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Here’s how you can stay at ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ California mansion with Airbnb

Airbnb is letting some people live a night like a prince — the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, that is.

The iconic Los Angeles mansion known as the setting for the Will Smith hit TV show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” will soon be available to rent through Airbnb.

Groups of two will have the opportunity to stay in Will Smith’s wing of the mansion in October for only $30 a night, according to Airbnb. Perks include meals on silver platters, the chance to grab a fresh outfit from Will’s closet and play some throwback songs on turntables.

The listing, written by Will Smith, also says you’ll get to shoot hoops in the bedroom and lounge poolside.

“YOOOO!! Y’all think we should rent out the @freshprince house?? We’re making it happen with the squad at @airbnb!!” Smith wrote on Instagram, sharing a picture with him and DJ Jazzy Jeff outside the mansion.

Jazzy Jeff, who portrayed Jazz on the TV show, will welcome you virtually to the home.

But before you turn up the volume to Tom Jones and do the Carlton dance, the listing is only available to Los Angeles County residents.

“Some may say I’ve done it all, but I’ve never opened the doors to a wing of the iconic mansion that helped launch my career,” Smith wrote in the listing. “It holds a lot of special memories for me and my friends, and I hope you’ll leave with memories (and a dope handshake!) to last you well beyond your stay.”

The experience will begin Oct. 1 and you can request bookings Sept. 29 at airbnb.com/fresh. The $30 price is a nod to the show’s 30th anniversary this year.

This story was originally published September 14, 2020 at 7:48 AM with the headline "Here’s how you can stay at ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ California mansion with Airbnb."

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Mike Stunson
Lexington Herald-Leader
Mike Stunson covers real-time news for McClatchy. He is a 2011 Western Kentucky University graduate who has previously worked at the Paducah Sun and Madisonville Messenger as a sports reporter and the Lexington Herald-Leader as a breaking news reporter. 
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