3 acre Lake, Farm Animals Petting Zoo, Horses and Horseback Riding, Room to roam
Farm Stay in Indiana
16 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this farm stay rental
This beautiful 4 bedroom 4.5 bath home is situated on our family-owned WORKING 78-acre horse farm which specializes in trail rides. This is a working farm and you will see farm equipment both sitting around and in use. Please be careful and supervise your children. The farm's equipment are not toys.
You will love all of the room inside and outside. Visit our Petting zoo, book a horseback ride or pony rides for the younger kids, visit with Hank our Free Range Pig, or feed the chickens as the come by in the morning. Plenty of fish in the lake, bring your bait and tackle. Swimming and boating from the dock, beach or boats.
We are convenient to Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport, Childrens Musuem and other area attractions. Indianapolis is known for motor sports — Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway are easy to get to, yet far enough away to relax and enjoy yourself. You can also find out what is happening in our area during your stay by checking out the websites for Hendricks County Visitors Bureau or Visit Indy.
Although their are plenty of dining out options within 25 minutes of the home, the kitchen is fully stocked with all the cookware and utensils for you to use to make meals at home. There is a gas grille on our spacious, private back porch for the grill masters in your group to use.
Spend your day and evening sitting on our wrap-around porch watching our horses and goats at the Ranch, you'll probably see our free range chickens, ducks and pot belly pigs roaming around the property. Your evenings could be complete with a bon fire either by the house or by the lake.
Feel like fishing? Grab your pole and take a short walk to our 3-acre stocked lake for some bluegill, crappie or bass. This is a lake that you will share with guests from The Cabin at Natural Valley Ranch and our family. We currently have a canoe, and a paddle boat for your use at no extra charge. The home does not overlook our lake, but is on our property. Please be sure to check google maps if you are unsure of the walk. It is about 3 minutes and includes a small sand beach for swimming. Life jackets are not provided
Other options for fun while you are stay at The Cottage are playing basketball by the house or volleyball by the lake. Trail rides are what we specialize in so don't miss out on making more memories by riding one of our horses with a guide on our trails that meander through 50 acres of woods, fields and sometimes White Lick Creak. We offer 30 minute, 60 minute trail rides.
Having a family reunion or other event? Ask about renting our lake-side 'Outpost-Country Occasions' facility with more than 1,000 sq. ft. of meeting/event space with access for caterers should you so choose. There's even room for a tent.
Absolutely no Outside guests or events at the property without the permission of the owners. When you book we ask that you give us the number of guests staying with us. That number is what we allow. Unless we have discussed in advance we do not allow, parties with outside guests, weddings, birthday parties with outside guests, bbq or cookouts with outside guests. Thank you for your understanding.
We do have pets on the premises, cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, etc. All are friendly and none will be in the house.
Your stay includes the use of a two car garage with parking for another 10+ cars up to the largest vehicles, including a bus.
We are in Brownsburg about 12 miles west of Indianapolis. We have many dining and shopping options close by if you choose.
Family-friendly and family fun . . . you will discover the difference that family makes when you discover Natural Valley Ranch!
You will love all of the room inside and outside. Visit our Petting zoo, book a horseback ride or pony rides for the younger kids, visit with Hank our Free Range Pig, or feed the chickens as the come by in the morning. Plenty of fish in the lake, bring your bait and tackle. Swimming and boating from the dock, beach or boats.
We are convenient to Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport, Childrens Musuem and other area attractions. Indianapolis is known for motor sports — Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway are easy to get to, yet far enough away to relax and enjoy yourself. You can also find out what is happening in our area during your stay by checking out the websites for Hendricks County Visitors Bureau or Visit Indy.
Although their are plenty of dining out options within 25 minutes of the home, the kitchen is fully stocked with all the cookware and utensils for you to use to make meals at home. There is a gas grille on our spacious, private back porch for the grill masters in your group to use.
Spend your day and evening sitting on our wrap-around porch watching our horses and goats at the Ranch, you'll probably see our free range chickens, ducks and pot belly pigs roaming around the property. Your evenings could be complete with a bon fire either by the house or by the lake.
Feel like fishing? Grab your pole and take a short walk to our 3-acre stocked lake for some bluegill, crappie or bass. This is a lake that you will share with guests from The Cabin at Natural Valley Ranch and our family. We currently have a canoe, and a paddle boat for your use at no extra charge. The home does not overlook our lake, but is on our property. Please be sure to check google maps if you are unsure of the walk. It is about 3 minutes and includes a small sand beach for swimming. Life jackets are not provided
Other options for fun while you are stay at The Cottage are playing basketball by the house or volleyball by the lake. Trail rides are what we specialize in so don't miss out on making more memories by riding one of our horses with a guide on our trails that meander through 50 acres of woods, fields and sometimes White Lick Creak. We offer 30 minute, 60 minute trail rides.
