15 Awesome Farm Stays in the US
Some people dream about white sandy beaches and mojitos near the water. And there’s nothing wrong with that! But if your dream vacation is a farm in the middle of acres of land where animals roam free, the time has come to make your dreams come true with one of these amazing farm stays.
I’ve searched far and wide and discovered the most magical places, where you can get away, enjoy a rural experience, and soak up the company of the friendliest furry companions.
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On my list, you will find a variety of lodging options. There’s an animal rescue farm and an alpaca sanctuary. You can stay at a lavender farm, apple orchard, or luxury resort-style farm experience with farm-to-table dining.
Whether you’re a family of four or looking for a farm to host your next family reunion, I’ve got something for everyone. Keep reading for the best farm stays in the US!
Unique Farm Stays for Families in the United States
1. Modern Farmhouse Retreat near Acadia National Park
The Captain’s Retreat located on Mount Desert Island, Maine is convenient for all the things to do in Acadia National Park! Families will enjoy nearby hikes, swimming in Echo Lake, or kayaking on Long Pond, all just a few minutes away!
If you love farmers markets as much as I do, Beech Hill Organic Farm is just down the road. They offer local farm-fresh produce, grass-fed meat, eggs, maple syrup, and more to make your stay perfect.
The 1920s farmhouse has been renovated and sits on a gorgeous 3-acre property. The kitchen, dining room, and living room are on the first floor, with all 3 bedrooms on the second level. There’s a bathroom on each floor, including one with a bathtub. It’s a chic, modern farmhouse look, complete with Pottery Barn furniture.
Families can relax or play on the large lawn, pick wild blueberries in the woods, or watch wildlife over Denning Brook. Enjoy a traditional Maine-style lobster boil, make s’mores at the outdoor fire pit, or gaze at the stars from the hammock. Come experience a quintessential New England farmhouse on your well-deserved vacation!
Rating: 9.6/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT THE CAPTAIN’S RETREAT
2. Escape from The World at a Working Farm
Would your family love to experience life on the farm? High Point Farms in Flintstone, Georgia is perfect for a big family. It’s a 2-story home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths that houses up to 8 people comfortably.
Your family will love this true farm stay experience, complete with a working farm! You might see the property owner cutting flowers in the boutique flower garden or hosting a private wedding. With 75 acres of property, there’s plenty of space for you to have your privacy while also watching a real, modern farm in action!
During your stay, you can walk through the gardens and enjoy the scenic mountain views. Kids will love seeing the goats along the fence line. There are also working dogs on the property (and you can bring your dogs for a fee!).
When you’re ready to explore, there are a variety of attractions less than 30 minutes away! High Points Farm is just 20 minutes south of Chattanooga. It’s also close to Cloudland Canyon, The Creag at Mclemore, and Chickamauga National Park.
For an even more special experience, families can choose from a variety of upgrades. You can enjoy a bonfire, a farm tour via golf cart, farm fresh eggs, a personalized goat visit, and more. If you find yourself in the Chattanooga area, this is the perfect farm vacation!
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT MIMI’S FARMHOUSE
3. Enjoy a Rural Farm Stay Near the Brazos
Are you looking for a comfortable stay for the whole family? Consider this charming, updated farmhouse just outside of Waco, Texas. It has all the modern amenities you can imagine while being steps away from the Brazos River and sweeping grassy plains.
The light-filled farmhouse boasts an open-concept kitchen/dining room/living area with plenty of seating. It houses up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths all on one level. There is also a hot tub and top-notch game room with a variety of board games, arcade games, and more to enjoy.
A short drive away, you can enjoy dips in the Brazos River, spend the day at the golf course, or go shopping. Even with your quiet, countryside locale, you’re less than 20 minutes from downtown Waco, too. Traveling with kids, you might also be interested in the Waco Mammoth National Monument or Magnolia Market at the Silos.
In addition to overnight stays, you can also find out about deals on special daytime events, such as birthday parties or family reunions that could benefit from such cozy accommodations.
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT DUB’S BARN
4. Stay at a Working Sheep Farm in Wine Country
Namaste Farms in Temecula, California has a rural feel while being centrally located to restaurants in Temecula and the local wineries. If you’re looking for the perfect staycation, this is the place to be.
These unique accommodations feature a bohemian cottage on a working sheep farm. It has 2 bedrooms (the main bed is up in the loft), comfortably sleeping 4. (If you have additional guests, there’s another cottage on the property with room for 3 more.)
This is a very rustic cottage stay where you will find plenty of bugs, dirt, and free roaming animals that come with a real working farm! You’re welcome to walk around the farm and interact with the animals.
