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See inside this new horror-themed Airbnb in Fountain Square

Mykal McEldowney
Dennis Brackenridge stands near a Beetlejuice mural Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, painted by local artist Slice inside his new horror-themed Airbnb project in Fountain Square.
Dennis Brackenridge stands near a Beetlejuice mural Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, painted by local artist Slice inside his new horror-themed Airbnb project in Fountain Square.
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Guests to a new horror-themed Airbnb rental are welcomed by a custom door knocker, seen Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, during a tour of the property that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
Guests to a new horror-themed Airbnb rental are welcomed by a custom door knocker, seen Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, during a tour of the property that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
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Dennis Brackenridge unlocks the door Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, to his new horror-themed, Airbnb project. The art on the exterior was done by local artist Pamela Bliss," Brackenridge said. "And as you walk in, you'll see a mural of me and Psycho, welcoming you to the Black House Motel."
Dennis Brackenridge unlocks the door Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, to his new horror-themed, Airbnb project. The art on the exterior was done by local artist Pamela Bliss," Brackenridge said. "And as you walk in, you'll see a mural of me and Psycho, welcoming you to the Black House Motel."
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The finishing touches are being completed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. "A lot of the art on the walls are from local artists," Dennis Brackenridge, the rental's owner, said. "We did not include blood or guts or anything like that. So it's kid friendly and we have got a couple of kid bunk beds in there."
The finishing touches are being completed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. "A lot of the art on the walls are from local artists," Dennis Brackenridge, the rental's owner, said. "We did not include blood or guts or anything like that. So it's kid friendly and we have got a couple of kid bunk beds in there."
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"It's all in the details," Dennis Brackenridge said Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of his new horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. "We just want people to have a good time. It breaks up the monotony of going to a regular Airbnb or hotel."
"It's all in the details," Dennis Brackenridge said Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of his new horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. "We just want people to have a good time. It breaks up the monotony of going to a regular Airbnb or hotel."
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"The first bedroom is your Freddy bedroom," Dennis Brackenridge, the horror-themed rental's owner, said Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. "The second bedroom is Scream-themed." Brackenridge said the finishing touches are being completed for the upcoming launch late January and will include themed bedding.
"The first bedroom is your Freddy bedroom," Dennis Brackenridge, the horror-themed rental's owner, said Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. "The second bedroom is Scream-themed." Brackenridge said the finishing touches are being completed for the upcoming launch late January and will include themed bedding.
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The finishing touches are being placed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood. Murals inside are completed by artist Slice, and on the building's exterior by artist Pamela Bliss. Other work inside by numerous local artists help bring the horror theme together.
The finishing touches are being placed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood. Murals inside are completed by artist Slice, and on the building's exterior by artist Pamela Bliss. Other work inside by numerous local artists help bring the horror theme together.
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A wood cabin, Jason Voorhees-themed room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood.
A wood cabin, Jason Voorhees-themed room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood.
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A wood cabin, Jason Voorhees-themed room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood.
A wood cabin, Jason Voorhees-themed room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood.
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A jack and jill bathroom with a Ghostbusters theme Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood.
A jack and jill bathroom with a Ghostbusters theme Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a new horror-themed Airbnb rental in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood.
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The finishing touches are being completed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. "A lot of the art on the walls are from local artists," Dennis Brackenridge, the rental's owner, said. "We did not include blood or guts or anything like that. So it's kid friendly and we have got a couple of kid bunk beds in there."
The finishing touches are being completed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, inside a horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. "A lot of the art on the walls are from local artists," Dennis Brackenridge, the rental's owner, said. "We did not include blood or guts or anything like that. So it's kid friendly and we have got a couple of kid bunk beds in there."
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A look at a portion of Fountain Square on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, from a newly installed roof deck available to Airbnb guests at a new horror-themed rental set to open in he coming weeks.
A look at a portion of Fountain Square on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, from a newly installed roof deck available to Airbnb guests at a new horror-themed rental set to open in he coming weeks.
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"The first bedroom is your Freddy bedroom," Dennis Brackenridge, the horror-themed rental's owner, said Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. "The second bedroom is Scream-themed." Brackenridge said the finishing touches are being completed for the upcoming launch late January and will include themed bedding.
"The first bedroom is your Freddy bedroom," Dennis Brackenridge, the horror-themed rental's owner, said Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. "The second bedroom is Scream-themed." Brackenridge said the finishing touches are being completed for the upcoming launch late January and will include themed bedding.
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A Beetlejuice mural painted by local artist Slice is seen Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, during a tour of a horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
A Beetlejuice mural painted by local artist Slice is seen Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, during a tour of a horror-themed Airbnb rental that sits behind Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
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A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. Art on the outside of the building was completed by Pamela Bliss.
A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. Art on the outside of the building was completed by Pamela Bliss.
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A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. The coffeeshop's owner, Dennis Brackenridge, is also nearly finished with a horror-themed Airbnb attached, set to be complete at the end of the month.
A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. The coffeeshop's owner, Dennis Brackenridge, is also nearly finished with a horror-themed Airbnb attached, set to be complete at the end of the month.
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A look inside Black House Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Fountain Square.
A look inside Black House Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Fountain Square.
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A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
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A look inside Black House Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Fountain Square.
A look inside Black House Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Fountain Square.
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A look inside Black House Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Fountain Square.
A look inside Black House Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Fountain Square.
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A look at a Never Sleep Again drink Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. The iced drink contains almond-milk horchata and espresso mix.
A look at a Never Sleep Again drink Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. The iced drink contains almond-milk horchata and espresso mix.
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A look at a Boo Berry smoothie Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
A look at a Boo Berry smoothie Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
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A look at the menu Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
A look at the menu Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Black House Cafe in Fountain Square.
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A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. Art on the outside of the building was completed by Pamela Bliss.
A look at the facade Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, of new coffee shop Black House Cafe in Fountain Square. Art on the outside of the building was completed by Pamela Bliss.
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