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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Want to live like Bella Swan? Oregon's ‘Twilight Swan House' can be your stay at THIS price
Ever dreamt of stepping into the world of Twilight? Wandering in and around dense wood, while constantly cribbing about wet weather? Having a vampire boyfriend and werewolf best friend, AND a super-human power, much-coveted by the clan of super vampires? Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but you can't really have all that – the key reason being, none of these are real (?). However, what you can have is access to the Swan stay! Remember the iconic house where Bella Swan lived with her father, Charlie, before she married into the Cullen clan? Yep, turns out that property is rentable! Want to know more? Read on! The Swan Stay: Stepping Stone into the Twilight Saga So, here's your chance: You can rent Bella Swan's iconic house in St. Helens, Oregon – the real‑life backdrop of the saga's gloomy Pacific Northwest vibes. How? Amber and Dean, both 40+ years old, stumbled into owning Twilight royalty in 2018, paying $360K – which was $10K above asking price – to outbid other buyers and preserve the home's filming legacy. Amber spotted the listing immediately, thanks to her online Twilight‑prop hobby, and they followed up with a heartfelt offer letter and a hefty down payment. While the original platform purchased the home with no business mindset, their motivation was clear: To stop the house from being remodeled and losing its cinematic charm. Now, the home has been meticulously restored to mirror the film's on‑screen charm with original props (yes, even Bella's purple bedspread) and clever nods to Team Edward and Team Jacob. After transforming the property into a magical tourist destination, Amber and Dean now earn an estimated $140K a year in gross rental income. The power of superfandom: Redundancy to retaining legacy When Amber and Dean Neufeld bought Bella Swan's house, growing a business wasn't the sole purpose behind that bold move. Rather, the Twilight superfans lovingly restored it to screen‑accurate perfection, nabbing props like Charlie's original dining table, and now fans worldwide vie for the opportunity to sleep in Bella's bedroom. Though the house retained original flooring, fixtures, and exteriors used in filming, it needed a considerable amount of TLC. Dean worked evenings after his day job repairing leaks, patching walls, hammering floors, while Amber scoured auctions and fan networks for original or replica props – bedding used in the film, the very dining table seen in Charlie's kitchen – and other nostalgia‑heavy décor. All in all, they spent about $20,000 revitalizing the interior to closely match what fans remember onscreen. In early 2019, the Twilight home quietly launched as an Airbnb rental, and as a matter of fact – bookings were slow initially. However, everything changed in 2020, when a viral TikTok clip showcasing a guest reenacting Bella gazing out her bedroom window took off with millions of views. That surge overwhelmed Airbnb's booking system, pushing the Neufelds to launch their own booking website. And as one would've expected, reservations began selling out instantly – even up to a year in advance – often in minutes after opening! Dean told the NY Post, 'Life was never the same,' adding, 'Our bookings were filled the moment they were open, and it's never slowed down ever since.' How much do you have to spend to stay like Bella Swan? Despite the surging demand, the Neufelds stayed true to a mission: Affordability. Even though weekend rates reach around $400–$450 per night, they resist raising prices purely to increase profits. Amber told the NY Post, 'We don't really want to charge more,' adding, 'It's not just, 'How can we make the most money?' It's really always been, 'How much can we charge and still put money back into the house and pay the mortgage?'' Amber revealed that, after paying mortgage payments and maintenance costs, the couple profits around $60,000 a year. Preserving history over just making a profit For Amber and Dean, preserving the film‑set authenticity has been as important as the money. When buying the house, Amber said in her interview with Fortune that she was more concerned about saving the house and not letting it lose its 'filming history.' Even all these years later, the movie remains incredibly popular, now appreciated by a second generation of fans discovering 'Twilight' through streaming platforms and social media. As per Amber, 'What actually happened, surprisingly often, was the teenagers — the second generation — getting into Twilight too!' The couple and the staff treat the property like a museum people stay in, curating each room as a piece of memorabilia – while still welcoming respectful fans who appreciate the nostalgia. What started as a fangirl impulse purchase grew into a thoughtful, quirky – on top of that, a financially viable – endeavor. Today, almost two decades after the launch of the first film of the franchise (Twilight), the Swan House isn't just a vacation rental: it's a cultural shrine that honors a beloved franchise while offering fans immersive nostalgia, at an honest price. Amber and Dean didn't just buy a home; they chose to preserve and celebrate a story. And now, you can experience the taste of it too – well, not maybe at the speed of Edward's runs or Alice's visions – but you can definitely sprint to your laptop to book a stay! Watch Latest English Trending Official Video Song 'Kids Again' Sung By Sam Smith
