12 Best Farm Stays In The USA
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Chris Muras
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Whether you are looking for the full farm life experience on a working farm or you’d like to pull up your Airstream and stay on a ranch in the mountains, a farm vacation can be one of the most rewarding, scenic, and enjoyable getaways you will embark upon. All across the country, you’ll find some pretty amazing farmhouse rentals so it can be difficult to choose which one is perfect for you. That’s why we have put together this guide to the best farm stays in the USA.
Best Farm Stays in the USA
Let’s go on a farm adventure to some of the most scenic areas of the United States with this list of the best farmhouse rentals in the country.
Iron County, UT, USA
- Perfect for: Couples or Families
- Price: $199/night
- Size: 1 bedroom + loft (sleeps 6), 1 full bath
- Features: Free Wifi, TV, full kitchen, fire pit, hot tub
If you are ready for the ultimate farm vacation only a handful of miles from the north entrance to Zion National Park, this first farm getaway is absolutely beautiful. You'll be staying on a working ranch with highland cattle, Nigerian dwarf goats, alpaca, chickens, dogs, and most likely a few kittens mewing at you softly for attention. You are only minutes from some of the best hiking trails in the nation including Kanarraville Falls and Spring Creek. The farmhouse itself is gorgeous with relaxing amenities like a soaking tub in the bathroom and a hot tub and fire pit outdoors with mountain views all around. This will make an incredibly romantic getaway or a family vacation to remember for a lifetime.
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Webster, WI 54893, USA
- Perfect for: Peace and Quiet
- Price: $123/night
- Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4), 2 baths
- Features: Farm-style kitchen, grill, fire pit, camper outlets
Enjoy your farm stay in a wonderful red barn updated with beautiful modern conveniences. If you crave a quiet getaway with only the sounds of nature out your front door, this is perfect for you. With three acres of private land and views of a lovely pond, this is a sublime way to recharge. Enjoy hiking on the Gandy Dancer Trail only a mile away, or bring your sticks for a round of golf at the Siren National Golf Club only eight miles away.
Denver, CO, USA
- Perfect for: Mountain Lovers
- Price: $190/night
- Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 3 baths
- Features: Full kitchen, washer & dryer, fireplace, queen bed sleeper sofa, mountain views
Let's swing our horse over to Colorado for an absolutely amazing 2,000-square-foot home that was converted from a barn - although you'd never know when you step inside and see the lovely open floorplan and light-filled living room. With mountain views from nearly every window and the soft neighing of horses and baby goats bleating from a nearby ranch, this farmhouse getaway is peaceful, beautiful, and wonderfully relaxing. At only 30 minutes from the Denver International Airport, you are close to the action of a big city but it will feel like you are in your own world.
Ste. Genevieve County, MO, USA
- Perfect for: Couples Who Love Wine
- Price: $199/night
- Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 4), 1 full bath
- Features: Full kitchen, washer & dryer, grill, porch swing
Are you ready for a unique wine country getaway in a former grain silo? This charming and very cozy rental sits on a portion of a 200-acre farm only minutes from nine wineries, breweries, and award-winning restaurants! There is nothing more romantic than a day exploring some of Missouri's finest wineries and returning to enjoy a bottle of your favorite while you sit on the porch and let the sunset views over gently rolling hills warm your hearts.
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Bourbon County, KY, USA
- Perfect for: Horse Racing Fans
- Price: $233/night
- Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 full baths
- Features: Modern kitchen, washer & dryer, underfloor heating, fire pit
This lovely modern farmhouse is like a boutique New York hotel stay in Kentucky horse country. With open rolling hills surrounded by iconic horse farms like the Claiborne Farm and the Kentucky Horse Park, this is the perfect vacation rental for those that love the history and beauty of the Bluegrass State. Whether you enjoy biking along rural Bourbon County roads, checking out local distilleries, or heading to Keeneland for some horse racing action, this area of Kentucky is full of wonderful activities to enjoy.
Greene County, TN, USA
- Perfect for: A Romantic Getaway
- Price: $128/night
- Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 2), 1 full bath
- Features: Wifi, 65" TV, modern kitchen, grill
This beautiful modern farmhouse rental in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a little taste of luxury living set on a working farm with chickens, ducks, pigs, goats, and cows going about their business. Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring all that Eastern Tennessee has to offer, then return home to a luxurious shower in the Moroccan-styled bath with a rain shower head. You'll be treated to beautiful sunsets over the Great Smoky Mountains in the evening, and a cozy king-sized bed in the loft with a star-gazing skylight to round out your night.
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Kingston, WA, USA
- Perfect for: Families Who Love Game Night
- Price: $195/night
- Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4), 1 full bath
- Features: Wifi, TV loft, farmhouse kitchen, grill, fire pit, keyless check-in
This brand new Vrbo and Airbnb promise to be an amazing stay at the future home of August Ciderhouse on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in Washington. With a cool movie night loft area, a rustic barn for game night, and a wide-open backyard with a fire pit for yard games and s'mores at night under the stunning star-filled Washington sky, this rental is just what you need for a fun family getaway in the PNW.
