Where Was Cousin Eddie’s House in Vegas Vacation?

By Alice Nichols

If you’re a fan of the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies, you’ll likely remember Cousin Eddie, the lovable yet eccentric relative of the Griswold family. In the movie Vegas Vacation, Cousin Eddie’s house is a memorable location that has left many fans wondering where it is.

Well, we’ve got the answer for you! Cousin Eddie’s house in Vegas Vacation was actually filmed at a real-life mansion located in Glendale, California. The mansion is known as the “Ski Lodge” and has been featured in other movies such as Beverly Hills Cop II and Miss Congeniality 2.

While Cousin Eddie’s house may not be located in Las Vegas, it served as a perfect backdrop for some of the movie’s most memorable scenes. From the moment Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) and his family pull up to the mansion in their rental car to when they’re enjoying a backyard BBQ with Cousin Eddie (played by Randy Quaid), the Ski Lodge provides a picturesque setting for all the fun and chaos that ensues.

So if you’re ever in Glendale, California and want to see where Cousin Eddie’s house was filmed, take a drive down Mountain Street. You may not be able to go inside (as it is privately owned), but you can still snap some pictures from outside and imagine yourself hanging out with Clark and his wacky family.

In conclusion, while Cousin Eddie’s house may not have been located in Las Vegas like many fans assumed, it was still an iconic location that added to the hilarity of Vegas Vacation. The Ski Lodge mansion in Glendale will forever be remembered as one of the most recognizable sets from all of National Lampoon’s Vacation movies.