New York Post
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Couple spent just $360K on this modest Oregon home featured in 'Twilight' movies — now they're making $140K a year renting it out to fans
Talk about taking a bite out of an opportunity. Amber and Dean Neufeld didn't originally set out to run a short-term rental empire. But after purchasing the unassuming St. Helen's, Oregon house featured as Bella Swan's residence in the 'Twilight' film franchise, the couple has turned a piece of cinematic history into a steady income stream. The five-bedroom property — which is instantly recognizable to the saga's devoted followers — draws in guests from around the world, many of whom are eager to recreate scenes from the vampire romance series that exploded into pop culture in 2008. Advertisement 10 Amber and Dean Neufeld have turned the Oregon home featured in the Twilight movies into a lucrative business, earning up to $140,000 annually in gross revenue from fans eager to stay where Bella Swan once lived onscreen. Airbnb 10 A still from the film showing Bella Swan's famous red truck in front of the home. Summit Entertainment The pair purchased the home for $360,000 back in 2018 for $10,000 over asking in order to outbid competing buyers, according to Fortune. Advertisement Their offer included a personal letter and a sizable down payment — a move that secured them not just a house, but a fan landmark. 'I had come up and visited all the filming locations,' Amber said in the Fortune interview. 'When the house popped up on the market, I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I know that house.'' 10 After buying the five-bedroom house for $360,000—$10,000 over asking—the couple invested another $20,000 restoring it with authentic film props and details. Airbnb 10 A still from the film showing Bella Swan played by Kristen Stewart in her bedroom at the home. Summit Entertainment Advertisement Now, the Neufelds earn as much as $140,000 in annual gross revenue by renting the home directly through their website, the outlet explained. While the home's original flooring, fixtures and exterior remained the same from when it was used for filming the movie — to transform the rest of the home into a near replica of its on-screen appearance, the Neufelds invested an additional $20,000, sourcing original and imitation props. They even managed to snag the kitchen table used in the film — and the home's rental listing describes it as 'Charlie's actual dining table.' The home's rooms are styled to reflect characters from the series, including Bella's bedroom and a 'Jacob Black guest room.' Advertisement The couple worked as a team on the home project — Amber scoured auction sites for pieces, while Dean handled most of the physical work. 'I would go work my nine-to-five, and then I'd go to the house and be there from five until bedtime just fixing stuff,' he told Fortune. 10 The 'Twilight Swan House' quickly became a fan pilgrimage site, fueled by viral TikToks and renewed Gen Z interest in the saga, with bookings selling out within minutes. Airbnb 10 The cast of Twilight in the living room of the home. Everett Collection / Everett Col The home was originally listed for rent in 2019, and the couple struggled to get consistent bookings at first. Eventually, interest in staying at the home skyrocketed following a viral TikTok video in 2020, which showed a guest reenacting a scene of Bella gazing out her bedroom window. According to Dean, the response overwhelmed Airbnb's system — where the listing originally lived, which caused the couple to create a website for the home and rent it through there. 'Life was never the same,' he said. 'Our bookings were filled the moment they were open, and it's never slowed down ever since.' Advertisement 10 Despite the high demand, the Neufelds keep rates around $400 a night to remain accessible, bringing in over $60,000 in annual profit after expenses. Airbnb 10 A still from Twilight filmed in the kitchen of the home. Summit Entertainment While rates hover around $400 per night, the Neufelds have resisted the temptation to raise prices despite overwhelming demand. 'We don't really want to charge more,' Amber said. 'It's not just, 'How can we make the most money?' It's really always been, 'How much can we charge and still put money back into the house and pay the mortgage?'' Advertisement After paying mortgage payments and maintenance costs, the couple profits around $60,000 a year. 10 This bedroom is known as 'Jacob Black's guest room.' Airbnb Overall, preserving the home's cinematic identity is as important as financial returns. When buying the house, Amber said in her interview with Fortune that she was more concerned about saving the house and not letting it lose its 'fiming history.' Advertisement Even all these years later, the movie remains incredibly popular, now appreciated by a second generation of fans discovering 'Twilight' through streaming platforms and social media. 'What actually happened, surprisingly often, was the teenagers — the second generation — getting into Twilight too,' Amber added. 10 Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart, and Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, in one of the bedrooms of the home. Kimberley French Advertisement Guests often describe the experience in emotional terms. One fan told Amber, 'It was amazing to spend two nights where the Twilight movie was filmed. It was a dream come true.' Another called it 'unforgettable' and said, 'There are no words to describe the feeling and joy.'
