13 Celebrity Homes You Can Rent Right Now

Location:

Montgomery, AL
Info: Four guests, two bedrooms, three beds, one bath
Price: US$180/night

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“High atop the native magnolia trees sits a quaint two-bedroom apartment housed in the former home of Jazz Age celebrities F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald,” explains the listing for this rental. “This historic home houses the only dedicated museum to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald in the world. The family lived here from 1931 until 1932, writing portions of their respective novels, Save Me the Waltz and Tender Is The Night, during their time here.”

Location:

Los Angeles, CA
Info: Two guests, one bedroom, one bed, one bath
Price: US$113/night

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During the 1940s, Hollywood actress Ava Gardner (known for her roles in such films as Night of the Iguana and Show Boat) lived in this house with her second husband, big band leader Artie Shaw; she was previously married to actor Mickey Rooney and would subsequently marry (and then divorce) Frank Sinatra.

“This beautiful, warm, large home is located in an exclusive and very safe area of Burbank known as the Rancho Equestrian,” declares the listing. “Our home was built in 1938 in the Art Moderne style, with curved walls, hardwood floors throughout and horse trainer’s quarters and four horse stalls on the back of the lot. The house was renovated in 2006 and the interior again in 2011 and the landscaping is under redesign now.”

Location:

Rancho Mirage, CA
Info: 10 guests, five bedrooms, five beds, six baths
Price: US$3,400/night
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This spectacular Palm Springs home was the longtime residence of legendary crooner Bing Crosby, whose extreme love of golf is evident in the home’s location, right across from the Thunderbird Country Club, which Crosby himself helped to establish.

“This remarkable Rancho Mirage celebrity estate with approximately 7,000-square-feet of luxurious living space is one of a kind. The home’s elegant blend of custom-made furnishings and contemporary comforts and style along with every possible modern amenity ensure a relaxing visit,” reads the listing, which also notes such additional features as its own state-of-the-art movie theatre, an expansive 1,400-square-foot master suite and a putting green used by Crosby himself.

Location:

Makawao, Maui, HI
Info: Two guests, studio, one bed, one bath
Price: US$180/night

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The 1971 film Rainbow Bridge includes rock guitarist extraordinaire Jimi Hendrix putting on a concert at a former pasture near the upcountry town of Makawao on Maui. During his time in Hawaii in 1970, Hendrix lived in this charming cedar-lined cottage with high cathedral ceilings.

Originally built in the 1930s, this cottage has been recently remodelled and the listing points out it sits on four-and-a-half acres “of lush beauty with a seasonal stream, an organic veggie start farm, fruit trees galore (help yourself when in season….)”

Location:

Pacific Grove, CA
Info: Two guests, one bedroom, one bed, one bath
Price: US$205/night

“This charming and historic studio was once owned by American author John Steinbeck,” notes the listing for the one-time home of the author of such iconic novels as Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath.

“I bought a small house and garden in Pacific Grove…” Steinbeck once wrote of this charming studio cottage (approximately 350 square feet) that the author used as a writing studio. The 1920s cottage maintains its original architecture, notes the listing, but “has been renovated to pay homage to the period and history of the property. It has a masculine and sophisticated, yet romantic feel.”

Location:

Accord, NY
Info: Six guests, two bedrooms, two beds two-and-a-half baths
Price: US$500/night
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This home – known as “the Rubber House” – was built for famed choreographer Eugene Loring before being sold to iconic Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews, “who faithfully retained the original dance studio, industrial kitchen and muted, multi-toned palette, whilst upgrading the master bathroom with a sumptuous double tub.”

“The designer was given the freedom to embrace environmental innovations,” the listing adds. “Such as natural ventilation and a paint-free neoprene exterior, creating an influential case study and local landmark.”

