The Shire
by Purposely Lost
THE SHIRE
Hobbit house rental
| 100+ happy guests
The Shire tiny house is a Hobbit house rental inspired by the snug, charming homes of the legendary heroes—adventurers small of stature but great of heart. Every detail, from the custom-built hearth to the arched doorways and vaulted ceilings, has been lovingly created to invoke the beauty and magic of storybook realms.
Nestled among wooded knolls by a pristine lake, the Shire is built on a single level, with easy access to your stone patio, “enchanted” fire ring, hot tub, and private dock. Like Purposely Lost’s celebrated treehouses, this hobbit home features sustainable comfort and convenience: two queen bedrooms, a full bath and kitchen, and energy-efficient construction throughout.
Take a pause from the bustle and pressures of your daily quests in the real world. Come to the peace and beauty of The Shire and give free rein to your imagination with our Hobbit house rental experience.
Every Unit Equipped with Luxury Amenities
Free Wifi
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Computer Station
Lake Access
Private Dock
Indoor Fireplace
Patio / Balcony
Bedroom comforts
Waterfront
Canoe & Fishing Pole
Heating
Hot tub
Coffee Maker
BBQ Grill
EV Charger
Testimonials
What Our Guests Say
Alexia
We spent the night at The Shire on our honeymoon. My husband and I were absolutely amazed by the beauty and peace of the area. The decor and architecture was incredible, every detail was so unique and interesting. We did a canoe ride on the lake at sunset and I’m sure that any time I’m asked about my “Happy Place” I will think of that evening. Cannot recommend enough!
Carrie
We celebrated our 25th anniversary at the Hobbit House and LOVED every minute of it! We immediately felt right at home – so much that we didn’t want to go home! The details were immaculate – felt like we were in the Shire! Such a fun unique experience that we’ll treasure forever.
Matthew
Fantastic experience! The hosts were proactive, communicative and we felt very welcomed which is rare! The property was beautiful and just plain fun to stay in a hobbit home! The attention to detail in and around the property to give it the real middle earth feel was well thought out and a super fun experience. Would recommend others a visit and I hope to come back too!
YOUR GETAWAY DREAMS
And Ours
While the Shire is equipped with the essential luxuries of modern life, its style is reminiscent of an English country home from centuries past, with arched beams and a prominent, hand- painted hearth. Although the Lord of the Rings films sparked our imagination, building into hillsides has been a concept in sustainable building practices for decades, with many examples built in the 60s and 70s as concept homes. Making more of these inherently efficient and eco-friendly homes a reality has been a long-standing dream for us, as sustainability focused designers and builders of luxurious tiny treehouses.
Building houses into the ground didn’t start with an urge to build hobbit holes though! Building into hills has been a concept in sustainable building practices for decades, with many examples built in the 60s and 70s as concept homes. There are more than 600 examples of underground homes in the USA today. Making more of these inherently efficient and eco-friendly homes a reality has been a long-standing dream for us, as sustainability-focused designers and builders of luxurious tiny treehouses.
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In The Press
We’re not the only ones who think Purposely Lost is something special. Check out this featured article in Maine Home by Downeast Magazine.
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