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Modern Farmhouse with gorgeous views and lots of farm animals!

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An outdoor patio with a sofa and table, a potted plant, and a view of a rural landscape.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a Christmas tree, and a television mounted on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a vase of yellow flowers.
A wooden bed with a headboard, bedside tables, and a chair.
A kitchen with a central island, grey cabinets, a stove, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Homestead, IA
  • Place, Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Amana Colonies
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Millstream Brewery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

The Alpaca Room

1 Queen Bed

The Cat Room

1 Queen Bed

The Wolf Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Modern Farmhouse with gorgeous views and lots of farm animals!

This modern farmhouse is located on 22 acres in the Amana Colonies. The views are spectacular from both sides of the house. It is surrounded by friendly farm animals including mini donkeys, a mini horse, Alpacas, A llama, kune kune pigs, baby doll sheep, goats, chickens and free ranging peacocks! We are located just 4 miles from main Amana with shops, restaurants and bars. Grab a cup of coffee, sit on our patio to watch the sunrise and then take a walk around our beautiful 22 acre property!

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3179976vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Homestead

Homestead is home to this holiday home. Amana Colonies and Amana Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ackerman Winery and White Cross Cellars.
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Homestead, IA

What's nearby

  • Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Amana Colonies - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Amana Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Millstream Brewery - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Amana Woolen Mill - 8 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Millstream BRÄU HAUS - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ox Yoke Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Taverne - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Millstream Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Farmhouse with gorgeous views and lots of farm animals! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Farmhouse with gorgeous views and lots of farm animals!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Farmhouse with gorgeous views and lots of farm animals!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Farmhouse with gorgeous views and lots of farm animals! located?

Situated in Homestead, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark, Amana Colonies and Ackerman Winery. Amana Heritage Museum and The Old Creamery Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 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 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

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
Deda is an excellent host. She made sure to check in with our group to make sure we had everything and was very responsive to all questions. Beds are very comfortable. The animals were so entertaining (we gave them nicknames) and the location is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much Patty! We are so thankful you enjoyed your stay! Please come back to visit us again soon 💓
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice remodeled farm house nestled in rural Iowa...easy access to Amanas and some friendly folks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec, 2025
Thank you! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time!

We loved the property! Very homey and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This was a fun adventure to stay at with peaceful views and some farm animals to see. Loved the peacocks. Very clean house that felt comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. It was clean, well decorated and cozy. Snowed 6 inches overnight and the host cleaned off our car and had the driveway plowed by 8am. It was so considerate. We loved visiting the animals and the peaceful country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for staying at Koru! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to see you again someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family experience!

Family friendly, recommend for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thank you! Happy new Year!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Clean and comfortable. Weather was to cold to walk outside but if it was nice, it would have been fun to walk around see all the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for Girls Weekend

6 of us came up for Prelude to Christmas at Amana. Deda & Neil have created a cozy, welcoming environment. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2024
Thank you so much!!! Come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maefest Getaway

This was our second time staying here and we look forward to many more. Deda is an amazing host and any questions were handled immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2025
You have been fantastic guests! We cant wait to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun times with friends.

Cute place with all the amenities and super close to the Amana colonies.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2024
Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and house. Everything was pretty spectacular. Very clean, bright and spacious for our needs. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Thank you SO MUCH!!! We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Farm!!

Our family loved staying on the farm! Everyone was comfortable and had the most amazing time walking around and experiencing the animals and beautiful property! It was a very peaceful stay and we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure having you all and would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entertaining farm animals

Easy short drive to the Amanas. High point was watching the animals. Very private and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much! Please come back to visit us soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iowa

The place was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Thank you Troy! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, fabulous hosts!

Great location to the Amanas. House was well stocked with all necessities and beds were very comfortable. The animals were a hoot and the hosts were the kindest we’ve ever had at a VRBO. They showed us around the property and the beautiful wedding venue they own.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much!!! We are so thankful for your stay, and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my, did we have a wonderful weekend at the Modern Farmhouse! It was a perfect place to have Christmas with our two daughters, their husbands, and their little ones. The house had everything we needed. I was especially grateful for the Christmas tree to place our presents under, the large sectional, two dining tables, and views of the animals out every window! The friendly spotted pig was our favorite! Memories were made that we will cherish forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The views of the Iowa countryside surrounding our vrbo were outstanding. It made for a relaxing couple days. Menagerie added interest. Lots of photos sent to kids/grandkids.Main spaces in house were neat, clean. Comfortable beds, well-furnished linens and decor. Lots of attractive living spaces in which to relax throughout house. Only complaint about kitchen was that the freezer was in need of defrosting. Otherwise, well-stocked kitchen with any utensils/appliances one would need. Having two bathrooms was great. The bath in close proximity to all three bedrooms was convenient. Now, I'm not a farm-girl, so bird poop on patio made me wish I had an outdoor broom to sweep. I enjoyed all the animals...and they weren't a problem even when they wanted to share patio with us. Fun seeing them up close...and friendly. We regretted that we didn't get to meet the hosts as they were out of town. We got to see the nearby event venue and were impressed. It would be cool to be there on a Thursday night when there's musical entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family farm experience

Will definitely return. Great experience and people. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2023
Thank you Dixon! It was so great to have you visit us ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean. The owners were friendly and responsive to any issues. The farm animals were a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thank you all so much! We enjoyed having you stay at Koru!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place ever

Even on a cold windy December day I would highly recommend staying here! Deda was the best hostess! The house was clean and inviting! The beds were so comfortable! And the animals were the highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2023
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure meeting all of you ; )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Amazing place,very welcoming. Lovely animals, its like a mini zoo. All animals are comfortable with people. THANK YOU
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2024
Thank YOU! We hope you will visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Our stay was peaceful, beautiful, and the owners were very kind. Just wish we could have stayed longer. Loving outdoor farm animals is a must, which we do love them that is one of the reasons we chose this place. I would recommend you staying there. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much!!! We enjoyed having you here and hope to see you again : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very nice and clean good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2024
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Getaway

Very wonderful experience! Very inviting! The farm is gorgeous and peaceful! The guest house is absolutely breathtaking! So clean and smelled so good! I want that house for myself! Thank you to the owners for making this a fabulous experience for me and my daughter!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2025
Thank you So much! We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home with an Animal View

Had a Great Experience! Was so peaceful and relaxing with the Best view! We had Peacock’s and Chicken’s greet us when we pulled in. Loved walking around the 22 acres and looking at all the friendly animals. The house was completely redone with beautiful decor. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2023
Thank you so much!!! Look forward to seeing you again 😊

About the host

Your host

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We are a creative couple! I am an artist/ Designer and Painter so a lot of the art in the house is by me (Deda). My husband is a landscaper that has designed and installed the patio and garden. Together, we have designed a beautiful place for our guests to enjoy and explore!

Why they chose this property

The 22 acre property is absolutely breathtaking. It is the quintessential Grant Wood landscape with its rolling hills and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy a walk around the property and check out our venue next door. (don't worry.. we never schedule an event on the evening of your stay. ) The venue is used mostly for weddings so if you have someone that is interested in getting married, this might be the venue for them!

What makes this property unique

Ahhhh the Animals... that is what makes us unique! Llamas, Alpacas, Pigs, Emus, Free Ranging Peacocks, Chickens, Donkeys, Sheep, Goats and a mini horse! We do let some of our animals free range so that you can get an up close experience!
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