Location: Santa Claus, Indiana, USA (Located 8 Miles from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Two stories
The Wilmes Farmhouse is a 1900's farm home that has been newly renovated. The original oak trim and hardwood floors remain intact and add to the rustic feel of the farm home. It offers beautiful views from the front porch swing and throughout the home. Tranquil sunsets can be viewed from the adjoining balcony. The large shade trees are perfect for picnics. The home is suitable for single families or groups.
After a day at Holiday World, hiking, antiquing, or sightseeing the farmhouse is a peaceful place to relax. Children and adults alike will enjoy. A stay in the farm house will be a memory no one will soon forget.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Crock pot, blender, toaster, waffle maker, pot and pans, plenty of dishes and utensils, cups and glasses. Towels and wash rags.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Other Amenities
- located 1 mile south of interstate I-64, x-box gaming system and 4 televisions, 12 cup coffee maker, with 4 queen size beds,1 full size bed and a pull out couch it is big enough for the whole crew.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Monkey Hollow Winery, Santa's Stables, Lincoln Amphitheatre, Monastery, Seminary, Wendy's, Subway, and other restaurants available within a mile.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Aug: $200/night (weekday) .. $250/night (weekend & holidays) .. $1300/week
May & Sep: $175/night (weekday) .. $225/night (weekend & holidays) .. 1100/week
Oct-Apr: $125/night (weekday) .. $150/night (weekend & holidays) .. $ 800/week
One night stays may require small cleaning fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
This home was built by my grandfather and has remained in the family since its construction. My family has worked together to restore the family home and bring it back to life.
Property Photos
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- Wilmes Farmhouse - Family Friendly Vacation Farmhouse near Santa Claus, Located on a Working Farm in Ferdinand, Indiana
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- All new stainless steel appliances and dining room table sits 6 - Family Friendly Vacation Farmhouse near Santa Claus, Located on a Working Farm in Ferdinand, Indiana
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- Although the home has been modernized, it still maintains its country charm. - Family Friendly Vacation Farmhouse near Santa Claus, Located on a Working Farm in Ferdinand, Indiana
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- New reclining/rocking living room suite, 42"plasma TV, and a second dining table
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- The home boasts 4 spacious bedrooms with beautiful views of the countryside.
Traveler Reviews (13)
Great Girl's Getaway Destination
Guest: Donna and Lisa
(Owensboro, Ky.)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
My mom, two sisters and me were there for a long weekend and very much enjoyed this house. As stated in the previous reviews, the bedrooms were big and the walk-in closets were spacious. The house was clean and the owners provided everything but the food. Loved the leather couches that kick back, so relaxing. We had trouble trying to start a DVD we had brought with us on the plasma TV, never did get that going (maybe instructions would be helpful) and finally ended upstairs in the big bedroom to watch it. We went to Monkey Hollow Winery in St. Meinrad's and taste tested wine, very nice. This place is central to a lot of attractions and coming back every night to this welcoming farmhouse was glorious. We highly recommend this place. Connie, Donna, Jean and Jackie
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Southern Indiana Farmhouse
Guest: Brian B.
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
The listing was accurate and the house was exactly what we expected. The owners went out of their way to see that our Christmas visit was perfect. They even put up a Christmas tree that was very much appreciated. The home was very clean and the appliances new. The new gas grill was put to use and all in all we had a excellent experience with this property. We plan to stay here again and have already recommended it to friends.
Recommended for:
Will definitely return!
