Historic, renovated farmhouse on 30acre farm, gardens, animals, on-site dinners.

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Grant Park, IL
  • Shrine of the Christ's Passion
    24 min drive
  • Crown Point Sports Complex
    34 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
    46 min drive
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    51 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Shrine of the Christ's Passion - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Crown Point Sports Complex - 34 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Lake County Fairgrounds - 35 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 42 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 46 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Dyer Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Buddys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pa-Chan-Ga Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Historic, renovated farmhouse on 30acre farm, gardens, animals, on-site dinners.

Locavore Farm: A Unique Farm-Stay Experience

Welcome to Locavore Farm, where we offer a one-of-a-kind farm-stay experience on our picturesque 30-acre estate. Nestled within this rural haven is a beautifully remodeled 100-year-old cottage, providing an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by the simple beauty of country living, our property invites you to immerse yourself in a serene and wholesome environment.

During your stay, you'll have the unique opportunity to harvest fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers directly from our gardens. Stock your fridge with pasture-raised meats, local dairy products such as milk and cheese, and scratch-made baked goods available at our farm shop. Each morning, you can fetch your own eggs, experiencing the bounty and satisfaction of a homestead lifestyle. Whether you choose to participate in a few farm chores or simply slow down and let the rural landscape nurture your soul, Locavore Farm offers a refreshing retreat.

To enhance your stay, we provide a variety of add-ons designed to create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a guided farm tour to explore our beautiful grounds and meet the animals, or indulge in a meal prepared by a private chef using fresh, local ingredients. We also offer educational farm classes where you can learn about sustainable farming practices, and you may participate in one of our many special events and farm experiences. Please note that all add-ons require an additional purchase and must be arranged in advance to ensure availability. For pricing and scheduling, please email Mrs. Farmer Jones at rcjones2013@gmail.com.

The Cottage is well-equipped with all the essentials you might need, including pots and pans, a coffee pot, tea kettle, bottled water, coffee, cream, tea, sugar, and other items available upon request. It also features a mini-fridge for your convenience. Accommodations include two queen-size bedrooms and a queen-sleeper couch, providing comfortable lodging for up to six guests. Once the retreat of its original lawyer owners in 1940, this historic cottage now offers a peaceful respite, and we hope you find it just as refreshing.

Please be aware that guests must purchase Dine on the Land tickets if their stay coincides with one of our event experiences. Be sure to check Locavore’s Reservation Calendar to see if your rental falls on one of these special dates. We look forward to hosting your special getaway and making your visit to Locavore Farm truly unforgettable!

The farmhouse is 100-years old, fully renovated with charm and respect of its historic and simple beginnings. The home was once owned by City-dwellers who over a hundred years ago, sought out a quiet place to slow down and revive. The renovated house has two queen-size bedrooms, and a queen-sleeper sofa - so it sleeps six-max. The bathroom features shower and bath and double-sink. The kitchen, dining and living room are open concept and equipped with a mini-fridge, dining room table for six, convection/air-fryer oven combo and all the essentials for at-home living. The home is surrounded by the woods, gardens, and adjacent to the family that resides on-sight, owns and stewards the land.

Locavore is known for its farm dinner events, featuring live music, bonfire and their signature 100-foot hand-crafted table. If selecting Thursday, you’ll be able to attend Locavore’s Thursday Night Hang. Join locals for a casual night under the stars, featuring live music and an a la carte farm-fresh food and drink menu.

If staying on a Saturday, your farm-stay make sure to also book two adult dinner tickets to Locavore’s signature and acclaimed farm dinner event, Dine on the Land. Additional tickets are available for purchase at www.locavorefarm.com. Prior to the event, observe how a group of farmers get a 100-foot table ready for 100 guests and a five-course feast. At 5 PM, step out and enjoy an evening of dining, live music, and more. Sunday, check-out is by 11. During your stay, purchase a daily share ($65-$72) and harvest food from the raised gardens just outside the cottage so you can enjoy your own farm-to-table experience. Stock your fridge with our pasture-raised meats, local grass-fed dairy (milk and cheese) and scratch-made baked goods. Wine and cocktails can be purchased separately at the farm's bar and shop.

All tickets for dinner, dining events, special events sold separately. Visit www.LocavoreFarm.com for schedule of events.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination.Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Rachael Jones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Farming classes

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Books
  • Games
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Chef
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Relaxing Stay
We had the most wonderful time! We arrived during the Thursday dinner and could drop our bags off and walk over for dinner and drinks. We then relaxed outside watching fireflies. My two boys were excited to see the animals and had a wonderful time feeding them and petting them. The house is so charming and exactly the right size. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Locavore!
We enjoyed the cottage for two perfect days and nights on Mother's Day weekend with the bonus of a farm-to-table dinner and lovely music in the pasture under a beautiful clear sky. There is magic happening on this idyllic family farm: 1. Sunset began with a golden glow and lasted a full three hours. I credit the 360-degree horizon and big sky. 2. Were the roosters respectful with crowing times or were we oblivious to their crows because we were having the purest sleep? 3. Breakfast was harvested all within fifty feet of our door; eggs from the chicken coop and spinach, tarragon and green garlic from the garden. All six of us ate at table together with the front door open to the view of sunshine on the golden pasture. All was made possible by a delightful, welcoming host family and their charming farmyard animals. We wholeheartedly recommend a visit to Locavore Farm to enjoy the company of the human, donkey, cow, pig, chicken, sheep, doggie and kitty residents, and to be inspired by an education on regenerative farming and permaculture food production. Visit, relax, slow down, and feel true peaceful connection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

McShamus

Liked: Cleanliness
Great people, great stay
Stayed overnight for a Dinner event on the property. The property is very charming and the property owners are great people. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful weekend stay
This farmstay is a delight: the owners are welcoming and very warm, keen to make you comfortable and relaxed in enjoying their property. Wonderful, imaginative, fresh food was served as well as happy times walking the property and visiting with the animals. Owners are working hard - and effectively - on a regenerative program of husbandry and generation of food that us of the film “Best Little Farm”. Truly “Best” farm stay in Illinois! Location is great for Quilt Barn tours and Kankakee Riverfront as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
The cottage was absolutely perfect down to every last detail. It's appropriately furnished in what I would call upscale farmhouse style. Everything is done with good taste, creativity and style. It's new and clean, with every amenity you can think of provided to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022