Yes, that's a new mansion in The Bachelorette season 21 premiere (Bachelor mansion change explained)
By Sabrina Reed
The Bachelorette season 21 premiere went off without a hitch, giving us the opening to Jenn Tran's love story and potentially introducing her and us to her future husband. But there was something different about the usual meet and greets filled with warm-hearted gestures, weird first impressions, and funny entrances. And, no, it wasn't the men. It was the setting!
We weren't at Bachelor Mansion, the iconic residence that's been the show's home since season 11. The Villa de la Vina, owned by Marshall Haraden and his wife, reportedly gets a makeover including new coats of paint but this go around, it's been left alone. Why? Well, the show had to move locations from Agoura Hills, California to Simi Valley. However, it's only for this season.
TVLine reports that The Bachelorette changed filming locations because of their shooting schedule. The show makes its first appearance at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in the premiere but Jenn, and her lucky suitors that earned a rose, don't stay there for long. In fact, come July 15's episode, we'll be tagging along with them in Melbourne, Australia.
Jenn surprised the men with the trip announcement and, of course, they were excited but so are we because drama already started rearing its head in the season opener. It's sure to follow them Down Under as well since two of her suitors already don't see it for each other, jealousy popped up at the thought of Jenn kissing anyone else, and some of the suitors didn't get as much time with her as they would have liked.
As you can see from the preview of what's to come on The Bachelorette season 21, we won't be spending a lot of time at the mansion. Jenn and her suitors will be jet setting and falling in love overseas. New Zealand will be on their travel log as well.
Can you stay at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch?
Yes, you can! Though it looks like the main villa can only be rented for events, the Hummingbird Nest Ranch does have accommodations available starting at two bedroom cottages for $500/night and as much as $900/night for four bedroom casitas. Whether for a honeymoon or a special occasion, you, too, could live out a fairytale at the ranch just like Jenn Tran and perhaps find a bit of magic while you're there.
Stay tuned to Hidden Remote for more news and coverage. New episodes of The Bachelorette air Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Next day streaming is available on Hulu.
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