4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing
Located next to Farmington, Iowa: 4 hours from Chicago, 2 1/2 from St. Louis, 1 1/4 hours from Iowa City and 6 hours from the Twin Cities. This old town Farm house and 16 acres of land is located next to the wonderful Shimek Forest and Des Moines River. The house offers a large living room, large dining room, sit in kitchen, 4 bedrooms upstairs with the ability to sleep 8 comfortably plus 2 sofa beds in the living room to sleep an additional 4 people. Forced air and heat, washer and dryer, TV, DVD and 16 acres to call your own with your stay. Free use of 6 adult bikes and 3 children bikes plus a 1/3 mile nature trail with chipped wood path through the woods a short distance from the home. New barbeque for outside cooking with picnic table. Fire ring and firewood for evening s'mores and enjoyment. Comes with all eating and kitchen utensils, linens, towels, and toiletries. Hot air popcorn popper and popcorn. Farmington, Iowa is one of the "Villages of Van Buren County" on the Des Moines River, a quaint town with grocery store, parks, local restaurants and bars. Available for week vacations, reunions, weekend retreats, Iowa and Iowa Wesleyan football weekends, hunting and fishing trips, horseback riding and more! If interested call Eric.
Why would people want to rent:
Spring and Fall Colors Sledding in winter Football games (only 1 1/2 hours from U of IA games, Iowa Wesleyan only 30 minutes away) Festivals (Farmington Strawberry, other communities other types) Hiking (Shimek Forest only 1/2 mile away) Biking (free use of bikes) 1/3 mile nature trail on premises (bird and wild life watching) Horseback riding (can rent a horse) Mushrooming Hunting (deer, turkeys, rabbits, pheasant) Fishing, Shimek Forest ponds, Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers and Lakes Relaxation
Farm House: Restored New HVAC Forced Air and Heat 4 bedrooms 2 with twin beds 1 with Queen 1 with double bed 1 and 1/2 baths Large Kitchen Dining room Living room with two hide-a-bed sofas Laundry room New 3 gas burner Barbecue Picnic table Fire Ring with firewood Free use of bikes, 6 adult and 3 children size to choose from
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small Dogs. NO CATS.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
2-NIGHT MINIMUM RENTAL
Home-cleaning at end of stay: $50 cleaning charge will be subtracted from your security deposit
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Property # 643194vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Farmington
Farmington is home to this holiday home. Bentonsport National Historic District and Lewelling Quaker Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilson Lake Park and Lake Sugema. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
Bentonsport National Historic District - 15 min drive - 21.9 km
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - 22 min drive - 34.3 km
Lake Sugema - 22 min drive - 32.9 km
Riverview Club Golf Course - 24 min drive - 36.0 km
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 4 min walk
The Bonaparte Retreat - 11 min drive
Bridge Cafe and Supper Club - 11 min walk
River's Edge Pub & Grub - 11 min drive
The bean pot coffee shop - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing?
As of 30 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$288, 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 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 4br Wonderful Farm Home for vacationing, reunions, biking, hunting, fishing located?
Situated in Farmington, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium, Battle of Athens State Historic Site and Bentonsport National Historic District. Wilson Lake Park and Lake Sugema are also within 16 miles (25 km).
About the host
Hosted by Owner/Property Manager
What makes this property unique
Free use of bicycles, 9 to choose from. Nature trail through woods. Fire ring.