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fans of the Lord of the Rings and, more specifically, the underrated prequel trilogy The Hobbit have reason to rejoice. Airbnb has built a unique place Hobbit-an inspired experience that will give you bragging rights at the next Council of Elrond.
Airbnb will offer three nights at the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand. It is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. “For more than two decades we’ve welcomed millions of passionate fans to the Hobbiton film set, but never before has anyone had the opportunity to spend a night in Middle-earth,” said host Russell Alexander.
Alexander opens his family’s estate so that a few lucky travelers can live as a descendant of Bilbo Baggins. Hobbiton in the Waikato region of New Zealand sits on a 2,500 acre working farm. Alexander will accommodate up to four people for three separate two-night stays, which will cost just NZ$10 per night. (That’s about US$6.50.)
Visitors will have access to “44 Hobbit Holes”, the Millhouse, the Green Dragon Inn (where you are definitely welcome to sing along like Merry and Pippin) and other places familiar from the spirit of JRR Tolkien and the films of Peter Jackson.
It’s a unique package that gives travelers a reason to connect with Airbnb without getting frustrated with the ever-changing pile of fees and chores. Instead of being asked to take out the trash and mow the lawn, the trip includes access to a “personal Hobbit Hole”, a banquet at the Green Dragon, and a tour of the Hobbiton set.
The small slice of Middle-earth is available for booking from 10 a.m. NZDT on December 14. Stays available are March 2-4, March 9-11, and March 16-18. Not only do you need to be quick in your booking attempt, but you also need to be over 18, have a verified Airbnb profile, and have a history of positive reviews. The $10 NZD price is enticing, but that doesn’t include travel. So if you are lucky enough to visit Hobbiton you will need to organize your own trip to Auckland, New Zealand.
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