6 famous homes you can rent right now, from the Malibu beach house in 'Big Little Lies' to the 2-story farmhouse in 'Field of Dreams'

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6 famous homes you can rent right now, from the Malibu beach house in 'Big Little Lies' to the 2-story farmhouse in 'Field of Dreams'

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You can live like Reese Witherspoon's character on "Big Little Lies" for $3,000 to $5,000 a night.

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  • Business Insider rounded up six famous homes across the US that can be yours - for a short time.
  • The rentals span from Iowa to California.
  • Some of the homes have been the sites of iconic movie sets and TV shows, including, most recently, Reese Witherspoon's character's stunning Malibu mansion in the hit HBO show "Big Little Lies."
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Imagine being able to vacation in the homes from your favorite movies and TV shows.

Business Insider took a look at famous homes that are now vacation rentals and compiled a list that includes everything from a fragile glass home in Connecticut to a baseball fan's paradise in Iowa.

Read more: 6 celebrity homes you can rent right now, from Harry Houdini's sprawling Hollywood Hills estate to the Brooklyn apartment Biggie Smalls grew up in

Some of the homes are perfect places to unleash your inner creativity, like John Steinbeck's California cottage - while others are perfect for quick weekend getaways, like Reese Witherspoon's Malibu beach house in the hit show "Big Little Lies."

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Whatever your preference, these homes can be yours - for a short time. Keep reading for a look inside six famous homes you can vacation in right now. We calculated cost per guest for the maximum number of permitted guests. Cost per night, per guest was rounded to the nearest dollar.

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1. "Big Little Lies": You can rent Reese Witherspoon's character's Malibu mansion from "Big Little Lies."

1. "Big Little Lies": You can rent Reese Witherspoon's character's Malibu mansion from "Big Little Lies."

Source: Business Insider

Even though "Big Little Lies" is set in Monterey County, the mansion is actually located in Malibu, California.

Even though "Big Little Lies" is set in Monterey County, the mansion is actually located in Malibu, California.

Source: Business Insider

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The main house spans 6,000 square feet ...

The main house spans 6,000 square feet ...

Source: Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes

... and comes with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

... and comes with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

Source: Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes

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Also included is a detached, two-story, 950-square-foot guest house.

Also included is a detached, two-story, 950-square-foot guest house.

Source: Business Insider, Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes

The guest house can host up to five guests and comes with a living room and full kitchen.

The guest house can host up to five guests and comes with a living room and full kitchen.

Source: Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes

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The entire property can host up to 12 guests.

The entire property can host up to 12 guests.

Source: Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes

It boasts access to a private beach, a sauna, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.

It boasts access to a private beach, a sauna, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.

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Cost: $3,000 to $5,000 per night. Cost per guest, per night: $250 to $417.

Cost: $3,000 to $5,000 per night.
Cost per guest, per night: $250 to $417.

Source: Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes

2. "Field of Dreams": The farmhouse from the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams" is available for rent in Dyersville, Iowa.

2. "Field of Dreams": The farmhouse from the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams" is available for rent in Dyersville, Iowa.

Source: Field of Dreams Movie Site

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The "Field of Dreams" movie site is about an hour and 30 minutes from Iowa City by car.

The "Field of Dreams" movie site is about an hour and 30 minutes from Iowa City by car.

Source: Google Maps

Fans can stay in the same two-story farmhouse that Kevin Costner's character, Ray Kinsella, called home in the movie.

Fans can stay in the same two-story farmhouse that Kevin Costner's character, Ray Kinsella, called home in the movie.

Source: Field of Dreams Movie Site

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The property serves as a tourist site and features the farm and baseball field from the movie.

The property serves as a tourist site and features the farm and baseball field from the movie.

Source: Field of Dreams Movie Site

While the site is open for tours from April 1st through October 31st ...

While the site is open for tours from April 1st through October 31st ...

Source: Booking.com

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... the farmhouse can be rented year-round.

... the farmhouse can be rented year-round.

Source: Booking.com

The home can house two guests.

The home can house two guests.

Source: Booking.com

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Upon check-in, guests receive a $25 gift card that can be used at local family restaurants in Dyersville.

Upon check-in, guests receive a $25 gift card that can be used at local family restaurants in Dyersville.

Source: Booking.com

The home has one bedroom and one bathroom.

The home has one bedroom and one bathroom.

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Cost: $750 per night. Cost per guest, per night: $375.

Cost: $750 per night.
Cost per guest, per night: $375.

Source: Booking.com

3. "A Christmas Story": You can stay in Ralphie and Randy's home from the 1983 movie, "A Christmas Story."

3. "A Christmas Story": You can stay in Ralphie and Randy's home from the 1983 movie, "A Christmas Story."

