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Barndominiums at Donkeytown - Indiana's Premier Multi-generational Destination
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 21557.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Heltonville, IN
- Lake Monroe23 min drive
- Indiana University Bloomington39 min drive
- Brown County State Park64 min drive
- Bloomington, IN (BMG-Monroe County)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 21)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bunkhouse
1 King Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
game room
2 Single Bunk Beds
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 5
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 6
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Barndominiums at Donkeytown - Indiana's Premier Multi-generational Destination
Escape away from normal life to farm country where you have your own peaceful space and stay in newly renovated rustic barndominiums on an active 40 acre farm of Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys! Designed with large family gatherings in mind, you will have two of your own barn buildings with 7 bedrooms, 14 beds, and 6 bathrooms. You will also have your own 900 sq ft dining room in The Stable, known as Donkey Diner, to congregate with family and friends, where your group can cook their meals and enjoy camaraderie.
This location includes over 6,000 sq ft in two buildings so your family will have plenty of room to spread out. The first building, Rustic Roost, consists of 4 large king bedrooms, 3 baths, a family room with 2 sets of bunk beds and a pull out sofa. In the open concept kitchen and living room area, you will enjoy the garage door opening up to an outdoor bar overlooking the orchard with a large sectional sofa and big screen smart TV.
Building two, The Stable, is a 3 bedroom, 3 full bath barndominium with two king beds, a queen bed, full and a set of bunk beds. Also a sectional sofa in the Donkey Diner with smart tv.
In between the barndominiums you will have a large blacktop area for outdoor activities and a basketball goal and also offers an activity area where kids can play. Staying at Donkeytown also gives you a beautiful 40 acres to explore with hiking, picnics, and fishing in our two fully stocked ponds. Bring your fishing poles or just enjoy sitting on the pier while drinking a cup of coffee or watching the sunset.
We are proud to be a breeder of Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys touted as the "most lovable animals on the planet." You can have as much or as little interaction with them as you desire. Feel free to hang out in barns and pastures with them and each day we close the gates and let a few free range on the farm. They'll be glad to hang out with you, are very social and want lots of hugs and kisses. You'll be able to say you "kissed ass at Donkeytown" when you leave. In addition, we have four free range goats, Willie, Waylon, Johnny, and June, plus two lambs, Pancho and Lefty, that will greet you daily!
Come welcome a stress-free farmcation where you'll experience therapeutic donkeys and lots of love.
We can now accommodate conferences for up to 40 people with meeting space when you add the Farmhouse, a 7 bedroom and 4.5 bath in the original 1884 farmhouse (see listing #2710662).
Property manager
Tonya Figg
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Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Can set up in advance rides on donkeys and wagons
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
This is perfect for family reunions'
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Note from host: This is perfect for family reunions'
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About the area
Heltonville
Located in Heltonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lawrence County Museum of History and Joe Palooka Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Otis Park Golf Course and Two Herons Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Heltonville, IN
What's nearby
- Lake Monroe - 23 min drive - 11.7 km
- Indiana University Bloomington - 39 min drive - 36.8 km
- Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center - 41 min drive - 36.7 km
- Spring Mill State Park - 43 min drive - 41.7 km
- Brown County State Park - 64 min drive - 57.7 km
Restaurants
- The Rusty Spur - 14 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Rileigh R.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Rileigh R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
John S.
7 Oct 2024
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Weekend Wedding
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phyllis W.
19 June 2024
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Country Experience
Phyllis W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Trip
Karen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rakesh j.
17 Mar 2024
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Awesome farms house . Everyone from the group enjoyed lot
Rakesh j.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy S.
10 Dec 2023
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Loved the farm
Wendy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin G.
4 Dec 2023
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Family Christmas
Robin G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peggy D.
6 Nov 2023
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Wonderful time at Donkeytown!
Peggy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
kenna k.
14 Oct 2023
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Relaxing and lots to do
kenna k.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn R.
17 Sept 2023
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90th Birthday family weekend
Lynn R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Sept 2023
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WE LOVE THIS PLACE
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Philip H.
22 Aug 2023
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Fantastic
Philip H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terri H.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large family
Terri H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H.
29 July 2023
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Family vacation
Kristen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
REBECCA M., ELWOOD
24 July 2023
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Family vacation
REBECCA M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jack R., Chapel Hill, Tennessee
5 July 2023
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Our family vacation at Donkeytown
Jack R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Ben P., Milton, fl
17 June 2023
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Great Family Reunion Location
Ben P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erynn N.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a family reunion
Erynn N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Laurie M.
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Good Time With Family
Laurie M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bradley R.
25 Jan 2023
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A donkey get away
Bradley R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann B., Shelby, MI
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for quality family time in an unique location
Ann B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marlene N., Anderson, Indiana
18 Dec 2022
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BEST VRBO EVER!!
