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The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Indianola, IA
  • Lake Ahquabi State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Des Moines Metro Opera
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Simpson College
    ‪11 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.

Property manager

Lori Long

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.
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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

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

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

Is The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA?

As of 25 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA on 30 April 2025 start from NZ$283.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA located?

This family-friendly Indianola holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Ahquabi State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Indianola Pickard Sports Complex and Des Moines Metro Opera. National Balloon Museum and Simpson College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Every Thing Was Great

Thank you Lori for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.We found every thing exceeded our expectations. All the little extra items you provided made us feel like home and if we had forgotten something, you had it there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lori Long

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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!