There is nothing more spectacular than achieving the experience of living in a casa famous or that has worked in its time as the housing or the mansion of a famous person, which is why real estate companies hold this type of construction in high esteem and an example of this is the estate of the bullfighter Cayetano RiveraYou can rent it and enjoy the history that this place has to offer. Just like this estate, the company Airbnb launched the rental offer of the mansion of Vito Corleone, the famed Italian mafia character masterfully portrayed in the movie “The Godfather,” as a perfect commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the film.
This spectacular mansion was used during the filming of the movie “The Godfather” for which it is widely known. That is why Airbnb sometimes launches these amazing offers to enjoy these stays, which over time have become true icons and cult mansions that represent the history of world cinema. A unique and unrepeatable opportunity to live in the flesh something of the history of world cinema in a home that, according to the developer, is located in a very quiet neighborhood and with the air of a family home.
The famous mansion where “The Godfather” was filmed is for rent.
This incredible experience has been offered for about $50 a night, a derisory figure that is undoubtedly part of an advertising campaign by the real estate company to unleash a news story that will bring in ample profits. So if you want to feel and live inside the mythical mafia’s spaces, there is nothing better than starting now to make a reservation, although you have to be very clear that certain strict conditions apply. But let’s take it one step at a time and learn more about this mansion and this incredible lodging offer.
A beautiful and simple house in the best mafia style
The property is located in the south of New York, specifically in Staten Island and it is the mansion that you can see in the first installment of the trilogy of “The Godfather“in 1972 and where, in fact, the scene of the daughter’s wedding of mobster Vito Corleone, Connie Corleone. This scene takes place in the garden of the mansion and is one of the most remembered scenes of the film thanks to the details and the ostentation of being the celebration of the wedding of the “Don’s” daughter.
The apartment consists of 5 bedrooms and seven bathrooms and is perfectly accompanied by a swimming pool with seawater, a gym with all the training equipment and a bar located in the basement of the house, without forgetting the famous game room (a must in every home of an important member of the mafia); all this and much more perfectly distributed in 600 square meters.
With an outdoor area that is filled with beautiful gardens, the famous swimming pool and an exclusive area to carry out barbecues, this area is one of the most carefully maintained of the mansion, since it represents unforgettable scenes from the movie, such as the wedding of the daughter of the great mafia boss and the death of Don Corleone himself.
The mansion was sold in 2016 for the sum of $2.4 million and the new owners subjected it to extensive and rigorous remodeling, some necessary work, given that the house maintains a construction date dating back to 1930. So the offer of $50 per night for this luxury stay is an opportunity for whoever can get it to feel very fortunate.
Conditions for renting this luxury apartment
A simple explanation that brings peace of mind to potential tenants is that the house is located in a quiet neighborhood and that you will indeed be able to enjoy a mansion with an air of simplicity and a great inclination towards the family. The contract must be for the whole month of August and the maximum number of people to enjoy the stay would be five members, distributed to 2 adults and three children, without forgetting that external visitors or guests are strictly forbidden.
In addition to certain strict rules such as the prohibition of the use of closets, The conditions will certainly not affect in the least the stay of the tenants, who will also have to endure the weekly visit of a landscaper in charge of keeping the garden in the best conditions and the necessary maintenance of the swimming pool that is carried out twice a week.
An incredible offer to get to know this home
An offer you won’t be able to refuse, according to the slogan used by the Airbnb company, which alludes to the movie and the perfect recreation of the style of the scenery of the movie “The Godfather.” The living room with a pair of sofas and the famous divan upholstered in aged leather to offer a cool vintage ambiance that goes wonderfully with the 50 years old age of this movie. But beyond the scenography is the simple fact of being able to be part of the spaces and environments that gave life to one of the most renowned movies related to the mafia and, therefore, to be able to touch and live part of this history by living a season in the mansion.