'We're going to Bonnie Doon': summer house from cult Aussie film The Castle listed on Airbnb
Fans of Australian cult classic The Castle will be pinching themselves to learn that the Kerrigan family’s Bonnie Doon holiday home can now be rented through Airbnb.
The three-bedroom property, on the banks of Lake Eildon in the state of Victoria, might look modest, but, as anyone who has seen the 1997 film will tell you, it’s a place packed with serenity.
The Castle tells the story of the blue-collar Kerrigans fighting to save their home, in the Melbourne suburb of Coolaroo, from demolition. Bonnie Doon is where the family go to relax, with visits typically preceded by Darryl Kerrigan leading a chorus of “We’re going to Bonnie Doon!”. Once there, serenity - and fishing - are the order of the day.
A night at the “The Castle in Bonnie Doon” costs from £126 per night. “The movie celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, but fans are still keen to share a slice of Australian film history,” the home's Airbnb hosts told Herald Sun. “We continue to get a buzz from the reaction guests have when they visit The Castle in Bonnie Doon, and we can’t wait to share it with more people — it’s just the vibe of the thing.”
Further references to the film can be found on the listing.
“You're not dreaming. The serenity is real. The Castle has a BBQ on the front verandah set with table and chairs for casual dining,” it says. “Take in the serenity or just smell the two stroke.” And yes, there’s even a pool room.
Bonnie Doon lies around 100 miles to the north-east of Melbourne and is a minor tourist town thanks to its lakeside location.
