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The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and various kitchen appliances. - The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA (Indianola)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two windows with curtains. - The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA (Indianola)
A park with a gravel path, a bench, and green trees. - The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA (Indianola)
A living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a staircase, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA (Indianola)
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You can look forward to free breakfast, a firepit and a garden at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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About this property

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.

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About the area

Located in Indianola, this holiday home is in a rural area. Jordan House and Salisbury House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ahquabi State Park and Easter Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Warren County Fair and Blank Park Zoo. 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
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What's nearby

  • A river with a bridge, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
    Lake Ahquabi State Park
    6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • An aerial view of a bustling fairground with various stalls, rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Iowa State Fairgrounds
    41 min drive - 50.9 km
  • A colorful salad with various vegetables and cheese.
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    42 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Casey's Center
    40 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Drake University
    42 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    10 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    12 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    12 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA on 8 Nov 2026 start from NZ$321, 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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Ahquabi State Park and Warren County Fair. Indianola Country Club and Des Moines Metro Opera are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had the best weekend staying at the Hen House! We were in the area for a wedding at the Red Acre Barn and it was the perfect place to stay! Lori went above went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome with breakfast and toys for our one and two year old children. I couldn’t recommend her place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay with kids! At night the farm is so peaceful. We stayed here as a surprise for our 4-year-old and 16-month old. Both of them loved the playground, bikes, and animals. We overpacked and know next time that Lori has everything we need for our kids to have a great time. We will visit for another staycation getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This house has everything you can need along with amazing hosts! The house is cozy and comfortable with plenty of space to spread out and relax. Lori does a great job communicating with you and is so friendly! We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The host and hostess were absolutely amazing!!! The house was a great stay for a weekend away fishing trip. Lori brought over freshly made cinnamon rolls, which were a big hit. We will definitely be back again! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Every Thing Was Great

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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AWESOMENESS

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful!!!!!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Where to even start! Lori has obviously had experience with what travers need! We flew in, and were in the area for our son’s wedding. Fresh farm eggs, and more snacks and condiments, and fresh rolls, etc. we were not able to enjoy even half the yummy things her kitchen was packed with. And the farm and animals were obviously well kept and happy. I will have to find a reason to go back. I would give it a 200 out of 100 if I could! Just go sit in the peace, and watch the chickens. Thank for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our family of 6 felt right at home. Lots of care put into the property! Kids loved the animals, fishing, and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it, every thing was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for families!!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Hen House is Superb

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! We loved hanging out with all of the animals. The host left is delicious cinnamon rolls to eat. The host is so friendly and responsive. We definitely recommend the hen house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025