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Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!

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A two-story house with a well-maintained front yard, including a rock garden and various plants.
A circular fire pit surrounded by a gravel area with benches and a stack of firewood.
A modern living room with a large horse painting, dark sofas, a patterned lamp, and a wooden accent wall.
A living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Northwood, IA
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Spam Museum
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room

1 Single Bed

Office Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom with Attached Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Northwood

Located in Northwood, this holiday home is in a rural area. Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Echoes of the Past. Travelling with kids? Consider Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts, or check out an event or a game at Albert Lea City Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Northwood, IA

What's nearby

  • Diamond Jo Casino - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 23 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Hormel Historic Home - 32 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Spam Museum - 33 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 36 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history! on 6 Nov 2026 start from £335, 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 Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shell Rock River and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Diamond Jo Casino. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Fountain Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this property. Everything listed was accurate. The rooms were clean. The wall units and ceiling fans kept the entire place nice and cool. The host answered messages promptly. We spent most of our time out traveling and exploring but there is plenty to do at the property as well. We recommend this as a good place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first time renting a VRBO property (we were in town for my dad’s funeral) and so I learned some valuable lessons about being a better communicator to our host when our situation changed. But the host was very accommodating to our changing needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Loved the house, everything you needed was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Class reunion stay

The house was perfect for our weeknd stay to attend a class reunion and visit with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is everything its listed as. It is an overall quiet area. The rooms are big! Its a great farm to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Fantastic Stay

My friends and I recently had the pleasure of spending the weekend at Red Boar Ridge. We were very comfortable and found the location the perfect distance from the wedding venue and Diamond Jo. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a great farmhouse.

Great place to stay with great accommodations and close to everything we needed. Very clean and cozy house with a long history. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We used this location for home base going to concerts at the Freeborn County Fair. Great location, very quiet, nice fire pit, nice owners nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, Quiet and Charming

Annual getaway with sisters for crafting. Perfect set up, clean and loved the rural setting. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had a wedding in the area and wanted somewhere cozy to stay with our two children. Paige’s farmhouse was perfect and both kids enjoyed it. We were able to go on a farm tour one morning and had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red Boar Ridge

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Red Boar Ridge! We were in town for a wedding and booked the rental as a home-base for our long weekend. Everything we needed was available for our use (washer, dryer, blow dryers, towels, etc) which made packing for our travels real easy. Check-in was super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and Comfortable

Stayed here while visiting friends close by. The Red Boar Ridge was very comfortable and we loved having the room to enjoy our visit. Very clean! The hosts do a great job! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Snow Getaway

Our stay was excellent. The farmhouse was just as advertised. The location was perfect for a family with young kids to be out in the country, but not remote or hard to get to. The house had plenty of space for us to not feel like we were on top of each other. Our kids enjoyed seeing the animals on the farm and playing in the snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paige was awesome to work with as she offered us early check-in and extended check-out. She answered all of my questions promptly. We were in town for our daughter's wedding and were able to accommodate our adult children, spouses and granddaughter with plenty of beds. It was super to be able to relax for a bit in between the preparations and celebration. The home was clean and reminded me of our first home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

This location was perfect for my daughter over her wedding! It was quaint and cozy for everyone. They all really appreciated the water cooler too. Thank you so much for all of your communication and friendliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Getaway

The house is very cozy. It's out in the country but town is not far away which is convenient. Great price for the size of house that you get. My gf and I enjoyed our stay. Plus they do allow you to bring your dog! Just keep them off the furniture and beds. We would visit again if we're in the area and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute farmhouse

We loved the decor! The house was perfect for our group. We were in town for a wedding with our 2 children, my sister and her husband and my college aged nephew all stayed with us. We only wished the refrigerator had an ice maker, but that is not a deal breaker. The town was adorable and we felt welcomed everywhere we went. It was a rainy weekend, so we didn’t do much adventuring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed.

Stayed in Northwood for an extended family gathering and wanted a place to socialize with my smaller group. Great dining table for playing games with the kids safely asleep nearby. A working farm, so kids need to be 100% supervised, but that's true anywhere. Plenty of space for outdoor fun though!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Farm House

Highly recommend if ok with one bath. I would recommend. Great value. The sun room - Bed room does get very warm due to all the windows. AC Split was not working for us but fortunately the temps dropped to 36 from 78 the weekend we stayed. Very clean plenty of towels and hairdryer with iron and washer and dryer. Thank you Paige
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
The mini split unit had been set to heat, so if you were looking for AC you may have missed switching it over. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the farmhouse! We typically stay in cabins in Iowa's state parks when we take a short break. This was a different experience for us. I really liked that we only had to pack clothes and food. The farmhouse included EVERYTHING that we could possibly need. I appreciated the composting and recycling. Our main reason for visiting the neighbourhood was to go to the Fossil and Prairie Center near Rockford. We spent 2 hours there and found enough fossils to make us happy! Other adventures were: the SPAM Museum, the nearby casino to eat and watch a football game, the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth, and some geocaching.I would recommend the farmhouse to anyone and would happily book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding Iowa Weekend

Hi! The property is a beautiful location. The farm is rented out to other folks for livestock and maybe more. The house is an old farm house, which we're used too. It's very charming! The beds are great! The AC did work with the window units and fans. The patio room is very nice. The front bedroom is also very nice. The upstairs bedroom needs new floor coverings. The inside needs cleaned better. There is too much heavy dust and then there were many lady bugs on the carpet. The AC unit remote in the patio bedroom didn't work, but was able to find a battery. Paige is a great host! She happened to be out of town, but no problem. Our family really enjoyed being together instead of separate hotel rooms or hotels. Thank you for renting to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute Farmhouse!

This farmhouse is very cute! Paige is also very communicative! There are lots of amenities the property offers we didn’t get the chance to take advantage of. Being an old farmhouse it does have some of the typical things you would expect. The only things we would have really liked to have change are the doors to the bedrooms. The one off the dining room is a sliding barn door and since the house sloped backwards, it wouldn’t stay closed. The second bedroom had a proper door with a nice big window in it, but no curtain to provide privacy. If you are a light sleeper, that second room might be a bit tough for you. It has a lot of amazing natural light, and you can hear the sounds of the birds singing to you as your natural alarm clock. I did find that some of the windows wouldn’t lock shut so perhaps if they were more securely shut, the sound wouldn’t penetrate as much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2022
I'm sorry you struggled with the doors in the house. The sliding door does stay closed if you use a gentle touch and hold it closed for a moment to reduce the bounce back effect. The windows also close in the sunroom, but some do take effort and need to be pushed from both sides since they are double hung; we've considered not allowing guests to open windows since it's been a consistent issue. Unfortunately, I don't think it would reduce the noise; that room has a steel roof and is not as heavily insulated like the rest of the house. We're looking into privacy curtains! Thank you for the improvement tips!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and the host was very accommodating with great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

The house was perfect for a neighborhood Dad's trip to play some golf, cards, and relax. The house is right next to the Nasty Nine golf course and very close to the casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway location

The farmhouse was charming and had all the necessary components for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. It was nice to be out in the country but still within easy driving range of many activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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