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LOOK: You Can Have a ‘90s Sleepover at Polly Pocket’s Dollhouse

Airbnb rolls out Polly Pocket life-sized dollhouse for an ultimate nostalgia-fueled escape in celebration of its 35th anniversary

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Metro.Style Team

<p>What’s pure ‘90s nostalgia than a slumber party fun at <strong>Polly Pocket</strong>’s? Well, get ready for this blast from the past—the iconic doll is throwing a sleepover bash like no other!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/31acf907-383c-43c9-a979-4b935866250c_1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>In light of Polly Pocket’s 35th anniversary, American vacation rental company <strong>Airbnb</strong> has partnered with toy giant <strong>Mattel </strong>to fulfill everybody’s childhood wish of living their dollhouse dream. What was once a pocket-sized is now turned into a full-sized: standing a 42-foot-tall compact is a larger-than-life tribute to Polly’s “tiny but mighty” legacy.</p><div><br/></div><p>More than a place to stay is a portal to a time when sleepovers were the pinnacle of fun. Here, you’ll be whisked back to the ‘90s and find everything you loved about Polly Pocket back in the day–from crafting and indulging in dress-ups to movie marathons and snacking on your favorite sugary treats.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/62d0ed5d-5ce4-457f-b41a-b57a8f026cc8_2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">L to R: The real Polly Pocket toy and the 2024 life-size version</span></span></span></div><div><strong>What to Look Forward to at the Compact</strong></div><p>Touchdown, you’ll get your creative juices flowing at Polly’s picnic table aka the crafting station. With a goldmine of colorful beads, threads, and charms, you can channel your inner kid and create bracelets for your cute besties.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/46b26156-3f1d-484c-afbf-63605f57b5d0_3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bd1b0fa9-5968-4f0c-9031-27a02d227556_4.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Polly’s vanity is stocked with all the essentials for a night of makeovers! A sure ‘90s razzle-dazzle fest, you’ll relive those late-night beauty seshes with press-on nails, butterfly hair clips, and all the glitz and glam you used to swoon over.</p><div><br/></div><p>And wait, anyone here for Polly’s signature outfits? Now’s your chance to try them on as guests are in luck to raid her wardrobe! Slip into her most fashionable pieces and strut your stuff just like the old times—only now, they’re human-sized!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e4c55a32-7243-4660-8341-a64890f046c7_5.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Once you’re dolled up, it’s time to rewind and unwind. Polly’s compact features a pullout couch perfect for snuggling up with your BFFs and a stack of vintage VHS tapes for a night of classic movie magic. And yes, no sleepover is complete without a mountain of ‘90s snacks such as Ring Pops, Push Pops, and Baby Bottle Pops—a sugar rush waiting to happen! </p><div><br/></div><p>As the night winds down, you’re onto stargaze in style. Camp out under the stars in Polly’s Action Park Tent where you have all the eve to catch up with doses of laughter. When it’s time for some ZZZs, drift off in one of four sleeping bags.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/eb1c6181-4fed-4e7b-ad9c-6e2f079dc2a6_6.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7d83429b-41a6-430d-90e0-afbec5b202e4_7.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><strong>How to Request a Booking</strong></div><p>Polly Pocket’s compact is open for three exclusive one-night stays from September 12 to 14 at Littleton, Massachusetts. At just $89 per person—a nostalgic nod to Polly’s 1989 debut—you and three friends can explore every inch of this retro paradise. Bookings open on August 21 at 6:00 AM PT at <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/pollypocket" target="_blank">airbnb.com/pollypocket</a>.</p><div><br/></div><p>And if you can’t snag a sleepover spot, Polly’s also hosting daytime adventures for groups of up to 12 guests from September 16 to October 6. So, whether you&#x27;re sleeping over or just visiting for the day, Polly Pocket’s world awaits you! </p><div><br/></div><p>Text by <strong>Leigh Sofia Lazo</strong></p><p>Photos via <strong>Airbnb/Mattel</strong></p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/home-tours/barbie-airbnb/32574" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This Airbnb Was Inspired By None Other Than The World’s Favorite Doll, Barbie</a></div>