Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby

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A lakeside setting with a table and chairs under a tree, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
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A living room with a sofa, armchair, fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A rural property with a gravel driveway, a wooden door, a chicken coop, and a golf cart.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a dresser, a chair, and a bedside table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Janesville, IA
  • Place, Ingawanis Woodland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, UNI-Dome
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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  • Air conditioning
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About the neighborhood

Janesville

Located in Janesville, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bremer County Historical Society Museum and Neumann Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include McElroy Communication Arts Center and Cedar Falls Community Main Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Walston-Hoover Stadium or UNI-Dome. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Janesville, IA

What's nearby

  • Ingawanis Woodland - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wartburg College - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 18 min drive - 29.6 km
  • UNI-Dome - 21 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 29 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KWIK STAR #712 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Sol Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby on Nov 8, 2026 start from $231, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow Inn and Farm Hobby located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedar River and Ingawanis Woodland. Barrick Road City Park and Janesville City Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time there. Great place to relax and fish. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a pleasure it was spending time at this cottage and getting to know the host family. We love this property and will promote it every chance we get. Many, many thanks to the chickens (fresh farm eggs!), ducks, Harold the cat, Myrtle the Turtle, Winnie the Moo and Daisy Mae (aka Little Moo) for hosting us. We appreciate the use of the golf cart as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We loved when the cows moooooo to let us know they are hungry or prefer to be inside The cottage is quaint and we enjoyed several campfires during our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay on Penny and Dan’s farm. Honeybee Cottage had everything we needed and was so cozy and beautifully decorated. We especially loved the view of the pond, our fire on the beach and just relaxing on the porch. We had a nice hike from the property and enjoyed walking the grounds. Something lovely around every turn. The big garden and greenhouse were so neat. We will need to return to enjoy more of what makes this such a special place. Thank you so much for our weekend in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great 4 day stay at the Honeybee Cottage. The cottage and property were clean, inviting, and calming! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want peace, you will find it here. Such a beautiful place. The nicest people. The meaning of hospitality. I encourage everyone to try this VRBO. I could not have picked better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

My son and I had an enjoyable stay. Wish we had more time to spend just relaxing by the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage and Property

The Honeybee Cottage is absolutely adorable and is set on a beautiful piece of property! The owners are very easy to work with and are extremely hospitable. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Wonderful cottage and lovely hosts. Couldn’t ask for anything better. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a super special place. So beautiful and quiet. Water for swimming, woods for hiking, and a bench by the river that is a great place to relax. The cottage is comfortable and decorated really nicely. High speed Internet is available.
The cabin
The river
The greenhouse
The cows
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Pond” Vacation

The location was wonderful. The pond was just out the door of the cabin, clean and had a wonderful sandy beach. If you want a very quiet spot with access to water this place is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful stay

Property is beautiful and has lots to do. We had just a relaxing trip. We enjoyed the animals, lake, and trails. Penny and Dan have thought of everything! We will return if we get the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful

Star’s Hollow is my favorite place to stay! Their Honeybee Cottage is cute, clean, and has everything you need! The owners care about providing their guests with a wonderful experience! Do yourself a favor and go stay at Star’s Hollow; you will not regret it! 5/5
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a find!

The cabin is outstanding and very well equipped (including the makings for s'mores!). In addition, the grounds are beautiful and adjacent to a wonderful hiking trail. What a great place to rest and relax. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thank you, Joe, for staying at Honeybee Cottage and for your kind words! We would love to have you (and your wife:) come back any time!! Blessings to you and yours!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was absolutely perfect. Clean. Adequate space. Could have easily stayed for days. Great little kitchen. Hosts were so kind. I would have appreciated more care/cleanliness on the porch, but the space was great. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility at its cleanest

To say charming is an understatement! Charming, clean, quiet, friendly, lots to do and take in if you choose. I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Piece of Heaven

This was a lovely find! A unique chance to stay in a cozy cottage nestled against a little pond with several farm animals and hiking trails at your fingertips. Penny and Dan are wonderful hosts, friendly, communicative and informative of the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful and relaxing time at Honeybee Cottage at Star's Hollow. Dan and Penny are great hosts and were attentive. The cottage is private but next to the hiking trails which were excellent. Extensive trail system through the woods. Enjoyed the animals, especially Howard the cat and the 3 dogs (especially loved Louis), as well as the cows, pigs, chickens, and ducks. Cottage was great and comfortable. The pond was just outside the cottage. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honey Bee Cottage

Very quiet, rural cottage set aside from the owners home. It was very well maintained and appointed with everything you could need. Owners are very pleasant and willing to educate on all the animals on the site and encourage children to participate in daily chores if willing.Beautiful setting that pictures do not do justice with a private pond and nearlyBy trails to hike/bike. Highly recommend!!P
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect getaway!

When you come to Stars Hollow Inn & Hobby Farm, you aren’t just paying for a nice place to stay. Dan and Penny have created a wonderful “getaway” to experience, where you can do as much or as little as you want. The cabin is perfectly supplied with more than the average place and Penny’s touches make it feel like home. We enjoyed it all….fishing, the canoe, the hammock and swing, the trails, the garden and all the sweet animals. We would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem

The perfect get away. Our stay was everything we imagined it would be and more. Most important to us was a peaceful nights rest and our bed was so comfortable. It was actually a "Tiny Home", experience and had everything we needed. We had fresh eggs from the farm in our refrigerator. The spirit of the home and of the surrounding nature is the perfect place to refuel the spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at Star's Hollow! Dan and Penny were so accommodating and friendly. We loved all of the farm animals and especially Bestie. Catching fish and floating around in the pond in the kayak were just a few of our favorite moments. Along with playing cards on the porch while listening to the rain. Everything was very relaxing and just what we were hoping for. We will definitely be returning! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R in shabby chic tranquility

All the reviews are 100% spot on! My time there was at the height of excessive heat wave in August ‘23 (awfully hot & humid!) but, this property provides so many opportunities to make the best of the time there. Early morning Hikes (so much wildlife and the stillness…seriously therapeutic), …our days were cooling off in the pond then to a wonderful beach sitting area in some great shade (from huge trees) provided hours of relief from heat - evening time: (best evening breezes!!! ) we enjoyed getting the kayaks out (after sun went down) lying back and having best seat for star gazing. NO mosquitos!!! Farm fresh eggs (bonus!!) the owners have created and continue to improve their hobby farm - you can truly see their love and passion for Stars Hollow Inn - I look forward to visiting again when it’s much cooler -fall time is sure to be amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time here and it was still a great stay. Dan & Penny are great to work with, the cottage is as shown, so much peace and quiet, the animals are fun, and the hiking trails in the park adjacent are a great adventure. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We loved the surroundings. Beautiful scenery and peaceful environment. The cottage is very clean and cozy. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. We were there for the first snowfall of the year. Will definitely come back next year during the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend away

Penny and Dan have a beautiful property. Definitely a place you'll want to stay at in all seasons. The punny named pigs that liked to race me, super sweet dogs, ducks, and cows kept me entertained. It was a very cold and snowy weekend, but the cabin was cozy and it was fun to watch the ducks deal with the pond icing over so they could keep swimming. We did get outside to explore still and saw a beautiful huge bald eagle. We definitely want to return and unplug again. Thanks again for the great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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