Cabin

Hobbit House. Welcome to The Shire!

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A rustic, stone building with a sloped roof, a circular window, and a door.
Interior
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a circular wall decoration, and a small round table.
A rustic outdoor seating area with woven chairs and a stone structure with a circular opening.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden ceiling, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Greensboro, GA
  • Place, Festival Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Gaol
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Oconee
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

The Lonely Mountain Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Rivendell Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hobbit House. Welcome to The Shire!

" In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit....it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort!" -- JRR Tolkien

Hobbit house is the perfect destination for LOTR, D&D, and fantasy fans!

True to Tolkien's description, Lizardsniffer's Hobbit House is all about comfort and luxury. Whether you choose to sleep in the soothing Rivendell bedroom or enjoy your night adventure inside the Lonely Mountain bedroom, either way you will find yourself lost in MIddle Earth!

Get your hairy little feet dirty hiking the miles of trails on our 150 acre working horse farm! Then clean them off floating in our private stocked lake with a fishing pole on your lap.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well-behaved, social dogs only please!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Our check out instructions are: 1. ⁠go outside, take a deep breath and look at the beauty of nature. 2. ⁠remember this moment. 3. ⁠head out. We got this. You paid a cleaning fee. 😀🦎
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3846791vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

White Plains

White Plains is home to this cabin. Old Gaol and A.H. Stephens State Historic Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lake Oconee Village and Oconee Park II.
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Map
Greensboro, GA

What's nearby

  • Festival Hall - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Old Gaol - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Greene County Courthouse - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Lake Oconee - 17 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 23 min drive - 35.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪IHOP - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Liz & Ruby's Bakery & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aisha's Seafood & Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holcomb's Barbeque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crawford Kicking Chicken - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobbit House. Welcome to The Shire! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Hobbit House. Welcome to The Shire!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hobbit House. Welcome to The Shire!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hobbit House. Welcome to The Shire! located?

Situated in White Plains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Old Gaol, Greene County Courthouse and Festival Hall. Lake Oconee is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION AT A WONDERFUL PROPERTY! The Hosts Go ABOVE & BEYOND to make the stay SPECIAL CANT WAIT TO VISIT AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great for our short stay. Very unique!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful communication with the host. Very cool rendition of a hobbit dwelling in the shire. The golf cart availability was super fun! Would totally be up to coming back !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great theme in the perfect location for all the nearby wedding venues! We really enjoyed the golf cart rides around the property and seeing the horses.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our fourth visit to the hobbit house and every time it is awesome. from the hosts to the cabins/cottages to the property everything is a 10. We’ll be back again at some point. Also, great for our puppy a lot of hiking a lot of exploring can’t say enough good things.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect little hobbit hole! Warm, whimsical, and thoughtfully put together. We loved every detail and felt right at home—second breakfast included A truly unique and memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, owner’s were communicative and very hospitable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hobbit House is Awesome!!! Everything we expected it to be and more. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to the area. We are looking forward to coming back and possibly staying at another site on the Ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful adventure awaits! The Hobbit house was a wonderful weekend escape for my husband and I. The daily walks, horse back riding, and rainy day LOTR movies with hot epson salt baths was the perfect getaway. Our 7 year anniversary was perfectly spent in this little hideaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect getaway! The Hobbit House was exactly what we needed to reset for the new year ahead. Finding the home well-stocked with coffee, tea, and staples was a bonus and a nice touch. We enjoyed meeting Randy and walking around the property. Very quiet. We can't wait to see what else he builds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect little get away for our family. The property is beautiful and the owners and so kind and welcoming! The property was close to the racetrack we were there for but gave us a nice little escape when we returned. ms Lisa at the barn was so kind to my very excited 4 and 5 year old. They were able to help out with feedings and say good morning to all the horses each day. I would 100% recommend this stay for families or a couples get away. The tranquility is a matched. My husband and I enjoyed our fire and watching for fireflies after the kids went to bed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My favorite new spot!

My kids loved it and so did I!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a warm welcoming place. My second time to visit. This time for a birthday present for my mom. Our host left out birthday decorations, it made her day. She is a big Hobbit fan, so this was amazing to her. The house is so cozy and great for a great away in nature. We had everything we needed the accommodations we great, we were even given a golf cart to explore the property. I highly recommend the Hobbit House.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location 110% Recommended!

