Title: The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA Family-friendly holiday home in Indianola ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908000/109907977/eba8e617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908000/109907977/518166ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908000/109907977/2cc94ff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908000/109907977/aa836835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908000/109907977/10565f06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space £144 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - In-room accessibility - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bicycles - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17443000/17442968/8c6dc2f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA Indianola - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 690 reviews £92 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=17442968&PinnedHotelID=17442968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489445/e2e34c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Rustic Barn just waiting for you to kick back and relax. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.31654%2C-93.58011&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QM6kWiStVp5h7OWJ_XRClV3a_uk=) Indianola, IA #### What's nearby - Lake Ahquabi State Park - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles - Warren County Fair - 14 min drive - 3.6 miles - Des Moines Metro Opera - 15 min drive - 4.2 miles - Simpson College - 16 min drive - 4.2 miles - National Balloon Museum - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive - ‪Deng's Garden - ‬11 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 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 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA on 12 Oct 2025 start from £143.98, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Indianola-Hotels-The-Hen-House-Country-Living-With-Farm-Life-Appeal.h109907977.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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. Des Moines Metro Opera and National Balloon Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madonna 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication 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 ##### Madonna Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia R. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Lydia R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary H. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Gary H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelia B. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Amelia B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex F. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Alex F. 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