You Can Now Stay in the House From the ‘Poltergeist’ on Airbnb

In October 2024, Rachel Powers, a Los Gatos, California, entrepreneur, purchased one of the most recognizable homes in horror cinema — the Poltergeist house in Simi Valley, California — for $1.28 million. Her plan was immediate and ambitious, according to a New York Post story at the time: to transform the suburban filming location of the 1982 horror classic into a fully themed Airbnb, complete with recreated set pieces and curated experiences for fans.

And now it’s ready for guests.

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Powers invested roughly $165,000 into replicating the look and feel of the original movie set. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, built in 1979 and located at 4267 Roxbury Street, now blends its suburban architecture with era-specific props reminiscent of the movie. Guests will find the infamous clown doll, a vintage television set broadcasting static, and rooms staged to evoke the Freeling family’s ill-fated home. The kitchen retains its layout from the film but features modern appliances.

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The 16,000-square-foot property accommodates up to eight guests with a California king, queen, double, two singles, and a couch. Amenities include a light-filled living room, vaulted-ceiling primary suite, in-ground pool, spa, fire pit, and space for an ADU or pool house. Rates start at $600 per night.

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Beyond its cinematic appeal, the property has a documented reputation for paranormal activity. In April 2025, it was featured on Ghost Adventures: Poltergeist Curse on Discovery Channel. Host Zak Bagans reported unexplained temperature drops, flickering lights, and objects moving without cause.

The 1982 film is a fixture in horror movie history. Today, the property is positioned as both a stay and an experience — where suburban calm meets cinematic terror, and the line between film set and reality feels intentionally blurred.

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