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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
- Hobbit Treehouse in South DakotaLoft bedroom.8
- 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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