Entire farmhouse in the country

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Winterset, IA

Madison County Courthouse15 min drive
John Wayne Birthplace Museum15 min drive
Jordan Creek Town Center35 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathrooom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Just 10 minutes north of Winterset, stay in a Covered Bridge House. You’ll love visiting the historic bridges & John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Perfect for families and groups, enjoy relaxing at our newly renovated “modern farmhouse style” home. A quiet retreat, nestled in beautiful rolling hills. Built by Eli Cox family, renowned covered bridge builders. It’s a short 5 minute drive to local attractions: Winterset Cidery, Covered Bridges Winery & Guye Woods.

The space
Relax and unwind in our beautifully kept farmhouse. The main floor is a warm, inviting space with lots of places to sit and chat, play games or enjoy a festive dinner.
- 2 Large living rooms & den designed for entertaining
- Must see dining room with picture window seats 8, can expand to 12
- High-speed WIFI, 50” Smart Roku TV with all your favorite streaming services
- New, luxurious marble bathroom with shower
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Modern washer & dryer in the kitchen

The second floor is a quiet, private retreat with 4 bedrooms: king bed, two queen beds, and 2 twin beds, sleeps 8.
- Perfect for couple’s, groups and families with children
- Newly renovated, modern farmhouse style bathroom with shower
- Each bedroom has blackout shades and deluxe bedding to enhance your sleep

Outside space
- Inviting stone patio with fire pit & BBQ, seats 8
- Landscaped, fenced yard perfect for games like Badminton, horseshoes, and Bocce
- Side porch with 4 comfortable cushioned chairs
- Picturesque front porch has porch swing & table with 4 chairs, relax and enjoy the sunset

Property manager

Meg Shearer

Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Winterset

Located in Winterset, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Clark Tower and Roseman Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pammel State Park and West Grand Golf. Brenton Arboretum and Clive Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.

Winterset, IA

What's nearby

The Winterset Stage - 13 min drive
Madison County Courthouse - 15 min drive
John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 15 min drive
Jordan Creek Town Center - 35 min drive
Drake University - 42 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's General Store - 13 min drive
The Drift - 15 min drive
Casey's General Store - 16 min drive
Sports Page - 14 min drive
Pizza Hut - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire farmhouse in the country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire farmhouse in the country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire farmhouse in the country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire farmhouse in the country located?

Situated on the riverfront, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Winterset Stage, Madison County Courthouse and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Clark Tower and Pammel State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

15 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful Property

This home is warm and welcoming. Worked so well for a quick weekend away for us. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenise S.

10 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Farmhouse

This farmhouse was beautiful! Had everything needed and so much room to enjoy our time inside as well as out. Meg was responsive to questions and our overall experience was excellent. Will stay again if in the area. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonna C.

4 Aug 2023

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

Great country setting

We enjoyed our stay! The beds were comfortable, the house was clean, bathrooms were updated and great! The only thing we weren't thrilled about was the gravel roads to get to the house. The recommendation to eat at The Drift was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis R B., Omaha

1 Aug 2023

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

Attend local event

World class in every aspect. Very comfortable, extremely well provisioned, fantastic views, close to historical bridges, super maintained and spotless, etc. Even sat on the porch very peacefully hearing the cows mooing!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

30 July 2023

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

Farmhouse

The farmhouse is beautiful, fully equipped! Everything you could need, plus more, just bring your clothes and food. Comfortable beds, beautifully decorated, felt like home away from home. Love the surroundings, felt secluded yet it was a short drive to Winterset. Our family will most definitely say here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Meg Shearer

Hi, we are Mary, Meg and Jane and we grew up in this house. Kelly and Sabrina, the next generation also spent lots of time here. We are native to Madison County, and know lots about the area. We grew up when the farm was very active with cattle, hogs, corn and soybean crops.

Why they chose this property

This property is very special as the sons of the original builder of the historic covered bridges built this house. It is just up the road from North River, a meandering waterway that provides a wonderful habitat for wildlife. Here you can relax and recharge while exploring all that Madison County has to offer.

What makes this property unique

One of the best things about the farm is star gazing. On a clear night, you can see so many stars and planets. Another unique feature of this house is the enormous plate glass window between the north living room and the dining room. If you sit at the dining table, you can see traffic coming from all directions. We recently remodeled many of the rooms, but kept with a farmhouse feel, however our bathrooms are unlike any farm bathrooms you might imagine. Here we selected rich textures and fixtures to elevate your experience.