Historic Homestead ~ the Brown Family Farm

• The best get"away" - Farm close to town

  The best get"away" - Farm close to town

  • Guest jotravy
  • Date of stay 12/27/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  The property and the owner made this one of our most memorable local getaways ever. The home is full of history and the pictures don't do it justice. Lake Wenatchee was an easy and beautiful walk away. Leavenworth, Plain, Cashmere were all close and offered us unique activities, dining, antiquing, pubs, parks, skiing, snowshoeing and more. Stevens pass ski hill had great conditions and was 20 mins away. We had 6 adults stay each night (11 total enjoyed the home at separate times) and there was still tons of space. The home itself is what made this trip. Very relaxing, lots of games, we skied down the hill on the acreage even!!, had a fire to ring in new years, and spent most the time sharing a drink by the fire with good friends while playing games. It was so relaxing to do nothing. We had a chance to feed the horses, check out the chickens, and play in the snow! Karen was beyond helpful (best I've dealt with in years of renting places) and the home needs to be stayed at to be understood.. Over 100 years old but great amenities. Thanks so much from all of us and our dogs who loved it too!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Great -- even w/o power

  Great -- even w/o power

  • Guest karenbSea
  • Date of stay 12/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/31/12
  Despite lack of power for 2 of our 3 nights -- our 3 generation group of 8 (grandmother, 3 adult daughters, a husband, 3 kids ranging from 5 to 19) had a great pre-Christmas stay. "Cabin" was spacious and comfortable. Plenty of communal space and still room to escape from it all. Nice XC skiing and snow shoeing w/o getting in the car. Kids of all ages had fun making a sledding run and feeding the horses. Karen was super nice and helpful. Look forward to returning again when the hot tub is up and running.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Wow! You and your group win the prize for all time most hardy travelers! Even knowing there had been a blizzard, and the power was out, you came up anyway. You have an awesome family, able to snuggle down in primitive circumstances and still have fun. Please come back soon!

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• A great farm experience!

  A great farm experience!

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/16/12
  My husband and I and our two kids stayed here for a week with his parents and we had a really great time! Karen was a pleasure to work with, very friendly and helpful. The property worked out well for us; we could bird watch every morning and the kids loved to visit the chickens and horses. We did some hiking and visited Leavenworth, as well as some wineries in the area. The house was large, and the downstairs was very open and the kitchen had lovely windows to look out as you cooked. We used the hot tub in the beginning of the week, when it was cool at night. It was great to see the stars while soaking. We will come again if we can find a time when it's available!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• fabulous girls weekend

  fabulous girls weekend

  • Guest Dawn
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/04/12
  No kids, men or pets...lots of wine, great food and the best atmosphere you could ask for. This place is just magical. We have done several girls long weekends in a variety of places and by far this was our best experience. Karen and her family are just wonderful and you couldn't ask for more in terms of location and beauty. Loved the horse, chickens, cat and even the chipmunk that tried to join us. The kitchen is well stocked and that dining room table was the hub of our stay. We vowed never to go to the same place twice, but we all agree that some vows are meant to be broken!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful, peaceful vacation

  Wonderful, peaceful vacation

  • Guest Rami A.
  • Date of stay 03/25/12
  • Review Submitted 04/04/12
  We recently stayed a week at the Brown Family Farm. The stay was absolutely wonderful! We were warm and cozy in the cabin while the snow fell outside. The kids loved getting fresh eggs from the hen house, and feeding the horses grass. Our friends enjoyed the visiting neighborhood dog so much that they wanted to take her home. The kids wanted eggs everyday for breakfast - which was a nice change of pace from Pop Tarts and sugary cereal! We made big family dinners and enjoyed much lively conversation. The kids enjoyed Netflix each night, and a computer with internet made it easy for the adults to keep up with email and such. We streamed music from Pandora and enjoyed just relaxing together. There was plenty of space - and everything one could need was provided. A special treat? Our puppy was able to enjoy the vacation with us! We will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• We love this getaway!

  We love this getaway!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/28/12
  Going to "The Farm" is one of our favorite things to do! It is so comfortable, peaceful, beautiful...I could just go on and on. There are so many things to do in the area and Leavenworth and Stevens are just 30 minutes away. Karen is a wonderful hostess...We love "The Farm"!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Awesome Family Winter Get-away!

  Awesome Family Winter Get-away!

  • Guest Hilary K.
  • Date of stay 02/19/12
  • Review Submitted 02/28/12
  I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for sharing your family's home with us, Karen! We had a wonderful stay, and were really sorry to leave! The kitchen was fantastic and it was fun to have room to host friends for dinner. Thanks for the recommendation of the See-n-Ski trail. We towed the kids one day and enjoyed the sunshine on the river. The kids loved the sledding hill and bringing the horses treats, and built a rather impressive series of forts in the attic space. Hank the dog was threatening to stay, too. We'd love to come back in the summer.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Warm and Chamring

  Warm and Chamring

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 02/03/12
  • Review Submitted 02/06/12
  We had a fabulous couples weekend at the Brown Family Farm, while researching the venue for our upcoming wedding. The farmhouse was warm and cozy with plenty of room to spread out, and the property was beautiful, even covered in snow. :) Our dogs enjoyed playing in the snow, discovering the horses and the chickens. All of us have nothing but rave reviews for the house, the farm, the area and the owner (Karen). I know our wedding will be exactly as I had envisioned it. Karen is creating a wonderful space for everyone to enjoy.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Cozy and perfect.

  Cozy and perfect.

  • Guest Bethany
  • Date of stay 12/09/11
  • Review Submitted 12/12/11
  We had a lovely girls weekend at this adorable cabin. Karen was helpful and accommodating and made sure that we were comfortable and happy! The horses, chickens, snow, and Christmas lights made for the perfect atmosphere.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Mary and family - Eastern Washington

  Mary and family - Eastern Washington

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 07/22/11
  • Review Submitted 08/09/11
  Karen, Thank you for the use of the Homestead. We had a delightful relaxing time. The house had plenty of room for the coming and going of various children/grandchildren and the privacy and quiet was incredible. Getting to bring our various dogs was great - it made it so much easier for everyone to gather without dog-sitting worries. We hiked, kayaked, read, and sat in the hot tub. The house had everything we needed and we enjoyed having a big kitchen/eating area to cook and gather in. We packed quite reluctantly to return home. My husband and I were pleased to get a chance to visit with your father and hear the history of the area and the Homestead. Thank you again for everything. You were the easiest person I've ever worked with in the VRBO network. We are hoping to return another time.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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Mar-May, & Nov .. $199/night Sun-Thurs ... $249/night Fri-Sat (2 night minimum)
Jun-Feb ...... $279/night Sun-Thurs ... $299/night Fri-Sat (2 night minimum)
Easter/Thanksgiving/Christmas & New Year's... $325/night (3 night minimum)
Labor Day/4th of July/Memorial Day..... $299/night (3 night minimum)
Rates for first 6 guests. Additional $15/guest/night
$100 non-refundable cleaning fee/$300 refundable deposit
special weekly rates available

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.