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

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The house from "A Christmas Story" is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It's about 13 minutes from downtown Cleveland by car.

The house from "A Christmas Story" is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It's about 13 minutes from downtown Cleveland by car.

Source: Google Maps

It features original props and memorabilia from the movie.

It features original props and memorabilia from the movie.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

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With the exception of the third-floor loft, the home serves as a museum during the day ...

With the exception of the third-floor loft, the home serves as a museum during the day ...

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

... but overnight guests can use the whole house from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m.

... but overnight guests can use the whole house from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m.

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The home is available year-round and can house up to six guests.

The home is available year-round and can house up to six guests.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

Fans can even sleep in the twin beds that the movie's fictional characters, Ralphie and Randy, slept in.

Fans can even sleep in the twin beds that the movie's fictional characters, Ralphie and Randy, slept in.

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Cost: $395 per night. Cost per guest, per night: $66. Prices can vary depending on the season.

Cost: $395 per night.
Cost per guest, per night: $66.
Prices can vary depending on the season.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

4. The Bumpus House: Fans can also stay in the famous Bumpus House, a fictional home in the movie "A Christmas Story," that housed 785 hound dogs.

4. The Bumpus House: Fans can also stay in the famous Bumpus House, a fictional home in the movie "A Christmas Story," that housed 785 hound dogs.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

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You can see the main house from "A Christmas Story" through the living room window of The Bumpus House.

You can see the main house from "A Christmas Story" through the living room window of The Bumpus House.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

The home's 1940s style is offset by modern amenities.

The home's 1940s style is offset by modern amenities.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

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It's split into two suites that can be rented separately: the Hound Dog Haven suite and the Stolen Turkey suite.

It's split into two suites that can be rented separately: the Hound Dog Haven suite and the Stolen Turkey suite.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

The Hound Dog Haven suite is on the first floor and can house up to four guests, while the Stolen Turkey suite is on the second and third floors and can house up to six guests.

The Hound Dog Haven suite is on the first floor and can house up to four guests, while the Stolen Turkey suite is on the second and third floors and can house up to six guests.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

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Cost of the Hound Dog Haven suite: $195 per night. Cost of the Stolen Turkey suite: $295 per night. Cost of the whole house: $490 per night.

Cost of the Hound Dog Haven suite: $195 per night.
Cost of the Stolen Turkey suite: $295 per night.
Cost of the whole house: $490 per night.

Source: A Christmas Story House & Museum

5. The Glass House: The Glass House was built in 1949 by famous architect Philip Johnson and is a National Trust Historic Site. Visitors tour the site to see its 20th-century paintings and seasonal exhibitions.

5. The Glass House: The Glass House was built in 1949 by famous architect Philip Johnson and is a National Trust Historic Site. Visitors tour the site to see its 20th-century paintings and seasonal exhibitions.

Source: The Glass House

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It is located in New Canaan, Connecticut, about 20 minutes from Stamford by car.

It is located in New Canaan, Connecticut, about 20 minutes from Stamford by car.

Source: The Glass House, Google Maps

Guests who rent the home are free to enjoy the 49-acre site, a continental breakfast ...

Guests who rent the home are free to enjoy the 49-acre site, a continental breakfast ...

Source: The Glass House

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... and a 10-guest dinner catered by a top local chef.

... and a 10-guest dinner catered by a top local chef.

Source: The Glass House

Only two guests are able to spend the night in The Glass House.

Only two guests are able to spend the night in The Glass House.

Source: The Glass House

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Cost: $30,000. Cost per guest, per night: $15,000.

Cost: $30,000.
Cost per guest, per night: $15,000.

Source: The Glass House

6. John Steinbeck's cottage: You can rent the cottage that, according to an Airbnb listing, was the home Steinbeck references in his piece, "A Life in Letters."

6. John Steinbeck's cottage: You can rent the cottage that, according to an Airbnb listing, was the home Steinbeck references in his piece, "A Life in Letters."

Source: Airbnb

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The cottage is located in Pacific Grove, California, about an hour and 45 minutes from San Jose.

The cottage is located in Pacific Grove, California, about an hour and 45 minutes from San Jose.

Source: Airbnb, Google Maps

The cottage is around 900 square feet. Steinbeck called it home in the 1940s.

The cottage is around 900 square feet. Steinbeck called it home in the 1940s.

Source: Airbnb

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The home includes one bedroom, one bathroom ...

The home includes one bedroom, one bathroom ...

Source: Airbnb

... and can house up to four guests.

... and can house up to four guests.

Source: Airbnb

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Guests must stay a minimum of 30 nights.

Guests must stay a minimum of 30 nights.

Source: Airbnb

Cost: $210 per night. Cost per guest, per night: $53.

Cost: $210 per night.
Cost per guest, per night: $53.

Source: Airbnb

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