Aug 12, 2020

Stay Overnight in the Last Remaining Blockbuster for Only $4 a Night

Airbnb shares the "End of Summer Sleepover at The Last BLOCKBUSTER" listing.

I was aware that there was still one operational Blockbuster in the world, but I had no idea they were allowing people to spend the night.

The famous and very last Blockbuster is nestled in Bend, Oregon and it still functions as a nostalgic video rental store. The Airbnb listing states that you are able to book a night in the last Blockbuster and it also comes fully stocked with movies and snacks.

Here's the best part: It's only $4 a night.

The description on the Airbnb page explains:

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.

Honestly, this is a 1990's dream come true for me and other video rental store fans because it brings back that warm feeling of searching for that perfect Friday night movie.

The pullout bed looks like something straight out of Saved By The Bell.

I worked at a video rental store once and it was one of the best jobs I ever had — until I was fired for stealing company time, but that's beside the fact.

I always wished I could have stayed the night and shoveled candy bars into my mouth while the flashing lights projected off of the cathode ray televisions mounted to the ceiling.

The $4 nightly offer is only available from September 18 - 20 to Deschutes County residents only, but there's a chance they may extend the promotion for others outside of the county.