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

Indianola, Iowa

$190 avg/night

Minimum Stay 1 Nights

Overview

Bed

Bath

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

1 nights

Min Stay

Description

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.

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Features

PETS

No Pets Allowed
DINING

Dining Table Free Breakfast Available
SAFETY

Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
GENERAL

Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
KITCHEN

Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Onsite Parking
INTERNET

Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
BATHROOMS

1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
WORKSPACES

Desk Desk Chair
THINGS TO DO

Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

Books Games Smart TV
LIVING SPACES

Dining Room
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning Heating
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

In A Rural Location
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service Safe
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

5 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Designated Smoking Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Visual Alarms In Hallways Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible

Check-in : 03:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 6

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Valerie
Submitted Dec 22, 2025

Stayed Dec 18, 2025

Lori and Les make you feel right at home. They go above and beyond to ensure you have everything you could need and more. The farm is so peaceful and watching the animals is entertaining.
Madonna
Submitted Aug 1, 2025

Stayed Jul 30, 2025

Our host was amazing. Went above to make sure we had a great stay. Very personable..We both enjoyed visiting with her and learning more about the area. We will definitely return to the Hen House
Aisha R.
Submitted Jun 13, 2026

Stayed Jun 10, 2026

Great place to stay with kids! At night the farm is so peaceful. We stayed here as a surprise for our 4-year-old and 16-month old. Both of them loved the playground, bikes, and animals. We overpacked and know next time that Lori has everything we need for our kids to have a great time. We will visit for another staycation getaway!
Adam b.
Submitted Mar 29, 2026

Stayed Mar 22, 2026

Loved it, every thing was awesome.
Afton B.
Submitted Mar 16, 2026

Stayed Mar 13, 2026

We had the best weekend staying at the Hen House! We were in the area for a wedding at the Red Acre Barn and it was the perfect place to stay! Lori went above went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome with breakfast and toys for our one and two year old children. I couldn’t recommend her place enough!
Adam b.
Submitted Mar 13, 2026

Stayed Mar 8, 2026

We loved it
Melissa M.
Submitted Feb 2, 2026

Stayed Jan 31, 2026

The host and hostess were absolutely amazing!!! The house was a great stay for a weekend away fishing trip. Lori brought over freshly made cinnamon rolls, which were a big hit. We will definitely be back again! Thank you.
Krissy M.
Submitted Jan 4, 2026

Stayed Jan 2, 2026

This house has everything you can need along with amazing hosts! The house is cozy and comfortable with plenty of space to spread out and relax. Lori does a great job communicating with you and is so friendly! We will be staying again!
LYNETTE G.
Submitted Jul 28, 2025

Stayed Jul 23, 2025

Loved loved loved this place. Lori, our host, was the BEST. So kind and helpful. And all the farm animals were awesome, especially Boo, the goat!!The kids had the best time ever!!
Thomas P.
Submitted Jul 13, 2025

Stayed Jul 3, 2025

The farmhouse that we stayed in was clean and beautifully decorated throughout with chicken and farm themes. The doilies and other touches made it feel like old times on a farm. We watched farm animals and farm activities. We relaxed, read books, roamed the farm, and enjoyed nightime firefly shows.The kitchen offered lots of snacks, fruit and freshly laid eggs. We barbecued ribeye steak (from The Hen House's own cow) on the grill. This was a perfect place to stay while in Indianola for the Des Moines opera season. We look forward to staying at The Hen House again next year.
Lydia R.
Submitted Jun 30, 2025

Stayed Jun 26, 2025

We had a WONDERFUL time at the Hen House! Our girls were overjoyed with all the toys, books, games, and puzzles to play with, not to mention the swings, bikes, fire pit, animals, and everything else! Lori and Lee are AMAZING hosts and truly have got you covered for anything you can think of!There’s absolutely no question that when we come back to Indianola, we’ll be staying here again!
Amelia B.
Submitted Jun 23, 2025

Stayed Jun 16, 2025

We had a fabulous time at the hen house!!! There are not sufficient words to describe our experience. Cinnamon rolls, fresh eggs and meeting all of the animals on the farm entertained all of us. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely stay at the Hen House!
Gary H.
Submitted Apr 23, 2025

Stayed Apr 18, 2025

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.