It’s that time of year when the ‘The older I get, the more I wonder what Kevin McAllister’s dad did to afford this house & a vacation to Paris for nine people’ meme gets wheeled out ad nauseum (they do have a point, to be fair, but the erasure of his mum in this family income scenario does not sit comfortably in 2021… ANYWAY, that’s one for later) - and now you can stay in the actual Home Alone house and get up to mischief.
The giant double- (sextuple?)- fronted home from the film, which is in Chicago IRL, can be booked for one night only, on 12 December. There’s two bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms available to four lucky bookers, sadly not the entire property, but still, it sounds like it’s going to be a hoot. Plus, it’s all for charity.
The host is Kevin’s bully of a big brother and he of the escaped spider, Buzz, who writes on the listing, “Many Christmases ago, the McCallisters went to Paris – well, most of us. Though we’re older and wiser now (I’ve even got my own security firm), we’re never too old for holiday hijinks. So while we’re away on vacation (all of us, this time), I’m inviting one crew of mischief makers to let their inner eight-year-olds run free in my childhood home on Dec. 12.”
As it happens, Devin D. Ratray, who played Buzz in the film, is actually playing a baddie in the new Disney + remake Home Sweet Home Alone. Who knew? It’s a v clever promo for the film, which you get to watch as part of your prize, in the actual Home Alone house.
But that’s not all. Buzz’s listingadds: 'It’s a holiday wish come true: a cozy holiday scene with twinkling lights and a perfectly trimmed tree awaits you at the McCallister 'castle' (oh, and so does my pet tarantula – mind watching him for me?), now bookable for the very first time.
'This holiday season, we’re playing by my little bro’s rules, so feel free to eat junk food, watch rubbish on TV, borrow my dad’s aftershave and choose your own adventure with a legendary battle plan as a guide. Just stay out of my room, okay?
'After you’ve worked up an appetite, you can feast on all the comfort food your hearts desire, including plenty of Chicago’s finest pizza and a candlelit dinner of microwavable Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.'
A lovely cheese pizza (and instant pasta), just for you.
As well as that, the winner will get their hands on a paint bucket that Kevin attacked the bandits with, and the lawn ornament outside the McAllister household that was knocked over by the pizza guy.
Proceeds from the booking will go to La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, which is 'dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of its patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness.'
Booking for the one night stay will open on Dec. 7 at 7pm. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.
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