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Summary

Texas Has Its Own Hobbit House With A Mythical Circle Door & It’s A Cozy Airbnb

Even the bed is round!

The front yard and the exterior of the Hobbit House. Right: A giant round mirror in the bathroom inside the house.

The front yard and the exterior of the Hobbit House. Right: A giant round mirror in the bathroom inside the house.

Texas Staff Writer

If you're a fan of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, perhaps you've dreamed of visiting a magical hobbit house, like the Bilbo Baggins' one that still exists in New Zealand. Its famous circle door and short ceilings partnered, with an enchanted garden draw people from all over the world. However, as New Zealand is pretty far from Texas, this Airbnb might be the solution.

Way out in Middle Texas is the Lonestar state's very own tiny hobbit house complete with all Hobbiton charm you'd expect.

Tall people beware, though, the ceilings are only six feet tall.

The exterior of the Hobbit House.The exterior of the Hobbit House.Airbnb

This mythical Airbnb outside of Dallas fits only two guests: perfect for a romantic getaway or for two movie nerds looking to experience the Texas-style rendition.

You'll feel like you've stepped out of the real world and into the Shire the second you see the round bed, carved wooden furniture, and the map of Middle Earth.

The circle bed.The circle bed.Airbnb

Greenery drapes down the walls, and a handcrafted stone fireplace welcomes all the LOTR cottage core vibes. There's even a TV atop a cozy stone fireplace for all your hobbit-watching needs.

The living room.The living room.Airbnb

The magic doesn't stop at the bathroom: just look at the counter that's literally made out of a tree, and the rugged stone-covered walls of the bathroom that surround you while you soak in the deep barrel tub like it's the Third Age.

The giant mirror, tree-shaped counter and deep wooden tub in the bathroom.The giant mirror, tree-shaped counter and deep wooden tub in the bathroom.Airbnb

Hobbit House

Price: $180/night (sleeps two people)

Where: McKinney, Texas

Why You Need To Go: This homage to Lord of the Rings is only right outside of Dallas.

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  • Staff Writer

    Brittany Cristiano (she/her) was Narcity USA's first full-time Texas Staff Writer. She's a lifelong Houstonian but enjoys every corner of the Lone Star State. Brittany is passionate about highlighting the beauty and rarities in the places we live in or visit–whether it’s showing North American readers something they never knew existed in the South, or helping Texans appreciate the beauty that’s been there the whole time. Oh, and she also loves to spill the tea on the latest trending figures in Texas and beyond. She previously served as an Editorial Intern for Houstonia magazine and as Editor-in-Chief of the University of St. Thomas’ student newspaper.

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