Those who are fans of the Bram Stoker classic novel Dracula will find this opportunity to stay in Bran Castle, the famous location where the novel is set, to be a once in a lifetime experience.
The contest was created in partnership between Dacre Stoker, great-grand nephew of author Bram Stoker, and homeshare company Airbnb. The experience will see two guests whisked away for an evening in Bran Castle complete with all the furnishings to make it truly a Dracula-approved experience.
The castle in Bran, Județul Brașov, Romania (the Transylvania region) is stunning unto itself, so the addition of the backstory created by Stoker in his novel helped to really set the tone. The contest between Dacre Stoker and Airbnb is currently taking submissions with the night stay taking place on October 31st.
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Dacre Stoker and Airbnb to Offer a Night in Bran Castle
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