Having a family reunion or other event? Ask about renting our lake-side 'Outpost-Country Occasions' facility with more than 1,000 sq. ft. of meeting/event space with access for caterers should you so choose. There's even room for a tent.
Absolutely no Outside guests or events at the property without the permission of the owners. When you book we ask that you give us the number of guests staying with us. That number is what we allow. Unless we have discussed in advance we do not allow, parties with outside guests, weddings, birthday parties with outside guests, bbq or cookouts with outside guests. Thank you for your understanding.
We do have pets on the premises, cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, etc. All are friendly and none will be in the house.
Your stay includes the use of a two car garage with parking for another 10+ cars up to the largest vehicles, including a bus.
We are in Brownsburg about 12 miles west of Indianapolis. We have many dining and shopping options close by if you choose.
Family-friendly and family fun . . . you will discover the difference that family makes when you discover Natural Valley Ranch!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
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Reviews
10.0
Wedding weekend for our son and daughter in law. Family stayed in the Cottage and Grooms party in the Cabin. We were able to have the rehearsal dinner in the Outpost too. Everyone loved the property and spent time in the pond and the pavilion. Marie was so helpful and responsive to any questions I had.
10.0
The house and property was perfect for our three grown kids and spouses and 6 grandchildren. We enjoyed fishing in the pond, pony rides and lots of outdoor area for games and running around. The kitchen was well stocked, the air conditioning was great and the WiFi worked great. Communication with host was excellent. This was our second stay and we plan another trip here in 2026.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay! We especially appreciated the layout of the house. It suited our large group well. We would recommend and visit again in the future.
8.0
Wonderful stay! Perfect activities for all ages. Our only issue was there was no wifi. We think the modem wasn’t working. Good thing was, we really didn’t need it.
10.0
Chuck was very open in his communication about expectations he had for us and the property which made check out super easy. The property was beautiful and came with a lot of things to do that never required us to even leave the property. Great time!
8.0
It was ok. Nice house. Could have been a little cleaner. Horrible walk to the creek. Should make more accessible. Pond very algae, murky. Boats ok. Fishing ok. Petting zoo ok. Horseback ride good.
6.0
The property was a good fit for our needs. We had 6 adults for most of the week & hosted our son’s fiancé & 4 bridesmaids the night before the wedding. The kitchen was perfect for getting ready with the 2 tables & plenty of natural light. The bedrooms were decent sizes. The only issue we had was the pull out couch wasn’t suitable for guests. Bathrooms were tricky with only one shower on main floor. Upstairs has a Jack-n-Jill with 1 shower & 1 commode then 2 separate sink areas for each bedroom. All of the showers had great water pressure & plenty of hot water. The only drawback logistically for us was there were a lot of stairs going up to the property. Given we were there for our son’s wedding we had a lot more to carry in & out than a normal vacation. Overall the house fit our needs very well.
There was a lack of communication & missed appointments from the owners. We had travelled 3 1/2 hrs to meet with the owner to view the Outpost to rent for the rehearsal dinner. We showed up & she was not there & no one had any idea we were coming. We were sent to view the space alone & it was not clean. We never received a call after & had to find a new location w/just a couple of weeks before wedding. We arrived at 7pm & the house was not ready. There were many minor maintenance/up keep/cleanliness issues all week. We didn’t bother trying to even get ahold of the owners bc of the inability to reach them prior & upon arrival. I would rent house again if owners resolved these issues.
10.0
We had a fun time together as a family at this property. It was clean, comfortable and there was good communication with the owner . We enjoyed having access to the lake. Great memories were made here and our grandchildren liked the petting zoo too.
10.0
This property is beautiful! I stayed here with my fiancé and bridal party (both bridesmaids and groomsmen) for a weekend so the bridal party could get to know each other. This was the perfect place to do so! We were able to play games outside, go to the lake, fish, go horseback riding, pet the animals at the petting zoo, and also easily go to both Brownsburg and Indianapolis to go out to eat, go bowling, etc. The owners were very responsive and answered all our questions. I highly recommend this property and hope to come back!
10.0
Perfect location - not to far from Indianapolis, yet quiet and peaceful. Love the patio and the kids loved the animals. Having two tables in the kitchen area was so nice. There was seating for everyone in one space so you did not feel disconnected. Bedrooms are slightly set off from the gathering spaces which is really nice. Will definitely stay here again!
