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On a property they own in Magna Bay, in the North Shuswap, the vanB次元官网网址檛 Kruis family has made their love for literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien (and films based on said works) into a reality they call the B次元官网网址淪huswap Shire.B次元官网网址� This is where they have constructed a Hobbit inspired yet human-sized berm home, complete with rounded archways within and a round doorway at the front. They call it and while there may not be a sign on its walls welcoming B次元官网网址減arty business,B次元官网网址� the home is a business of sorts, available to rent through airbnb.

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The structure itself took about six months to build. Damion expects the landscaping will be an ongoing project.

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For the vanB次元官网网址檛 Kruis family, highlights of the home include the brick work B次元官网网址済iving a rustic, authentic feel,B次元官网网址� and the rounded hallways. A favourite for guests has been the claw-foot bathtub.

Much time and effort also went into the fine details of the house, including a skeleton-key operated lock in the front door.

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Damion said he went through the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to acquire the proper permits to operate a short-term rental in Magna Bay, and that his family has received great support from the community.

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Damion hopes to expand his Shuswap Shire by adding a second residence.

So long as it doesnB次元官网网址檛 interfere with his guestsB次元官网网址� experience, Damion is open to showing people Honey Hollow. They just need to contact him in advance to make arrangements.

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