At June Farms, visitors can stay in hobbit houses, air-conditioned teepees, or Airstream trailers, all amongst heritage breeds of cattle, pigs and…

A rental cabin straight out of The Hobbit complete with a map of Middle Earth is the latest addition to June Farms, the luxury agri-tourism resort that Matt Baumgartner has developed over the past five years.

Along with a tree house, creating a Hobbit house was the most frequent suggestion, he said, so he listened. Contractors burrowed and drilled their way into a rocky hillside in the farms forest and dug out a rounded, underground cabin with black walnut countertops, radiant heating, flickering yard lamps and manicured gardens out front.

The Hobbit house will rent for $275 a night weekdays or $295 on weekends.

Exterior of The Hobbit House at June Farms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 in West Sand Lake, N.Y. The Hobbit House is one of many theme based Airbnbrental units on June Farms owned by Matt Baumgartner.

Front door to The Hobbit House at June Farms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 in West Sand Lake, N.Y. The Hobbit House is one of many theme based Airbnbrental units on June Farms owned by Matt Baumgartner.

Window in The Hobbit House at June Farms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 in West Sand Lake, N.Y. The Hobbit House is one of many theme based Airbnb rental units on June Farms owned by Matt Baumgartner.

Interior of The Hobbit House at June Farms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 in West Sand Lake, N.Y. The Hobbit House is one of many theme based Airbnbrental units on June Farms owned by Matt Baumgartner.

Light fixture outside The Hobbit House at June Farms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 in West Sand Lake, N.Y. The Hobbit House is one of many theme based Airbnb rental units on June Farms owned by Matt Baumgartner.

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