Haunt the Beetlejuice house
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
- Evening Experience
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.8 reviews
Hosted by Delia Deetz
- Conceptual Artist
Listing highlights
Take in my extraordinary home
It’s art incarnate—ever since I restored it. Even the molding is heavenly.
Explore suburban purgatory à la miniature
The Maitlands’ Winter River model remains untouched in the attic.
Step into The Afterlife…
…but only if you have no regard for personal safety. Very déclassé.
Transform your fears into art
Each scream shall become brushstroke in my once-in-a-lifetime paint class.
Now that my art is posthumously appreciating in value and recognition—rightfully so, I might add—I hereby invite to my home any artistic soul that wishes to make the pilgrimage. Although shrouded in black to mourn Charles’ passing, the interior is unparalleled, curated by none other than yours truly, rescued from the pedestrian eye of its previous owners. And, in return for your undying support, I will teach you to Create with a capital C in the first-ever art class from beyond the grave.
What you’ll do
My creations—a lifetime’s worth of paintings and sculptures that would uplift even the grimmest of dispositions—have been tastefully displayed throughout my home. In fact, don’t even think of it as my home, think of it as an extension of my NYC art exhibit, “The Human Canvas.” And like any good exhibit, there is a class. Now, this isn’t just any ordinary art class. Oh, no. No, no, no. THIS class will be taught by a legendary artist—me—from The Afterlife. Yes, technically, my assistant will be present to facilitate, but it is I who will inspire the exploitation of your darkest terrors for the sake of creation!
• Upon your arrival, my assistant will greet you at the door if he isn’t fielding multiple calls at once—bless his soul. Feel free to wander about and soak in the richness of the design. Everything from my paintings and sculptures to my exquisite molding choices will undoubtedly inspire and stoke your creative flame.
• The attic is one part of the house I did not redesign, and it shows. Traverse if you must. I suppose the Maitlands’ model of Winter River is rather impressive even for my standards (although a bit dreary). You may also find the Handbook for the Recently Deceased up there. Don’t get any ideas.
• I’ve warned you many times, but if you say HIS name, don’t be surprised to find yourself in The Afterlife. If that is the case, follow the glowing green light into the Waiting Room, an awful, cacophonous place. Artifacts of the deceased abound—smashed football helmets, charred Santa hats, and the like. One magician recently drowned in a water-filled lock box. He might still be there. Blech.
• Once past the Waiting Room, you’ll find yourself in a disorienting hallway. Peek through the keyholes, but don’t open any doors unless you want to be eaten by sandworms or wind up in that trickster’s favorite haunt, Dante’s Inferno. I can’t guide you back to the land of the living. Maybe Bob The Shrinker can help you find the red phone that sends you back home.
• Those who make good choices will partake in my unforgettable art class. My assistant will guide your group in unleashing your collective fears via paintbrush on black canvas. Savor avant-garde bites to spark your creativity and allow my genius to illuminate each stroke as you craft a communal masterpiece. In true visionary fashion, you’ll destroy your very own creation, taking home a small piece to treasure forever.
• My assistant will shoo you from the house before it gets too late. Due to some recent … “spiritual difficulties,” curious entities have been creeping around in the wee hours. So while you can’t stay overnight, my assistant has found another lovely place for you to stay nearby. I’ve spared no expense.
What you’ll do
My creations—a lifetime’s worth of paintings and sculptures that would uplift even the grimmest of dispositions—have been tastefully displayed throughout my home. In fact, don’t even think of it as my home, think of it as an extension of my NYC art exhibit, “The Human Canvas.” And like any good exhibit, there is a class. Now, this isn’t just any ordinary art class. Oh, no. No, no, no. THIS class will be taught by a legendary artist—me—from The Afterlife. Yes, technically, my assistant will be present to facilitate, but it is I who will inspire the exploitation of your darkest terrors for the sake of creation!
• Upon your arrival, my assistant will greet you at the door if he isn’t fielding multiple calls at once—bless his soul. Feel free to wander about and soak in the richness of the design. Everything from my paintings and sculptures to my exquisite molding choices will undoubtedly inspire and stoke your creative flame.
• The attic is one part of the house I did not redesign, and it shows. Traverse if you must. I suppose the Maitlands’ model of Winter River is rather impressive even for my standards (although a bit dreary). You may also find the Handbook for the Recently Deceased up there. Don’t get any ideas.
• I’ve warned you many times, but if you say HIS name, don’t be surprised to find yourself in The Afterlife. If that is the case, follow the glowing green light into the Waiting Room, an awful, cacophonous place. Artifacts of the deceased abound—smashed football helmets, charred Santa hats, and the like. One magician recently drowned in a water-filled lock box. He might still be there. Blech.
• Once past the Waiting Room, you’ll find yourself in a disorienting hallway. Peek through the keyholes, but don’t open any doors unless you want to be eaten by sandworms or wind up in that trickster’s favorite haunt, Dante’s Inferno. I can’t guide you back to the land of the living. Maybe Bob The Shrinker can help you find the red phone that sends you back home.
• Those who make good choices will partake in my unforgettable art class. My assistant will guide your group in unleashing your collective fears via paintbrush on black canvas. Savor avant-garde bites to spark your creativity and allow my genius to illuminate each stroke as you craft a communal masterpiece. In true visionary fashion, you’ll destroy your very own creation, taking home a small piece to treasure forever.
• My assistant will shoo you from the house before it gets too late. Due to some recent … “spiritual difficulties,” curious entities have been creeping around in the wee hours. So while you can’t stay overnight, my assistant has found another lovely place for you to stay nearby. I’ve spared no expense.
Meet your host
My work: Artistic genius
Most useless skill: All of my skills are useful.
I'm obsessed with: Removing these vile snake bite marks.
Speaks English
Hello, friends with a pulse. It is I, Delia Deetz, adoring wife to my horny handyman, Charles Deetz, and stepmother to America’s favorite little ghost whisperer, Lydia Deetz. As you are no doubt familiar, my life was dedicated to creating marvelous wonders. And via these creations, my life itself became a marvelous wonder. I invite you to honor my legacy, unpack the art of fear, and maybe even run into a few ghoulish surprises along the way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Where you’ll be
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, United States
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Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 7:00 PM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants