‘A Christmas Story’: How to Stay at the Iconic House From the 1983 Holiday Film

A Christmas Story is a film that fans return to every year as the holiday season approaches — but what many might not know is that they can actually book a stay at the iconic house from the 1983 movie.

In Cleveland, Ohio, the home where Ralphie nearly shot his eye out with his Red Ryder is available as a short-term rental. Reservations from the Christmas Story house can be made on its website, with rates starting at $545 per night, depending on the time of year.

The A Christmas Story House & Museum is located in Cleveland’s Trentmont neighborhood and has been restored to look like it did in the beloved movie. From the leg lamp, to the 1940s-era floral wallpaper, posters, furniture, and appliances, to the Christmas tree, fans will feel that they walked onto the film’s set.

Fans also have the option of staying at the house next door to the Christmas Story house, the home of the Parker family’s hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpuses. Rates for the Bumpus House start at $195 per night, depending on the time of year.

@desankaj 📍Cleveland, OH #achristmasstory #christmasstorymovie #christmasstoryhouse #christmasstory ♬ Bob’s Major Award – Carl Zittrer & Paul Zaza

If booking a stay at the Christmas Story house or the Bumpus house isn’t in your budget, fans can also book a tour of the home for $20 and check out the gift shop — complete with leg lamps, “fragile” boxes, pink bunny suit pajamas, mugs, shirts, ornaments, figures, and more.

A Christmas Story starred Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, Ian Petrella as his younger brother, Randy, Melinda Dillon as their mother, and Darren McGavin as their father. Additionally, the film featured Zack Ward as Scut Farkus, Scott Schwartz as Flick, R.D. Robb as Schwartz, Yano Anaya as Grover Dill, and Tedde Moore as Miss Shields.

A Christmas Story, streaming on HBO Max