10.0
We all had a wonderful time, and there was plenty of room!
10.0
What a delight this property is! The owners are super friendly, easy going and responded quickly to any questions. The home is charming and comfortable and that porch ❤️❤️❤️ We had a blast walking around the property, seeing the animals, kids enjoyed the paddle boat, canoe and even jumped off the dock to swim! My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.
10.0
Awesome place to view the 2024 total solar eclipse. Let's do it again in 20 years!
10.0
The place is absolutely adorable and more than accommodating for a family getaway or friends that live in different parts of the country to get together & have a fun weekend. It’s not far from downtown and other areas around the Indianapolis area. The hosts are nice, accommodating people. I would definitely stay again.
8.0
Bathrooms could use updating but overall nice set up and family had a good time
10.0
Clean & nicely decorated for Christmas 🎄 Tha nk you!
10.0
This is the 3rd year that we have stayed here! Close to the convention center and all things Indy. We love being able to cook meals and play games together as a group. Plenty of space outside for the kids to run around.
10.0
What a lovely comfortable home! We often have trouble finding places big enough, this home was perfect. Communication was easy and quick, the house was spotless, and the kitchen was amazing! Our only regret was that we did not have time to visit the petting zoo.
10.0
We had so much for our reunion at this location! The animals were a blast for the kids to see throughout our stay. The owners were available and friendly people. We will definitely keep this place in mind for our next trip!
4.0
The Cottage had plenty of indoor and outdoor space for our group of seven. Grandchildren and adults alike enjoyed the farm aspect of this property. We appreciated the TP, paper towels, fans in bedrooms, plenty of towels, and large refrigerator. The proximity to Brownsburg and the Indy area was ideal.
I must also add that the weekend that we were there, we all felt that the house needed a deep-cleaning. I understand that the owners do some of this in the winter when they are not renting their place, but the guests at the end of the season should experience the same cleanliness as the guests at the beginning of the season.
10.0
Our trip to Brownsburg/Indy was amazing! The house was large enough to accommodate our whole family! The house was clean and had everything we needed! It was well stocked with kitchen items! The farm, trail ride, fishing at the pond, and huge yard to play was amazing and the owners were very polite and kind to us! The house is a short ways away from the amazing children’s museum, Indianapolis zoo, and lots of cooks parks and restaurants! We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend our stay here! Thanks again!
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay. It was great getting to see all the animals!
10.0
The family had a great time. Host, we're awesome to deal with.
4.0
Was looking for house for bridal party to stay in for weekend and to get ready with hair and make up artist for Saturday for wedding at nearby venue so I needed it to be big enough for bridal party to get ready and pretty enough photographer to take pictures Listing states no events or parties or outside guest so before booking we explained what we were looking for and what listing states and if they would be ok with extras on Saturday morning early afternoon for bridal party to get ready. They was very agreeable and stated it would be no problem. I pay the money like ten months prior then when the day came I received nasty messages on the wedding day asking what was going on it looked to be more than 16 people at the house etc. these messages went on back and forth with me trying to remind them of our agreement prior to my booking until I finally just quit responding. The pictures show beautiful cottage with well groomed yard and well let’s just say it was only too surface clean. And grass was not mowed and bushes not kept up. It was not a place we could take any pictures. Many broken items in house. Door knobs that fall off when touching. Ceiling that had been taped and painted that was sagging like it could fall in anytime and one of the four double beds in house that claims to sleep 16 had broken supports. Was very disappointed with home and property but most of all the owner continuously texting me and upsetting me in my daughters wedding day
8.0
Loved the farmhouse. Owners very quick to respond. Plenty of space for our family meet-up vacation. Love the location...country atmosphere with businesses within 5 miles if you need anything. Kids loved the animals and had fun with the paddle boat, canoe and boat. Kitchen is nice and plenty of eating space. House was conveniently laid out for our 4 families plus one.
8.0
Family of all ages had a great time. The owners are very busy and not the easiest owners to work with. The property is cluttered. That was the most common negative comment from our group.
10.0
Great property with lots to do. Thanks for a fun weekend.
10.0
Our family greatly enjoyed the extra amenities of the petting zoo animals and the pond with paddle boat and canoe
10.0
Great place for a family gathering. The outdoor patio and grill were perfect for large family meals. The kids loved seeing the animals and having room to run around. We will be back!
