Although the white, two-storey home with brown trim in Minneapolis looks unassuming from the outside, there's plenty inside to make the late icon's devotees delirious over this new, limited-time Airbnb rental.
Upstairs, a big closet with paisley wallpaper and leopard-spotted floor displays iconic outfits worn by Prince behind glass and has other outfits available to make renters the beautiful ones.
Costumes from Prince await guests at the newly-renovated Purple Rain House. (AP PHOTO)
"And then what guests will be able to do themselves is actually play around with a selection of really iconic '80s outfits and looks and styles that they can kind of engage their inner rock star themselves," said Ali Killam, an Airbnb spokesperson.
The rentals are within reach for fans who don't own diamonds and pearls - just $US7 ($A10) a night per person for up to four guests. The price is based on Prince's favourite number and there will be a total of 25 nightly stays available over seven weeks from October 26 to December 14.
The Airbnb rentals are a sign o' the times — the 40th anniversary of the movie. It starred Prince as The Kid, a musician and band leader with a rocky life in the home featured on screen.
80s-inspired design and Prince memorabilia adorn the newly-renovated Purple Rain House. (AP PHOTO)
The film, along with the hit album of the same name, made Prince a superstar through songs like the title track, Let's Go Crazy, and When Doves Cry. Those followed other hits, such as 1999 and Little Red Corvette, and he sold more than 100 million records with a gender- and genre-defying blend of rock, funk and soul.
He died April 21, 2016, of an accidental fentanyl overdose aged 57 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The rentals are hosted by Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin, two lifelong friends and musical collaborators of Prince's, on behalf of Airbnb, the late musician's estate and global media company Warner Bros. Discovery.
We're proud to share a little something we've been working on with — Wendy & Lisa (@wendyandlisa) @airbnb – the newly restored Purple Rain house. A tribute to our dear friend @Prince in celebration of the film's 40th anniversary.Join us and request to book starting Oct 2 at 8am CT. #airbnbpartner #purplerain pic.twitter.com/8WZeiJJTYcSeptember 27, 2024
In the home's basement, guests can sleep in a replica of The Kid's bedroom from the film, down to the lavender pillows on the bed and even a 1980s style cassette player. There's also a lounge where guests can play guitar, drums or an upright piano. QR codes throughout the house link visitors to commentary from the hosts.
"It really is meant to immerse you in The Kid's world," Killam said.
And, of course, as a tribute to Prince, his career and influence, there's plenty of his signature colour, purple. There's a large piece of wall art depicting purple bananas, which Killam said was a reference to Let's Go Crazy.
Airbnb says a pool of potential guests will be chosen at random, and the final invitations to rent will be based on fans' answers for why they want to stay there.
