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Comfy Farm House with a back yard full of fun near Jefferson City, MO. Sleeps 6!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Loose Creek, MO
  • Mari-Osa State Wildlife Area
    7 min drive
  • Lincoln University of Missouri
    15 min drive
  • Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
    15 min drive
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Jefferson City

Located in Jefferson City, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Mari-Osa State Wildlife Area and Museum of Missouri Military History. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Missouri River and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Smoky Waters Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Missouri Military History - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lincoln University of Missouri - 15 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Missouri State Penitentiary Museum - 15 min drive - 22.6 km
  • The Missouri Governor´s Mansion - 16 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Missouri State Capitol - 16 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson City Station - 16 min drive
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Towne Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hook's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Westphalia Pizza Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Station Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfy Farm House with a back yard full of fun near Jefferson City, MO. Sleeps 6!

This quaint ranch-style home is perfectly situated in the heart of Osage County. It's much more than a roof over your head for a night - make it your destination vacation!

The home sleeps six (two queen beds and two twin beds) and has one bathroom.

The back yard has tons of activities for kids and adults alike. We have a barn loft full of games for the kids; a playhouse, playgrounds - including a John Deere combine with a deck and two slides; a fire truck with a playhouse on top and a slide; a regular swing set; and a large sandbox with diggers, a hiking trail, a school bus with giant Legos inside, a deck with six Adirondack chairs and a propane fire pit; a large pavilion with picnic tables, a couple different merry-go-rounds and a sound garden! Oh - and we have chickens too!

Just 1/2 mile north of beautiful and historic Westphalia, MO, on Highway 63, the home is less than a few miles from several beautiful wedding venues (Kempker's Back 40, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Westphalia Lions Den and Knights of Columbus Hall), and will accommodate your family in comfortable surroundings.

The home features:
- A large, comfortable living room
- Full kitchen - well equipped with pots, pans, dishes, full-sized refrigerator, stove and microwave -- everything you should need for your stay.
- Large utility room with washer and dryer and plenty of extra storage space, including clothes rack.
- Dining room with seating for six and a fully-stocked coffee bar
- Sun room with wicker couch and rocking chair
- Master bedroom on main level with queen bed
- Bathroom stocked with plenty of towels and washcloths

The upstairs of the home is divided into two bedrooms. The larger of the two rooms is furnished with two twin beds and a small sitting area. The smaller room is furnished with a queen size bed. The upstairs has sloped ceilings on the sides, and the main part of the rooms have a clearance of 6'6".

We call the home "Herman's House," named for Herman Brendel, the man who built it for his bride, Bernadette Koester, in the early 1960's.

While we don't provide breakfast, we have several great options. You can always bring your own food and make use of the kitchen; just down the road is Joe's Market (a wonderfully fully-stocked grocery store with Hunt Brother's Pizza available); there is also the Eagle Stop with Godfather's Pizza; and Westphalia Pizza is located on Main Street.

Herman's House is a pet-friendly, no-smoking home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Julie Boeckmann

