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Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaIf you’ve ever dreamed of living in the Shire, you’re in luck — <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/middle-earth" target="_blank">Middle Earth</a> is closer than you think. Tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/452168" target="_blank">Hobbit Treehouse</a> is a fantastical rental that’s ready to whisk you and your companions away to a memorable vacation inspired by <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/lord-of-the-rings" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings</a>. The gorgeous 400-square-foot treehouse accommodates both adults and kids, and even comes with big and hairy Hobbit-feet shoes that you can wear to channel your inner Bilbo Baggins.1
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaAlthough the Hobbit Treehouse isn’t burrowed into a hillside like a traditional hobbit home, owners Gordon and Audrey Mack paid careful attention to make the rental feel as authentic as possible.2
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaTo get to the magical abode, visitors must pass through an arched wooden door (marked by an Elvish sign) and a short bridge lined with artificial grass that lead to the beautiful 5-foot-high round treehouse door.3
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaThe treehouse is elevated 16 feet above ground.4
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaThe cozy interior is decked out with timber and stone walls, rounded windows, and special Tolkien-inspired goodies such as a glowing Eye of Sauron, a long sword, gauntlet with a gold ring, and Hobbit-feet slippers that come in a variety of sizes.5
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaThe two-bedroom Hobbit Treehouse also offers modern amenities, including a fireplace, AC, fridge, microwave, TV, and running water.6
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaA ladder leads through a cutout in the ceiling covered in fake foliage to reach a loft bedroom.7
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Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaThe vacation treehouse can only be rented along with the attached main house, Chateau de Soleil, a 4,100-square-foot 4-bedroom home that sleeps 16.9
Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaThe Chateau de Soleil and Hobbit Treehouse rent at an average price of $640 a night.10
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