Montgomery County, TX, USA
- Perfect for: Animal Lovers
- Price: $170/night
- Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 4), 1 full bath
- Features: Wifi, TV, full kitchen, grill, fire pit, kayaks, canoe, paddleboat
This lovely country house in Texas will surprise you with all of the farm life - 150 exotic and farm animals including ostrich, goats, llamas, peacocks, reindeer, geese, swans, horses, and more! It's like living in your own private zoo. With a lovely pond for catch-and-release fishing, paddle boating, kayaking, or sitting out on the gazebo in the middle of the pond and watching the sunset - this is a family farm you will be delighted to stay at. They even have an airstrip if you want to fly in!
San Luis Obispo County, CA, USA
- Perfect for: Couples Getaway
- Price: $170/night
- Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 2), 1 full bath
- Features: Wifi, TV, refrigerator, microwave, king bed, luxurious linens, patio, swimming pool
This beautiful couples retreat in adorable Paso Robles, California wine country is a charming guest suite surrounded by some of the finest wineries in the area. Tour Cass Vineyards, Sculpterra, Ernest Hemingway Vineyards & Winery, Rio Seco, and more. If you are looking for an outstanding couples retreat that is warm and welcoming year-round, this should be high on your list.
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Stokes County, NC, USA
- Perfect for: Families Who Love to Hike
- Price: $201/night
- Size: 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 full baths
- Features: Wifi, TV, full kitchen, washer & dryer, fireplace, fire pit, grill
This lovely renovated farmhouse north of Winston-Salem is only minutes from Hanging Rock State Park with views of Cook's Wall from the cozy back patio with a fire pit. This is a wonderful family getaway for those that love the outdoors, sitting around a campfire, and enjoying nature. Pilot Mountain is only eight miles away for some of the most scenic hiking in the state. If you have a son or daughter going to Wake Forest University this would make a lovely surprise weekend getaway.
McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
- Perfect for: Couples
- Price: $150/night
- Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 2), 1 full bath
- Features: Wifi, TV, full kitchen, washer & dryer, fireplace
This lovely farmhouse apartment in the heart of McMinnville, Oregon is one block away from the charming downtown area, the famous 3rd Street, and easy walking distance to The Granary District. In fact, everything you need is a short walk away. From fantastic farm-to-table restaurants, wineries, and cute places to shop. If love wine tours or craft brews this is the perfect spot to enjoy a day exploring the Eyrie Vineyards or Panther Creek Cellars, then stopping by Grain Station Brew Works which is a rustic-chic brew pub with some of the best craft beers and pizza around.
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Hart County, KY, USA
- Perfect for: Families
- Price: $132/night
- Size: 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 1 full bath
- Features: Wifi, TV, full kitchen, washer & dryer, fire pit
If you are looking for a taste of true farm living this 45-acre animal farm with horses, goats, sheep, and cows should do the trick. You'll stay in a lovely renovated farmhouse located between Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN with plenty of room for the whole family. Outside you'll meet some pretty friendly animals looking for attention. Day trips to Mammoth Cave National Park, Barren River State Park, and the National Corvette Museum could end up on your to-do list. Or, just relax around the fire pit toasting up s'mores and having some fun family time on one of the best farm vacations for families.
There is something so charming and relaxing about staying in an old farmhouse with a treehouse in the backyard, a tire swing, and a pen full of horses or baby goats. Maybe it just feels like you are living in simpler times. Either way, we hope you have enjoyed our list of some of the best farm stays in the USA. Which one was your favorite?
If you are looking for another interesting vacation idea, how about glamping on an organic farm in the Sierra Nevada Foothills in Northern California?
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More farm vacations across the USA
Where can I spend the night on a farm with animals?
A farm vacation can be a fun getaway for couples or the entire family. Here are a few places where you can spend the night on a farm with animals:
- Alpaca farm cabin, Jenkins, Minnesota: This cute little log cabin Airbnb can be rented for a lovely stay on an alpaca farm in rural Minnesota. It's pretty rustic, but for a two-person getaway, it will be nice and cozy.
- Fite Ranch Bed and Breakfast, San Antonio, NM: A working cattle ranch that has been running since the 1930s. You can enjoy one of three Southwestern-themed suites.
- Vintage Greyhound Bus, Abingdon, VA: This is one unique farm stay in Virginia - shack up in a 1957 Greyhound Bus converted to an Airbnb on a donkey farm. No, we aren't kidding. You have to see it to believe it.
Where can I find a farm stay near me?
For some of the best farm stays near you, pick out your favorite from our list above. Or, take a peek below at a few more farm stays you might like:
- Mini horses and donkeys rescue farm, Pigeon Forge, TN
- Cold Moon Farm, Lincoln, VT
- Tiny House on a tropical fruit farm, Florida
Are there any working farm vacations for families?
Why yes, there are working farm vacations or families. Here are a few you might enjoy:
- LazyKo Ranch, Deming, NM: Near Deming, New Mexico you'll find this rescue ranch with goats, chickens, horses, and donkeys. It's a working ranch so you can even help out with farm duties if you are so inclined. They have cabins on-site you can rent for a family vacation on the farm.
- Three Pines Farm, Cedar Falls, IA: This fifth-generation working farm vacation is quite unique because they offer a wide range of classes around cooking, sustainable living, traditional crafts, and agriculture. You will also be surrounded by mini goats, chickens, Leonard the llama, and Flora the pig.
- Liberty Hill Farm & Inn, Rochester, VT: This beautiful Vermont dairy farm and inn has been treating guests to farm living since 1984. Enjoy wonderful farm-fresh meals for breakfast and dinner. You can even help out by milking the cows if you want the real "hands-on" experience.