The house from A Christmas Story just opened for overnight rentals. Ralphie's house has been up for rent before, but the occupants were chosen by contest. Which meant only one winning family per year got a chance to stay in the iconic movie home.

All that changed this year when the house opened for rentals beginning June 1^st. According to the official Christmas Story House website, "overnight guests have use of A Christmas Story House’s private third floor loft for the entirety of their stay and use of the whole house from an hour after closing until 9 am the following day."

The house stays open for visitors during business hours, but after that, it's all yours. You can sleep in Ralphie and Randy's twin beds. Read a book by the light of the famed Leg Lamp. And of course watch A Christmas Story on DVD, which is thoughtfully provided along with cable TV and other amenities.

Rates are less expensive in the summer ($395 - $495 per night), but if you want to spend Christmas there, it will cost you. The rate on December 24 and 25 jumps to $1995 per night.

Ralphie and his family gave our family some of our best Christmas memories over the years. I think it would be a great holiday vacation - if you've got that kind of money.  Reservations opened in May and it's already booked for this holiday season. Which means there's plenty of time to save up for next year!