Billionaire Elon Musk Sleeps Over at Trump’s House: A Cozy Deal or a $2,000-a-Night Sleepover…
In what could be described as the billionaire slumber party of the year, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has reportedly been shacking up at Mar-a-Lago, the lavish Florida resort owned by President-elect Donald Trump. And not just in any old room — Musk has been staying in a quaint little $2,000-a-night wooden cottage named “Banyan,” just a short stroll from Trump’s main residence.
Sources say Musk moved into the cottage shortly after the election in November and has spent much of his time rubbing elbows with Trump, dining together, making international calls, and even hanging out in Trump’s office. You know, just your regular neighborly bonding — except when the neighbors are two of the most influential people on the planet.
The Many Hats of Musk
Musk, known for his rocket-fueled ambitions and eccentric tweets, has become Trump’s go-to guy for everything from policy advice to personnel suggestions. He’s not just a tenant; he’s Trump’s biggest donor, social media megaphone, and unofficial transition team member, all rolled into one.
The arrangement isn’t exactly standard real estate. While Banyan typically rents for $2,000 a night, no one seems to know if Musk actually paid that much or if Trump, ever the dealmaker, struck some kind of arrangement. After all, why stop at selling hats when you can rent cottages to billionaires?
A Very Exclusive Commune
Musk isn’t the only one crashing at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance also spent time in one of the resort’s cottages during the transition period, and rumor has it, others in Trump’s circle have done the same. But none quite as frequently as Musk, who appears to have made Banyan his second (or maybe third?) home.
The Banyan cottage has hosted its fair share of high-profile guests over the years. Former Speaker of the House John Boehner once stayed there with a friend. But let’s be honest: Boehner probably wasn’t cooking up rocket launches or AI policy over midnight snacks like Musk.
Rockets, Requests, and Round-the-Clock Cooking
Musk’s presence at Mar-a-Lago hasn’t been without quirks. He’s reportedly requested after-hours meals and brought along at least two of his children, their nanny, and Shivon Zilis — one of his children’s mothers and a Neuralink executive. It’s a family affair, Musk-style.
When he’s not at Mar-a-Lago, Musk has a habit of staying at friends’ properties. He’s crashed at David Sacks’ house in San Francisco and Larry Ellison’s Hawaiian estate. But unlike those spots, Mar-a-Lago isn’t just a vacation home — it’s a money-making machine. Membership fees alone have skyrocketed to $1 million since Trump’s election.
The Billionaire Pipeline
Critics within Trump’s camp have quietly expressed concerns over Musk’s outsized influence on the transition process. And while Musk’s cozy proximity to Trump might diminish once the president-elect moves to Washington, D.C., the billionaire bromance isn’t going unnoticed.
For Trump, the arrangement seems like the ultimate business move: why keep power and wealth at arm’s length when you can charge them rent? From cottage rentals to exclusive club memberships, Mar-a-Lago continues to rake in profits, all while doubling as the epicenter of Trump-world decision-making.
Closing Thoughts
With Musk slated to leave Mar-a-Lago post-holidays, one thing is certain: this unlikely billionaire roommate saga has been as much about proximity to power as it is about the curious intersection of money, influence, and, apparently, cozy $2,000-a-night wooden cottages. Whether Musk’s Mar-a-Lago stint was a stroke of genius or just another eccentric chapter in his life remains to be seen. For now, we can only wonder: is this what they meant by making America great again?