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Owners of home made famous in Twilight movies rake in $140K a year by renting property to obsessed fans
A pair of homeowners have turned a humble Oregon movie landmark into a money-making juggernaut by renting the property to Twilight-obsessed fans. Amber and Dean Neufeld are reeling in as much as $140,000 a year in Airbnb bookings from diehard fans desperate to sleep where Bella Swan once brooded over her vampire crush. The Neufelds paid $360,000 for the five-bedroom house immortalized in the $3 billion film franchise and their gamble appears to have paid off spectacularly. The couple even paid $10,000 over the asking price, fighting off rival bidders with a heartfelt letter and a hefty down payment. The couple now manages the property as a full-time gig, with bookings selling out in minutes and guests lining up to pose at Bella's green staircase or dine at her on-screen kitchen table. Twilight exploded onto the big screen in 2008, and Bella's home, complete with its creaky floors and faded trim, became immortalized in vampire-movie lore. Far from a typical rental, the 'Twilight Swan House' has become a pilgrimage site, its popularity now supercharged by viral TikTok clips and a fresh wave of Gen Z Twilight devotees discovering the saga on streaming services. 'Life was never the same,' Dean told Fortune, recalling the flood of requests that crashed Airbnb 's servers and forced the couple to manage bookings through their own website. Bookings sell out within minutes every quarter. 'I had come up and visited all the filming locations,' Amber said. 'When the house popped up on the market, I was like, "Oh my gosh, I know that house."' Their $360,000 purchase included movie-accurate details, but the Neufelds poured another $20,000 more into refurbishing fixtures and recreating props, even scouring auction sites to find Bella's dining table and other set pieces. Amber scoured the internet for authentic movie props while Dean clocked hours after his day job repairing floorboards, patching faucets, and fixing water heaters. 'I would go work my nine-to-five, and then I'd go to the house and be there from five until bedtime just fixing stuff,' Dean explained. Fans now gladly pay about $400 a night to step into their teenage dreams. 'What actually happened, surprisingly often, was it was the teenagers - the second generation - getting into Twilight too,' Amber said. Even after mortgage payments and upkeep, the couple says their profits top $60,000 a year. But they also say that money isn't the only reward and they want to keep the house preserved for movie posterity. Team Edward fans can 'sleep in the "lookout" room, overlooking the front yard, which is where Bella looks out the window to see Edward parked up The hosts say encourage renters to recreate their favorite Twilight scenes including dining at Charlie's actual dining table that was used in filming 'What if somebody changes it, and we lose that filming history?' Amber said. 'I just wanted to save it.' The AirBnb listing exploded following a viral TikTok in 2020 that showed a guest recreating the iconic scene of Bella peering out her window. 'Life was never the same,' Dean recalled. 'Our bookings were filled the moment they were open, and it's never slowed down ever since.' Fans stay in bedrooms styled to match the movie, including Bella's actual bedroom, or the 'Jacob Black guest room.' The couple invites guests to 'dine at Charlie's actual dining table that was used in filming', according to their listing, and encourages visitors to recreate their favorite Twilight scenes. One second-generation fan told Amber, 'It was amazing to spend two nights where the Twilight movie was filmed. It was a dream come true.' Another guest added, 'Was unforgettable, was awesome! There are no words to describe the feeling and joy.' The two-storey, four-bedroom home hit the market in 2019 for $349,900 but the Neufeld's paid $10,000 over the asking price in order to secure the property for themselves The couple has refused to raise rates dramatically despite the wild demand, aiming to keep prices affordable for everyday fans while still investing in the house. 'We don't really want to charge more,' Amber explained. 'It's not just, "How can we make the most money?" It's really always been, "How much can we charge and still put money back into the house and pay the mortgage?"' Even now, 17 years after Twilight debuted, its cultural bite seems unstoppable. With Midnight Sun released, a fresh wave of Gen Z fans streaming the saga, and TikTok fanning the flames, the Swan House appears to be more popular than ever.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Twilight' superfans bought Bella Swan's house for $360,000—now they get $140,000 a year in gross revenue renting out the ultimate collector's item