The pictures online don't do the place justice. The attention to detail and thematic thought that went into the Hobbit House was incredible. Randy and Lisa are wonderful hosts, quick to respond and friendly. The location is peaceful and relaxing. Certainly the most unique place we have ever stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This piece of heaven was just what we needed---to be in the country surrounded by nature and staying in the most adorable place ever! The Hobbit House was so quiet and cozy and allowed my husband and I to completely get away from it all! The home is so unique and well conceived. We loved the comfortable king bed, the great kitchen plus the jacuzzi in the bathroom and all the hidden surprises everywhere! We were given a golf cart to use during our stay to fully explore the acreage. It was such fun going along the trails, of which there were many! We enjoyed meeting all of the beautiful horses and the donkey! We floated on rafts in the serene lake which was wonderful! Coming back to take an outdoor shower was also a unique delight! Randy, the owner, was extremely friendly and kind and very responsive when we had questions. The four days on the property truly fed our soul and was just what we needed. We hope to be back again in this hidden jewel! The Hobbit House will be forever imbedded in our memories as being a true experience in every way. Thank you to Randy and your family for so generously sharing your property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of the best

I go to northern Georgia and North Carolina every year and this place was the cleanest and nicest place l have ever been at. Great people running the peopert. This cabin looks amazing and we had never seen something like that before.beautiful trails and a lake for enjoyment. We will definitely go back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! It lived up to everything I was expecting. My boyfriend enjoyed riding around the different trails and just exploring. My puppy who went with us also loved running around the property checking out things. Everything was clean and the place itself was so well thought out! The bidet was a life changing experience. We had everything we needed and our host was quick to respond and even checked in to make sure we were happy with everything. As soon as our stay was over, we were looking to book another stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl was ecstatic, mission accomplished

It’s just exactly what you’d want. Go for it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was our Anniversary

The Hobbit house was nothing short of amazing. Our host was fantastic and even stopped by to welcome us. So personable so memorable. We had a great time on the Ranch and inside this magical house in the hill:(
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical birthday weekend

We had a wonderful stay at the Hobbit House! The detail in the design and decor were incredible. Randy was a welcoming, friendly host. We were surprised to be offered a golf cart to use for the duration of our stay. There were many wooded trails to explore and kayaks/boats to use in the lake. He even provided a birthday cake for our daughter, which was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd time at the hobbit house & we will continue coming. It is the perfect getaway for my wife & I, & our dog Cleo. The house is amazing with all the amenities & decor. there are areas to hike/walk around the property. It feels so secluded out here. Cleo has the opportunity to get her running in. But the best part are our host Randy & Lisa. They make you feel so welcome & anything you need all you do is ask. But they also leave you be & let you enjoy the experience. Can't wait to get back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wanted an unforgettable vacation for my 3 kids and i this summer and the Lizard Sniffer Ranch did just that. We used everything we could at the property. My girls rode the golf cart around the trails and rode the horses. My son sat at Marvel and read comic books. The Hobbit House was so unique that the memories will last a lifetime and we will look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Lord of Rings Escape

I booked this property as a surprise getaway for my husband’s 30th birthday, and we had an absolute blast. He is a huge Lord of the Rings fan and enjoyed all the of creative decor, especially the hobbit door. Randy was also an amazing host! He was so quick to get back to you if you needed anything or had a question, We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying here was truly one of the most amazing and memorable experiences I’ve ever had. The entire property feels like stepping straight into the Shire - incredibly immersive, beautifully designed, and so peaceful that it instantly puts you at ease. It’s honestly one of the most thoughtfully created places I’ve ever stayed.The hosts were super kind, communicative, and welcoming. They were generous with amenities, clear without being strict, and their laid‑back approach made the whole stay feel effortless and relaxing.During our visit, I received the heartbreaking news that my grandmother had passed. The quiet, serenity, and gentle magic of this place brought me so much comfort during an incredibly difficult moment. I’m deeply grateful for the peacefulness this property offered when I needed it most.Some of my absolute favorite parts were all the LOTR details woven throughout the space, the awesome bathroom (especially that tub), and the freedom of having a pet‑friendly stay with a golf cart to explore the property. Every element added to the charm and comfort.I will definitely be staying again. This entire property is a gem - peaceful, whimsical, and unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of the Shire

This was one of the best experiences we’ve had with renting a place. The place in itself is spectacular, with so many fun details not included in the pictures online. The property is full of adventures including horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, and riding around on a golf cart. Randy and his wife went above and beyond to make it a great experience. We will definitely be coming back again! It is so worth every penny to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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