End of Summer Sleepover at The Last BLOCKBUSTER

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Studio
1 bed
Half-bath

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Hey Deschutes County residents! Dust off those membership cards for a sleepover inside the world’s last BLOCKBUSTER. When you call dibs on this stay, you’re booking a night back in the 90s, but this time you won’t have to beg your parents to rent the latest horror flick–we’ll give you the keys to the entire store!

On 8/17 at 1PM PT, we’re inviting movie lovers from the area to request to book one of these three, one-night stays that will take place on 9/18, 9/19 and 9/20 for up to four people.

The space
So what’s the 411? As the last standing location in the world, our BLOCKBUSTER store is an ode to movie magic, simpler times and the sense of community that could once be found in BLOCKBUSTER locations around the world. Over the past few months, we’ve been missing the regular visits from friends, neighbors and tourists from around the world. So, we’re opening our store to three quarantine pods of Deschutes County guests for a socially-distanced movie night, just like those of decades past!

Keeping our customers (and now our guests!) comfortable and feeling at home is our priority. You’ll have the store to yourself from check-in to check-out, and it will be cleaned prior to your arrival in accordance to Airbnb's Enhanced Cleaning Protocol which is informed by recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Plus we’ll provide you with a pack of face coverings, disinfectant wipes, and endless hand sanitizer!

Whether you want to stay up until sunrise or pass out on the couch, we’ve created the perfect space complete with a pull-out couch, bean bags and pillows for you to cozy up with “new releases” from the ‘90s. Crack open a two-liter of Pepsi before locking into a video game, charting your future in a game of MASH, or watching movie after movie. But be wary of reciting “Bloody Mary” in the staff bathroom off of the break room, as you just may summon the ghost rumored to haunt the store. And help yourself to some NERDS, Raisinets and popcorn (heavy on the butter), but make sure you save room for a couple slices.

And remember, the store is all yours for the night! So let loose, blast the boombox and wear your favorite ‘90s denim so that you feel right at home in another era.

After the final guests check out, BLOCKBUSTER customers can check out the living room space during store hours for a limited time. If you aren’t among the few to snag these bookings or visit - because you’re somewhere else in the world - but in need of a fresh movie suggestion, we have you covered! Call the store to take advantage of our Callgorithm. Tell us what you like and don’t like, and a real human will give you tailored recommendations. You can also snag some BLOCKBUSTER swag to further support our staff and community during this challenging time at our online shop.

Our BLOCKBUSTER store is open because of the incredible local community in Bend, and we’ve been grateful to have the support of those beyond our town as the coronavirus pandemic has impacted our business. To celebrate and pay it forward in this tradition of support, Airbnb will make a donation to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, a longtime partner of ours.

Where you'll sleep

Common space

1 sofa bed, 1 air mattress

What this place offers

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Free parking on premises

Air conditioning

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Where you’ll be

Bend, Oregon, United States

The BLOCKBUSTER store is located in Bend, Oregon, United States. Although Bend is best known for its pristine forests and majestic mountain views, the BLOCKBUSTER store is another source of pride in town. The crisp (and yes, rainy) Pacific Northwest weather is the perfect setting to curl up with a classic movie and relive ‘90s memories.

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Joined in February 2020

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Hi, I’m Sandi Harding, the manager of the last BLOCKBUSTER store on the planet. I’m an experienced movie recommender and a regular sleepover chaperone (to my four kids). I’ve been a movie lover my whole life and have worked at the Bend BLOCKBUSTER store since 2004, when there were thousands of locations and the store was at its peak. I’ve seen the highs and lows of this business, but nothing can replace going to the store with loved ones to browse the shelves and find a movie that suits whatever mood you’re in.

Not much has changed at our store — not even our prices — and that’s just how we like it! We think of ourselves as a family, and that includes everyone from the global travelers who come to visit, to the lifelong friends and couples who first met as BLOCKBUSTER employees. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test of our community unlike any other, so we decided to list this stay to keep this tradition alive during these uncertain times.

Hi, I’m Sandi Harding, the manager of the last BLOCKBUSTER store on the planet. I’m an experienced movie recommender and a regular sleepover chaperone (to my four kids). I’ve been…

During your stay

I’ll be there to hand you the keys, but after that the store is yours for the night! When we meet, I just ask that you wear a mask (I will be too) and we keep 6 feet of social distance.

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