During the day, you might see the owners caring for their chickens, peacocks, and sheep, spinning wool, or drying handspun yarn. At night, you can enjoy the peace and quiet while roasting marshmallows at the farm’s communal wine barrel fire pit.
Rating: 9.8/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT NAMASTE FARMS
5. Explore The Alpaca Retreat
Looking to spend some time communing with nature? Then this luxury farm getaway in Camano Island, Washington, is perfect for animal lovers who want to escape the city. Enjoy an island stay without having to get on the ferry!
This sleek, 2-story home has a Zen-like quality with clean lines and natural materials. Almost every single room in the house has oversized landscape windows that offer scenic views of Livingston Bay and Mount Rainier.
Spend your days watching the kids play on the spacious grassy lawns or head to the ball courts. There’s a private forest trail where you can take nature walks. This is just for guests of the Alpaca Retreat.
Inside, you can hang out in the bunk room and play ping pong. Or spend chilly days near the fireplace exploring the games, books, and toys that come with the house.
Rating: 9.8/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT THE ALPACA RETREAT
6. Have Fun on a Colorado Riverfront Farm
With room for up to 14, this riverfront farm in Colorado is perfect for the extended family who loves to be outdoors. Stay in a farmhouse with tons of character that’s surrounded by wine country and panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.
Set on the banks of the Colorado River, you can go fishing, river rafting, and hiking, biking, golfing, and more. Plus, you will be surrounded by all kinds of farm animals including alpacas, goats, dogs, and peacocks.
The farm has fresh eggs available daily for your breakfast and you can help yourself to the fruits and vegetables in the communal gardens.
There is a private patio and firepit or enjoy a variety of communal spaces for your enjoyment, like the private stocked pond for fishing. Or you can try your luck fishing in the river. Take a bike ride to one of the local vineyards or float the Colorado River from the property.
Rating: 9.4/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT THIS FARM ON THE COLORADO RIVER
7. Surround Yourself with Blooms at a Lavender Farm
Lavender Hill Farm on Vashon Island in Washington. What makes this farm stay unique is their U-Cut lavender field right outside your front door! June through August, the field and farm store are open to the public.
Stay in an immaculate farmhouse from the 1930s surrounded by more than 15 varieties of lavender plants. The 2-level home is perfect for multiple families, since it holds up to 14 with 5 lovely bedrooms and 3 baths!
Spend your mornings enjoying coffee on the porch overlooking the gardens or take a walk through the lavender fields. Nearby, you can walk into the quaint town of Burton and shop at Harbor Mercantile or explore Burton Acre Park. There are also plenty of opportunities to go horseback riding, kayaking, and more.
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LAVENDER HILL FARM
8. Book a Smoky Mountains Getaway
Enjoy a classic farmhouse on 10 acres just outside of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This property has everything from a red barn to fun farm animals including mini horses, donkeys, and chickens!
With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property sleeps up to 10 people. The farm is actually located on a gated portion of the property near your farmhouse. Just imagine, spending days sitting in the rocking chairs on the wrap-around front porch and listening to all the animal noises.
A creek surrounds the property and horses will come through the backyard as they head to the next pasture. You can hear the owls, turkeys, and woodpeckers, and see the eagles, ravens, and hawks. Kids love it!
The house also has a game room for your family’s enjoyment, grassy lawns for running around, a living space with a fireplace, and a separate TV room. In the back is a creek, picnic table, and fire pit for nights under the stars.
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT THIS SMOKY MOUNTAINS FARM
9. Appalachian Farm Experience in North Carolina
Willet Ponds Farm in Todd, NC is the perfect Appalachian farm experience for families! Imagine antique furniture, handmade quilts, collecting eggs in the morning, petting pot-belly pigs, exploring hiking trails on the property, and more!
There are several buildings to rent on property, and the Old Farmhouse is the main house. Across two levels, it has 4 bedrooms and 6 baths that sleep up to 8.
During the warmer months, you can swim in the farm’s spring-fed pond or 2 different streams. Then end the day roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and chasing fireflies in the pasture. No one will claim boredom here!
When you book, contact the owners to find out about custom horseback riding lessons for all ages. You can also add customized packages onto your booking, like an experience baking bread or pizza in an old-fashioned wood-burning oven. In the winter you can add on access to a rustic sauna.
If you want to explore the surrounding area, you can explore historic Wilkesboro or check out the variety of family-friendly theme parks and hiking trails.
