Rejoicing fans everywhere recently celebrated the magic of The Boy Who Lived, when the famous book and film series Harry Potter celebrated its twentieth anniversary. And while we can’t go secretly dashing into a hidden platform at London’s King Cross, here are some magical Airbnb stays from around the world that will transform your fantasies to life
Calling all Filipino fans, there’s no need to ride your broomstick miles away. In Tagaytay, this 55-sqm property features a living room and two custom-made four-poster beds, made to look like the wizarding common room and dormitories. Explore the house and discover your very own magical steam locomotive and local village pub/
Meanwhile, a Wizard’s Hollow is a treehouse located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina will teleport you straight into the wizarding world! From a sorting hat, an invisibility cloak, house flags and colours to other magical signposts and decorations, true fans will recognize every intricate detail in this house.
Large families can enjoy this special ‘fan castle’ located in Taylorsville, Utah. Guests can book the entire home or a single bedroom, each one decorated in its own school house colors. Enjoy the cozy common room, movie theater and fully-functional kitchen, as well as your own private bath tub.
Fans heading to Victoria, British Columbia should definitely book themselves a couple of nights in The Common Room. Patterned after House Gryffindor, this Airbnb stay comes furnished with a faux fireplace and a bevy of magical memorabilia from flying cars to giant chess sets and gleaming swords. You may even spot a popular house elf in the kitchen – make sure you drop him a sock or two!
Hosted by certified superfan and Superhost Larissa, Magic World in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is literally adorned with memorabilia — from bedrooms decorated with cutouts from the daily newspaper of the wizarding world, to a dining hall with banners of all four houses.
Wannabe wizards visiting eastern France should make sure to drop by The Wizard’s Cottage in Grand Est, Colmar, France. From four-poster beds to medieval lamps, magical wands and pumpkins, fans will have a great time exploring the house in between adventures in the Alsatian countryside.
