Cozy family sized farmhouse retreat on Hwy 78 near Wayland, Iowa. This old farmhouse is freshly painted and renovated with a modern farmhouse theme. Grab a cup of coffee, sit on one of our patios to watch the sunrise or the sunset and then take a walk around our beautiful property! Or snuggle around the cozy indoor fireplace and gaze into the flames! The large kitchen is perfect for gathering for cooking or just chatting.
This farmhouse has been in my husband’s family for nearly 50 years. The farmhouse has modern updates including a large Roku TV and Wifi to go along with traditional touches like a beautiful private setting and family antiques inside.
West 78 Farmhouse sits high enough to capture the most amazing sunrises and sunsets in a rolling countryside with addictive stargazing. It is located in an agricultural setting with beautiful farm fields surrounding the property. Spring and summer bring the planting of multiple mass flower plantings as well as a fair sized private pumpkin patch. Summer and Fall may bring some fresh hay cuttings, field harvest and pumpkin picking. This is a great location to get away from the city, pick a few fresh flowers and relax in the country. Enjoy the growth going on and to take in some fresh country air.
This Farmhouse location is right in the middle of rural Midwest Iowa living with so much to offer. This home has central air conditioning and heat. Windows open for that country fresh breeze. It has a fully equipped kitchen for cooking. There are 2 bedrooms with fully new bedded Queen sized beds each. The living area has a large leather sofa and 2 recliner chairs. There is a TV available. The full bathroom has a stool, vanity and bathtub/shower. There is dining space available in the kitchen for gathering.
Outside is a couple inviting decks equipped with outdoor living furniture.
This property is located 16 minutes from Washington, 23 minutes from Mt. Pleasant, 18 minutes from Lake Darling State Park and 29 minutes from Fairfield, while only 32 minutes to Kalona. West 78 Farmhouse located on a state highway making it centrally located to a multitude of local dining and entertainment.Washington is known for it’s walk/bike Key Wash Trail and multiple great locally owned restaurants like Unc and Nefs Bar and Grill, Café Dodici’s, Dino’s Pizza and Steakhouse and JP’s 207 as well as many other local establishments. Washington entertains with the YMCA, Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center (https://www.washingtonauditorium.org/) , beautiful parks and The Steele Family Aquatic Center.
Lake Darling State Park offers picnicking, lake swimming, no wake lake with small motor boat, canoe rentals and great fishing as well as a large event center that can be rented for family reunions, weddings and other gatherings.
Mt. Pleasant shines with multiple local owned establishments as The Grange Public House and Brewery, Jefferson Street Bar and Grill, Costa’s Pizza and Steakhouse, Little Mexico, Central Park Coffee as well as numerous other great local establishments. Mt Pleasant is home of MidWest Old Thrashers. https://www.oldthreshers.com/
Fairfield is known for it’s culinary establishments as well. Here is a link: http://www.visitfairfieldiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-FF-restaurant-Brochure.pdf Fairfield’s award winning bike loop is 16 miles with multiple off road trails that wonder through it’s multiple groomed parks. https://jeffersoncountyconservation.com/fairfield-loop-trail/
Fairfields Art’s and Convention Center boost multiple local and out of town entertainment. https://fairfieldacc.com/
We ask that guests do not enter our farm outbuildings. We do encourage you to watch as the preservation continues.
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About the area
Wayland
Wayland is home to this holiday home. Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club and Punj Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Prayer Labyrinth and Arts Center Theater.
Situated in Wayland, this holiday home is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Sockum Ridge County Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Prayer Labyrinth and Fern Cliff County Park. Lake Darling State Park and Washington County Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).
About the host
Hosted by Loren & Andrea Rich
My husband and I would like to share our little piece of heaven with our guest. We truly hope that each and everyone has the best stay and is able to relax and soak in some of the country entities we have to offer.
What makes this property unique
You will fall in love with this modern piece of history. The sunsets and sunrises are overwhelmingly just fabulous. It is just so nice to get away to that fresh country air and relax!