Not even the Elder Wand could fix this mess.

A Harry Potter-themed rental property - designed for families and fans visiting the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - has been left in complete disarray after a guest trashed the space beyond recognition.

The devastated owner of the Watford-based UK property - who goes by homelea.stays on TikTok - shared the shocking aftermath in a viral video that has amassed over 9.4 million views on the platform.

The footage reveals smashed cups, a destroyed TV covered in bleach, frozen chips scattered across the floor, and walls splattered with Fanta.

The most disturbing sight, however, was a bed completely stained with a brown substance — sparking concern from viewers who initially mistook it for something sinister.

"The Most Horrific Scene Ever"

"A few days ago, I walked into my Airbnb to clean it, only to walk into the most horrific scene ever," the owner said in the video. "Someone has turned our Airbnb upside down. They have literally trashed the entire place."

"This was made for families and children," they added. "Now we have had to close it down until it is safe."

Viewers flooded the comments in shock. One person wrote: "I thought this was a crime scene cleanup channel when I saw the bed."

Another added, "Please tell me you reported this to the police — that’s criminal damage."

A third angry viewer wrote: "Makes my blood boil sorry to see this. I hope you reported them to Airbnb. What on earth have they done to that mattress?"

The video below shows what the stunning BnB should look like:

Booking Nightmare

As reported by The Mirror, the owner clarified in a follow-up video that the guest had booked through Booking.com, not Airbnb — which meant there was no guest profile or previous reviews to flag potential issues.

"Had this guest come from Airbnb, they would have had a profile, and if the ratings were bad, we of course wouldn’t have gone ahead with the booking," they explained.

"[The guests] booked via @Booking.com and they have done nothing," the owner added in a comment reply on TikTok.

The host also addressed the mystery of the brown stains, revealing it was a mixture of coffee and cocoa butter rather than blood or bodily fluids, as many had feared.

In a statement to VT, a spokesperson for Booking.com said: "We do not tolerate destructive behaviour and we are sorry to hear about any damage caused to the property. Regarding this case, the partner has not yet reported guest misconduct or reached out to our customer services team.

"We encourage the partner to do so to enable us to thoroughly investigate, cooperate with local authorities or law enforcement and if necessary, block the responsible customer from our platform."

Police Investigation Hits a Wall

The host reported the destruction to Hertfordshire Police, providing the guest's name, postcode, and booking reference.

However, they later claimed that authorities had not yet responded to the case despite days passing since the report.

In a statement to VT, a spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said: "Police are investigating a report of criminal damage in Watford.

"The incident happened inside a property in Gammons Lane between 1pm on Saturday 15 February and 1pm on Sunday 16 February. 

"Damage was caused to a TV, a wi-fi router, the carpet and a mattress.

"Enquiries are ongoing at this time and the victim is being supported by local officers."

Anybody with information is encouraged to report it online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/15331/25.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

The property, which boasts a 9.1 "superb" rating on Booking.com, is now temporarily closed as the owner deals with the extensive damage.

Let's hope homelea.stays can feel comfortable opening up her property back to the public as soon as possible, and that she never has guests like this "Slyther-in" ever again.

Featured image credit: TikTok/@homelea.stays

A Florida woman, accompanied by her teenage daughter and her friends, was ordered to leave an Airbnb property after they made a disturbing discovery.

Airbnb has quickly become one of the best ways to find accommodation when going away, but what started as an app to help sleep on someone's couch has turned into a rental service.

While you can still find some great offers, you can also rent castles now... which is pretty wild.

One of the aspects of the service that some people struggle with is the thought of sleeping at someone else's property, as opposed to a hotel.

Laura Schilling, accompanied by her daughter, three friends, and her mother, arrived in Lexington for an equine competition, per FOX 56.

However, upon reaching their temporary accommodation, they were greeted with an unsettling sight: the front door was wide open while the glass storm door remained closed.

Schilling, recounting the unnerving incident, expressed her discomfort with the situation and said that she thoroughly inspected the property before allowing the teenage girls inside.

Despite being her first time using Airbnb, she took all precautions. However, their unease escalated when they returned from a night out to discover someone had allegedly tampered with the deadbolt on the front door, even though they only used the garage entrance during their stay.

"One of the girls came in and told me that her window was open. My mom and I went to find that both windows in their room were indeed unlocked and cracked open," Schilling revealed to WQTV, noticing that all the windows in the house were left the same way, despite being certain they had secured them before leaving.

The situation took a sinister turn when Schilling spotted a suspicious vehicle parked across the street. As she approached the window, the car abruptly started and sped away, prompting her to contact law enforcement.

Thankfully, a deputy promptly arrived at the scene, although no evidence of forced entry was found.

Schilling said: "I feel like somebody was here to take the girls. I feel like we could have woken up to something very different tomorrow morning. And he (the deputy) said, trust your gut. He said I can’t say for certain that that’s what was happening."

