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The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.

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Living area
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winterset, IA
  • Place, The Winterset Stage
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Madison County Courthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.

Explore the Iowa countryside with this 70's ranch as your relaxing base camp. Situated on 5 acres of rolling hills in rural Madison County, Iowa, this centrally located homestead has something for every kind of traveler. The charming town of Winterset is just minutes away, as well the historic Covered Bridges, wineries, breweries, parks and more. Located next to Speckled Hen Farms farm store and Lone Oaks Farm, you can take in an occasional music event or class!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Winterset

Located in Winterset, this holiday home is in a rural area. John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Bob Feller Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Topgolf and Des Moines Golf & Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Living History Farms, or check out an event or a game at Buccaneer Arena.
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Winterset, IA

What's nearby

  • Cedar Bridge - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • The Winterset Stage - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Madison County Courthouse - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Sports Page - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Urban Taproom & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Madison County Courthouse and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Bob Feller Museum and Van Meter Public Library are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location, very clean and spacious house, beautiful and peaceful location.We had a great time, Kris was an exceptional host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kris was a very welcoming host. The house was clean and fully decorated. The kitchen had lots of cooking supplies, which was good for fixing Thanksgiving dinner. Lovely views and homey comfortable environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Roost. Everything was perfect and Kris was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Lovely place, lovely weekend

A group of girlfriends wanted a weekend away near Des Moines. This place was amazing - close to town, has what we needed in the kitchen, comfy beds, spacious house, wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Thank you so much Lori for the positive review and for choosing to stay with us! We appreciate it and hope you will be back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is perfect for a quiet remote get away. The accommodations are very clean and have everything that you can think of. The large master bedroom is at the opposite end of the house off by itself. Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

A Nice stay in the country!

We were in the area for a wedding and spent two nights at the Roost. It had everything we needed, was clean and the shower and tub in the master bath were wonderful! We enjoyed coffee on the deck and also on the front porch. The fireflies in the evening seen from the deck were amazing as well as various deer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

The house was perfect for us!

There were 8 adults who stayed at this house and the accommodations were perfect. The host made it know she was there if we needed her and was welcoming without being over bearing. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
Thank you so much for the nice review! We're sohappy that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Brothers Sister and spouses reunion

Very peaceful quiet house located in the country. House was very clean, beds were comfortable, and plenty of cooking supplies. We all really enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you John for the great review! It was a pleasure hosting you and your guests and we would love to welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Nice sister’s getaway!

Quiet, private, and beautiful scenery! The house was so cute! Close enough to Des Moines for shopping, but far enough away from the city that we had peace & quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

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Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Thank you Stephanie for staying with us and we are so happy you enjoyed your time at The Roost! You were fabulous guests and we'd love to have you come visit us again! ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Girls Weekend Trip

This is a great property in a picturesque setting. The decor was beautiful and the house was well stocked. The hosts were amazing and very responsive. They gave us great suggestions for restaurants and activities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2024
Such a fun group of guests! Loved getting the chance to meetthem and wow the house looked amazing when they checked out! Thank you so much and please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Vacation

Awesome place! We look forward to staying at this house every year. Thx again Kris.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
I'm so glad you guys enjoyed your time here and we really appreciate you choosing The Roost! Hope to see you back again next season! 😊 Kris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Graduation/Birthday celebration

Kris is an amazing hostess, timely responses, beautiful property, all the things needed provided for our stay to make us comfortable. Farm fresh eggs & K cups a plenty! Comfortable for us 7!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at The Roost ! You guys were an amazing group and it was so much fun to get the chance to meet you all at the farm store! We would love to welcome you back anytime!😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Beautiful Countryside Home

We had a girl's weekend getaway. The house and location was absolutely perfect. The property is clean, inviting, and has plenty of space for a group of people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Vacation

Great trip! Kris was absolutely awesome to deal with and the property is amazing. Thanks again and already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Thank you so much Josh! So glad you guys had a great time and we are so thrilled to welcome you back again next year! 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

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

Sisters weekend

Excellent all around! The property manager was beyond Excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
Thank you so much Katy for the wonderful review! You gals were such a joy and I hope you will choose to stay with us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbin R.

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

The Roost is the perfect country get away! It’s spacious and stocked with all essentials. Loved it!

Kris was just amazing. She accommodated our schedule, provided activity suggestions, and even brought us fresh eggs for breakfast! Highly recommend The Roost!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2022
It was a pleasure! So happy to know you gals enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back again someday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Great Spot!

Just super cute, clean and cozy. Kris was accommodating, responsive and just nice. A gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg J.

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

The Roost

We had a fabulous time on our sisters trip to Winterset. The Roost was so comfortable, clean, and accommodating. The beds were very comfortable. Kris delivered, homemade bread and provided fresh eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thank you so much for such a nice review! We are so glad you enjoyed your trip and your time at the Roost! And wow did you leave the house beautiful! Thank you so so much! You are welcome back anytime!😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Super cute, comfortable, and cozy country farm home

We had so much fun! Beds were amazing. So much fun detail in all the decor and "comforts of home". Lots of wildlife to see and you can watch chickens out the back window. But they aren't loud enough to disturb you. It's very peaceful. Lots of opportunities to just enjoy the peace - inside or out. The owner is wonderful to work with, and very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

The entire process was seamless and easy. Kris has considered every need and the fresh eggs were a special touch. The property was enjoyably and very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2023
Thank you all so much for staying with us! Such a pleasure to meet you all and so happy you enjoyed everything! Come back and see us again 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle u.

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

Fun at the Farm

We had such a great stay at The Roost! Kris made us feel welcomed and was easy to communicate with. Her shop next door is adorable and had some great finds. The house had everything we needed from towels to coffee in the kitchen. The location is convenient to Winterset, the Cidery and Winery. It was a great girls weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary s.

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

Relaxing & beautiful

This home is cozy and welcoming from the moment you walk in the Door. The front porch in the evening was very peaceful and has beautiful views of the countryside. Kris (the host) was more than helpful. Great community, would stay again!! Thank you Kris
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne N.

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

Such a great stay!

I was blown away by everything about The Roost. The hosts thought of everything - this home has everything you could need to enjoy a comfortable stay. Communication with Kris was wonderful, and the country location was so quiet and relaxing (especially on New Year's Eve - my friends were all complaining about fireworks back in the city, and we had total peace and quiet). My family and I hope to return in the spring, when it's warmer and we can get the kids outside more. Thank you, Kris, for such a lovely holiday trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2024
Thank you so much for the beautiful review Jayne! We appreciate it and work hard to try to cover all the details to make your stay enjoyable. We would absolutely love ❤️ to host you again in the future! Thank you again and Happy new year to you and yours! Kris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An Amazing Place out in the Country! The Roost is extremely clean and well designed, fantastically decorated, and has every amenity you will need. Chock full of local information, guide books, movies etc. The location can't be beat as it is gorgeous and wildlife visited us quite often. It was great having the super friendly owners nearby if we needed them, but they provided us with as much privacy as we wanted. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in this cozy area! Kris was so kind to come and open the store for us. This whole area is so friendly and welcoming! It was a great weekend with my sisters! Definitely would love to make a trip back to the area at some point!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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