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The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Indianola, IA
- Lake Ahquabi State Park3 min drive
- Des Moines Metro Opera11 min drive
- Simpson College11 min drive
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3 / child room
1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Main Floor
Soap · Toilet
Main upstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA
This home will remind many of being at Grandma and Grandpa home on the farm. Enjoy the time together and make it a fond memory for all. The wonderfully remodeled home based on 55 acres overlooking mature trees and a large pond. Our guests will find the perfect space to unwind. Enjoy the excellent amenities like AC, fiberoptic internet, Roku TV. The house has 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths: 1 queen bed, 2 full beds, and 1 child bed. Also available is Pack-n-Play and highchair for our little guests, Laundry is available to use as well. The 2 bathrooms are equipped with all toiletries with a bathtub/shower combo by the bedrooms for added convenience. Kitchen is fully stocked for your cooking enjoyment and a gas grill is offered as well to use. Patio set and fire pit (we have the firewood) to use and s'more fixings are always provided. The house is equipped for both long or short stays. It is decorate for each holiday and special occasion for you to remember. This house is perfect for families, small groups, or business trips.
Enjoy the farm life just outside the city limits of Indianola and close to Des Moines Iowa metro, and the National Balloon field and museum.
A three minute drive to Annette Nature Center and on to Lake Ahquabi State Park
Lake Ahquabi offers a walking path around the lake, mountain biking, fishing, paddle boats, canoeing and swimming. The park has just been renovated for additional enjoyment.
We reside on the farm in the house directly south of the house and we are always available should you have questions and/or concerns. If we are out and about doing chores or away we can be reached by our cell phone. Cell phone # listed in the House book.
This is an active farm with chicken's, goats, horses and cows. There is plenty of space for quite walks, hunting Morel mushrooms in the spring, fishing in the pond in our vast backyard, bird watching and just the peace and calm of rural Iowa.
We also have a play area with swing set and slide for the children. A favorite is a tree swing that can be enjoyed by all.
Bikes/Trikes (we have helmets)and outside toys for the children to use and play with. We also have fishing poles to use and worms, and life jackets, but do require an adult down at the pond when fishing.
With this property being an active farm we are often out and about working with the animals and doing outside upkeep. There will be people coming and going to purchase eggs and other farm commodities.
Enjoy the farm life just outside the city limits of Indianola and close to Des Moines Iowa metro, and the National Balloon field and museum.
A three minute drive to Annette Nature Center and on to Lake Ahquabi State Park
Lake Ahquabi offers a walking path around the lake, mountain biking, fishing, paddle boats, canoeing and swimming. The park has just been renovated for additional enjoyment.
We reside on the farm in the house directly south of the house and we are always available should you have questions and/or concerns. If we are out and about doing chores or away we can be reached by our cell phone. Cell phone # listed in the House book.
This is an active farm with chicken's, goats, horses and cows. There is plenty of space for quite walks, hunting Morel mushrooms in the spring, fishing in the pond in our vast backyard, bird watching and just the peace and calm of rural Iowa.
We also have a play area with swing set and slide for the children. A favorite is a tree swing that can be enjoyed by all.
Bikes/Trikes (we have helmets)and outside toys for the children to use and play with. We also have fishing poles to use and worms, and life jackets, but do require an adult down at the pond when fishing.
With this property being an active farm we are often out and about working with the animals and doing outside upkeep. There will be people coming and going to purchase eggs and other farm commodities.
Property manager
Lori Long
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Indianola
Located in Indianola, this holiday home is in a rural area. Jordan House and Salisbury House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ahquabi State Park and Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Blank Park Zoo and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Indianola, IA
What's nearby
- Lake Ahquabi State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Des Moines Metro Opera - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
- Simpson College - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
- National Balloon Museum - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
- Indianola Pickard Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 12 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lori Long

We our originally from South Dakota, but made the move to Iowa to be closer to family. When we purchased the farm we updated the old farm house and built a new house on the 55 acres. We love our acreage and our little farm and thought we should share it with others. So here we are giving our guest the experience of a country farm living!
Why they chose this property
We love living out in the country on our Hobby Farm, There are many things that make our VRBO special; it is in the heart of our small hobby farm, with over 55 acres to explore during your stay, We live in the property as well. You will see us out and about doing chores and visiting with other customers that stop by to grab some fresh eggs.
What makes this property unique
We are a small working hobby farm. There is always hustle and bustle happening at The Hen House. There are many things to do right on the property. We have a swing set for the children, a pond for fishing, and farm animals to interact with, This will give you the feel of farm life, without the chores!
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