‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Rents Wing for $30 a Night

Want to live like a millionaire for only $30 a night while immersed in old-school hip-hop nostalgia? Who doesn’t? And Will Smith is just the person to make it happen.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the start of Smith’s hit sit-com, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith made arrangements with the owner of the mansion to open up a wing of the home to two guests at a time for one night stays, according to The NY Post.

According to a post on Airbnb that says it’s written by Smith, “It’s your crib for the night, so feel free to act like you own the place. My wing of the mansion includes my bedroom (great for naps), a full bathroom (great for spitting bars in the shower), pool area (great for dips), an outdoor lounge, and the dining room (great for eating obviously). And you gotta do it like my guy DJ Jazzy Jeff so don’t forget your sunglasses!”

Perks Include Dinner on Silver Platters, Playing Basketball in the Bedroom & the Use of Turntables to Spin ‘Throwback Classics’

hey…who turned on the lights?

will smith is opening the doors to the iconic fresh prince mansion for a limited time—only on airbnb. https://t.co/EvTee1U7oc pic.twitter.com/Wm2c6J5Hve

— Airbnb (@Airbnb) September 14, 2020

According to the Airbnb ad, perks for guests include wearing clothes from Smith’s (fake) closet that mimick his character’s looks on the show — a combo of athletic wear and preppy-plaids, hanging out poolside on luxurious lounge chairs, “lacing up a fresh pair of Jordans before shooting some b-ball in the bedroom (you read that right—IN the bedroom) and spinning throwback classics all night on turntables just like DJ Jazzy Jeff’s,” and since there won’t be access to a kitchen, meals will be provided and served on silver platters.

The ad also says they’re following all the COVID-19 mitigation suggestions, including adhering to Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, requiring mask-wearing upon arrival, and keeping the experience private. Guests will have the wing and other included amenities to themselves.

That’s why you should make sure you go with your most fun person — because no other guests are allowed — and definitely no parties.

The House is Actually in Brentwood – Not Bel-Air

FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR MANSIONThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a TV sitcom airing between 1990 and 1996 starring Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself. Built in 1937, this is the mansion used for the exterior shots of the Banks’ home, the wealthy family Will moves in with after getting into a fight on a basketball court in West Philadelphia. The public address is 251 North Bristol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049. The show is notable for its impact on popular culture, including the theme song, composed by Will Smith and Quincy Jones III, the Carlton Dance, as well as launching Will Smith’s acting career. After Fresh Prince, Smith planned to become “the biggest movie star in the world,” by studying box office successes’ common characteristics. His major roles in blockbusters including Bad Boys, Independence Day, Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Men in Black, and I Am Legend give him credibility to making a claim for that title. At the time of the Fresh Prince, Smith was a newcomer to the acting world, and as the rookie in a cast of seasoned professionals, Smith was nervous, and has been quoted as saying that “I would memorize the entire script, then I’d be lipping everybody’s lines while they were talking. When I watch those episodes, it’s disgusting. My performances were horrible.” In addition to it’s cultural significance, the show provided a meeting place for Smith to meet his future wife, Jada Pinkett, who at the time auditioned to play Smith’s onscreen girlfriend, Lisa. She didn’t get the role because she was too short, but the two became friends during the auditioning process, eventually fell in love, and have two children, Willow, and Jayden, together. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air lasted for six seasons, aired 148 episodes, and still is replayed in syndication.2019-12-30T17:30:02Z

Smith wrote on the Airbnb post:

I’m Will Smith, actor, producer, rapper, philanthropist, prince… and now Airbnb host (thanks to the mansion’s owners who are allowing me to list it!). Some may say I’ve done it all, but I’ve never opened the doors to a wing of the iconic mansion that helped launch my career. It holds a lot of special memories for me and my friends, and I hope you’ll leave with memories (and a dope handshake!) to last you well beyond your stay.

Smith nor any of the other cast will be there to greet guests, but they can expect to get a virtual welcome from DJ Jazzy Jeff.

The home, which was built in 1937, was only used for exterior shots, according to Drone World, who posted a video of an aerial view of the mansion on YouTube. They also report that it was during the shows 6 season run that Smith met his long time wife, Jada Pinkett.

Another fun-fact, the mansion isn’t actually in Bel-Air. It’s in Brentwood, California. A not-so-fun fact- all the dates to rent the wing of the mansion are already booked.

Fresh Prince of Bel Air – FULL THEME SONGhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVbQo3IOC_A&fmt=18 For a little bit better sound quality. And if you got Bel Air’d…lol at you! *I do not own the rights to this song* The real Fresh Prince theme. Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down And I’d like to take a minute Just sit right there I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air In west Philadelphia born and raised On the playground was where I spent most of my days Chillin’ out maxin’ relaxin’ all cool And all shootin some b-ball outside of the school When a couple of guys Who were up to no good Startin making trouble in my neighborhood I got in one little fight and my mom got scared And said ‘You’re movin’ with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air’ I begged and pleaded with her day after day But she packed my suitcase and send me on my way She gave me a kiss and then she gave me my ticket. I put my walkman on and said, ‘I might as well kick it’. First class, yo this is bad Drinking orange juice out of a champagne glass. Is this what the people of Bel-Air Living like? Hmmmmm this might be alright. But wait I hear there’re prissy, bourgeois and all that Is this the type of place that they should send this cool cat? I don’t think so I’ll see when I get there I hope they’re prepared for the prince of Bel-Air Well, the plane landed and when I came out There was a dude who looked like a cop standing there with my name out I ain’t trying to get arrested yet I just got here I sprang with the quickness like lightning, disappeared I whistled for a cab and when it came near The license plate said fresh and it had dice in the mirror If anything I can say that this cab was rare But I thought ‘Nah forget it’ – ‘Yo homes to Bel Air’ I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8 And I yelled to the cabbie ‘Yo homes smell ya later’ I looked at my kingdom I was finally there To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel Air2007-10-18T01:13:45Z