Location:

Giverny, France
Info: Six guests, three bedrooms, four beds, three baths
Price: US$450/night

Known as “the Blue House,” this was the one-time home of French impressionistic painter Claude Monet, who purchased it in the late 19th century and painted his famed water lilies series here. “The house was located in a neighbourhood of artists,” notes the listing, adding that California impressionist Guy Rose immortalized Monet’s home in his painting The Blue House.

The historic home underwent a thorough renovation in 2016 and is furnished with a combination of antique and modern furnishings.
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Location:

Châteauneuf-Grasse, France
Info: Eight guests, three bedrooms, six beds, three-and-a-half baths
Price: US$985/night

Known as “La Pitchoune,” the former home of Julia Child was built by the famed chef and her husband, Paul Child, in the 1960s, “and has hosted hundreds of famous food influencers over the years,” declares the listing. Since the 1990s, it has been the home of The Courageous Cooking École de Cuisine, but can be rented via Airbnb in the offseason.

Given the home’s provenance, the highlight is the “exquisitely designed chef’s kitchen,” equipped with everything required (albeit nothing electronic) to recreate some of Child’s iconic recipes.

Location:

Palm Springs, CA
Info: Eight guests, four bedrooms, four beds, seven baths
Price: US$1,935/night
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Dubbed “Twin Palms,” this iconic celebrity home was designed by architect E. Stewart Williams in 1947 for Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy Barbato, and is described in the listing as “a spectacular example of mid-century architecture” that “boasts both mid-century style luxury and historical significance with modern amenities,” along with the legendary crooner’s piano-shaped swimming pool.

Located in Palm Springs’ Movie Colony neighbourhood (just around the corner from homes once owned by stars including Al Jolson, Jack Benny and Cary Grant), the home was purchased by Vancouver billionaire Jimmy Pattison in 1995 for a reported $4.3 million.

Location:

Los Angeles, CA
Info: 16 guests, four bedrooms, six beds, four-and-a-half baths
Price: US$2,200/night

“The $12-million former home of legendary magician Harry Houdini, the historic Houdini Estate, is a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship and design,” states the listing. “Located in the Hollywood Hills minutes from Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills and Universal City, the five-acre property is the most famous estate in America still in private hands.”

“Highlights include a dramatic three-storey waterfall fed by a natural mineral spring, century-old palms and exotic trees, canyon views, one hour of hiking trails, pool, spa, BBQ, patio, seven gazebos, terraced gardens, Koi pond and parking for 80+ cars,” the listing adds.

Location:

Hollywood, CA
Info: Eight guests, four bedrooms, four beds, two baths
Price: US$890/night
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Fans of 1960s rock group The Doors may recall the band’s 1968 song “Love Street,” which singer Jim Morrison wrote about this Laurel Canyon home he shared with girlfriend Pamela Courson.

Modern convenience meets rock ‘n’ roll history in this home, highlighted by this charming courtyard, including an outdoor shower, firepit and garden.

Location:

Palm Springs, CA
Info: 12 guests, six bedrooms, six beds, seven-and-a-half baths
Price: US$3,750/night

Originally built for actress, singer and talk show host Dinah Shore in 1964, this 7,100-square-foot mid-century modern estate was designed by famed architect Donald Wexler and is currently owned by Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Amenities include: a sunken living room with fireplace, grand piano and cocktail bar; a formal dining room; kitchen with breakfast bar; an office/media room; multiple terraces; guesthouse overlooking the swimming pool; tennis court and tennis pavilion.

Location:

Hollywood, California
Info: Eight guests, four bedrooms, three baths
Price: $1,190/night
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Orson Welles, director of such cinema classics as Citizen Kane and A Touch of Evil, used to own this 3,000-square-foot home in the Hollywood Hills, which boasts spectacular views. It has also been home to such celebs as Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and David Bowie.

The home was originally built in 1928 by actor Sidney Toler, best known for playing detective Charlie Chan in a series of movies, before being purchased by Welles. “Sitting atop Sunset Boulevard on its own 15,000-square-foot private knoll, this intimate four-bedroom estate is just a short walk away from Sunset’s premier collection of boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs,” touts the listing.