Barn House on the Farm

Barn in Lovilia, Iowa

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Beth
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Exceptional check-in experience

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Peace and quiet

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Stay in a renovated hilltop barn, with views of the fields and forests below. Visit our grass-finished cattle and goats, take a cooking or writing class, or enjoy farm-fresh dinner and breakfast. Or simply sit around the fire with old friends, go fishing, or take a walk in nature.

We are a fifth-generation farm focused on sustainability. Our two+ bedrooms can accommodate friends, couples or families. It's the farm of your childhood dreams and the kind we want to preserve for the future.

The space
The Barn House is located on the property near our old farmhouse. The two bedrooms, one full bath, kitchenette (a microwave and small refrigerator) and living area are located upstairs, with beautiful views of rolling pasture and our giant garden (from which we sell vegetables and fruits).

The large main room is a comfortable sitting area with couches and reclining chairs. Each bedroom features a 16-foot-high ceiling made of the original barn rafters.

Guests have access to our large kitchen to make light meals and keep food chilled. Let us know if you would like to use the kitchen more during your stay.

Guest access
Guests have full use of the entire upstairs and can also use the downstairs bathroom and kitchen when not in use for classes. A large table downstairs is also available.

Other things to note
We have two dogs and three cats, all of whom are friendly. We also have beef, goat and vegetables available for purchase (and a book the host wrote about farming!).

We are a functioning farm with cattle, goats, and vegetables. We therefore don't allow other people's pets on our property. You can learn more about our farm at Iowa-farm dot com.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Valley view
Garden view
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Washer

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 32 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Lovilia, Iowa, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The Barn House is next door to our farm house, 7 miles outside of a tiny town. There is very little in the way of a "neighborhood" here in rural Iowa, but you will share the outdoor space with squirrels, rabbits, hawks, turkeys, and many other beautiful critters, in addition to our friendly dogs, cats, ducks, and chickens.

Meet your host

Superhost
34 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: Farmer + Writer
Lives in Lovilia, Iowa
I am a journalist, author of Bet the Farm, and farmer, along with my husband John (the good-looking one in the photo). John grew up on the farm, went to culinary school, was a chef, wine buyer and butcher in SF before we moved back to take over the farm. Together, we manage our Airbnb.

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