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Stay at Shrek’s Swamp On Vacation – It’s An Overnight Fit For An Ogre!

Shrek Swamp Airbnb Mud, moss and muck. It’s an overnight fit for an ogre. And yes, you can rent it. The owner of a Scottish swamp mansion is renting out…

Shrek Swamp Airbnb .Shrek and Mike Meyers
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Shrek Swamp Airbnb

Mud, moss and muck. It's an overnight fit for an ogre.

And yes, you can rent it.

The owner of a Scottish swamp mansion is renting out the pad on Airbnb for everyone.

Clearly, the guy is a fan of grumpy, green monster-adjacents.

So why would you want to stay at a Shrek Swamp Airbnb?

If you don't remember, Shrek, starring Mike Meyers, hit the big screen in 2001.

Shrek, our lovable, onion-loving ogre, is like the anti-fairy tale fairy tale. You know, the one where the knight in shining armor rescues the princess? Well, Shrek’s not having it. He's more like, "Get out of my swamp!"

This green giant has a personality bigger than his biceps. He's a grumpy, sarcastic, and downright adorable ogre. He farts in the face of tradition. And he's got layers, like an onion – just ask Donkey.

Donkey, the fast-talking, four-legged BFF, has a friendship with Shrek that's sweeter than a candy cane. Their banter is snappier than a crocodile's jaw. It's like an odd couple road trip – one's a chatterbox, the other's a grumbly giant. But they make it work, and it's hilarious.

Now, let's talk about Shrek's crib. His swamp is his kingdom, his man-cave, his safe haven. He loves it more than you love your morning coffee. His home might not have a moat, but it's his happy place.

Why does Shrek adore his swamp? It's peaceful, quiet, and a great place to scare off unwanted visitors. Plus, who needs a fancy castle when you can have a cozy, stinky swamp? Shrek's motto: "It may be dank, but it's home sweet home!

Back to the Shrek Swamp Airbnb!

The picture-perfect duplicate of the cartoon film's moss-covered cottage is situated in the Scottish Highlands; the listing is "hosted" by Donkey, and a few fortunate fans will get the opportunity to stay there for two nights at the end of October.

The Shrek-themed property even features the outhouse from the 2001 movie opening.

Beginning on October 13, anybody who wants to relive their youth may obtain a FREE reservation at Shrek's Swamp.

Airbnb is also contributing to the HopScotch Children's Charity, which aids some of Scotland's underprivileged youngsters.

Here's the listing. Check it out!

Lauren Beckham Falcone is the co-host of Bob & LBF in the Morning. Formerly an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Boston Herald, she credits her current success as a pop culture commentator to watching too much TV as a kid and scouring the internet too much as an adult. LBF is a regular contributor to NECN and is an honorary board member at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Lauren lives in Canton with her husband Dave and her daughter Lucy. Lauren writes about trending topics, New England destinations, and seasonal DIY.