The Italian villa featured in House of Gucci is now available to rent on Airbnb. Ridley Scott's latest film features a star-studded cast, including Adam Driver, Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek, and Jared Leto. Based on the Gucci dynasty, Scott's biographical crime drama delves into the toxic and tragic infighting of the super-rich family as each member fights for control of the super popular fashion brand.
House of Gucci debuted last Wednesday to mixed reviews from critics. While critics praised the film's performances, they heavily criticized its screenplay and inconsistent tone. Yet one consistent aspect of the film is its true visual feast that includes plenty of lavish sets and locations. One set in particular has stood out above the rest. Aldo Gucci (Pacino), the patriarch of the family, owns a summer home on Lake Como in northern Italy in the film. This home, known as Villa Balbiano, is a masterpiece within itself. For eager fans looking to see more of the Italian villa, their chance has finally come.
Airbnb has listed Villa Balbiano, the house from House of Gucci, on their site to rent. Featuring six bedrooms and six baths, one lucky fan can rent the entire villa for $1,131. As listed on Airbnb, the Italian villa will become available to rent on Monday, December 6 at 12 p.m. ET for a one-night stay on March 30, 2022. Since it is only available to rent for one night, that means only one fan (and their guest) will be allowed to stay in the Lake Como house.
Villa Balbiano dates back to the late 16th century and was built by the famous Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, who used the historic palazzo as his main residence. Nearly a century later, Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini enlarged and embellished the villa and used it to host members of the Roman Catholic Church and other high society denizens for banquets, festivals, and dances. Nowadays, the villa is one of the largest private residences on the lake. Its historic interiors are filled with the "finest objets d'art and furniture of past centuries." Each of the six luxurious suites were designed individually by renowned interior decorator Jacques Garcia. The exterior of the villa includes a swimming pool, private pier, and boathouse.
Although the Italian villa is only available to rent by one fan for a one-night stay, spending the night at Villa Balbiano is sure to be memorable. Known as one of the most beautiful places in the world, that lucky fan will surely feel like they're part of the Gucci family. Everyone else will have to settle with seeing the villa on screen when they watch House of Gucci in-theaters.
Source: Airbnb