You can look forward to free breakfast, a firepit and a garden at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m
Popular amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$323
NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Free breakfast available
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
In-room accessibility
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 path of travel
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Indianola, this holiday home is in a rural area. Imes Bridge and Jordan House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ahquabi State Park and Indianola Pickard Sports Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Blank Park Zoo and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Indianola travel guide
Is The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA?
As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$323, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA located?
This family-friendly Indianola holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Ahquabi State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Indianola Pickard Sports Complex and Des Moines Metro Opera. National Balloon Museum and Simpson College are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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.
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!!
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!
Amelia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Madonna
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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!
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.