Drift off in the Up house
Abiquiu, New Mexico
- 4 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.11 reviews
Hosted by Carl Fredricksen
- Retired balloon salesman
Listing highlights
Sleep at my house—it’s the one with the balloons
My house has over 8,000 balloons floating from the top of it. Ha!
Go on a Wilderness Adventure
Head into the wild to earn Wilderness Explorer badges. I’m too tired for that.
Get to know my dear Ellie
See her goggles, flip through her Adventure Book, read her love letters.
Don’t forget to look up
Make your way back to my home to find it floating right in front of you.
I don’t always like visitors, but I guess it’s pretty nice to have them now that it’s just me and Dug. So, come stay in my cozy home I made with my dear Ellie. My greatest adventures have happened here, and I learned that the best ones are always with someone you love, so bring your pals to kickstart your very own Adventure Book and watch as my house drifts off before you depart.
What you’ll do
Take a look around. But don’t touch anything, I just straightened up! Pretty nice, eh? This place used to be a dump but we fixed it up, my wonderful Ellie and me. Decorated it with stuff from all the trips we planned to take. I’m a bit old for adventure nowadays, but I know it’s still out there, especially if you stay here—but just for one night, don't get too comfy. Say, if you are lucky enough to stay here, you could start your own collection of badges, travel mementos, trinkets…you know, stuff to remind you of your own adventures. I suppose I could help you with that. Ellie was the best adventurer, so you’ve got big shoes to fill.
You’ll arrive as Junior Wilderness Explorers and endure mini adventures to earn these badges.
• Caretaker: Do chores like fetching the mail and minding my house. Someone’s gotta do it, might as well be you.
• Daydreamer: Do a group activity to create your very own Adventure Book. Hope you like groups, as much as I don’t like them.
• Homebody: Pack lunches for a picnic experience on the lawn. Heard it’s charming, but I wouldn’t know.
• Adventurer: Head out for wilderness excursions while the sun’s up.
• Stargazer: Gather on the lawn to explore the night sky. This was one of Ellie’s favorite things to do.
• Sleepyhead: Reflect on your adventures and catch some shut-eye before your morning excursion.
• Early-riser: Enjoy the greatest breakfast in the world: bran flakes. Then go on an exciting outing, and come back to a special surprise before you depart.
Other things to note
**Airbnb brought Carl and Ellie’s house to life to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Up. For another adventure, catch Inside Out 2 on June 14 in theaters everywhere.**
What you’ll do
Take a look around. But don’t touch anything, I just straightened up! Pretty nice, eh? This place used to be a dump but we fixed it up, my wonderful Ellie and me. Decorated it with stuff from all the trips we planned to take. I’m a bit old for adventure nowadays, but I know it’s still out there, especially if you stay here—but just for one night, don't get too comfy. Say, if you are lucky enough to stay here, you could start your own collection of badges, travel mementos, trinkets…you know, stuff to remind you of your own adventures. I suppose I could help you with that. Ellie was the best adventurer, so you’ve got big shoes to fill.
You’ll arrive as Junior Wilderness Explorers and endure mini adventures to earn these badges.
• Caretaker: Do chores like fetching the mail and minding my house. Someone’s gotta do it, might as well be you.
• Daydreamer: Do a group activity to create your very own Adventure Book. Hope you like groups, as much as I don’t like them.
• Homebody: Pack lunches for a picnic experience on the lawn. Heard it’s charming, but I wouldn’t know.
• Adventurer: Head out for wilderness excursions while the sun’s up.
• Stargazer: Gather on the lawn to explore the night sky. This was one of Ellie’s favorite things to do.
• Sleepyhead: Reflect on your adventures and catch some shut-eye before your morning excursion.
• Early-riser: Enjoy the greatest breakfast in the world: bran flakes. Then go on an exciting outing, and come back to a special surprise before you depart.
Other things to note
**Airbnb brought Carl and Ellie’s house to life to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Up. For another adventure, catch Inside Out 2 on June 14 in theaters everywhere.**
Meet your host
Fun fact: I don’t like fun facts
My biography title: “Carl and Ellie’s Book of Adventures”
Speaks English
I'm obsessed with: Getting to Paradise Falls
Pets: A talking dog. Yes, you read that right.
Hello, I’m Carl Fredricksen. I’m retired and live with Dug, my dog who likes to talk...a lot. I’ve been on my fair share of adventures over the years, but never one as great as the adventure my wife Ellie and I shared in the house we built together. Join me as I give the old balloon house another whirl, and I’ll help you add to your own book of travel memories and list of shenanigans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Where you’ll be
Abiquiu, New Mexico, United States
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Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm