# Hobbit-Inspired Hideaways The Hobbit House of Montana is a Hillside Wonderland By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobbit-house-of-montana References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/real-life-hobbit-shire-exists-in-the-hillsides-of-montana.html) & [hobbithouseofmontana](http://hobbithouseofmontana.com/) The Hobbit House of Montana is located in the hillsides of Montana and was erected by [Lords of the Ring enthusiast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set) Steve Michaels and his wife Christine. The Hobbit house is open for rental and costs around $245 a night. The home is located up near Cabinet Mountains up in the Shire of White Pine Valley, so if you are looking for a genuine [woodsy experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin) this hobbit home hotel is perfect for you. The Hobbit House of Montana is lushly furnished and is fitted with a King Size bed and a fully furnished bath and kitchen. The home is completely eco-friendly due to its construction for heat conservation. The dome ceiling provides an acoustic experience that promotes a stress-free, acoustic experience. Plus, the house is [partially underground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house) and thus, has natural temperature control built in. So, if you've always wanted to know what it is like to live like a hobbit, here is your chance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Tourism:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to travelers seeking eco-friendly accommodations like the Hobbit House of Montana. - **Themed Hospitality:** Growing demand for unique and immersive lodging experiences, such as staying in a hobbit-inspired hideaway. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Innovative construction techniques and materials for creating energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly buildings like the Hobbit House. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and lodging providers can create themed accommodations inspired by popular fantasy worlds, attracting niche travelers. - **Tourism:** Travel agencies and tour operators can offer specialized eco-friendly travel packages with unique and sustainable accommodations like the Hobbit House of Montana. - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architects and builders to explore sustainable design concepts and construction methods, incorporating nature-inspired elements like the Hobbit House into residential and commercial projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filmic Swamp Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-at-shreks-swamp.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Rented Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swamp-airbnb.md) - [Affordably Decorated Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-homegoods.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [Film-Inspired Eerie Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-house.md) - [Whimsical Theater-Driven Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphabas-retreat-airbnb.md) - [Holiday Film Home Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-alone-house-experience.md) - [Cliffside-Attached Rental Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliff-dweller-cabin.md) - [Charming Curved Roof Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatle.md)