Gettysburg, which claimed the lives of at least 7,000 and left more than 33,000 Union and Confederate soldiers injured. (Another 10,000 on both sides were captured or missing). So if American history gives you the heebie-jeebies, then this Airbnb is the perfect spooky stay, as it's just a short drive to the battlefields and tourist attractions; Washington, D.C., is also about a 90-minute car ride away. According to the rental listing, superhost Stephani has lived in her home for 36 years, and she's happy to share her own ghost experiences with anyone who asks. Her two dogs and four cats roam freely on the property, so keep that in mind if you have allergies. Airbnb Haunted Magnolia Hotel Bed & Breakfast in Seguin, Tex. From $215/night at Airbnb If you're a superfan of supernatural TV series including Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Caught on Camera and Ghost Brothers, Airbnb hosts Jim Ghedi and Erin Wallace's Haunted Magnolia Hotel B&B in the historic downtown district of Sequin, Tex. might look familiar. (Erin has even written a book about her haunted abode.) The bed and breakfast was originally built in the mid-1850s as a 10-room stagecoach stop, hotel, saloon, brothel and restaurant - with plenty of history to boot. Book your stay when they offer a guided ghost tour (which takes place one Saturday per month), or explore the 3,000-square-foot rental space to read about its history and see photos of past hotel owners.
As noted in the listing, skeptics are encouraged to "open your mind to the possibility that spirits may exist ... Listen for their whispers, expect them to touch you and enjoy the tinkling, cold spots and/or warm spots and watch for shadow figures." Above all, the hotel's current owners add: "Please be kind and respectful to our resident spirits, they are simply people like you and me who have passed then chose to remain at our Magnolia Hotel." Airbnb Henry Derby House in Salem, Mass. From $1,081/night at Airbnb Yet another East Coast respite, the seven-bedroom Henry Derby House was built for its namesake tailor in 1838. The Colonial-style house is within walking distance of Salem's historical witch trial sites, museums and memorial. Airbnb superhost Phil notes, "The stairs will creak, the windows will r