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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m
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Kokomo, IN
- Place, Huston Park3 min drive
- Place, Kokomo Speedway5 min drive
- Place, Indiana University Kokomo19 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Blue bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Green room
1 King Bed
Main floor bedroom
1 Double Bed
Master
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
First floor en suite bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom upstairs
Toilet · Shower only
Summer kitchen bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs master bath
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house
Mabel and Harry's guest house is situated in the pristine rural beauty of the Indiana countryside. This historic colonial farmhouse has been renovated into a luxury retreat. A mix of the old and the new: original architectural features and ultra HD TVs; an induction cooktop and a speckled enamelware kettle; antique nightstands and highest quality bamboo sheets and bedding. The house was designed with the intention that our guests will experience the quiet elegance of this country getaway.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please inquire with me
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Please inquire with me
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kokomo
Located in Kokomo, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huston Park and Bon Air Park, while Seiberling Mansion and Elwood Haynes Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kokomo Speedway or Kokomo Municipal Stadium.

Kokomo, IN
What's nearby
- Huston Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Kokomo Speedway - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Kokomo Municipal Stadium - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
- Indiana University Kokomo - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
- Indiana Wesleyan University - 43 min drive - 61.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Great Wall Buffet - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Handle Bar - 6 min drive
- Wolfes Smokehouse and BBQ - 7 min drive
- Rupert's B&K - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gail W.
13 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gail W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon N.
27 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline M.
22 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Jacqueline M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra K.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sue B.
9 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Christie R.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christie R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clifford W.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clifford W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colette C.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Ever!
Colette C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyce B.
30 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30th birthday get away
Joyce B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan S.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baseball Weekend
Ryan S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney W.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Courtney W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill S.
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan M.
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Stay
Alan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob Z.
14 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place. Great Hospitality
Jacob Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine G.
2 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home in winter
Christine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon H.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful location!
Sharon H.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
10 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing !!! Perfect for extended family. Lay out amazing. Super cleaned.
Laura D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martha K.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Martha K.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine G.
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home.
Christine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gail W.
14 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mabel and Harry’s
Gail W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill C.
27 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!
Jill C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Janny Varnau
After a thirty-eight-year career in nursing, Janny developed a passion for real estate. She and her brother Mark created Jewell RD Homes, named for their childhood homestead. With operations in Indiana and Florida, JRH buys, remodels, and sells homes and provides design consultation and real estate solutions. It was her vision for what their grandparents’ home could become that fueled the creation of Mabel and Harry’s Guest House, the modern country retreat.
Why they chose this property
This colonial farmhouse, built in 1920, was purchased by Mabel Daily, a housewife and mother of 13 who had a vision for her family’s future. Generations later, her granddaughter Janny bought the farmstead from a cousin and invested years into a loving and design-intensive restoration. M&H is a mix of the old and the new: original architectural features and high-definition flatscreen TVs; an induction cooktop and a speckled enamelware kettle; antique nightstands and the highest-quality bamboo sheets and bedding, not to mention our single-strand mulberry silk pillows. The house was designed not only with preservation and elegance in mind, but with an eye toward the kind of relaxation that can only come from having your every need met.
To preserve nearly 70 years of family history, Janny, co-founder of Jewell RD Homes, purchased her grandparents’ farmstead. She and her brother and business partner, Mark, executed an extensive two-year design plan to transform Mabel and Harry’s into a charming space for short-term rentals, special events, and intimate weddings.
To preserve nearly 70 years of family history, Janny, co-founder of Jewell RD Homes, purchased her grandparents’ farmstead. She and her brother and business partner, Mark, executed an extensive two-year design plan to transform Mabel and Harry’s into a charming space for short-term rentals, special events, and intimate weddings.
What makes this property unique
I am the owner and manager of Mabel and Harry’s. I have handpicked three people that help me with the cleaning and upkeep of the property. I have set very high standards regarding the cleaning of the house. I would like to assure potential guests, considering a visit, that in addition to laundering sheets(which should go without saying ☺️) every quilt, every blanket, every throw that is used is laundered. Every time! We use high-end organic bamboo linen from Cozy Earth and Quince.
We have many guests who leave the house, looking beautiful, but we repeat all the work, no matter what. We hand wipe down our sofas and rotate cushions after every single guest leaves!
I consider an honor to host folks, and it’s my heart to want to spoil people! When guests come to Mabel and Harry’s Guesthouse, they will find a fully stocked kitchen of high-end cookware and induction cooktop and a drawer full of Penzey spices.
In the fridge, guests will find a cake from a local bakery, organic free range eggs, Kerry gold butter, cold pressed orange juice, and organic heavy whipping cream and half-and-half for our coffee bar. There’s also a small selection of pops.
There is also a loaf of artisan bread for toast in the morning.
I provide a modest coffee bar with a selection of coffees from a local coffee shop in Kokomo. It features two coffee makers, a 10 cup Moccamaster by Technivorm and a Keurig coffee maker and we also feature a Smeg milk frother!
Not only do we have lovely accommodations, we decorate for all the seasons. Our fall and Christmas stories are especially beautiful.
We are an accommodating and flexible team that works hard to make certain our guests have the very best!
If you are a single couple traveling, inquire about special rates. I provide a significant discount for single travelers.
Thank you so much for taking time to check out my property. Would love to have you come for a visit!
Janny
We have many guests who leave the house, looking beautiful, but we repeat all the work, no matter what. We hand wipe down our sofas and rotate cushions after every single guest leaves!
I consider an honor to host folks, and it’s my heart to want to spoil people! When guests come to Mabel and Harry’s Guesthouse, they will find a fully stocked kitchen of high-end cookware and induction cooktop and a drawer full of Penzey spices.
In the fridge, guests will find a cake from a local bakery, organic free range eggs, Kerry gold butter, cold pressed orange juice, and organic heavy whipping cream and half-and-half for our coffee bar. There’s also a small selection of pops.
There is also a loaf of artisan bread for toast in the morning.
I provide a modest coffee bar with a selection of coffees from a local coffee shop in Kokomo. It features two coffee makers, a 10 cup Moccamaster by Technivorm and a Keurig coffee maker and we also feature a Smeg milk frother!
Not only do we have lovely accommodations, we decorate for all the seasons. Our fall and Christmas stories are especially beautiful.
We are an accommodating and flexible team that works hard to make certain our guests have the very best!
If you are a single couple traveling, inquire about special rates. I provide a significant discount for single travelers.
Thank you so much for taking time to check out my property. Would love to have you come for a visit!
Janny
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