Cozy Hobbit House on Charming Bainbridge Island

100% Recommended
2 people
No pets
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

Hand-built by our family, this warm and cozy in-hill cabin located in the lower area of our property is something right out of a Tolkien novel. Beautiful territorial views. Very LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
BBQ
Heating
Indoor fireplace

Details

  • Check in after 3:00pm
    Check out before 11:00am
  • Minimum booking: 1 night
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

This one-room Hobbit Hole has everything in its 7.5x15.5' (cozy): Comfy convertible bed/couch complete with linens, a small table with 2 chairs for playing games and eating, puzzles, games, snacks, hot water kettle, coffee maker, bluetooth speaker, electric fireplace (warm and cozy), books, sketchpad with colored pencils, and more!

A rustic wooden floor (with some paint splatters) and a braided rug give you a feeling of comfort and home. On-site we have a private portable bathroom complete with a hand-washing station, an outside combination fire pit and charcoal barbecue with a grill top and s’mores sticks provided so you can cook over a wood fire or coals! And an outdoor table and chairs that are super comfortable!

The house itself is heated, insulated, and has working electricity/outlets for a computer or phone charger. Clean bedding and pillows provided, washed in fragrance-free detergent between each guest. We provide a full water jug with spigot, hot water kettle, teapot, assorted teas, an empty growler to use, 2-pint glasses and 2 mugs. Private area of the yard with plenty of room to relax. We have a disc golf goal and discs to use as well.

Firewood is available for purchase onsite for $10/milk crate full. This comes with a kindling kit.

Territorial views of the tree line and sunset views to die for! We are located near Meigs Park as well as a 10-minute walk from Manitou beach and an easy bike ride to the ferry that goes to Seattle! 2 miles from the Grand Forest and 3 miles from Battle Point park. We are exactly 3 miles from the ferry terminal in a convenient mid-island location.

NEED TO KNOW (managing expectations):
A note on the bathroom: the hobbit hole is small and will not fit a bathroom or plumbing. Your nearby private portable restroom is cleaned thoroughly between each guest and serviced (pumped out) weekly. We consider our listing to be “glamping”.

Also, our property borders a local 2 lane highway and you can expect road noise mostly during the day and evening. While it is a private setting you can expect to hear the road. Weekends and evenings it is quieter, and when the door is closed it is quiet.

There is no cooking inside the Hobbit House however we have a combination fire pit and charcoal BBQ that you can use to cook on. Bring your own dishes.

We are on Insta hobbithouse98110 and there are videos of the space to give you a solid look at what is in the space.

On you tube we have a nice video giving a tour of the property and the hobbit hole. Look for "Hobbit House Bainbridge Island".

The Hobbit House is strictly limited to 2 guests or 2 adults and a small child that can share the bed. The bed is a queen size, and we can't allow sleeping on the floor as the door opens inwards and is a safety concern. However,
additional guests are welcome to bring a tent and camp outside, for $20/tent, up to 6 additional guests or 2 tents, whichever is smaller. Let me know when you are booking that you'd like to bring additional guests and we will adjust the costs accordingly.

We look forward to hosting you!

Your own private parking space is about 50 yards from the hobbit house. We have wheelbarrows available to use for your belongings. Portable potty with handwashing station about 50 yards from the hobbit house.

We live on-site and will be available should you need us. We will respect your privacy. Happy to give lots of ideas on walks, hikes, bike rides and beaches.

we are in a rural suburb, our property is on just over 3 acres. Easy walk to Rolling bay and lots of parks and beaches.

Walk or bike to Rolling bay, Meigs park, Ted Olsen nature preserve, and Manitou beach. Drive to charming Winslow or Lynnwood center.

Bus located less than 1 mile away. Easy access from Seattle by ferryboat and you can bike or drive to our property. We are exactly 3 miles from the ferry terminal in Winslow.

-This is an unusual listing, please read the description thoroughly!
-Additional tent camping is available for guests.
-Cooler provided, arrange for Ice if desired.
-We have wheelbarrows for bringing down your belongings.
-We do not have WIFI as the Hobbit House is built into the ground. We've found cell phones work just fine here.

No smoking or vaping inside the Hobbit House. Smoking or vaping allowed inside your vehicle only.
no weapons allowed.
Maximum of 2 guests (or 2 guests and child under 5 that can share the bed).
This is firm, we cannot safely accommodate more than 2 adults inside the Hobbit House due to size and configuration.

Prices

  • Base Price $75.03 / night
  • Cleaning Fee $25
  • Extra People $20 (adult) and $10 (child) / night after 2 people

Reviews (1)

100% Recommended

Julie

29 May 2022
A perfect little nook on Bainbridge island! Central to everything, yet tucked away from it all and surrounded by sprawling meadows. I really enjoyed my stay and appreciated all the warm touches the host provided. Definitely enjoyed living the Hobbit life!
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Mary
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I’m a mom who travels, my daughter is studious and independent and is sometimes at college lol. We love hosting and meeting new people!
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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

Disc Golf

Disc golf goal and discs! We have a disc goal and you can change the approach to make as many "holes" as you'd like!
If you'd like more disc golf, nearby Battle point park has a great 9 hole course!

Location

The map shows the listing location and awesome adventures nearby.

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Adventures Nearby

Here are some details about the adventures nearby. Refer to the map for their location.

Walk To Nearby Manitou Beach

A lovely 10 minute walk down a single lane road from the Hobbit hole, Manitou beach is a wonder! Views of Mount Rainier, Seattle, and on a clear day Mount Baker! At low tide you can walk all the way across the sand flats.
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Walk Among The Trees

The Grand Forest is grand enough to be partitioned into two giant sections: East and West. Walk along the dozens of trails among giant mossy trees and sit beside the creek for a little bit of TLC.
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Stroll Along The Water

Right behind Pegasus Coffee is the Winslow Wharf Marina, where you can follow the wooden trail to peer at boats and crashing waves. I highly recommend grabbing some coffee and going for a morning stroll over here before heading back to the ferry.

Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails

The adventure will never end - explore the 371 miles of shoreline along The Kitsap Peninsula Water Trail. The trail was officially adopted as a segment of the northwest Cascadia Marine Trail.

Fishing

The area is rich in Dungeness and Red Rock Crab (during open crab season). During the late Summer & Fall, salmon may be caught fishing right from shore.

Water Activities

Perfect for water lovers! The Kitsap Peninsula is your paradise. You'll find many ways to enjoy the water — from boating, sailing, diving, kayaking and fishing.

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