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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor barbecue
Deck or patio
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Kokomo, IN
Huston Park
Place, Huston Park
3 min drive
Kokomo Speedway
Place, Kokomo Speedway
5 min drive
Indiana University Kokomo
Place, Indiana University Kokomo
19 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Blue bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Green room
1 King Bed
Main floor bedroom
1 Double Bed
Master
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
First floor en suite bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom upstairs
Toilet · Shower only
Summer kitchen bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs master bath
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house
Mabel and Harry's guest house is situated in the pristine rural beauty of the Indiana countryside. This historic colonial farmhouse has been renovated into a luxury retreat. A mix of the old and the new: original architectural features and ultra HD TVs; an induction cooktop and a speckled enamelware kettle; antique nightstands and highest quality bamboo sheets and bedding. The house was designed with the intention that our guests will experience the quiet elegance of this country getaway.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please inquire with me
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Please inquire with me
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Kokomo
Located in Kokomo, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huston Park and Bon Air Park, while Seiberling Mansion and Elwood Haynes Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kokomo Speedway or Kokomo Municipal Stadium.
Kokomo Event & Conference Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Indiana University Kokomo - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
Indiana Wesleyan University - 43 min drive - 61.8 km
Getting around
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
Great Wall Buffet - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Handle Bar - 6 min drive
Wolfes Smokehouse and BBQ - 7 min drive
Rupert's B&K - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house on 18 May 2026 start from £234, 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 at Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mabel and Harry's, a modern country guest house located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Huston Park, Kokomo Speedway and Northside Park. Northwest Park and Bon Air Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is such a WONDERFUL and beautiful place! It is exactly as it is listed and is so incredibly charming. We booked for my daughter’s 16th birthday party and it was such a hit and an incredible place to host. The cleanliness and decorations were perfection. The little details were such a sweet surprise!! The attention and communication from Janny was exceptional! If you’re thinking of booking do it!
Ana amazing place to stay for a large group! We took wedding photos in the yard and got ready for the wedding in the back room! It was amazing! They left us a beautiful cake!
Jacqueline M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
thank you so much for your wonderful review! You folks were wonderful guests and happy to be a part of your special weekend!
My sister and I have stayed here several times when we visit our parents. This home is just the respite we need! My husband came for the first time this visit and couldn't stop talking about how great it was. The secret is out!
Susan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Hi Susan, thanks so much for the wonderful review!
You folks have a home away from home here at Mabel And Harrys!
Best decorated house ever! Perfect for our family gathering. Hostess was most gracious and accommodating when I asked for a stand mixer. Everything was perfect-except the light switches could have been marked. Lots of flipping on/off lights looking for right ones.
Sue B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Hi Sue, thanks for the great review! I appreciate hearing about the light switches. I have intentionally not labeled them wanting the guesthouse to feel as much like a home as possible. But it was good insight to hear about someone else’s experience.
Thanks so much for coming to visit!
This property was everything it advertised it to be! From the moment we arrived we felt right at home and fell in love with the charm of this old farmhouse. The home was decorated nicely and the house was clean. We loved the special touches that the owner left for us like the delicious cake from the local bakery, the fresh corn from their crops and supplies to make smores! The entire experience was a treat for our family!
Christie R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Christie, thank you so much for your wonderful review! And my apologies about being so slow to respond. Its guests like you that make all the effort worth it! Thanks again for coming to visit!
Exceptional stay. We were in town for a high school reunion, home was a fantastic place to stay… wonderful place for friends to chat and relax. She had the makings for s’mores right there (including the marshmallow roasting sticks:), kindling for an outside fire… two spacious “family” rooms… beds were super. And the location was great, you’re out in the country but only a few minutes from our old high school. This was a fabulous VRBO experience, from the initial communications with the owner to the time we checked out. Well, well done.
Clifford W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Clifford, thank you so much for your wonderful review! Sorry it’s taken me so long to respond. I was so honored to have you folks there and hoping some of your classmates came to visit too. Thanks again for coming!
The property and Janny the hostess, could not have been more remarkably wonderful. Loved everything about our stay. Elegant, yet comfortable and warmly inviting. We loved every5hing about our stsy.pictures do not do it justice
Joyce B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Thank you so much, Joyce! I was so glad to have the opportunity to meet you, girls! Especially the birthday girl! I’d love to make it up to your coffee shop someday. Thanks so much for choosing Mabel and Harry’s Guest house!
Everything is of the highest quality with thought out excellence! We enjoyed this beautiful home with tasteful and creative decorations, comfortable and ample seating, the well appointed kitchen, games, a gas fireplace on the deck, beautiful farmland views, and cozy comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms.
I cannot say enough about this listing! Every part of the stay feels relaxing and truly enjoyable! We chose to stay again because we had another baseball tournament in the area and Harry and Mabel’s is our go to location. The rooms are perfect! The amount of bathrooms keeps every one happy! The living areas are spacious and the outdoor amenities are AMAZING! Janny thinks of it all and makes you feel so comfortable for the stay. We cannot wait to go back! This house is more than 5 stars!