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Let us know if you will have pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Comfy Farm House with a back yard full of fun near Jefferson City, MO. Sleeps 6! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Such a cute property for little kids to see! Amazingly clean, and everything you need very peaceful and cozy. And the owners were extremely nice. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse
It was a very easy check in process and a beautiful far
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most fun stay yet!
We have rented weekend properties in Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, and Missouri and Herman’s House is by far the most fun stay we have had! The home is so cozy, clean, and has everything you could possibly need. The grounds have so much to do and play on. We enjoyed s’mores at the fire table every night and took a hike to see the original homestead. The owners were easy to communicate with and were very helpful if we needed anything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite farm house
Cute house away from the city (about a 20 min drive). We had older kids but it would be great for little kids. The outdoor space was adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
3 moms and 3 toddlers stayed at the cabin for 2 nights. We had a blast and hope to stay again soon. It was clean, peaceful, and lots of the activities for the kids to rotate between. On check out day, my car wouldn’t start and the hosts came to check and attempted to jump my vehicle. They were kind and let me wait inside while a tow truck was on its way. Very kind people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
The property itself is awesome and the owners seem great! However, I should’ve read more reviews because there is no petting zoo anymore; my 10 and 7 year olds were a little disappointed by that. My wife had dental surgery in Jeff City, so we chose this place because it was close and seemed perfect. We aren’t very social people and prefer to stay to ourselves, so seeing the owner outside the house at 8am everyday watering plants threw us off. If you want to enjoy your morning coffee outside, be prepared. The biggest plus was getting to take our fur babies with us! Overall, it was wonderful just expect to see people outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun with family
Excellent hosts, and beautiful rental. Thankful we had our two dogs, and close to Jefferson City. I hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grad
Great place to stay. Easy to get to Jeff City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Cozy
We loved staying in this farmhouse on our trip to Jefferson City (just 15-20 minutes away)! The property had a lot to offer, especially if you have kids! Everything was as described and better with all the little touches that make a getaway that much better. I enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen. I slept right through the storms in a comfy bed with high thread-count sheets. My teenage daughter enjoyed sitting in the sun room to write her novel! And when the tornado warning came through that evening, we had the safety of a basement! 😉 The weather limited our outdoor time, which made me extra grateful for how comfortable and cozy the farmhouse was. And our hosts were very responsive when we needed anything! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina F., St Joseph mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting family
Our trip was in the bitter frozen winter weather and the home was toasty warm. The home was very very clean and quaint. Nice living room furniture bedrooms were very large and comfortable. The kitchen had all the equipment needed to prepare a large meal and the dining room table was suited for a king. The bathroom had a shower and the most wonderful deep tub for excellent soaking. The Farm house was on a direct route to Jefferson City an easy 15 minute drive. The hosts were pleasant and most accommodating answered questions quickly and allowed us to extend our visit by two more days. We would definitely recommend this vacation rental with a five star
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina F., St Joseph mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and very comfortable with excellent communication
We stayed in the bitter, cold winter weather the home was warm and toasty. It’s a very quaint home very spacious, with large furniture, and was very comfortable. Bedrooms very large for a guest house. We were supplied with all the kitchen essentials. The home was only 15 minutes from Jefferson City, Missouri an easy drive. One could not ask for a nicer host. I would recommend this VRBO to anyone with a small group to 6 persons. We truly enjoyed our stay. Gina F..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ody E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vrbo stay Jan 5-7
Great property and kind hosts! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect resting spot on our road trip
This is such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. Try to arrive when it’s light out or note that you’re going to Herman’s house because directions given may be general. The house is relaxing, comfortable and clean… it really was a perfect spot to stay on our travels. If you read other reviews, the petting zoo is no longer open and the only animals remaining are chickens. But the trails on the property are fun to walk and the hosts did an amazing job creating play areas for kids… we especially liked the sound garden where we could beat in pots and pans!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Out of Town Work
I booked this room for four of my employees who were working out of town. The guys said the hosts were accommodating and the property was nice. The only issue they had, and I knew this going into it was they only had one shower. Not the end of the world. Overall, they said it was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience
Gorgeous property and home. Extremely clean and very peaceful. It would be an excellent place for someone with small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend getaway
Our group (4 adults, 2 kids) really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. The farmhouse was charming and kids loved the animals (goats, donkeys, cows, turkeys, bunnies, chickens, geese, peacocks, pigeons). Bring quarters for the feed machine so you can feed the goats. Also bring your walking shoes and take one of the trails in the woods. The hosts were accommodating and set up the fire pit with firewood for us as well as took us on a tractor ‘train’ ride two different days. There were plenty of blankets and towels for all guests, with a kitchen stocked with kitchenware. This made it easy to cook family dinner. We got to go into town and eat at the Westphalia Pizza Haus as well as picked up food and drinks from Paul’s Market. The place and town was quiet, though the Farmhouse is livelier in the fall when their pumpkin patch and Westphalia Trading Company are open for the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We had a great time the kiddos really enjoyed being able to see the animals n feed the goats. Julie was so great with kids. I would recommend this to everyone to enjoy and have a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was such a fun place to take kids. I had three girls ranging from age 5-12 and they all enjoyed being there. You literally stepped out the back door and the petting zoo was right there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun on the Farm
Check in was a breeze. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was stocked with all the necessities as well as extra items that could come in handy. We had an amazing visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Everything about the house and property is as advertised if not better. We found the house to be clean and organized with well equipped kitchen. Also saw Julie a couple of times and is very nice to talk too and made sure we had everything we needed! Thanks Julie!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a super time. This home and property are outstanding. Our two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter sooooo enjoyed the animals, playground, and all the things to do. The hospitality was outstanding. You won't be disappointed!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great, unusual getaway
The house is just north of Westphalia and on a farmer’s market / petting zoo. We try to go somewhere out of the ordinary for my wife’s birthday. We had hoped to take in some outdoor activities but weather did not cooperate. The home itself is very comfortable and enjoyable with all the modern conveniences such as wi-fi, flat screen, ect. Would be a great place to bring our grandkids when the petting zoo is open.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cozy
My contact was Julie. She was extremely responsive and nice. The home was very clean and decorated nicely. The kids had a blast seeing the animals on the property and playing in the snow. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
The house was awesome. Very clean and well stocked. My kids loved exploring the petting zoo! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Us
I wish we could have used the amenities that the home offered. We were in town for the daughter’s wedding and the venue was at Kempker’s back 40 It worked out perfect for us Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022