Marlene N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heidi C.
11 Dec 2022
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Best family weekend ever
Heidi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sami N.
6 Dec 2022
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Family vacation
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About the host
Hosted by Tonya Figg
Tonya has lived in southern Indiana for most of her life and is a wealth of information on best places to eat, backroad studio tours, art galleries featuring local and heritage artists, kayaking spots, hiking, caves, mountain biking, shopping or just enjoying locally craft-made libations in southern Indiana.
Tonya was the Founder/Publisher of Travel Indiana Magazine in 2008 and retired in 2020 to start Donkeytown at Turner Farms and has traveled all of Indiana finding unique gems and out-of-the way places.
Tonya's has wanted miniature donkeys since she was 18 when she fell in love with a donkey named Libby while house sitting and has wanted them her whole life. In 2017, she finally realized her dream and was able to start her donkey farm in Brown County where she specialized in vacation homes. She quickly outgrew her small 5 acre farm and found this wonderful 40 acre farm, formerly the famous Turner Doll Factory for over 34 years. The farm has been owned by 3 generations of Turners and had been a working cattle farm for many years. Virginia Turner shipped her handmade dolls all over the world and frequently had bus tours come in to view the factory afterwards and she made them lunch in the Tea Room. Some of the original buildings were built in the 1800's and are currently under renovation. The barns used by the Turner Doll Factory were built about 25-30 years ago and have been converted into the newly renovated barndominiums your family will be staying in.
Tonya was the Founder/Publisher of Travel Indiana Magazine in 2008 and retired in 2020 to start Donkeytown at Turner Farms and has traveled all of Indiana finding unique gems and out-of-the way places.
Tonya's has wanted miniature donkeys since she was 18 when she fell in love with a donkey named Libby while house sitting and has wanted them her whole life. In 2017, she finally realized her dream and was able to start her donkey farm in Brown County where she specialized in vacation homes. She quickly outgrew her small 5 acre farm and found this wonderful 40 acre farm, formerly the famous Turner Doll Factory for over 34 years. The farm has been owned by 3 generations of Turners and had been a working cattle farm for many years. Virginia Turner shipped her handmade dolls all over the world and frequently had bus tours come in to view the factory afterwards and she made them lunch in the Tea Room. Some of the original buildings were built in the 1800's and are currently under renovation. The barns used by the Turner Doll Factory were built about 25-30 years ago and have been converted into the newly renovated barndominiums your family will be staying in.
Why they chose this property
Attractions
Hoosier National Forest – 12 minutes, we are located at the foothills of 200,000 acres and 266 miles of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails.
Allen’s Creek Boat Ramp – 12 minutes, boat ramp for Lake Monroe, great place to fish and hang out in lawn chairs or rafts and kayak. In summer this is a busy hang out area for boaters.
Deam Wilderness – 13 minutes, my favorite hiking, Patton Cave, lots of ravines and creeks, cool to hike in summer, but easy to get lost must be prepared with compass.
Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower – one of my fav things to do each year is climb this 110 foot tall tower with 133 steps. Once at the top you can see a 360 degree view of three counties. Absolutely breathtaking.
Hardin Ridge State Rec Area – Over 260 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding or biking. My fav is the Allen’s Creek trail, 4 miles roundtrip (roughly two hours) to tip of Allen’s Creek and wonderful views of Lake Monroe. Moderate trail some hills.
Paynetown State Rec Area – 14 min, Lake Monroe boat rentals, marina, beach, Lake Monroe is Indiana’s largest lake. You can rent anything from kayaks to large double-decker pontoon boats. There is an admission fee here, $7 per car Indiana, out-of-state $10.
Pinegrove State Rec Area – 18 min, Lake Monroe, this is one of my favorite places to kayak, it is a nature preserve/bird sanctuary and many times will see an Eagle perched. Lots of unique types of wildlife here and very shallow so it is safe. Many can fish while a few go out on water.
Bluesprings Caverns – 25 minutes, features a famous boat ride through the longest river cave in the country and gemstone mining. April-October.
Spring Mill State Park – South 40 minutes, Working Pioneer Village open May-October, Twin Caves tour, Donaldson Cave, Virgil Grissom astronaut memorial, Spring Mill Inn and restaurant, endless recreation.
Hoosier National Forest – 12 minutes, we are located at the foothills of 200,000 acres and 266 miles of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails.
Allen’s Creek Boat Ramp – 12 minutes, boat ramp for Lake Monroe, great place to fish and hang out in lawn chairs or rafts and kayak. In summer this is a busy hang out area for boaters.
Deam Wilderness – 13 minutes, my favorite hiking, Patton Cave, lots of ravines and creeks, cool to hike in summer, but easy to get lost must be prepared with compass.
Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower – one of my fav things to do each year is climb this 110 foot tall tower with 133 steps. Once at the top you can see a 360 degree view of three counties. Absolutely breathtaking.
Hardin Ridge State Rec Area – Over 260 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding or biking. My fav is the Allen’s Creek trail, 4 miles roundtrip (roughly two hours) to tip of Allen’s Creek and wonderful views of Lake Monroe. Moderate trail some hills.
Paynetown State Rec Area – 14 min, Lake Monroe boat rentals, marina, beach, Lake Monroe is Indiana’s largest lake. You can rent anything from kayaks to large double-decker pontoon boats. There is an admission fee here, $7 per car Indiana, out-of-state $10.
Pinegrove State Rec Area – 18 min, Lake Monroe, this is one of my favorite places to kayak, it is a nature preserve/bird sanctuary and many times will see an Eagle perched. Lots of unique types of wildlife here and very shallow so it is safe. Many can fish while a few go out on water.
Bluesprings Caverns – 25 minutes, features a famous boat ride through the longest river cave in the country and gemstone mining. April-October.
Spring Mill State Park – South 40 minutes, Working Pioneer Village open May-October, Twin Caves tour, Donaldson Cave, Virgil Grissom astronaut memorial, Spring Mill Inn and restaurant, endless recreation.
What makes this property unique
Antiquing and shopping – Bedford and Bloomington are filled with lots of antique stores and boutique shopping. Nashville is only 35 minutes away and features over 200 shops and artist galleries. On 37 south of Bedford in one location you can find three antique shops with over 100’s of individual booths.
Salt Creek Brewery – 10 miles away on beautiful country roads. Music on weekends.
Salt Creek Winery – One of my favorite places with a wonderful seven-mile view! 30 min drive to Freetown music in afternoons on weekends.
Farm Tour – Visit the Amish Family of Sam and Annie Hershberger where you can see the Amish children selling their wares. Buy baskets, rugs, jams, jellies, soap, syrup and farm fresh eggs. The address is 675 Buddha Road, Bedford, you will need to drive a little farther than what google says to find the driveway.
We have several maple syrup farmers including Millers and Burtons and Grounhog.
Fourwinds Marina and Resort – Lake Monroe, this is the largest inland marina in the country with two restaurants, a beach and a pool, outside bar service on weekends. Great views from the restaurant of the lake. Great breakfast buffet and music/weekends.
Eagle Pointe Golf and Tennis Resort – great place for golfing on the west side of Lake Monroe, good to pair this with lunch or dinner at Fourwinds.
Bloomington – home of Indiana University, you’ll find cultural events same caliber of a large city, Opera, Broadway shows, wonderful culinary and shopping. Drive through the beautiful limestone campus and you will see why they call this the “limestone capital of the world.”
French Lick/West Baden – 1 hour SW. Indiana’s Crown Jewel! If you are traveling from any distance at all this is a must see. Renovated resort, large historic hotel dome from the 1800’s has been fully restored. French Lick Winery has free wine tastings and is a great lunch place. My favorite restaurant in the state is 1875 Steakhouse and located inside the French Lick resort.
Salt Creek Brewery – 10 miles away on beautiful country roads. Music on weekends.
Salt Creek Winery – One of my favorite places with a wonderful seven-mile view! 30 min drive to Freetown music in afternoons on weekends.
Farm Tour – Visit the Amish Family of Sam and Annie Hershberger where you can see the Amish children selling their wares. Buy baskets, rugs, jams, jellies, soap, syrup and farm fresh eggs. The address is 675 Buddha Road, Bedford, you will need to drive a little farther than what google says to find the driveway.
We have several maple syrup farmers including Millers and Burtons and Grounhog.
Fourwinds Marina and Resort – Lake Monroe, this is the largest inland marina in the country with two restaurants, a beach and a pool, outside bar service on weekends. Great views from the restaurant of the lake. Great breakfast buffet and music/weekends.
Eagle Pointe Golf and Tennis Resort – great place for golfing on the west side of Lake Monroe, good to pair this with lunch or dinner at Fourwinds.
Bloomington – home of Indiana University, you’ll find cultural events same caliber of a large city, Opera, Broadway shows, wonderful culinary and shopping. Drive through the beautiful limestone campus and you will see why they call this the “limestone capital of the world.”
French Lick/West Baden – 1 hour SW. Indiana’s Crown Jewel! If you are traveling from any distance at all this is a must see. Renovated resort, large historic hotel dome from the 1800’s has been fully restored. French Lick Winery has free wine tastings and is a great lunch place. My favorite restaurant in the state is 1875 Steakhouse and located inside the French Lick resort.
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