Lovingly Restored 1962 Mid-Century Fallout Shelter w/ Fully Functional Blast Door
Hosted by Connie Dreyfus
SuperHost · 11 years hosting
Sealed underground space · No egress if blast door engages · Radon testing pending
Connie spent three years restoring every single detail of this shelter to its original 1962 glory and she is genuinely, deeply proud of the result. The blast door seals are still fully functional, which she considers a premium amenity in a market full of properties that lack working blast doors entirely. The canned goods display she calls thematic decor and she arranges it herself before every booking. Guests say it's the most restful sleep they have had in years, which Connie says makes complete sense given the sound isolation.
What this place offers
House rules
- · Blast door can be sealed from inside — please do not do that
- · Canned goods are display only — please do not open them
- · Air filtration unit must remain on during occupancy
- · Guests may not add to or rearrange the canned goods display
Hosted by Connie Dreyfus
SuperHost · 11 years hosting
Response rate
100%
Response time
within an hour
Languages
English, Reads lips
Connie spent three years restoring every detail of the fallout shelter to its original 1962 glory and she is genuinely proud of the result. The blast door seals are still fully functional, which she considers a premium amenity, and the canned goods display she calls 'thematic decor.' Guests say it's the most restful sleep they've had in years.
4.97 · 10 reviews
Heather N.
Asheville, NC
The 1962 restoration is impeccable. Connie's attention to period detail is extraordinary. The canned goods display is genuinely delightful.
Rowan J.
Portland, OR
The blast doors sealing correctly is such a premium amenity and I mean that sincerely. Connie has made something real and rare here.
Astrid V.
Cape Town, ZA
Slept the most restful sleep of my life forty feet underground in a restored fallout shelter and I have no complaints whatsoever. Perfect stay.
Sal B.
Providence, RI
The blast door seal sound when Connie demonstrated it was extremely satisfying. The canned goods art installation made us genuinely emotional. A masterpiece.
Franklin C.
Nashville, TN
Mid-century design executed with obsessive precision. Connie knows everything about this shelter's history and her enthusiasm is irresistible.
Kenji T.
San Francisco, CA
The thematic decor made me feel genuinely prepared for scenarios I was not previously prepared for. Very cozy. Very 1962. Very Connie.
Britta O.
Minneapolis, MN
The blast door seals correctly from the inside. Less clear about from the outside. Minor note. The interior is absolutely stunning and Connie is lovely.
Response from host
The external release is the second lever from the left — it's in the laminated card on the wall! Updating signage to make it more obvious. So glad you loved the interior.
Todd & Wendy H.
Grand Rapids, MI
We did a full Cold War immersion weekend and Connie supported it completely. She brought a period-appropriate soundtrack. Outstanding.
Fiona
Brisbane, AU
The blast door sealed us in for four hours because we missed the release lever. This is described nowhere prominently. The shelter itself is exquisite and Connie was very responsive once she could hear us.
Response from host
The release lever card has now been resized to A4 and laminated in bright orange — I hear you and the signage is fixed! Truly sorry about the four hours. The good news: you were very safe in there.
Marcus Q.
Brooklyn, NY
Connie's shelter is the most uniquely thoughtful accommodation I have encountered. The '62 aesthetic is committed to in every detail. Five stars.