America’s 10 best farm stay vacation rentals

You won’t see many people at these American farm stay rentals, but you will see lots of friendly fluffy faces – animals like alpacas and baby goats, are part of the package deal. Don’t expect to be sleeping in the barn or waking up at the crack of dawn to milk the cows, as these working farms have added luxurious accommodations for guests who can pitch in as much (or as little) as they like during their stay.

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Abbey Road Farm – Oregon

Abbey Road Farm in Oregon is a bed and breakfast, working farm and vineyard that was founded by the owners of a local farm-to-table restaurant who wanted to take their love for food and wine to the next level. You’ll reap the benefits of their knowledge at Sip, the vineyard’s tasting room, and during the (included) multi-course breakfast.

Three former grain silos now serve as guest suites, outfitted with Jacuzzi tubs, heated floors, and plush beds. The hosts will happily take guests on a farm tour to meet the baby goats and other farm animals.

Heritage Farm – Indiana

Think of Indiana’s Heritage Farm as your own personal petting zoo. This animal lover's paradise is home to over 70 alpacas, four goats, several barn cats, a flock of chickens, one black labrador, two Great Pyranees, and one horse.

Farm stay guests can help with feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, or helping out with the farm chores. Rather play than work? There’s a 400-foot zipline on the property to liven things up. 

The Inn at Westwynd Farm – Pennsylvania

The Inn at Westwynd Farm is designed for romance. Many of the rooms come with fireplaces and jetted spa tubs, and champagne or chocolate strawberries can be arranged for your arrival. This luxurious bed and breakfast has an emphasis on the breakfast part, with a hearty spread every morning that features delicacies straight from the farm.

Horses, goats, and alpacas roam the expansive grounds at Westwynd Farm, and there are plenty of opportunities for bird-watching at the property’s lake.

Mountain Goat Lodge Goat Farm – Colorado

If you visit the Mountain Goat Lodge in Colorado, you might just fall in love with the farm’s resident goats. Fortunately, the Mountain Goat Lodge has planned for that, and offers classes on raising/rescuing goats (or chickens, if you’re looking to start small). Not ready for that kind of commitment? Sign up for the goat yoga (offered seasonally), where up to 20 baby goats will help you through your flow.

A number of fun lodging options are available for overnight stays, including a tipi, vintage trailer, retro campers, and traditional hotel-style rooms. All rooms include an ultra-fresh breakfast with milk, yogurt, and cheeses made from the farm’s resident goats.

Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm – Virginia

Over 3,300 acres of mountains, forests, fields, and streams make up the Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm in Bath County, Virginia. Log cabins, private houses, and even the farm’s former grain silo (now a three-bedroom suite) are available to rent. A farm-fresh breakfast and dinner is included in each stay, as is access to the lodge’s stargazing platform, wood-fired sauna, swimming hole, and hiking.

To get a taste of country life, guests can visit the working part of the farm and meet the pigs, chickens, and cows that make the experience possible.

Liberty Hill Farm & Inn –Vermont

Liberty Hill Farm & Inn is home to about 270 cows, which means there’s plenty of opportunities for bottle-feeding newborn calves or trying your hand at milking. Not adorable enough for you? There are plenty of barn kittens and cats available for snuggles. Just book one of the seven guest rooms available at this farm stay in Vermont’s Green Mountains, where hiking, tubing, cross-country skiing, and fishing opportunities abound. 

Leaping Lamb Farm – Oregon

Leaping Lamb Farm has been a fixture of the Oregon Coast since it was homesteaded in 1862. Today, guests can stay at Leaping Lamb Farm’s sprawling five-bedroom farm house or the cozy two-bedroom cottage. If an overnight just isn’t enough time, month-long farm retreats are also available for booking.

The farm’s staff includes chickens (who provide the breakfast eggs), geese, horses, a peacock, lambs, dogs and cats. If they choose, farm stay participants can help with animal feedings, egg collection, fruit picking, and vegetable harvesting.

Atlanta Llama Cottage – Georgia

Atlanta might not be the first place you think of for a farm, but the Atlanta Llama Cottage is just minutes from the downtown area. Surrounded by a bamboo forest, the property feels like a secret oasis in the middle of the city. It’s home to mild-mannered alpacas and llamas, who are treated like beloved pets. Guests at the cottage can feed the animals carrots or pet them on their necks (they hate having their faces touched).

A luxury treehouse is available to rent, as is a barn event space—alpaca-themed wedding, anyone?

Wild Iris Farm – Maine

Located outside picturesque Bar Harbor, Maine, Wild Iris Farm is a serene getaway. This working farm has an emphasis on horses, as they raise gorgeous Shire Drafts (plus goats and chickens).

Guests can take a horse-drawn carriage tour of the countryside, feed the animals, and help with chores — or just hike the private trail that connects to Acadia National Park, make s’mores in the firepit, and relax on the deck with a drink.

Mountain Horse Farm – New York

Need a hug? Book a stay at Mountain Horse Farm, where guests can sign up for a one-of-a-kind “cow cuddling” experience. During the hour-long session, participants will get to connect and interact with the farm’s horses and cows. The farm serves as a sanctuary for horses and cows, so you don’t have to worry about seeing the cow you just bonded with on the table at breakfast the next morning.

The farm stays can be reserved for a night, or you can sign up for one of the themed wellness retreats.

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