BENTON, Ark. – Fans of Harry Potter have a unique spot to visit in central Arkansas that replicates the home of a beloved character.
When you walk into this version of Hagrid’s hut in Benton you’re met with the atmosphere of the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
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Shawn Hipskind is the owner of the Airbnb. He said the place took him about a year to build and the work has paid off thanks to the Harry Potter fans who come here.
“We’ve been full like almost every weekend since we’ve opened up,” Hipskind said.
Aszureigh Brandt calls herself a Harry Potter fanatic and notes that all the details of the hut are especially immersive.
“It’s also all the little details,” Brandt said. “They really do make you feel like you walked in and you’re like ‘Holy cow. Am I in the Hobbit or something?’”
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The recent passing of Dame Maggie Smith, known for her longtime role as Professor McGonagall in the franchise, leaves Brandt finding the reality in that fantasy world.