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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 10 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers adventure activities such as skiing nearby, birdwatching, and rafting. Outdoor areas include a patio, while golf options nearby support active lifestyles. Explore Heery Woods State Park and the Cedar River nearby.
Highlights
- Fun for everyoneEnjoy a variety of top-rated games for endless fun and relaxation.
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Deck or patio
- Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Clarksville, IA
- Heery Woods State ParkPlace, Heery Woods State Park10 min drive
- Wartburg CollegePlace, Wartburg College17 min drive
- Waverly Municipal Golf CoursePlace, Waverly Municipal Golf Course19 min drive
- Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Cow Gazing Loft Space
1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed
Garden Room
1 Queen Bed
Horizon Room
1 Queen Bed
SunShine Room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Garden Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Horizon Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
SunShine Room
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn
The cows are ready to meet you at New Day Dairy’s GuestBarn in North Iowa! Cow gaze 24/7 while “sleeping with cows” in modern comfort! The loft features 2 large windows overlooking 150 cows munching their “cow salad”, lounging on the “beach”, or heading to be milked by “Rita the Robot”! You'll be fascinated by following one of the "painted" cow's life in the barn. Get up close to the cows & calves on guided intro & farewell barn tours! Welcome to New Adventures, Authentic Cows, and Comfy Beds!
The non-smoking GuestBarn sleeps 9 people (with an optional 10 in a pack in play). With 3 separate bedrooms all with their own bathrooms you'll be comfortable during your stay. A beautiful garden out front along with the expansive Iowa horizon can be enjoyed from both the porch or the patio (complete with gas fire pit).
Every stay comes with an Introductory & Farwell Tour plus a DIY continental breakfast! Enjoy hard boiled eggs, Dutch letter pastries (!), yogurt, granola, and more at your own pace. Use the fully stocked kitchen for your meals or dine in (or out) at local restaurants.
Guests are NOT allowed in the barn, near calf area, or in pasture unless with a farm tour guide. This is for our guests safety as even the nicest animal can be unpredictable and machinery does need to operate on the farm. Of course, our insurance likes this too.
You'll need a vehicle you're willing to drive on gravel to get here. In the winter (Nov-Mar typically), a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended as the gravel roads & our driveway can become snow-packed and icy. It's all part of the authentic farmstay experience.
Area Information: 3 hours from Minneapolis, 2 from Des Moines, and 5 from Kansas City sleeping with the cows is a great way to spend a weekend outside of the city! Clarksville is 10 minutes away, Waverly - home of Wartburg College - is 20 minutes, and Charles City is 30 minutes to the north. Each of these communities has great activities & restaurants if you're planning to spend multiple days in the area.
The non-smoking GuestBarn sleeps 9 people (with an optional 10 in a pack in play). With 3 separate bedrooms all with their own bathrooms you'll be comfortable during your stay. A beautiful garden out front along with the expansive Iowa horizon can be enjoyed from both the porch or the patio (complete with gas fire pit).
Every stay comes with an Introductory & Farwell Tour plus a DIY continental breakfast! Enjoy hard boiled eggs, Dutch letter pastries (!), yogurt, granola, and more at your own pace. Use the fully stocked kitchen for your meals or dine in (or out) at local restaurants.
Guests are NOT allowed in the barn, near calf area, or in pasture unless with a farm tour guide. This is for our guests safety as even the nicest animal can be unpredictable and machinery does need to operate on the farm. Of course, our insurance likes this too.
You'll need a vehicle you're willing to drive on gravel to get here. In the winter (Nov-Mar typically), a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended as the gravel roads & our driveway can become snow-packed and icy. It's all part of the authentic farmstay experience.