Guest: Heather
(Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
We rented this house for a genealogy trip, and we are so glad we did! It was central to all the towns we wanted to go to. Had we been visiting Holiday World, the drive would have been practically nothing. The house is wonderful and the owners are fantastic. They are very careful to stay out of your way, and they left us completely alone until we approached them (this is a working farm, but they were very careful not to intrude on our privacy). The rooms were wonderful, the beds comfortable, the house warm and welcoming. The fact that there is a bedroom on the first floor was great for my elderly in-laws. Our son and his grandmother had a wonderful time with the doll-house in the upstairs room, even repairing a small thing or two and leaving a few "people" additions for the next family. It is somewhat off of the "beaten path," but we trusted our GPS and the address we were provided and had no problem at all finding it! We hope to return for a longer stay next year, and maybe even make it to a day or two at the park!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Excellent Excellent Excellent. Far exceeded our expectations, Kids loved it, Parents loved it. ****
Guest: Steve
(Troy, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We planned a 2 1/2 day trip to Holiday World in July this year. We were planning on getting 3 hotel rooms for the family but luckily our Papa found this jewel for us on VRBO.com. We had 7 adults and 6 kids and were very comfortable in this farmhouse. This was so much cheaper than getting hotel rooms, and so much nicer. Located on a cow farm on a gravel road, it is a truly rustic farmhouse experience but with all modern conveniences (Direct-TV High Def flat screen, nice bathrooms, coffee maker, nice new kitchen appliances and comfortable furniture, heat and a/c). Even though the house is antique, it is very up to date, very clean and very well kept. The owner made sure we had everything we needed, communicated with us very easily, and was a pleasure to deal with. We will recommend this property to anyone who asks us about traveling to Santa Claus, IN and we will for sure stay here again on our next trip to Holiday World. Other comments ---Holiday World was a blast and just amazing. ---The town where the house is called Ferdinand, when you cross over the highway you chance from central to easter time, crazy. Only took us 10 min to get to Holiday World each day. ---Even though the house is located on a gravel road that doesn't mean that cars won't go whipping by every once in a while, be sure to keep kids away.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Super Clean and Roomy
Guest: Sandy
(Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
We stayed at the Wilmes Farm House for two nights in July. There were 10 people in our group. We had plenty of room and everything was extremely clean. The kids enjoyed the dollhouse upstairs. We will definitely stay here again when planning a vacation at Holiday World.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house in the country
Guest: Becky
(Indy)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/15/11
It's not far off the highway, but you feel like you are way out in the country. What a nicely decorated/renovated house. We appreciated how clean it was and having more space than in a hotel. The owners made it very easy to rent and use. We hope to return sometime!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Awesome Farmhouse, can't wait to return!!
Guest: Connie
(Robertsville)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
Just returned from visiting the Wilmes Farmhouse and the family is already asking when we can go again. The location is perfect, not far off the interstate and so close to Holiday World. We all enjoyed the old world charm the home reflects, yet appreciated the modern conveniences we've become accustomed to (satellite TV was a must for the guys). The little ones (2,3,4 & 7) were thrilled to see the doll house and enjoyed watching the cows. There was plenty to hold their attention so the adults could relax after a long day at the water park. Thanks so much to the Wilmes family for the experience!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Back As a Repeat Guest!
Guest: Sarah
(Martinsville, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/05/11
This was our second vacation at the Wilmes Farmhouse because we had such a great time last summer. We come with a large group of 4 families (basically one family per bedroom) with lots of kids. The kids are always excited about Holiday World...but the adults are excited about the farmhouse! The owners take very good care of the house and it is always clean and spotless when we arrive. It has modern appliances and amenities such as leather couches, a big screen TV, and stainless steel appliances. They even take suggestions from visitors to heart, and have added several things over time, such as a railing to the staircase. The property is peaceful and secluded, but just minutes from Holiday World. We love it, would recommend it, and will be back next year! All it was missing this year was a pizza cutter and a curtain for the antique bedroom door which has a window in it. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Perfect Thanksgiving
Guest: JT & Family
(Utah)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 12/01/10
Needed a place where family from Utah, Virginia, and Ohio could meet for Thanksgiving... Wilmes Farmhouse was perfect! The 3 regular bedrooms were great for 3 young couples, and the largest upstairs bedroom gave plenty of room for parents and younger siblings. Much more spacious than we anticipated, and with 2 babies in the house we were pleasantly surprised how soundproof most of the rooms were! The house was clean and orderly, well-decorated, and had plenty of kitchenware and cookware (It was like cooking Thanksgiving dinner at home - plenty of pots and pans). The Wilmes were very pleasant to work with and answered all our questions and concerns immediately. We certainly recommend this for family get-togethers any time of year! (The heat in the house was amazingly quick and then steady even during a cold, somewhat rainy Thanksgiving week!) Very relaxing and homely place. Thanks!!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful family weekend
Guest: Terry Weaver_HAC15976
(Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/06/10
We spent a weekend at this charming farmhouse with friends and family. It was wonderful. We had five families with folks ranging in age from 4 to 68 and everyone was very comformtable. The large bedroom on the first floor was especially nice, since one of our guests has difficulty with stairs. The house was immaculate, the beds were very comfy and the rooms were all quite spacious. We spent the day Saturday at Holiday World, a convenient 10 minutes away, and then returned to the house for a birthday celebration. It was a great place to unwind after a busy day at the park. The gas grill, patio chairs and croquet set were all greatly appreciated. I had a question for the owner while we were there, sent her an email and she responded within the hour -- very helpful!! I will definitely keep this on my list of places to return to with our active family.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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