4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing

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living room
Living area
Dining Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$227
avg per night

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Farmington, IA
  • Battle of Athens State Historic Site
  • Historic Nauvoo
  • Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$227
avg per night

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About the area

Farmington

Farmington is home to this farm stay. Bentonsport National Historic District and Lewelling Quaker Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Battle of Athens State Historic Site and Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Lake Sugema - 32 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - 34 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Iowa State Penitentiary - 47 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Lock and Dam No. 19 - 58 min drive - 62.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bonaparte Retreat - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Cafe & Supper Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River's Edge Pub & Grub - ‬11 min drive

About this property

4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing

Located next to Farmington, Iowa: 4 hours from Chicago, 2 1/2 from St. Louis, 1 1/4 hours from Iowa City and 6 hours from the Twin Cities. This old town Farm house and 16 acres of land is located next to the wonderful Shimek Forest and Des Moines River.
The house offers a large living room, large dining room, sit in kitchen, 4 bedrooms upstairs with the ability to sleep 8 comfortably plus 2 sofa beds in the living room to sleep an additional 4 people. Forced air and heat, washer and dryer, TV, DVD and 16 acres to call your own with your stay. Free use of 6 adult bikes and 3 children bikes plus a 1/3 mile nature trail with chipped wood path through the woods a short distance from the home. New barbeque for outside cooking with picnic table. Fire ring and firewood for evening s'mores and enjoyment. Comes with all eating and kitchen utensils, linens, towels, and toiletries. Hot air popcorn popper and popcorn.
Farmington, Iowa is one of the "Villages of Van Buren County" on the Des Moines River, a quaint town with grocery store, parks, local restaurants and bars.
Available for week vacations, reunions, weekend retreats, Iowa and Iowa Wesleyan football weekends, hunting and fishing trips, horseback riding and more!
If interested call Eric.

Why would people want to rent:

Spring and Fall Colors
Sledding in winter
Football games (only 1 1/2 hours from U of IA games, Iowa Wesleyan only 30 minutes away)
Festivals (Farmington Strawberry, other communities other types)
Hiking (Shimek Forest only 1/2 mile away)
Biking (free use of bikes)
1/3 mile nature trail on premises (bird and wild life watching)
Horseback riding (can rent a horse)
Mushrooming
Hunting (deer, turkeys, rabbits, pheasant)
Fishing, Shimek Forest ponds, Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers and Lakes
Relaxation

Farm House:
Restored
New HVAC
Forced Air and Heat
4 bedrooms
2 with twin beds
1 with Queen
1 with double bed
1 and 1/2 baths
Large Kitchen
Dining room
Living room with two hide-a-bed sofas
Laundry room
New 3 gas burner Barbecue
Picnic table
Fire Ring with firewood
Free use of bikes, 6 adult and 3 children size to choose from

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
Small Dogs. NO CATS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2-NIGHT MINIMUM RENTAL
Home-cleaning at end of stay: $50 cleaning charge will be subtracted from your security deposit

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing located?

Situated in Farmington, this farm stay is within 12 miles (20 km) of Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium, Battle of Athens State Historic Site and Bentonsport National Historic District. Wilson Lake Park and Charleston Roadside Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).