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Gwyneth Paltrow is putting her guesthouse on Airbnb.
The Goopinatress broke the news in a Tuesday afternoon Instagram post that showcased the breezy annex to her Montecito, California, home. For $0, up to two guests will spend a night on the same property as Gwyneth. The booking opens on August 15 at 10 a.m. PST, and will surely be snapped up in seconds.
Why in the world would she do this? Per Gwyneth's post, she and Airbnb, together, want to “make the world feel a little less lonely.” You’re not merely getting a place to stay, in other words—you’re also getting a Gwyneth. “Get ready to get Gooped,” reads the house rules.
Gwyneth will greet the lucky guest(s) herself at or after 4 p.m. on September 9, and send them packing by 11 a.m. the next morning. The 17 hours that elapse between check-in and check-out will be spent doing any number of activities laid out in the listing. The itinerary includes a guided transcendental meditation, a Goop Kitchen–inspired meal, and a spa session starring Goop beauty products. The material Goop goodie bag you go home with will be secondary to the techniques you learn along the way.
In your downtime, Gwyneth invites you to lay by her pool or embark on one of her favorite hikes. “Another amazing thing we can do when you come and stay,” says Gwyneth in a video tour she gives of the premises, “is we could have a little chef’s dinner together in our wine room, and you can select whatever bottle of wine you like, and we can have a fantastic, cozy dinner with your guest and my husband.”
The tour, which can be found on Gwyneth’s Instagram, takes you through the front door of the white-shingled cottage into an open concept living room and kitchen with a woodburning fireplace. From there, it’s up a set of stairs to the bedroom—a queen-size bed awaits—and bathroom. “There are nice high ceilings, and a nice soaking tub,” Gwyneth observes before revealing a bevy of Goop products by the sink and singing, “Your skin is going to be better when you leave than before you came.”
As with any Airbnb, there are some rules to follow. Additional guests are not welcome, nor are pets—an addendum to the latter note states, “If you have allergies this stay might not be for you,” though a later bullet asking guests to flag any allergies or diet restrictions. Gwyneth has a “strict ‘no parties’ policy” and forbids smoking, drugs, and illegal activities (a battle lost for those who suspect she does still smoke the occasional cigarette). Travel to and from the stay is not included, but meals and snacks are, and guests will share the patio and pool with the Paltrows but do not get access to the main house.
More Montecito stays
As booking one night with Gwyneth will surely be a bloodbath, we've taken the liberty of rounding up a few other Montecito cottage Airbnbs in case this story has piqued your interest in the California enclave.
