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The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.

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Relax in a stylish living space with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and dining area.
Stroll up to this charming single-story home with a gabled roof and inviting front porch.
Cozy bedroom with a single bed, bedside table, and wall art.
Stunning hallway leads to a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vibrant painting, and a modern kitchen in the background.
Bathroom features a white toilet, sink, and shower curtain, along with a framed picture and a small potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Winterset, IA
  • Cedar Bridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Winterset

With a stay at this vacation home in Winterset, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Winterset Stage and Madison County Courthouse. .This vacation home is 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Drake University.
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What's nearby

  • The Winterset Stage - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Cedar Bridge - 17 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Madison County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 35 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sports Page - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frostee's - ‬14 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.

The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms.

Explore the Iowa countryside with this 70's ranch as your relaxing base camp. Situated on 5 acres of rolling hills in rural Madison County, Iowa, this centrally located homestead has something for every kind of traveler. The charming town of Winterset is just minutes away, as well the historic Covered Bridges, wineries, breweries, parks and more. Located next to Speckled Hen Farms farm store and Lone Oaks Farm, you can take in an occasional music event or class!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps 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

Kris Miler

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 not allowed

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at the Roost. Everything was perfect and Kris was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation/Birthday celebration

Kris is an amazing hostess, timely responses, beautiful property, all the things needed provided for our stay to make us comfortable. Farm fresh eggs & K cups a plenty! Comfortable for us 7!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute, comfortable, and cozy country farm home

We had so much fun! Beds were amazing. So much fun detail in all the decor and "comforts of home". Lots of wildlife to see and you can watch chickens out the back window. But they aren't loud enough to disturb you. It's very peaceful. Lots of opportunities to just enjoy the peace - inside or out. The owner is wonderful to work with, and very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An Amazing Place out in the Country! The Roost is extremely clean and well designed, fantastically decorated, and has every amenity you will need. Chock full of local information, guide books, movies etc. The location can't be beat as it is gorgeous and wildlife visited us quite often. It was great having the super friendly owners nearby if we needed them, but they provided us with as much privacy as we wanted. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in this cozy area! Kris was so kind to come and open the store for us. This whole area is so friendly and welcoming! It was a great weekend with my sisters! Definitely would love to make a trip back to the area at some point!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t have been better!

We loved our stay here. The house was cute, clean and inviting, and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was also well-stocked, and the layout of the house with three kids was perfect as they each got their own rooms next to each other while my wife and I had the privacy of the large bedroom on the other side of the house. The location of the house is perfect if you want to get away from civilization for a bit while still being only 10 minutes away from Winterset, and the backyard views of the surrounding countryside were fabulous. Most of all, the host was spectacular. Not only was she a great communicator, but she was kind enough to put a dozen farm fresh eggs in the fridge for us on arrival, and she sent us a note during our stay warning us that inclement weather was coming. After checking out, we realized that we left a small but important item in the house, and she sent it to us in the mail free of charge (even though I wanted to pay her). Just a very kind person on top of being a great host. We would go back to Speckled Hen Farms in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

Just super cute, clean and cozy. Kris was accommodating, responsive and just nice. A gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place and host

Kris is a super “super VRBO” host. She responded immediately to questions and requests…from us booking an extra day to our request of shopping the little store next door on off hours. It is a very quiet place and the landscape viewing is beautiful. Because we were there on a Friday evening we enjoyed the Friday night music next door. We did not attend the event as we were able to sit on the front porch and enjoy the music while sitting in our own comfortable chairs. We were also able to catch a glimpse of the fawn and it’s mother that hangs around the area. I would only suggest one thing to Kris….it’s a positive thing…she should post pics of the bedroom suite and bathroom as they are gorgeous, but not on the listing. MY FRIEND AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing & beautiful

This home is cozy and welcoming from the moment you walk in the Door. The front porch in the evening was very peaceful and has beautiful views of the countryside. Kris (the host) was more than helpful. Great community, would stay again!! Thank you Kris
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Speckled Pink!

A much needed get away for 3 young widows. We came to the area to ride the pedal powered Rail Explorer in Boone (about an hour away). We laughed, cried and left restored. This place is so special! Kris, you are a gem and so kind. Thank you for creating a place for people to rest and refresh. There were 2 full bathrooms. The beds had great sheets/bedding and the mattresses were comfortable. The home was clean and the kitchen had all we needed to do a little cooking. There were plenty of towels and extra blankets. The fire pit was da-bomb! There were many other little touches that made this place to a 10 out of 5. You can't go wrong renting this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne N., Davenport, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a great stay!

I was blown away by everything about The Roost. The hosts thought of everything - this home has everything you could need to enjoy a comfortable stay. Communication with Kris was wonderful, and the country location was so quiet and relaxing (especially on New Year's Eve - my friends were all complaining about fireworks back in the city, and we had total peace and quiet). My family and I hope to return in the spring, when it's warmer and we can get the kids outside more. Thank you, Kris, for such a lovely holiday trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Awesome place! We look forward to staying at this house every year. Thx again Kris.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle u.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at the Farm

We had such a great stay at The Roost! Kris made us feel welcomed and was easy to communicate with. Her shop next door is adorable and had some great finds. The house had everything we needed from towels to coffee in the kitchen. The location is convenient to Winterset, the Cidery and Winery. It was a great girls weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Roost

We had a fabulous time on our sisters trip to Winterset. The Roost was so comfortable, clean, and accommodating. The beds were very comfortable. Kris delivered, homemade bread and provided fresh eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The entire process was seamless and easy. Kris has considered every need and the fresh eggs were a special touch. The property was enjoyably and very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters weekend

Excellent all around! The property manager was beyond Excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robbin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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