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The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.

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A welcome sign with the text 'WELCOME TO OUR FARMHOUSE' on a white box with a rope and wooden balls decoration.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There are hanging utensils and a chalkboard sign on the wall.
A fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden table in a grassy outdoor area.
A kitchen area with a dining table, bar stools, and a person sitting on a couch.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, and a coffee table. There is a TV, a lamp, and a bookshelf in the room.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space 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
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Winterset, IA
  • Place, Cedar Bridge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, The Winterset Stage
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Winterset

Located in Winterset, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Winterset Stage and John Wayne Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Topgolf and Des Moines Golf & Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Living History Farms, or check out an event or a game at Valley Stadium.
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Winterset, IA

What's nearby

  • Cedar Bridge - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • The Winterset Stage - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Madison County Courthouse - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Clark Tower - 16 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frostee's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms. on 1 Mar 2027 start from £460, 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 The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cedar Bridge, The Winterset Stage and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Clark Tower and Holliwell Bridge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What s wonderful place to stay!!! We loved all the details and how warm and cozy it is. Our host thought of everything. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! You gals were an absolute joy to meet and we would love to welcome you back to The Roost anytime!💕
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great weekend get away in a beautiful location! Kris was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "Roost" offered us the perfect taste of an Iowa farmhouse. We loved the quaint home and the country feel including the chickens in the back, the hammocks and the deer in the fields. Would recommend highly for anyone wanting a more relaxed location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of our favorite places to stay when we visit the area for family gatherings. The country setting is perfect for our families, lots of room to run for the kids and enough seating space for dinner gatherings. Kris is very attentive and kind, will absolutely continue to stay at this location and appreciate all of the extra offerings the home has!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at The Roost!The house was absolutely charming, comfortable, and full of personality. The views from the property were beautiful, and it was such a peaceful place to come back to after long days out and about. We were in the Winterset area for the Booneville Backroads Ultra, and The Roost made the perfect home base for our weekend. Everything felt welcoming and thoughtfully put together. We would happily stay here again and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Great host! Loved her little shop next door. Ideal location - close to Winterset but in a beautiful country setting. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location, very clean and spacious house, beautiful and peaceful location.We had a great time, Kris was an exceptional host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect place to stay for our Book Club. We enjoyed meeting Kris when she opened her boutique ( a few steps away from her Vrbo) and we saw all the local Iowa products as well as fun boutique items to buy. The house was perfect with the four bedrooms and two baths and its fun decor. We enjoyed playing cards on the spacious dining room table and watching the FIFA games. The country location allowed us to relax, however is was close to West Des Moines, Winterset and other smalll towns we wanted to visit. We all agreed that we would highly recommend staying at The Roost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time there. We had bad weather and lost power for about 3 hrs.. Our friend had a rechargeable emergency light that worked perfect as we went to town and charged our phones and the light. That would be a recommendation I would add. Kitchen is well stocked for supplies and we cooked 2 meals there and it was very nice. Since we were 2 couples we liked that there were 2 bathrooms. I would recommend 2 queen beds but there is a queen and 3 double beds were very comfortable ceiling fans in each room. Kris the host was very helpful and kind we enjoyed the farm fresh eggs and the rooster themed decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Roost. Everything was perfect and Kris was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place, lovely weekend

A group of girlfriends wanted a weekend away near Des Moines. This place was amazing - close to town, has what we needed in the kitchen, comfy beds, spacious house, wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you so much Lori for the positive review and for choosing to stay with us! We appreciate it and hope you will be back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kris was a very welcoming host. The house was clean and fully decorated. The kitchen had lots of cooking supplies, which was good for fixing Thanksgiving dinner. Lovely views and homey comfortable environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was perfect for us!

There were 8 adults who stayed at this house and the accommodations were perfect. The host made it know she was there if we needed her and was welcoming without being over bearing. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for the nice review! We're sohappy that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brothers Sister and spouses reunion

Very peaceful quiet house located in the country. House was very clean, beds were comfortable, and plenty of cooking supplies. We all really enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2024
Thank you John for the great review! It was a pleasure hosting you and your guests and we would love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
Thank you Stephanie for staying with us and we are so happy you enjoyed your time at The Roost! You were fabulous guests and we'd love to have you come visit us again! ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice sister’s getaway!

Quiet, private, and beautiful scenery! The house was so cute! Close enough to Des Moines for shopping, but far enough away from the city that we had peace & quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend Trip

This is a great property in a picturesque setting. The decor was beautiful and the house was well stocked. The hosts were amazing and very responsive. They gave us great suggestions for restaurants and activities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2024
Such a fun group of guests! Loved getting the chance to meetthem and wow the house looked amazing when they checked out! Thank you so much and please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Awesome place! We look forward to staying at this house every year. Thx again Kris.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2023
I'm so glad you guys enjoyed your time here and we really appreciate you choosing The Roost! Hope to see you back again next season! 😊 Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Nice stay in the country!

We were in the area for a wedding and spent two nights at the Roost. It had everything we needed, was clean and the shower and tub in the master bath were wonderful! We enjoyed coffee on the deck and also on the front porch. The fireflies in the evening seen from the deck were amazing as well as various deer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Countryside Home

We had a girl's weekend getaway. The house and location was absolutely perfect. The property is clean, inviting, and has plenty of space for a group of people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is perfect for a quiet remote get away. The accommodations are very clean and have everything that you can think of. The large master bedroom is at the opposite end of the house off by itself. Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters weekend

Excellent all around! The property manager was beyond Excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Thank you so much Katy for the wonderful review! You gals were such a joy and I hope you will choose to stay with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great trip! Kris was absolutely awesome to deal with and the property is amazing. Thanks again and already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Thank you so much Josh! So glad you guys had a great time and we are so thrilled to welcome you back again next year! 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Roost is the perfect country get away! It’s spacious and stocked with all essentials. Loved it!

Kris was just amazing. She accommodated our schedule, provided activity suggestions, and even brought us fresh eggs for breakfast! Highly recommend The Roost!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
It was a pleasure! So happy to know you gals enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back again someday!
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