The Farmhouse is a century old home located on a private 50-acre wildlife refuge and nature preserve near Cedar Rapids.
Enjoy beautiful views with Llamas, YES LLAMAS in a cozy space and spend time in nature at your leisure.
City close with country charm, the home is 10 minutes from the Cedar Rapids/Eastern Iowa Airport, Lake MacBride, and 10 minutes to Cedar Rapids & about 25 minutes to Iowa City.
Your next Llama-cation awaits!
The space
The Farmhouse is a 100+ year old home which has two bedrooms and one sleeper sofa in the living room accommodating up to six guests.
Bedroom one is on the main level and has a queen bed, closet, and laundry access.
Bedroom two is upstairs and has a queen bed, work space, and loveseat.
The living area has a full sleeper sofa and ROKU tv with access to high speed internet.
The kitchen includes essentials to cook basic meals and a complimentary coffee bar via Keurig brewing system is provided.
There is also a Chemex coffee maker, pour over and french press depending on how you like to make your coffeee.
Uniquely, the back porch is part of the Llama pasture and don't be surprised if our charming creatures come right up to the windows during your stay with us!
Within one mile of the farm you will find a darling wine & spirits shop, a restaurant & bar as well as a gas station. The farm is about a five minute drive to an award winning winery and distillery and is conveniently located between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Guest access
The Farmhouse is your private space to enjoy, I live on the property in a separate dwelling.
Parking is available in front of the farmhouse by the steps, please don't block the garages or barn doors.
Guests have access to our common areas, hiking trails, and can visit with the llamas in the barn or at the fence. They frequently visit the backyard of the farmhouse for hang outs!
Other things to note
We have a no pets policy as unfamiliar pets brought to the farm cause stress to the animals that call Prairie Patch home.
Cancellation policy is set to strict- it is recommended to add the optional trip insurance to your booking.
Please review everything below to know what to expect in staying in a century old home:
Entrance to the home includes a few steps on the porch that lead into the kitchen.
Enjoy complimentary coffee (keurig, french press or pour over) and tea, you can also find the basics in cookware and spices/condiments.
There is one bathroom with two sinks and a tub and shower.
*Please note that we are on a well system
-Water may sometimes smell like sulfur and the minerals in the water may leave orange mineral stains in the shower and sinks
High quality reverse osmosis water (RO) is available for drinking and cooking on a separate spigot on the kitchen sink
There is one bedroom without a door, but has curtains for privacy which includes a queen bed, walk-in closet, room darkening curtains, and washer/dryer with soap for your convenience.
Bedroom two is located upstairs and has a queen bed, loveseat and work space.
The living area has a ROKU Tv and includes basic channels, and our library of movies and TV shows.
High Speed fiber WIFI available.
Wall unit heaters for colder nights can be adjusted on the unit and in-window AC units are available for the warmer months.
Window AC units typically get put in first week of May and removed in late September.
Please note this is a 120 year old farmhouse and has many of its original flooring and structure.
BUG & CRITTER DISCLOSURE:
Though we do mitigation for bugs you can absolutely expect to see them inside and outside of the farmhouse especially during spring season.
We do not offer refunds for bug or critter sightings!!
Bugs including flies, spiders, ticks, ants, mosquitos, and wasps which are common around the farm and creatures such as coyotes, raccoons, opossums, mice, bats, and snakes all call Prairie Patch Farm home as it is a wildlife refuge and nature preserve.
*Please consider this before booking your stay with us.
Interacting with Llamas:
We welcome you to pet and interact with the Llamas, if they approach you-I ask that you do not chase them or feed them food of any kind.
Inside the barn the llama stall is off limits to guests as well as their pasture and areas beyond the farmhouse backyard as this is where llamas eat and rest, however you can go inside the llama barn to visit with them.
I cannot guarantee that the llamas will visit the backyard of the farmhouse during your stay, though they commonly enter there during the early morning and evening.
There is also have a small herd of goats and pigs, please do not feed them but you are welcome to pet them. Please watch your fingers!
**Throughout the year I host guests in our community for farm visits, llama hikes, and special events and these may occur during your stay.
If you would like to book a Llama Hike or Farm Visit please reach out to check for availability through our website.
WE HAVE A NO PETS POLICY for the safety of our animals and yours we do not allow pets during your stay.
GUEST POLICY:
The farmhouse capacity is for up to 6 registered guests.
We do not allow parties or gatherings according to AirBNBs policy, however we welcome additional friends/family for visits who are not on the original reservation during your stay for a fee.
Up to 6 additional visitors are permitted for a day pass of 10.00 per person.
Thank you for supporting a small women-owned business and efforts in Iowa conservation.
