# Video Rental Store Sleepovers The World's Last Blockbuster Location is Opening as an Airbnb By Ell Smith | Published 2020-08-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-blockbuster References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/8/blockbuster-store-airbnb-worlds-last-booking-oregon-bend-rent-price-movie-night) & [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/44577127?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1597239737_ZjgxNDFhMTMyZWNj&source_impression_id=p3_1597239739_JFdirbBKJXjJe5vR) Nostalgic consumers can rejoice as the world's last Blockbuster location is opening as an [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-alone-house-experience), inviting guests for a cozy and intimate experience that will transport them back to the 90s. Located in Bend, Oregon, this still-functioning store space now serves a purpose that extends further than catering to those with DVD players. Manager Sandi Harding, who will also serve as the Airbnb's host, invites guests for a movie marathon for only $4 USD a night. In addition to a comfy living room to enjoy the watch party, the space is filled with rows and rows of DVDs for consumers to choose from - catering to all groups from small families to [horror movie fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club). Image Credit: Airbnb ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Experiences:** Creating unique experiences that transport consumers back in time, tapping into nostalgic emotions and memories. - **Alternative Accommodation:** Transforming traditional spaces into unconventional lodging options, offering guests unique and immersive overnight stays. - **Shared Movie Experiences:** Facilitating communal movie viewings and watch parties, fostering a sense of connection and nostalgia among participants. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of alternative accommodation by converting unconventional spaces into unique lodging experiences for guests. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can tap into the trend of shared movie experiences by creating platforms or events that enable virtual or physical movie watch parties, enhancing communal movie-watching experiences. - **Retail:** The retail industry can embrace nostalgic experiences by incorporating elements of the past into physical stores, creating immersive environments that resonate with consumers' memories and emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster.md) - [Holiday Film Home Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-alone-house-experience.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md) - [Streaming Service Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-sleeping-bag.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [Filmic Swamp Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-at-shreks-swamp.md) - [Nostalgic Video Rental Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-better.md) - [Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pockets-compact.md) - [Animate Movie Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-out-airbnb.md)