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT WILLET PONDS FARM
10. Have Your Family Reunion Near the Stockyards
For the ultimate farmhouse-style vacation, consider Sander’s Hitch. Located just 5-miles north of the Fort Worth Stockyards, you can enjoy a modern farm stay with every creature comfort.
This glamorous private property can hold a whopping 28 guests, between the main house and the pool house. All three sprawling structures center around the pool and hot tub. There’s also an outdoor living space and kitchen that includes a grill, fireplace, TV, and bar.
The main house kitchen features an industrial-style range and multiple common areas. There are games and toys for the kids, as well as billiards and ping pong tables. On the property, you can fish, swim, go for walks on their 70-acres of land, or throw around a football.
Rating: 9.8/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT SANDERS HITCH
11. A Farm-cation at the Finger Lakes
Etched Inn Stone is a stunning, 175-year-old stone house set on an 85-acre organic farm nestled between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region.
The fully renovated 2-level home will soon become your favorite farm getaway. It sleeps up to 12 people with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, including a bunk room with 3 separate bunk beds. Enjoy quality family time while you watch movies, cook in the private kitchen or play ping pong in the game room. And enjoy views of the farm at Etched in Stone from afar.
An added bonus is easy access to the Finger Lake’s quality wine country. There are also a variety of charming villages and outdoor activities. You can take the kids waterfall hunting in Watkins Glen or go kayaking up and down Seneca Lake.
Rating: 9.8/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT ETCHED INN STONE
12. California Wine Country Farm Retreat
The Anavo Farm Retreat is located in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country in the quiet village of Ballard. This is a unique opportunity for your family to stay in a renovated guest house on the farm.
When you arrive, you will fall in love with the charming California-style home. It’s rustic, but in the cheeriest way. Enjoy designer interiors with plenty of spaces for the whole family to relax.
There’s also a garden with a gazebo, swivel rocking chairs on the balcony, many cozy reading nooks throughout the guest house, including one in front of the fireplace in the living room!
Your hosts include half a dozen farm-fresh eggs as a gift, and you can cook on the gas BBQ grill outside. Outside, the only sound in the distance are the sheep, horses, and neighboring roosters crowing!
When it’s time to explore, you’re just a quick bike ride to both Los Olivos or Solvang. The farm is central to everything the Valley has to offer, yet it feels off the beaten path!
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ANAVO FARM RETREAT
13. Rural Farm Stay in Northern Connecticut
Whether you stay for one night or many, this isn’t just an apartment, it’s a true farm experience. This private 1300 square foot apartment can sleep 6 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath.
Guests can help with chores, watch, or opt-out. Kids will love feeding the animals, helping to collect eggs, and petting the goats on the farm. During the late summer you can help bring in harvest, or in the winter help with maple sugaring.
There’s a beautiful lawn for children to play and 37 acres to explore with historic stone walls, orchards, and more. Check out the pond stocked with fish or head to a stream at the nearby state park. You can also find out about a free bonfire led by the property owners.
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THIS CONNECTICUT FARM STAY
14. North Carolina Horse Farm Vacation
Laurel Knob farm house in rural Cashiers, North Carolina may be your farm vacation dream come true! This idyllic farmhouse dates back to the 1890s and features a rustic garden surrounded by a white picket fence and a babbling brook complete with an old wood-covered bridge.
While the historic home has been completely updated, you can enjoy the ultimate farm life experience complete with its century-old charm! A family of 6 would easily be comfortable here (2 of the 3 bedrooms have King-sized beds). There’s a Viking stove in the kitchen and a hammock on the wrap-around porch.
Feel free to explore the 5.5-acre property. There’s the historic chapel where the owners host weddings, as well as the apple orchard, secret beach, and chicken coop. You can also visit the farm’s two gentle horses. Located halfway between both Highlands and Cashier, you’re a 15-minute’s drive away from both.
Rating: 10/10
CLICK HERE TO BOOK LAUREL KNOB FARM HOUSE
15. Beach Plum Farm Cottages
For something a bit more catered, consider a luxury stay at Beach Plum Farm Cottages. A charming hidden gem tucked away in Victorian Cape May, NJ, this is a working farm supplying fresh ingredients to local restaurants.
This sanctuary by the sea has six historic luxury cottages to choose from that sleep families of 6-8. Make family memories with Beach Plum Farm’s custom farm-to-table experience or shop the onsite farm store. You can also explore the lush, manicured grounds and visit farm animals on guided tours (kids under 12 are free).
Guests of the farm will also have access to the property’s bicycles, golf carts, swimming pool, BBQ grills, guided yoga sessions, and much more.
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