8.0
Charming property and setting with a lake and farm on-site for some activities for younger children. Charming house, could use a little upkeep, but nothing to deter a quick stay
10.0
Everything went well.
10.0
This is the second time we have stayed in the cottage on the Damler family farm. The house was perfect for our family retreat with four well laid out bedrooms, a large well-stocked kitchen with a big table for family meals, a spacious family room to hang out in, and a well sized finished basement for extra hang out space. If the weather is nice, you can also take advantage of all of the wonderful activities to do on and around the property. Our children played basketball in the driveway, ping-pong in the garage, fished in the small lake on the property, rode bikes on the B&O trail adjacent to the property, and we also paid for a horse ride on the trails right on the property. There are also plenty of animals for the children to watch and interact with, like goats, pigs, a sheep, cats, dogs, and rabbits. My children adored being around the horses especially. The family lives on the large property as well, and was very friendly and responsive to our requests, including a last-minute request for a trail ride and even taking family photos for us! They are a lovely family. We would definitely recommend staying here and we look forward to our next visit!
10.0
This was our second time staying here! We love it! It has everything!
10.0
Rented this house to host family who live nearby for Thanksgiving, sharing with siblings from afar. We were very happy with the decor, hangout spaces, abundance of bathrooms, and very well stocked kitchen. It was easy to set the tables for 14, and there was plenty of room to spread out. Watch the horses and chickens from the wide front porch or take a walk to get a closer look. We plan to be back!
5.0
This property proved to be exactly as described. One of the best stocked VRBO's we have ever stayed. Everything you could need for the kitchen. The host had informed us that there was a highchair at the property, so we didn't bring one. When we got arrived, we discovered there was no highchair and within a couple hours the host went out and bought one for the house. The host had great communication with us throughout the stay. We enjoyed fishing in the pond (caught lots of bluegill and one bass), playing basketball, and the 3 year olds went for a pony ride.
There was ample space for our group of 8 adults and 6 kids (infants to 6 years old) to spread out OR all be together. Wonderful patio for outside eating. Quiet rural setting but close enough to Indy. We will definitely consider this property in the future!!
10.0
We were in town for a family wedding. Stayed at this property with all my brother and sister-in-laws. It was perfect because we could all be together rather than all being separated in individual hotel rooms. Really enjoyed the front porch for the view and morning coffee!
10.0
Our family of 12 stayed in this sweet little cottage for my cousin's wedding in Lizton and we loved it. It was the perfect gathering place to relax and catch up with our famiy. We haven't gotten together since pre-covid and it was so wonderful.
There's lots of seating in the kitchen and dining area and comfortable seating in the living room and basement. The kitchen was stocked well with utensils and pots/pans. Just a side note: be sure to bring your own toiletries. Our hairdryer was missing but we were ok without it, but if it's a necessity for you, be sure to pack one! Only thing was one pull out couch had sheets that hadn't been changed.
Our parents and their siblings loved sitting by the lake and enjoyed fishing. The animals were super cute and we enjoyed strolling through to say hi.
Chuck was quick to respond with any questions we had.
Hopefully someday we can make it back, we would love to stay in the log cabin overlooking the lake!
6.0
We were disappointed in the advertising of the ranch part and petting zoo, etc. Would have loved more clarification on where things were and what we could enjoy….. House could have been cleaner…. Spent 15 min cleaning the patio furniture so we could sit outside and eat But for the most the cottage definitely worked for our big family gathering ….
10.0
We really enjoyed this cottage and being at the farm. We made wonderful memories and staying here really made our trip awesome! It was so perfect for the kids. We will be back for sure!
10.0
9 adults, 1 teen, and 3 kids stayed. Beds and the 2 pullout couches that were used were comfortable. Cottage is very well stocked with kitchen stuff, linens, household needs, etc. We had a few extra guests during 3 afternoons with permission from owner. Lots of room in kitchen for family games. Trail ride, visiting the goats, and paddle boating on the pond were all enjoyed, as well as lots of shooting hoops in the driveway. A great family get together.
FAQs
How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Indiana?
The average price for a rental in Indiana is R 2,783 per night. This rental is R 5,622 above the average.
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 3 acre Lake, Farm Animals Petting Zoo, Horses and Horseback Riding, Room to roam. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 3 acre Lake, Farm Animals Petting Zoo, Horses and Horseback Riding, Room to roam. Enjoy the water!
Is 3 acre Lake, Farm Animals Petting Zoo, Horses and Horseback Riding, Room to roam pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 3 acre Lake, Farm Animals Petting Zoo, Horses and Horseback Riding, Room to roam?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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