1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms

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A wooden deck with a table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, with a view of horses grazing in the background.
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A house with a porch, a lawn, and several donkeys grazing.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a refrigerator, and a stove.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Heltonville, IN
  • Place, Otis Park Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cutright State Recreation Area
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Common Spaces

+11
4 King Beds, 2 Cribs, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 6 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms located?

Situated on a lake, this country house is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Monroe, Otis Park Golf Course and Salt Creek State Recreation Area. Lawrence County Museum of History and Hardin Ridge Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

1884 Farmhouse - Donkeytown at Turner Farms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The highlight was certainly the donkeys, goats, sheep and chickens. We also fished, found some tadpoles, and ATVd. Overall a great family get together while everyone was in town for a wedding. Very memorable way to extend the festivities of the weekend. We had the Goat Cottage and the farmhouse. Farmhouse kitchen was great for the whole group. Thank you! We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place! We do a large family vacation every year. This year we had 10 adults and 9 children ages 4-10. We usually like to go to different places every year for variety, but every child wans to go back to Donkeytown for our next trip. It was quite an experience to have friendly donkeys and goats hanging out your back door every day. Tonya was so laid back and friendly it made the experience that much better. I'm sure we'll be back at some point!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling Farmhouse/shabby chic with lots of room. Very clean. Plenty of pillows, towels, well stocked kitchen. Donkeys, sheep and goats were very friendly. My daughter loved gathering the fresh eggs every morning. The kayaks were fun as were the trails and finding geodes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great space for our family members to gather and enjoy time together, and the donkeys and other animals added fun entertainment!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 13 enjoyed our time here so much that they have asked if we can make this an annual tradition. Tonya and her staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating! They’ve thought of everything when outfitting the house…spaces for adults and littles and all ages in between! When we were fishing Tonya brought us bait. Later that afternoon they brought nice, age appropriate bikes down for our kids to ride. We had family photos taken the night we arrived and they left the donkeys and goats out over an hour later than normal to accommodate us without us even knowing they were doing something extra. Honestly, we would rate this 100 stars on all categories if we could. In an age where true hospitality it hard to find, Tonya and her staff are overflowing with it. It’s simply perfect. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay. We were very pleased with our accommodations. The iwner was very responsive to all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a big family weekend and had the farmhouse and both barndeminums. It was the best time ever. Beautiful weather weekend and the Host Tonya was super responsive and really fun to be around. Couldn’t have asked for a better host. Kelly was on it when sending texts in all the planning. Nothing bad to say at all and I would highly recommend for a relaxing family weekend. Full of fun with the animals and land. I will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Another wonderful weekend at Donkeytown! Our groups favorite place to stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute farm! The place was decorated so nicely for Christmas. There were so many toys for the kids to play with. Plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a perfect family vacation spot. My grandchildren loved all the animals! It was so relaxing-a perfect place to reconnect and refresh!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Tonya was wonderful host. This is a renovated FARM house, not a resort. Tonya has worked with all the animals to trust us and it works with extremely friendly donkeys, goats and chickens. First day, four 11 year olds were so reluctant to go outside with all these unfamiliar creatures around. Third day, they were retrieving eggs, interacting with the donkeys/goats like their best friends. So heart warming to see the kids walking around petting and interacting with these docile critters without any concern or fears. Beyond just a petting zoo. Kids saw a new born donkey (hours old). Fishing in ponds, trails and some adventures for the kids as well. Undeniable memories we will remember and the kids want to come back. City folks being able to experience a sliver of farm life with stories and laughs relating to thier favorite pet pals under the wonderful hosts welcoming personality. One notable memory, Two twin 2.5 year old girls playing outside with their toys while these huge (in comparison to them) donkeys sticking these noses in their business and the twins oblivious to these creatures was laughable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot for friends retreat!

Owner was great and very easy to work with, and quick to answer any questions we had before and during our stay. Farmhouse was great, and had plenty of room and beds for our whole group for our weekend friends retreat. Definitely will be staying here again for our future retreats!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Farmhouse was nice. Needs some handyman work here & there. For the price for 3 nights, 13 guests, a little steep. Outside around the farmhouse needs a little attention too.Host & farmhand were great.No laundry facilities. Wasn't a big deal.Kitchen set up was very nice. All the bedrooms & bathrooms were also very nice. Again, the handyman could use a To Do List.But, all in all, we all had a wonderful trip. Getting to know all the donkeys, goats, sheep & chickens was fantastic! The grown ups enjoyed as much as all the teens did. Between, June, Waylon & Willie, the most friendliest donkeys we ever met. Babies Ash & Liberty were adorable! They looked like cute little stuffed donkeys, they were so tiny. Fishing was catch & release. Nothing too big to even think about cooking. Only 1 good kayak & paddle to use. Didn't take out the row boat.The teens loved the doll cemetary & the geo field. Took home some beautiful rocks.I would recommend for a family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Late Christmas Celebration

Perfect place to celebrate Christmas with our family. Kids loved every minute of it! Hosts were very helpful and pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Reunion getaway

Booked this for thanksgiving get together and highly recommend if looking for countryside experience. Host Tonya was super helpful and even helped kids with feeding the animals. The house is well kept and perfect for families. Will be going back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful trip

I couldn’t be more positive about the accommodations, the property itself, and all of the activities available for family of all ages. The donkeys provided us muc and entertainment. . The host, Tonya, was very accommodating to all of our requests and made our stay extremely enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family fall trip to Donkeytown

We loved staying at Donkeytown. We had the old farmhouse which was perfectly set closest to the ponds, donkeys and chickens. Tonya was such a joy and took the time with our family to ensure we had the best time. We will go again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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If you're looking for somewhere to relax and find some peace, this is the place.

We came here to get away and do something as a family after going through a year of treatment with my son who has leukemia. We were looking for somewhere to gather our thoughts and just try to get back to normal and this was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome!

This place is awesome ! Tons of fun things to do but at the same time a great place to relax. Even with all the animals around, they kept the farm really clean! I highly recommend this place for a big family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing for large groups

Our group was large about 12 people wit several children. The donkeys and goats were amazing. Tonya the host was exceptionally accomodating. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Venue

Decided on this location since it was central to the majority of our wedding party. The relaxing atmosphere was perfect, allowing us to enjoy the company of friends and family which was of most importance to us on this special day (weekend). Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a special getaway for a relaxing memorable occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Best vacation rental ever!

The fabulous kitchen is incredibly well-stocked. Amy and Tonya were very helpful, and the farm is amazing. We all had a blast interacting with the donkeys, goats, lambs, chickens (great eggs!), and dogs! The adults and teenagers all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Family Christmas

After losing my daddy suddenly this fall, this place was just what our family needed to make this Christmas a happy one. Everything was wonderful. The host was so helpful and the animals were perfect. I hope to come back one day soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet farm life

Nice old farm house surrounded by nature and donkeys, mini horses and goats. Kids loved the interaction with the animals
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great getaway for friends!

Tonya was so friendly and engaging; she gave the kids a tour and the animals were great with the kids. The variety of things to do can’t be beat. The house is spacious with many options for sleeping. The kitchen and the fire pit were the main gathering places… we’re grateful to have had this time spent with friends! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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