Rustic Charm Awaits at These 12 Farm Stays in the U.S.

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.

1. Luxury Ranch Escape Near Zion National Park, Utah

• 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, a hot tub, and a fire pit outdoors with mountain views all around. This will make an incredibly romantic getaway or a family vacation to remember for a lifetime.

2. Stylish Barndominium Getaway in Rural Wisconsin

• 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.

3. Scenic Mountain View Farmhouse Retreat, Colorado

• 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.

4. Charming Silo Stay in the Missouri Countryside

• 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, very cozy rental sits on part of a 200-acre farm, just 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.

5. Rustic Barn Retreat at Deva’s Farm, Kentucky

• 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 who 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.

6. Cozy Farm Shack Escape in Tennessee’s Countryside

• 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.

7. Orchard Retreat at August Ciderhouse, Washington

• 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 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.

8. Sunset Farmhouse Stay in the Heart of Texas

• 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 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!

9. Wine Country Farm Guest Suite in California

• 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.

10. Fire Pit Farmhouse Getaway in North Carolina

• 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 who 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 student going to Wake Forest University, this would make a lovely surprise weekend getaway.

11. Quaint Half-Pint Farmhouse in Scenic Oregon

• 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 from the charming downtown area and the famous 3rd Street, and is within easy walking distance of 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 you love wine tours or craft brews, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a day exploring Eyrie Vineyards or Panther Creek Cellars, then stopping by Grain Station Brew Works, a rustic-chic brew pub with some of the best craft beers and pizza around.

12. Peaceful Farm Stay Near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

• 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.

Ready to plan your rural getaway? Use the Only In Your State Itinerary Planner to map out nearby attractions, scenic drives, hiking trails, and local dining spots around your favorite farm stay. Check out this article about How Traveling Helps Me Get Through the Winter Blues.