captured the hearts of millennials when it came out in 2008—including entrepreneurial couple Amber and Dean Neufeld, who bought Bella Swan's house from the $3 billion vampire franchise for $360,000. Now, they reel in up to $140,000 yearly in gross revenue as its grown-up fans seek to live out their childhood fantasies. Meanwhile, thanks to TikTok, the franchise is experiencing a resurgence and captivating Gen Z. It's natural for superfans to want a piece of movie and TV history—from the Walter White Breaking Bad house to Aragorn's sword in Lord of the Rings. But two Twilight lovers scored the ultimate prize when they purchased Bella Swan's house from the massively popular vampire franchise. 'I had come up and visited all the filming locations,' Amber Neufeld, owner of the house with her husband Dean, tells Fortune. 'When the house popped up on the market, I was like 'Oh my gosh, I know that house.'' The couple bought the house in St. Helen's, Ore., back in 2018 for $360,000. It sold for $10,000 over the asking value at the end of a bidding shuffle with two other potential buyers. After fixing up some worse-for-wear areas of the house and soft launching at the start of 2019, it was ready for rent, with nightly rates around $400. It took a year for things to take off; but now the property has continuously crashed the Airbnb site, with bookings for a year in advance selling out within minutes on Neufelds' personal website. The iconic Swan house from the $3 billion Twilight franchise, which began as a series of novels, now brings in up to $140,000 in yearly gross revenue—and Amber manages the property as a full-time job. The prospect of renting out a movie-famous home could entice some to upcharge and make a pretty penny, but the Neufelds say they're not interested in making a big profit. The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella's world, even if only for a night. Plus, she couldn't bear the thought of someone else buying the house, and it being stripped of its character. 'What if somebody changes it, and we lose that filming history?' Amber says. 'I just wanted to save it.' When the Neufelds, who are both 43 years old, first caught wind of the five-bedroom Swan house being on the market, they jumped at the opportunity—even if that only meant getting a chance to look inside the house. Amber admits she fangirled during the tour. 'I'm trying to keep it in check so my realtor doesn't think I'm just a crazy person,' she recalls. The couple made an offer immediately, having enough money tied to company stock to afford a downpayment at any time. There were two other offers on the table. But they finally locked down the house for $360,000 by going $10,000 over asking price, being Twilight fans themselves, offering the biggest down payment, and submitting a positive letter from their realtor. Next came renovations, and making the Twilight house as movie-accurate as possible. Luckily, all of the original flooring, fixtures, and exterior were untouched from the filming days. But the Swan home still needed some TLC, so Dean balanced his full-time job with refurbishing the house: hammering floorboard nails, patching leaky faucets, and fixing leaky water heaters. Meanwhile, Amber scoured the internet for the original movie furnishings or replicas of the set, like a model ship in Bella's house, and the dining room table and chairs. The repairs and items cost about $20,000 in total. 'I would go work my nine-to-five, and then I'd go to the house and be there from five until bedtime just fixing stuff,' Dean says. 'We actually ran ourselves financially tight. We're paying two mortgages, paying two water bills, power bills, all that fun stuff.' While the Neufelds were eating a ton of costs at the onset of getting the Swan house up and running, it's been years since they've had to worry about financing it. The entrepreneurial couple first did a soft-launch of the Twilight house in January 2019, opening the listing to the public one month later. They had to fight to gain a following on Facebook, with bookings trickling in irregularly. But everything took off around a year later thanks to TikTok virality. A creator made a video of her stay in the house, humorously recreating a scene at Bella's bedroom window. The 1.5 million viewers suddenly knew they could rent the house, too. 'Life was never the same,' Dean explains. 