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Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clarksville, IA
  • Wartburg College
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • UNI-Dome
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • University of Northern Iowa
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Clarksville

When you stay at this vacation home in Clarksville, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Heery Woods State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Cedar Bend Park and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Shell Rock Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Rugby Field - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Wartburg College - 20 min drive - 17.3 km
  • UNI-Dome - 38 min drive - 46.0 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 38 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 47 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pete & Shorty's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Klinc's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Trees Ice Cream Parlor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Bar & Grill - ‬18 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.

Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn

The cows are ready to meet you at New Day Dairy’s GuestBarn in North Iowa! Cow gaze 24/7 while “sleeping with cows” in modern comfort! The loft features 2 large windows overlooking 150 cows munching their “cow salad”, lounging on the “beach”, or heading to be milked by “Rita the Robot”! You'll be fascinated by following one of the "painted" cow's life in the barn. Get up close to the cows & calves on guided intro & farewell barn tours! Welcome to New Adventures, Authentic Cows, and Comfy Beds!

The non-smoking GuestBarn sleeps 9 people (with an optional 10 in a pack in play). With 3 separate bedrooms all with their own bathrooms you'll be comfortable during your stay. A beautiful garden out front along with the expansive Iowa horizon can be enjoyed from both the porch or the patio (complete with gas fire pit).

Every stay comes with an Introductory & Farwell Tour plus a DIY continental breakfast! Enjoy hard boiled eggs, Dutch letter pastries (!), yogurt, granola, and more at your own pace. Use the fully stocked kitchen for your meals or dine in (or out) at local restaurants.

Guests are NOT allowed in the barn, near calf area, or in pasture unless with a farm tour guide. This is for our guests safety as even the nicest animal can be unpredictable and machinery does need to operate on the farm. Of course, our insurance likes this too.

You'll need a vehicle you're willing to drive on gravel to get here. In the winter (Nov-Mar typically), a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended as the gravel roads & our driveway can become snow-packed and icy. It's all part of the authentic farmstay experience.

Area Information: 3 hours from Minneapolis, 2 from Des Moines, and 5 from Kansas City sleeping with the cows is a great way to spend a weekend outside of the city! Clarksville is 10 minutes away, Waverly - home of Wartburg College - is 20 minutes, and Charles City is 30 minutes to the north. Each of these communities has great activities & restaurants if you're planning to spend multiple days in the area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Lynn Bolin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn Clarksville

Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best stay EVER.

While the cost per night is a little higher compared to what I normally spend, the experience for my family was priceless. If you are on the fence, then that means just do it. Make sure to add the farmers experience which comes at an extra fee, but well worth it. I'm not sure who got more out of it, the parents or the kids because the entire experience was truly one-of-a-kind and something that our family will never forget. The family who owns the farm is amazing in every way. I hope we can find ourselves in this part of the country again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dairy Camp

Being at the dairy farm was such a great experience for all of us but especially our granddaughters! It was so much fun for them to see the workings up close and hear from Lynn about the cows, the birthing process, the robotic milking and on and on. She was so well prepared to answer the HUGE number of questions from our girls! Great fun to watch it all from the windows above while enjoying a nice breakfast, playing games, etc. The two tours set us up well to enjoy and understand it all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to IA

We were back in IA for a 90th Birthday party and enjoyed our stay at the barn. Very clean and roomy. The grandkids loved watching the cows out the big picture windows upstairs. We got to see a fairly new calf in a pen. The hostess was really nice/friendly and did a great job giving us a tour. Relaxing sitting out in front in the garden area. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved everything about it!

I stayed at this property with my two granddaughters ages 7 and 4. They LOVED it! Our hosts went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The fridge had a variety of cheeses along with milk, water, mini bagels and yogurt. That was a nice surprise. The beds were comfy. A bathroom for each bedroom and anything you would need in the kitchen. The property was spotless and the cow veiwing area is perfect for kids. Toys, games and several TV veiwing options. We will return for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful hosts!

What a fun place to have a family gathering. The kids loved watching the cows. We even saw and got to name a new calf that was born during our stay. Communication and meeting our needs was phenomenal and Lynn even sent to my home address an object i left in the drawer in the bathroom. Great customer service. Lots to do in Waterloo and Waverly as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay

Excellent from beginning to end! Easy check in, beautiful accommodations, fun and interactive farm tour, and a delicious breakfast. Lynn was great! Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight

Perfect place for location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

My family ranging in age from 2-60 all had a wonderful experience! We enjoyed the hands on experience and the wonderful property. Everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very fun!

Lynn and Dairy Dan were amazing hosts! We got to tour the dairy barn and visit with all the calfs. If you are ever looking for a night away, I highly recommend the New Day Dairy GuestBarn. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adair T., Maple Grove

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax with the cows!

Our family will never forget this amazing VRBO experience. Our hosts had an eye for detail, and nothing was missed. The VRBO was impeccably clean, skillfully decorated in cow-motif, and the beds were absolutely comfy. The continental breakfast was hearty for my teenager and had great variety which included local jams and pastries. We loved sitting around the fire pit and watching the vivid stars as well as gazing upon THE COWS. We took the Be A Dairy Farmer Challenge and grew a new appreciation for the dairy farmer family. Bottle feeding 6-day-old Dave was a true highlight. We urge anyone to sleep with the cows!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Had all the things we wanted. Quiet, remote. Grill and outdoor fire pit. Kicked back and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had an amazing time!

We were blown away by how fun this weekend trip was! This was the cleanest property we have ever stayed at and the hosts have thought of every little detail to make the trip enjoyable. We traveled with our 10 year old son and he loved the cows and barn cats equally. The kitchen is well equipped and we ate most our meals right in the living space. We loved that there were 3 bathrooms to give everyone some space to call their own and the beds were very comfortable. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a get away! It would be great for families, couples or groups.

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slept with the cows

We had a great night sleep in a very unique location! Very nice and relaxing place to stay. We enjoyed our tour of the farm, robot milking and calves. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020