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Condé Nast Traveler
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
'Twilight' Fans, Bella Swan's House Is Bookable on Airbnb
It's 2008, you're wearing your favorite pair of straight-leg jeans, a bowling T-shirt, and distressed sneakers. It's your first day of school in Forks, Washington, and you already have plenty of new friends. The one thing you can't figure out is why that boy in science class despises you on sight. Such is the life of Bella Swan, one that fans all over the world are eager to relive in any way possible. Thanks to Netflix's recent re-addition of all five of the Twilight Saga films, you can now engage in one of life's greatest pastimes: rewatching the series from start to finish. And while you can't actually step into Bella Swan's shoes and live out a nostalgic 2000s high-school romance yourself, you can step into her home and rent it for a few nights on Airbnb. With decor that was pulled straight from the movie, including Bella's vintage headboard and footboard, her purple floral bedspread (which has been retired from use due to its fragility, but is still available on display inside), and wall art, you'll feel like you stepped right on screen with the cast. Walk the same driveway where Bella's red pickup truck was parked (but watch for ice), gaze out the windows to the front and backyard for your New Moon moment post-Edward's disappearance, or have a bite to eat in the colorful green kitchen. The exterior of the Twilight house The Swan's green kitchen featuring a dining table used in the films Inside, it's much larger than expected based on the film, with five bedrooms, a good-sized kitchen—where you can dine at the same table used in the film by Bella's dad, Charlie—and plenty of space for up to eight guests. While Bella's iconic bedroom features the second smallest bed (a double), you'll likely fight for who gets to stay in it anyway. The other bedrooms include the Jacob-themed room on the first floor (with a queen bed and a cutout of him) and a room overlooking the front yard (which is the very same one where Bella spots Edward's car parked in the driveway). The house is technically located in St. Helens, Oregon, about 230 miles south of Forks, Washington, and 30 miles north of Portland, Oregon, so it's a great stopping point on a Twilight-themed road trip up the Pacific Coast. St. Helens is not quite as rainy as Forks, and also experiences slightly warmer temperatures, which makes it ideal for exploring the area without fear of weather causing any issues. With close proximity to Vancouver, Washington, and the Columbia River Gorge, there's plenty to do even outside of Twilight-themed activities if you so choose. The area is ideal for those who enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and exploring national and state parks. Reservations for this iconic spot are extremely hard to come by—right now, it's booked up indefinitely—so your best bet is to check back in on the listing periodically to see if any available dates crop up. There is usually a two-night stay minimum; however, in rare cases, the property is open for one-night stays, so keep your eyes peeled.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How the traveling Addams Family production sets up in 7 hours
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – High school theatre kids got to learn from the pros, and watched as over 50 stagehands transformed the Forum into the set for The Addams Family yesterday. Tonight is the final performance of the touring musical at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton. The student stage crew from Chenango Forks High School's theatre program got to watch and learn what it takes to setup for a traveling production in just 7 hours. The crews had to unpack three semi-truck loads worth of costumes, props, backdrops, and tech equipment. The choir director at Forks, Matt Vavalie says CF is also putting on a production of the Addams Family in April, so the students get to see the process for the same show, just on a much bigger scale. 'You don't really consider all of the pieces that go in behind the scenes. We go to see a show and we see the actors, you know, we see everything happen. You don't realize that every piece, from sounds to lights, to props, has to be brought in. So that it can be reused for each show,' says Vavalie. The Addams Family will be at the Forum tonight, beginning at 7:30. You can find tickets online at or in person at the box office. Then, Chenango Forks will host their version of The Addams Family on April 4th, 5th, and 6th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
