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This Winnie-the-Pooh-Themed Airbnb in England Is Exactly What You’d Expect

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It’s been 96 years since the publication of Winnie the Pooh, and Airbnb is commemorating the occasion with a stay in a magical treehouse in the original Hundred Acre Wood that’s worthy of a truly great nap.

The whimsical home, which will be open for bookings next week, was inspired by E.H. Shepard’s original illustrations and features shelves stocked with ‘hunny’ pots, a “Mr. Sanders” sign above the doorway, and tree branches wrapped around the home. Guests can play Poohsticks on the famous Poohsticks Bridge, take a guided tour of the Hundred Acre Wood โ€” also known as Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, England โ€” and eat “locally sourced hunny-inspired meals.”

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Kim Raymond, the designer and host behind the Airbnb, said in a statement, “I have been illustrating Winnie the Pooh for thirty years and I continue to be inspired by the classic decorations of E.H. Shepard and the more recent Disney stories. The ‘BearbnB’ is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings Pooh’s charm to life for fans while honoring the original adventures that have meant so much to so many people for 96 years.”

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In the house can sleep four people (no pets or Heffalumps allowed) and has a double bed as well as two raised single beds accessed by ladders. The house does not have a bathroom, but a temporary full-service restroom will be set up nearby.

Of course, there are some ground rules: no touching the honey pots, and a snack of “a little something” is encouraged at 11 a.m.

“Winnie the Pooh is a childhood jewel beloved by families all over the world,” said Catherine Powell, Airbnb’s global head of hosting, in a statement. “What better way to honor A.A. Milne’s classic work than with these two one-of-a-kind stays in the original Hundred Acre Wood? A wonderful place to do nothing. “Doing ‘Nothing’ often leads to the very best Something,” Pooh said “.

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This isn’t the first time Airbnb has provided a nostalgic dose. In 2019, the company released Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse. Moviegoers will be able to book a sleepover at the very last Blockbuster in 2020. In 2021, visitors could celebrate the Macarena by staying in the Spanish villa of Los del Rio, the duo who created the iconic dance craze.

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