Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Clarksville, IA

Wartburg College20 min drive
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)32 min drive
UNI-Dome38 min drive
University of Northern Iowa38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cow Gazing Loft Space

1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bed

Garden Room

1 Queen Bed

Horizon Room

1 Queen Bed

SunShine Room

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garden Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Horizon Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

SunShine Room

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Lynn Bolin

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Waverly Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3BA | 4,000 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do require you to remove your shoes - farms are dirty and leaving them in the entry makes everyone's stay better.

For your safety, do NOT enter the barn, calf area, or pastures unless accompanied by an authorized tour representative. Safely cow gaze from the loft!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Clarksville

Located in Clarksville, this vacation home is in a rural area. Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum and Floyd County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waverly Municipal Golf Course and Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clarksville, IA

What's nearby

Wartburg College - 20 min drive
Waverly Municipal Golf Course - 22 min drive
UNI-Dome - 38 min drive
University of Northern Iowa - 38 min drive
Lost Island Waterpark - 47 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?

As of Apr 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn on May 27, 2024 start from $502.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleep with the Cows @ New Day Dairy GuestBarn located?

This family-friendly Clarksville vacation home is located in a rural location, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Heery Woods State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cedar River and Waverly Municipal Golf Course. Wartburg College is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Mar 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jul 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jun 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jun 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Jul 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Bolin

We're #DairymanDan and city-turned-country girl Lynn. Our days are spent caring for 120 cows, our growing family, and you, our guests, on our Century Family Farm in North Central Iowa.

We've always loved to travel – both growing up and after meeting each other in college. Just after getting married we spent a couple years living overseas. Our time traveling & living overseas shaped who we are, how we look at the world, increased our compassion for others, and gave us a deeper understanding of the world around us (although we still have a lot to learn & experience ourselves!).

Isn't that why you travel too? Not to Escape but to Enrich your life and bring new Experiences to your Everyday.

We are a working dairy farm, not a hobby farm. What does this mean? All of our family’s income comes from the dairy farm (and GuestBarn). This is our full-time job (and then some!)

Stick around long enough and you’ll find #DairymanDan playing guitar or piano IN THE BARN – we call it music therapy. Our 3 kids help keep Lynn’s schedule full.

There's is always ice cream in our freezer – because why not eat ice cream every day! All of our cows have names – and if a calf is born during your say – you’ll get to help name her!

We love knowing that everyday we help feed over 8,500 people delicious dairy products! Instead of each of those families having a cow in the backyard, we care for their cows in our barn! We can't wait to show you around!

Why they chose this property

New Day Dairy is just up the hill and across the creek from Dan's 130+ year old century farm, where his parents (and our younger animals) still live. We built for the future on the foundation of the generations before us.

What makes this property unique

One-of-a-kind, unique, nothing else like it... our guests have used all these phrases & more to describe sleeping with the cows. We've never heard of any place else like it. If you want to #sleepwiththecows you'll have to come visit!