What a wonderful place to stay. Better than advertised. Warm and cozy with plenty of room for our group of 9. Entire home was “HIGH END”. Would highly recommend!!!
Alan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Alan thank you so much for your wonderful review! So sorry it has taken me so long to respond.
The home and property was more than we could’ve imagined!! Picture perfect with more space than a picture can show! Tall ceilings and the two living rooms are placed perfectly! The outdoor seating around the fire places were inviting and drew out many nights filled with stories to remember! When we return to Indiana, this home will be one to return too!! So blessed this is an option in small town Indiana! Loved everything about Mabel & Harry’s house!!! What a treat and what a blessing!!!
Jill S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Jill my apologies at being so slow to respond to your wonderful review! So glad that you folks had a good time and it will be my honor to host you again in the future!
Home away from home in all aspects of comfort and style. Fully equipped in all areas down to the smallest of details. Perfect for celebrations or family get-togethers.
Christine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Christine, thank you so much for your wonderful review! You and your family took the best care of my grandparents home! Always delighted to have you on my calendar!
We had another lovely stay at Mabel & Harry’s Guest House. It’s our favorite place to stay when we’re in town because of the host’s wonderful hospitality! Highly recommend!
Sharon H.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thank you so much Shari for your wonderful review!
Always an honor to host you folks!
We have stayed at many VRBO properties and this is by far one of the best. Janny is an exceptional hostess and thinks of everything!
Gail W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Hi Gail, sorry I’m so slow to respond, but I want to thank you for your wonderful review!
You folks were wonderful guests and it was an honor to host you!
The owners have spent a lot of time on the details of making this rental house a home. The lighting, decor, comfortable living areas and bedrooms are perfection. I am already planning my next trip.
Christine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Christine, what a wonderful review! You guys were wonderful guests and I’m looking forward to your next visit in January!
About the host
Hosted by Janny Varnau
After a thirty-eight-year career in nursing, Janny developed a passion for real estate. She and her brother Mark created Jewell RD Homes, named for their childhood homestead. With operations in Indiana and Florida, JRH buys, remodels, and sells homes and provides design consultation and real estate solutions. It was her vision for what their grandparents’ home could become that fueled the creation of Mabel and Harry’s Guest House, the modern country retreat.
Why they chose this property
This colonial farmhouse, built in 1920, was purchased by Mabel Daily, a housewife and mother of 13 who had a vision for her family’s future. Generations later, her granddaughter Janny bought the farmstead from a cousin and invested years into a loving and design-intensive restoration. M&H is a mix of the old and the new: original architectural features and high-definition flatscreen TVs; an induction cooktop and a speckled enamelware kettle; antique nightstands and the highest-quality bamboo sheets and bedding, not to mention our single-strand mulberry silk pillows. The house was designed not only with preservation and elegance in mind, but with an eye toward the kind of relaxation that can only come from having your every need met.
To preserve nearly 70 years of family history, Janny, co-founder of Jewell RD Homes, purchased her grandparents’ farmstead. She and her brother and business partner, Mark, executed an extensive two-year design plan to transform Mabel and Harry’s into a charming space for short-term rentals, special events, and intimate weddings.
What makes this property unique
I am the owner and manager of Mabel and Harry’s. I have handpicked three people that help me with the cleaning and upkeep of the property. I have set very high standards regarding the cleaning of the house. I would like to assure potential guests, considering a visit, that in addition to laundering sheets(which should go without saying ☺️) every quilt, every blanket, every throw that is used is laundered. Every time! We use high-end organic bamboo linen from Cozy Earth and Quince.
We have many guests who leave the house, looking beautiful, but we repeat all the work, no matter what. We hand wipe down our sofas and rotate cushions after every single guest leaves!
I consider an honor to host folks, and it’s my heart to want to spoil people! When guests come to Mabel and Harry’s Guesthouse, they will find a fully stocked kitchen of high-end cookware and induction cooktop and a drawer full of Penzey spices.
In the fridge, guests will find a cake from a local bakery, organic free range eggs, Kerry gold butter, cold pressed orange juice, and organic heavy whipping cream and half-and-half for our coffee bar. There’s also a small selection of pops. There is also a loaf of artisan bread for toast in the morning.
I provide a modest coffee bar with a selection of coffees from a local coffee shop in Kokomo. It features two coffee makers, a 10 cup Moccamaster by Technivorm and a Keurig coffee maker and we also feature a Smeg milk frother!
Not only do we have lovely accommodations, we decorate for all the seasons. Our fall and Christmas stories are especially beautiful.
We are an accommodating and flexible team that works hard to make certain our guests have the very best!
If you are a single couple traveling, inquire about special rates. I provide a significant discount for single travelers.
Thank you so much for taking time to check out my property. Would love to have you come for a visit!
Janny
Languages:
English
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