Area Information: 3 hours from Minneapolis, 2 from Des Moines, and 5 from Kansas City sleeping with the cows is a great way to spend a weekend outside of the city! Clarksville is 10 minutes away, Waverly - home of Wartburg College - is 20 minutes, and Charles City is 30 minutes to the north. Each of these communities has great activities & restaurants if you're planning to spend multiple days in the area.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We do require you to remove your shoes - farms are dirty and leaving them in the entry makes everyone's stay better.
For your safety, do NOT enter the barn, calf area, or pastures unless accompanied by an authorized tour representative. Safely cow gaze from the loft!
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2008890vb
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 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 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
Clarksville
Located in Clarksville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shell Rock Historical Museum and Neumann Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waverly Municipal Golf Course and Prairie Links Golf Course & Event Center. Travelling with kids? Consider McElroy Communication Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Walston-Hoover Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Clarksville, IA
What's nearby
- Heery Woods State Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- Cedar Bend Park - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
- Wartburg College - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
- Second Home Park - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
- Waverly Municipal Golf Course - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
Getting around
- Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
- The Iowa PrimeHouse - 18 min drive
- The Cooler - 18 min drive
- Pioneer Days - 9 min drive
- Lizzy Lou's Coffee and Catering - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?
As of 30 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn on 8 Sept 2026 start from AU$642, 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 Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Heery Woods State Park, Cedar Bend Park and Hoyt Elliot Memorial Park. Cedar Bend Wildlife Area and McCauge Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Lynn Bolin
We're #DairymanDan and city-turned-country girl Lynn. Our days are spent caring for 120 cows, our growing family, and you, our guests, on our Century Family Farm in North Central Iowa.
We've always loved to travel – both growing up and after meeting each other in college. Just after getting married we spent a couple years living overseas. Our time traveling & living overseas shaped who we are, how we look at the world, increased our compassion for others, and gave us a deeper understanding of the world around us (although we still have a lot to learn & experience ourselves!).
Isn't that why you travel too? Not to Escape but to Enrich your life and bring new Experiences to your Everyday.
We are a working dairy farm, not a hobby farm. What does this mean? All of our family’s income comes from the dairy farm (and GuestBarn). This is our full-time job (and then some!)
Stick around long enough and you’ll find #DairymanDan playing guitar or piano IN THE BARN – we call it music therapy. Our 3 kids help keep Lynn’s schedule full.
There's is always ice cream in our freezer – because why not eat ice cream every day! All of our cows have names – and if a calf is born during your say – you’ll get to help name her!
We love knowing that everyday we help feed over 8,500 people delicious dairy products! Instead of each of those families having a cow in the backyard, we care for their cows in our barn! We can't wait to show you around!
We've always loved to travel – both growing up and after meeting each other in college. Just after getting married we spent a couple years living overseas. Our time traveling & living overseas shaped who we are, how we look at the world, increased our compassion for others, and gave us a deeper understanding of the world around us (although we still have a lot to learn & experience ourselves!).
Isn't that why you travel too? Not to Escape but to Enrich your life and bring new Experiences to your Everyday.
We are a working dairy farm, not a hobby farm. What does this mean? All of our family’s income comes from the dairy farm (and GuestBarn). This is our full-time job (and then some!)
Stick around long enough and you’ll find #DairymanDan playing guitar or piano IN THE BARN – we call it music therapy. Our 3 kids help keep Lynn’s schedule full.
There's is always ice cream in our freezer – because why not eat ice cream every day! All of our cows have names – and if a calf is born during your say – you’ll get to help name her!
We love knowing that everyday we help feed over 8,500 people delicious dairy products! Instead of each of those families having a cow in the backyard, we care for their cows in our barn! We can't wait to show you around!
Why they chose this property
New Day Dairy is just up the hill and across the creek from Dan's 130+ year old century farm, where his parents (and our younger animals) still live. We built for the future on the foundation of the generations before us.
What makes this property unique
One-of-a-kind, unique, nothing else like it... our guests have used all these phrases & more to describe sleeping with the cows. We've never heard of any place else like it. If you want to #sleepwiththecows you'll have to come visit!
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