David Letterman’s Childhood Home Wants to Be Your Late Night Host

Followers of comedy, late-night speak exhibits, and quaint Midwestern getaways, you’re in luck: David Letterman’s childhood dwelling in suburban Indiana is now listed on Airbnb. Situated within the walkable Indianapolis neighborhood of Broad Ripple, the 1,432-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow comes full with quite a lot of ornamental nods to its well-known former resident—together with a front room with theater seating and photographs of Letterman and his company, two Dave-themed murals, and loads of Late Present espresso mugs.

When Indianapolis realtor Krystin Wiggs came upon that the home the place Letterman grew up was in the marketplace final summer time, she instantly noticed the potential for a short-term rental in a bit of popular culture historical past. “I assumed it might be actually enjoyable for extra individuals to have the ability to expertise it than only one household dwelling in it,” Wiggs tells AD. “From there, I used to be in a position to buy it, and began constructing out the theme. The intent was to honor him and his legacy right here in Indianapolis.” She closed on the home in August, and it’s been listed on Airbnb since October. It prices $200 per evening to remain within the dwelling, with a two-night minimal.

Whereas Wiggs doesn’t take into account herself a Letterman super-fan, she did develop up watching him on The Late Present. She is, nonetheless, “an enormous fan of homes with tales”—and this one matches the invoice. After receiving a number of curiosity from locals, Wiggs held an open home just a few weeks in the past to present residents an opportunity to go to the house. In flip, they shared anecdotes about Letterman and the neighborhood. “I liked listening to these little tidbits,” she says.

Thus far, the Airbnb has attracted company from all around the Midwest—together with Indianapolis. “As extra individuals are changing into conscious of the connection [with Letterman], I’m seeing extra individuals, even regionally, that wish to guide it,” Wiggs says. She’s even had some repeat company.