The deputy advised them to leave the premises if they felt unsafe, prompting the group to relocate to a hotel for the remainder of their stay.

Schilling reached out to the Airbnb host, identified only as Rosanna, to report the unsettling occurrences. Despite her efforts, she has yet to receive a satisfactory response from Airbnb regarding the incident.

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You know, anyone who takes a trip or a holiday nowadays seems to rely on Airbnb, and it's easy to see why. The app and site have made it simpler and more affordable for anyone to travel and find a bed for the night. But despite its convenience, it isn't perfect, and there have been plenty of times in the past where unscrupulous or dishonest hosts have used it to take serious advantage of their guests. In fact, worse than a lumpy mattress, a lack of wi-fi and a cold room are hosts that are downright criminal, and those kind are a lot more common than you might think.

Case in point, a young couple from Scotland who went on a romantic trip to the Canadian capital of Toronto were shocked to find something very secret and very disturbing hidden in their room. Their discovery ruined their vacation, but their subsequent Facebook post warning others about the dangers of Airbnb has now gone viral on social media.

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Dougie Hamilton, who hails from Glasgow in Scotland, and his girlfriend had been staying in an Airbnb apartment for less than 20 minutes before he spotted something suspicious about the seemingly-innocuous alarm clock on the desk. It appeared to have a cable attached to it, much like a smartphone charger, which Dougie thought was odd considering that most alarm clocks are typically battery operated. However, on closer inspection, Dougie realised that the alarm clock was actually a spy camera which had been pointed straight at him and his girlfriend's bed!

In a later interview with British newspaper The Daily Record, Dougie stated: "In my head, I felt a bit weird even thinking it and I kept telling myself not to be daft. But there was just something. I took the charger out of it and saw there was a lithium battery in the back. At this point, I slid the front facing off the clock and could see there actually was a camera. We didn't know if the owner had been watching. It just felt really creepy and we didn't want to stay. We're innocent-minded people but the clock was facing where our bed was and we thought it might be for something more sinister like a sex ring."

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Dougie's post soon managed to accrue a number of shares and comments from disturbed social media users. As a result of the post, the Toronto police department has confirmed that Canadian law enforcement is investigating the incident and treating it as a serious allegation against the owner of the apartment. Meanwhile, Dougie has stated that he has contacted Airbnb about the matter, and apparently their security team is also looking into it. Airbnb has also allegedly promised him a full refund, and intend to cancel any future reservations at the property in question. So next time you're going on a trip to somewhere unfamiliar, keep an eye out for anything out of place. And please: stay safe.

An American woman holidaying in Mexico has had her vacation come to a tragic end after she died trying to climb into her locked Airbnb.

On January 6, 20-year-old Leah Pearse, a nursing student attending Simmons University in Boston had spent a day at the beach in Cancun, southeast Mexico, with her boyfriend Bobby, before the pair enjoyed dinner and some dancing.

Leah then headed back to the Airbnb she'd been staying in, before realizing it was locked with the keys inside.

She then attempted to access the apartment via its balcony, which is on the third floor but slipped and fell, reportedly dying instantly on impact.

Her obituary states: "After a great beach day, amazing dinner, and fantastic dancing, she attempted to enter her Airbnb through the third-floor balcony because the keys had been locked inside. Tragically she slipped, fell, and died instantly."

Leah - or Lee, as she was known to friends - was described as: "An outstanding individual who encompassed the full range of human emotions with such a depth and compassion for others that her presence was bright and brilliant for all who knew her. So many people who have reached out to us have expressed that just a hug from Leah gave so much love and comfort."

According to the Mexican news site NotiCaribe, Leah's boyfriend was arrested by Mexican authorities soon after her fatal fall. He did admit to them that he'd had an argument with his girlfriend prior to the incident, but it was eventually ruled to be an accident and he was cleared of any wrongdoing. He was subsequently released.

Reggie Pearse, Leah's father, spoke to NBC Boston about his daughter, telling the outlet: "The last thing I said to her, I just said to her, 'Be careful,' and she said, 'I'll try, Dad.' [...] As her parent, I won't get to enjoy the trajectory that she was on. I can only imagine what the future would have been."

Her sister Anna added: "She was extremely unpredictable, extremely quirky, extremely funny."

Amy Goldfarb, Leah's mom, also spoke to the outlet, saying: "She died at the top of her game. She was so happy. She was so in love. She had just gotten straight A's. She was proud and excited about her future."

Lynn Perry Wooten, President at Simmons University, released a statement that paid tribute to Leah, writing: "The Simmons University family is heartbroken at the loss of junior Leah Pearse, an active and beloved member of our community. Known for her confidence, compassion, and sense of humor, Leah brought out the best in others.

"Her lifelong goal was to become a nurse and she was an outstanding student in the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science nursing degree program. We extend our deepest thoughts and condolences to Leah's family, friends, and all those in our community impacted by this tragedy. Counseling and support services are available for students and employees," the statement concluded.

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