A Warm Hearth and "All the Comforts of Home"

Nomadomia Rating: 5.0 stars

• This rental is highly recommended for Tolkien fans, offering a uniquely detailed hobbit experience, personal workshops, beautiful landscape views, and kind hosts that take great pride in hospitality. The setting, décor, and crafting experiences appeal to various ages and groups seeking to escape into Middle-earth for a short getaway.

Good points:

• Authentic hobbit-style interior and exterior with attention to detail and numerous surprises (Review from 2021-05 and 2020-01).
• Equipped with necessary traveler amenities such as toiletries, a mini-fridge, a Keurig coffee/tea maker, and kitchen essentials (Review from 2021-05).
• On-site workshops offering crafting tutorials by the host, Randy (Review from 2021-05).
• Breathtaking mountain views of "The Shire" and accessible walking trails (Review from 2021-05).
• An actual Buckleberry Ferry boat on the property and costume/prop opportunities for photos (Review from 2021-05).
• Themed decor with cozy linens, ambient fire pits, and a magical garden for relaxation (Review from 2021-05).
• Friendly, hospitable hosts who offer excellent customer service (Review from 2021-05 and 2020-01).
• Located close enough for help or questions while offering privacy (Review from 2021-05).

Bad points:

• Spotty cell phone reception, depending on individual device and network providers (Review from 2021-02).
• A possible longer travel time or inconvenience if cooking options on-site are limited (Review from 2021-06).

Time trend:

• The host, Randy, constructed and continually improved the property and activities himself over the years. (Each review references new developments like the floating barge and more.)