'Our bookings were filled the moment they were open, and it's never slowed down ever since.' The Neufelds began by renting out the house on Airbnb—but the website couldn't handle the intense online traffic. They've since switched to handling bookings through their own website, which go up quarterly and sell out within three to 10 minutes for reservations up to a year in advance. The couple says the massive success came during the perfect storm of a Twilight resurgence; the series finally hit streaming services, and the book Midnight Sun was added to the series. That meant the teen kids of parents who went to Twilight midnight premieres 17 years ago were now hooked on the series and booking out the house. 'All the Twilight readers were now old enough to have big boy money,' Amber says. 'What actually happened, surprisingly often, was it was the teenagers—the second generation—getting into Twilight too.' The Neufelds now make $140,000 in gross revenue from the Swan house during good years, with a majority rolling into overhead and improvements. They've refused to raise prices in tandem with the high demand, and a perk of keeping the prices lower is that they can mitigate their own tax burden. Plus, they say it makes enough—drawing profits upwards of $60,000 annually—to cover the mortgages and fees, with money left over for themselves and new improvements. 'We don't really want to charge more,' Amber says. 'It's not just, 'How can we make the most money?' It's really always been, 'How much can we charge and still put money back into the house and pay the mortgage?'' This story was originally featured on
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
You can book Bella Swan's ‘Twilight' house on Airbnb — but there's an annoying catch
Here's a rental you can really sink your teeth into. The home of the iconic 'Twilight' heroine Bella Swan is bookable on the vacation rental website Airbnb. The exterior and interior of the whitewashed 1930s home in St. Helens, Oregon, served as the residence of shy high-schooler Bella Swan throughout the iconic 'Twilight' saga. The four-film franchise launched the careers of Kristen Stewart as Bella and Robert Pattinson as the 104-year-old vampire Edward Cullen. 10 The iconic home resides in a quiet neighborhood in St. Helens, Oregon. Airbnb 10 The 1930s abode featured heavily in the film, often alongside Bella's red pick-up truck. Summit Entertainment 10 The 'Twilight' films launched the careers of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (above). ANDREW COOPER The five-bedroom home, dubbed the 'Twilight Swan House,' can accommodate up to eight guests, according to the listing. The popular getaway has amassed 580 reviews and an impressive 4.99-star rating. 'My family and I spent Christmas there and it will be the most memorable Christmas ever!' wrote one former guest. 'Our 3rd stay at the Twilight Swan House, and it's just like the first and second time. Perfect,' share another. It's clear that the rental's runaway popularity isn't because of the nearby historic riverfront, nor its convenient proximity to Portland. The home's owner appears to have put their heart and soul into making the rental a dream come true for 'Twilight' diehards. 10 The kitchen features green cabinets and the original table seen in several 'Twilight' scenes. Airbnb 10 The cozy living room, seen in the Airbnb listing photos. Airbnb 10 A scene from 'Twilight: New Moon' is shot in the home. Everett Collection / Everett Col The house, which Bella shared with her divorced police-chief father, Charlie, played by Billy Burke, is filled with memorabilia from the films. Guests can enjoy dinner at Charlie Swan's actual dining table, where he cocked his shotgun before meeting his daughter's vampiric date. They can sleep in Bella's moody teenage bedroom, where Edward spent long, creepy nights watching her sleep. The listing photos boast movie-accurate purple floral bedding and even recreations of wall art just barely glimpsed in background shots of the film. 10 The Airbnb's most eye-catching room is Bella's bedroom, featuring the character's familiar purple bedding. Airbnb 10 Bella arrives at the home in the 2008 film 'Twilight.' Summit Entertainment 10 An additional bedroom features a life-sized cutout of Bella Swan. Airbnb 10 The 'Jacob Black guest room' is located downstairs and includes a cutout of actor Taylor Lautner in character. Airbnb Upstairs, a 'lookout' room window overlooks the front yard — the same window through which Bella spied Edward parked with his shiny silver Volvo. The rental even caters to members of 'Team Jacob.' A downstairs bedroom, dubbed the 'Jacob Black guest room,' featuring a cardboard cutout of 'New Moon'-era Jacob, played by Taylor Lautner. Unfortunately for all of the 'Twihards' out there, the rental comes with a huge catch. The ''Twilight Swan House' appears to be booked out on Airbnb until April 2027.
