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Bella's Suite at Star's Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm

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A lakeside setting with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a chandelier, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a chair, and a vase with flowers.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a sign reading "Bella's Suite".
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chandelier, a door, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Janesville, IA
  • Place, Ingawanis Woodland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, UNI-Dome
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Janesville

Located in Janesville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bremer County Historical Society Museum and Neumann Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include McElroy Communication Arts Center and Cedar Falls Community Main Street. Falls Aquatic Center and Hearst Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Janesville, IA

What's nearby

  • Ingawanis Woodland - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wartburg College - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 18 min drive - 29.6 km
  • UNI-Dome - 21 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 29 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KWIK STAR #712 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Sol Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella's Suite at Star's Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bella's Suite at Star's Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bella's Suite at Star's Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella's Suite at Star's Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bella's Suite at Star's Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cedar River and Ingawanis Woodland. Barrick Road City Park and Janesville City Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location hit sub was a great add on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and cozy. Suite was bigger than we expected it to be. Windows and sliding glass door let in a lot of light. Caught bass in pond. Fed cows apples we got at store and fed pigs bananas. They let me collect eggs with them in the morning. Such a relaxing stay. Will definitely stay again next time need a quiet and calm place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at star hollow

It was very peaceful, the best part was all the trails and fishing! I will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Loved the beach farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a truly wonderful and restorative retreat!We desperately needed a recharge from the stress of our jobs at the children's hospital, and the peaceful surroundings, beautiful hiking trails, and quiet comfort were exactly what the doctor ordered. Thank you for creating such a perfect escape; we're leaving with full hearts and fresh energy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Penny and Dan were great hosts. Penny was great communicating throughout our stay and Dan was kind enough to let our kids have a farm experience with Jim on the morning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

Very nice place. Everything is as described. Owners are extremely nice and very helpful. I would definitely go back and recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It provided a quiet place for us to relax. The hosts were very helpful. The golf cart provided us the necessary transportation from the parking area to the room since my wife had recently had hip surgery. It also made transportation of luggage much easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat

Such a wonderful property! Suite was well-appointed and did not feel like a basement at all. Lots of natural light. The hot tub was a big plus! We enjoyed wandering the trails, walking to the pond, feeding scraps to Ham Solo and Chewbacon, saying hello to the cows and admiring the greenhouse. It was a great home base for shopping in both Cedar Falls and Waverly. Not to mention I've cream in Denver.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

Wonderful space! Everything is taken care of so beautifully. Our family fit so well in Bella’s Suite and we loved every minute. Our kids all caught fish. Some helped with animal chores. The quiet country atmosphere was so refreshing to our souls. Would absolutely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gainslike paradise!

My friend and I went for a girl's weekend away and to go to a concert. Such a cute, clean and quaint little place to stay. The Frank family was very kind and generous. The only downside was that, (for coffee drinkers only), there were only two small creamers for the coffee, so if you need something in your morning coffee, just bring it with you! Nice place to stay. I would definitely recommend this cute little place to stay. Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special Memories...

Penny and Dan are such gracious hosts and made us feel right at home during our "camping" trip. This was a special get away for my grandson and I and it certainly turned out to be quite special. We hiked, saw the pig, cows, chickens, rooster and ducks. Henry and Louis graced us with their company as well. Penny took Isaac for a ride around the pond after he had his s'more and Dan took him the following morning to do chores. We had games to play, the kitchen was well equipped, and the place was so comfortable and cute. To sum it up...Isaac said he was going to miss this place and would like to live here. He also stated that next time we should stay for 10 days! From the mouths of babes.... 😊 Certainly a slice a heaven and again, Penny and Dan are awesome. I highly recommend Star's Hollow if you are looking for a quiet and comfortable get away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway!

We traveled to see family but also wanted to stay somewhere that gave us something to do with our children, 4 years and 1.5 years old. My kids loved the animals, swimming in the lake, catching tadpoles/frogs, going on the canoe and more! What a beautiful slice of heaven this property is! The only downfall is that we did not stay longer... guess we will have to go back! One reason I typically do not enjoy staying in rental properties is the overwhelming scents (candles, soaps, cleaners, laundry detergent, etc). But their property does not have this! I almost always get headaches at other rental homes due to this, and even break out allergy wise. And this never happened! I loved crawling into bed knowing that I wasn't going to wake up smelling like a tide pod and with a migraine. This was a HUGE win in my book as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place to Stay for Quality Family Getaway! Beautiful Modern Day Farmhouse by the Pond with Beach

