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Lost in the middle of the confusion around Atlanta short term rental order was an important question: where are the hobbit houses in the city?
Why is this important: The order – currently pending after repel Airbnb and Vrbo hosts – is unclear because it applies to nonprofits or property owners who want to rent out parts of their property for camping, glamping, or another less traditional overnight option.
Background : The Hobbit Houses – we prefer to call them Hobbit Houses – in the Wylde Center’s Hawk Hollow Garden are cozy and creative spots for a no-frills night of camping.
Details: Stephanie van Parys, executive director of the Wylde Center, said in a statement to Axios that the nonprofit has removed hobbit homes from Airbnb “in accordance with short-term policy changes in the city of Atlanta.” .
- If those policies change, she said, the center would consider reopening hobbit house rentals. The scenic structures are always open for children to enjoy daily.
What they say : Michal Rosenoer of Hipcamp, a service that helps landowners rent out campsites or glamping experiences, says alternative overnight options like hobbit houses can help landlords like nonprofits earn extra revenue. without affecting the available housing stock.
- “Local governments really need to adapt to the times and realize that this is an opportunity that can be managed safely and appropriately.”
To note : Peter Bahouth, the owner of a very popular treehouse listed on Airbnbsays he registered the space under the Short-Term Rental Ordinance – originally intended to clamp down on party houses and listings owned by private entities – and encountered no issues.
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