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Did you know there is a Haunted Mansion there is a Haunted Mansion apartment just 10 minutes from Disney World? That's right! Welcome foolish mortals to the Ghoulish Sanctuary! A meticulously decorated Haunted Mansion apartment that you can rent on Airbnb and VRBO. From the dining room to the stretching room, this apartment has it all, including special effects! This place is a passion project of Haunted Mansion super fans and they have done an incredible job on every aspect of this space. I got to go check it out last weekend and I am so excited to share it with you this week! Haunted Mansion Apartment Rooms When you step into the Ghoulish Sanctuary you truly feel like you are stepping into the Haunted Mansion, just apartment sized! This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment and every room is perfectly themed. I can't say enough that the details in this place are incredible, down to the wainscoting it looks just like the real thing! Let's take a tour! Living Room Our tour begins here in the living room. The lighting is low and moody with different settings to set the mood. And the lamps come complete with cobwebs! The living room has beautiful vintage victorian furniture. The aging portrait over a faux fireplace and lenticular prints of the hallway paintings that change as you move through the room decorate the walls. Conservatory Yes, the Ghoulish Sanctuary even has the Conservatory! Just through the sliding glass doors on the patio you will find the iconic black coffin and petrified flowers. This is such a cool little spot to sit and have a cup of coffee, with mood lighting and fun details. Attic Bedroom No Haunted Mansion apartment would be complete without the attic scene with a touch of murderous bride! This is the main bedroom at the Ghoulish Sanctuary. You truly feel like you are walking right into Constance Hatchaways attic. A spooky wedding dress glowing, lenticular pictures or Constance with all her husbands and even the wedding banner hanging on the wall. There is even a crow that comes to life randomly during your stay! The main bathroom attached to this bedroom is where you will find the iconic Haunted Mansion wallpaper watching you! I'm just saying, I would be so happy getting ready for a park day in this bathroom. I have always said I would love to have a Haunted Mansion bathroom at my house and this one is perfect! Dining Room The dining room in the Ghoulish Sanctuary is amazing! The dueling paintings are on the wall and the table is set for a swinging wake! I can totally picture having a fun dinner party at this beautifully set table. Apparently there was a bachelorette party staying at the Haunted Mansion apartment prior to me visiting and I can just picture the coolest dinner in the dining room!! What would you have on the menu? The Kitchen or Stretching Room The kitchen in this Haunted Mansion apartment is themed to the stretching room. All four portraits are on the wall and the wallpaper is that same striped design we see in the real Haunted Mansion. While being beautifully themed this is still a fully functional and decent sized kitchen. Somehow they have even kept the lighting moody and on theme here too! Hatbox Ghost's Bedroom The second bedroom is meant to be the Hatbox Ghost's bedroom. With gorgeous stenciling on the walls, victorian furniture and finishes and a writing nook, this room is beautiful! As I said before, the details just really set this whole place off. The writing nook has a vintage desk and chair that made me want to sit down and write a letter to regions beyond. Master Gracey's Bedroom You can't have a Haunted Mansion apartment without a space for Master Gracey! The last bedroom is dark and moody with grand furnishing fit for the master of the manor. There is also a nook in this room with a large dresser and mirror. The photos on the wall are the same ones we see as we go down the hallway of doors in our doom buggy's on the ride. The last bathroom just off Mast Gracey and the Hatbox Ghost's rooms is simple and moody. Keeping on theme with beautifully painted and covered walls, this bathroom has a burgundy and textured green color. You will find the plans for the Haunted Mansion hanging on the wall and a beautifully ornate faucet on the sink. Attic Scene Special Effects at the Ghoulish Sanctuary Special Effects in the Haunted Mansion Apartment The Ghoulish Sanctuary isn't just an incredibly decorated Haunted Mansion apartment, it's also an experience! There are programmed special effects set to go off throughout your stay. There is a welcome effect programmed to happen at your arrival time. You guessed it, Welcome Foolish Mortals is your greeting! All of the effects that play are the actual audio from the Haunted Mansion. This definitely adds to feeling of really staying in the Haunted Mansion. Throughout your stay different effects are programmed to occur randomly. The lights will turn red, you hear a heartbeat and the bride in the attic begins to speak, or the crow in the corner of the attic starts to move. Madame Leota may start having a seance during your stay, the stretching room may start telling you it's story and all while the lighting in every room reacts to what audio is playing. When it's time to depart the Ghoulish Sanctuary there is a farewell effect asking you to "hurry back" that plays. Don't forget to sign the guest book and take your postcard from your ghost hosts! Rates & Where to Book The Ghoulish Sanctuary is available to book through AirBnB and VRBO. Rates are typically around $200 per night with a $175 cleaning fee. Of course rates fluctuate based on dates, days of the week and demand. I heard they still have an opening for Halloween bookings! If you are looking to book during the week you can use code GhostWaltz for 20% off exclusively for my blog readers. There are opportunities to host dinner parties at this Haunted Mansion apartment as well and you can find more info on their website for those bookings. Conclusion I have always dreamed of spending the night in the Haunted Mansion and I am certain this is just about as close as you could get to that! It is truly an amazingly done space. From the intricate decorating details to the special effects, nothing was left undone in this Haunted Mansion apartment. The Ghoulish Sanctuary is only about 15 minutes from the Disney arches and about 30 minutes from Universal Studios. Perfectly placed in Kissimmee so it's super convenient to all the things. The location is gated and has a pool available for guests as well. If you are a Haunted Mansion fan this is the dream place to stay! I'd love to know, would you stay in the Ghoulish Sanctuary? Thanks for coming along on our spooky tour and have a magical day!