An Absolutely Gorgeous place to getaway to relax and enjoy God's Creation! Best two days of quality family time together! The kids loved helping with the morning farm chores, letting the ducks out, feeding the chickens, collecting the fresh eggs, visiting the pigs, and feeding the cows! Other favorite activities included picking apples of the tree, feeding the cows apples, scavenger hunt on the hiking trails, swimming in the creek, swimming/kayaking/fishing in the pond, enjoying the beach by the pond, cooking over the fire pit, and of course s'mores by the fire. The beautiful garden and greenhouse, many beautiful flowers, birds, and wildlife. Observing the beehive, playing football in the spacious yard! The suite was amazing, Dan and Penny's hospitality was warm and accommodating! They have the two most friendly, likeable dogs you'll ever meet! Henry stole the hearts of our kids and our Son literally sobbed when he said goodbye to Henry as we were leaving. Absolutely recommend this rental!! Would give 10 stars if I could! Thanks for an amazing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay!!!

Loved meeting the owners - they were so kind and accommodating! The property is GORGEOUS and I have plans to come back with my husband and kids to enjoy all the farm animals. I can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful combination of nature and farm in a wonderful Iowa setting

This was a wonderful place to go with my three grandsons ages 13, six and four. We loved all the animals and hiking the trails and going down by the creek. Bella suites was beautifully decorated with all sorts of special touches such as homemade cookies, various snacks and makings for s’mores. The accommodations were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but sweet

We only were able to stay for a night but it was a great meeting spot for us and our son who attends UNI. Penny was very timely in her responses and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Back Home Feeling

I left Iowa forty years ago during a severe recession! Small story short, with the success I have made it keeps me from moving back. I came here to check on my elderly mother and visit a few child hood. But this home was so comfortably and cozy, It almost made me feel like a kid again living in the country where I grew up! Thank you Penny!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Unplug and Enjoy!

Tucked away in the countryside of Iowa, this is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy nature at its finest. Penny and Dan are very welcoming and helpful. My sociable kids (ages 3 and 5) loved the animals and Penny and Dan helped them get to know the chickens, ducks, cows and dogs. It is quite and peaceful. Bella's Suite was the perfect size for us and had all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely getaway

Lovely property and living space. The kitchen is a cooks dream. Only wish we had been able.to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect country getaway

This is a safe, friendly country getaway full of delightful surprises. We have a 13-year old and a 10-year who forgot about their devices the minute we arrived. They were introduced to chickens, pigs, cows, a cat named "Frank Sinatra" and two of the friendliest dogs we've ever met. The kids took turns paddling a kayak around the pond (which has fish in it), and visiting the various enclosures, feeding Bella and her calf, two quirky pigs, and chickens who walked right up to our patio door to say hello. This large property has several fire pits with seating, free wood, and a stunning view of the stars that proves the hobby farm earned it's name -- Stars Hollow. Adjacent walking trails provided opportunities for uninterrupted chats, views of the creek and (if you're willing to follow the creek a ways) an eagle's nest. I feel like I would be remiss if I didn't mention the yard games, snack box, s'mores kit, and farm-to-table soaps in the adorably decorated suite. Check the fridge for fresh eggs from the chicken coop, and above the stove for a pancake mix that is out of this world. The kitchen has the basics you need but if you don't feel like spending time cooking and cleaning dishes on your vacation, Cedar Falls and Waverly are less than 15 minutes (and a couple of country gravel roads) away and offer a wide variety of take-out options. Bella's Suite is one of two places to stay on the large property. If you want to dip your toes into farm life, Stars Hollow Inn and Hobby Farm is a perfect stay. The inn will be on our must-visit list yearly - the kids wouldn't have it any other way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Getaway

Exactly what I was looking for to rest clear my thoughts and spirit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect getaway

Penny and Dan have an amazing property that is lovingly tended to in everyway. quiet, serene, picturesque. loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

We had an amazing time on our mini vacay! The property and rental suite are so beautiful and maintained perfectly. If you love nature and want to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle, you will love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to kick back and relax!

My husband and I booked our stay at Bella's Suite because it looked like a good place to go for a much-needed get-away. Bella's Suite was better than the pictures. Penny had it decorated for Christmas, which was unexpected and delightful! We enjoyed the fresh farm eggs and other nice touches - we couldn't have been more pleased with our stay! Thank you, Penny & Dan!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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