Advertisement
Canada markets closed

  • S&P/TSX

    22,011.72
    +139.76 (+0.64%)
     

  • S&P 500

    5,070.55
    +59.95 (+1.20%)
     

  • DOW

    38,503.69
    +263.71 (+0.69%)
     

  • CAD/USD

    0.7320
    +0.0019 (+0.25%)
     

  • CRUDE OIL

    83.36
    +1.46 (+1.78%)
     

  • Bitcoin CAD

    90,554.11
    -345.03 (-0.38%)
     

  • CMC Crypto 200

    1,421.58
    +6.82 (+0.48%)
     

  • GOLD FUTURES

    2,336.20
    -10.20 (-0.43%)
     

  • RUSSELL 2000

    2,002.64
    +35.17 (+1.79%)
     

  • 10-Yr Bond

    4.5980
    -0.0250 (-0.54%)
     

  • NASDAQ

    15,696.64
    +245.33 (+1.59%)
     

  • VOLATILITY

    15.69
    -1.25 (-7.37%)
     

  • FTSE

    8,044.81
    +20.94 (+0.26%)
     

  • NIKKEI 225

    37,552.16
    +113.55 (+0.30%)
     

  • CAD/EUR

    0.6837
    -0.0013 (-0.19%)
     
MARKETS LIVE BLOG:

S&P 500, NASDAQ NOTCH BIG WINS WITH TESLA EARNINGS ON DECK

Tech-focused investors prepare for fresh wave of earnings highlighted by struggling Tesla

Checking in: Unique Airbnbs of the week - 'The Hobbit' edition

  • <p>The first place is this B&B in <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2970101" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Piopio, Waitomo, New Zealand;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Piopio, Waitomo, New Zealand</a>. The cabin accommodates four guests and rents for $137 a night.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    1/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    The first place is this B&B in Piopio, Waitomo, New Zealand. The cabin accommodates four guests and rents for $137 a night.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>The views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are simply stunning.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    2/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    The views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are simply stunning.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>The cabin is fairly isolated, and sits among the trees.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    3/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    The cabin is fairly isolated, and sits among the trees.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>Absolutely breathtaking. It’s no wonder the films were shot here.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    4/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    Absolutely breathtaking. It’s no wonder the films were shot here.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>Oh, there’s an inside too. But you’ll hardly be there with all that amazing scenery.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    5/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    Oh, there’s an inside too. But you’ll hardly be there with all that amazing scenery.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>The second location is a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9816914" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cottage in Twizel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cottage in Twizel</a>, New Zealand. It’s a one-bedroom home that rents for $121 a night.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    6/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    The second location is a cottage in Twizel, New Zealand. It’s a one-bedroom home that rents for $121 a night.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>You’ll be very close to the Twizel River.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    7/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    You’ll be very close to the Twizel River.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>And you’ll wake up looking at gorgeous vistas like this one.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    8/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    And you’ll wake up looking at gorgeous vistas like this one.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>The cottage is small, but you’ll likely be outside most of the time anyway.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    9/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    The cottage is small, but you’ll likely be outside most of the time anyway.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>But in case you were wondering, here’s what it looks like inside.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    10/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    But in case you were wondering, here’s what it looks like inside.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>The final location is this <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11242482" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:lakeside cabin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">lakeside cabin</a> in Queenstown, New Zealand. The rental is actually for two rooms in the cabin and the rate is $83 per night.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    11/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    The final location is this lakeside cabin in Queenstown, New Zealand. The rental is actually for two rooms in the cabin and the rate is $83 per night.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>As with the other two, the views are simply stunning.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    12/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    As with the other two, the views are simply stunning.
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>How could you possibly watch TV with a background like that?<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    13/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    How could you possibly watch TV with a background like that?
    (Airbnb)

  • <p>Enjoy the little things…or maybe enjoy the big things, like the mountain outside of your cabin!<br>(Airbnb) </p>
    14/14

    Airbnbs of the week

    Enjoy the little things…or maybe enjoy the big things, like the mountain outside of your cabin!
    (Airbnb)

<p>The first place is this B&B in <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2970101" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Piopio, Waitomo, New Zealand;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Piopio, Waitomo, New Zealand</a>. The cabin accommodates four guests and rents for $137 a night.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>The views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are simply stunning.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>The cabin is fairly isolated, and sits among the trees.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>Absolutely breathtaking. It’s no wonder the films were shot here.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>Oh, there’s an inside too. But you’ll hardly be there with all that amazing scenery.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>The second location is a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9816914" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cottage in Twizel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cottage in Twizel</a>, New Zealand. It’s a one-bedroom home that rents for $121 a night.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>You’ll be very close to the Twizel River.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>And you’ll wake up looking at gorgeous vistas like this one.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>The cottage is small, but you’ll likely be outside most of the time anyway.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>But in case you were wondering, here’s what it looks like inside.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>The final location is this <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11242482" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:lakeside cabin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">lakeside cabin</a> in Queenstown, New Zealand. The rental is actually for two rooms in the cabin and the rate is $83 per night.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>As with the other two, the views are simply stunning.<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>How could you possibly watch TV with a background like that?<br>(Airbnb) </p>
<p>Enjoy the little things…or maybe enjoy the big things, like the mountain outside of your cabin!<br>(Airbnb) </p>
Allan Shifman

J.R.R. Tolkien’s groundbreaking novel “The Hobbit” was first published on September 21, 1937. To celebrate the book’s 80th birthday, we’ve selected three Airbnb properties in locations where the trilogy of films based on the book were shot.

Now, they’re all in New Zealand, so you’ll have to find some way to get there (on dragon-back? perhaps riding a giant eagle?), but once you’re there we’ve got some amazing places for you to stay.

Click through the gallery and let us know in the comments which is your favourite.

(All values in U.S. dollars)