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1860's Botanical Paradise

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· Bellevue, Jackson, Iowa
2 acres hosted by Jessica O.
1 lodging site · 1 tent site
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Jessica is a Star Host
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Best in Iowa: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Happy to announce we’ve won 2nd best property to visit in Iowa! We hope to keep striving and adding more amenities as we go! Thank you to our wonderful guests and hello to future guests! 👋🏽 Built in 1860 by its first caretaker botanist, this homestead was propagated over its many years of life and is busting at the seams with medicinal and edible herbs. We now run a flower farm and vegetable gardens on our homestead. If you’d like to learn about herbs or gardening/ homesteading, we love sharing our knowledge. If you’d just like some farm fresh eggs for breakfast and enjoy your time alone amongst the songbirds, that's just fine too :) The property is built into the stone hillside allowing for breathtaking views but also stairs to get to the campsites. Please wear comfortable shoes (not flip flops 😉). If you have mobility issues property access will be difficult. !CLASSES! We run our small school/business: HOMESTEAD and HAMMER from the property and are bringing classes to YOU in the 2022 Season! Look in the "EXTRAS" for classes you can partake in on your visit OR for more information on what's included on class weekends check out our website below! Classes include, forAging wild edibles, mushroom identification, homesteading skills, soap making, forging metals and many more! Website: www.homesteadandhammer.com *For guest and host safety property managed 24-7 by video and security services*
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90 Ratings · 73 reviews
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Jay C.recommends
February 18, 2024
Bunkie
Beautiful farmstead
We loved our stay here! Jessica was so welcoming and knowledgeable about her land and animals, and gave us a thorough picture of how to care for chickens in her class. The place is super comfortable as well.
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Anastasia A.recommends
November 13, 2023
Woodsy Campsite
Jessica is an excellent hostess! Offered coffee in the morning and offered us the use of their propane lighter. My partner and I enjoyed our stay and would like to come back and tent there again during warmer weather. We enjoyed the little hobbit house and ere able to see the stars at night like we wanted!
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Douglas N.recommends
November 10, 2023
Bunkie
Jessica provided us with everything we needed. A beautiful spot in the lovely town of Bellevue, Iowa, right on the Mississippi! Grandpa’s Parlour was top notch for breakfast. Eric & Chub run a great place.
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Betsy S.recommends
October 22, 2023
Bunkie
The Perfect Solo Fall Getaway
The bunkie was a perfect place for a solo fall getaway! Jessica's homestead was wonderful, and the surrounding town of Bellevue was so sweet and welcoming. The class on keeping chickens was very interesting, and the homemade tea was delicious :)
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Carol B.recommends
October 10, 2023
Bunkie
I enjoyed staying at Jessica’s glampy. She is a gracious host and the old homestead and gardens are fun to explore. I especially liked the patio and pond. And making a mixed media art project. Carol Brylski
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Jennifer H.recommends
October 10, 2023
Bunkie
Glamping on a Homestead
We enjoyed our time at Bunky. It served our purposes wonderfully. The property sits partially up a bluff and is compact but pretty and the view is beautiful. Everything we needed was present. The location is in good proximity to many natural attractions on the edge of town. Jessica is a wonderful hostess, very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She greeted us when we arrived and gave us a walk through the property as well as assisted us with getting settled in. The homestead classes were very informative and fun. Jessica and Pete are very knowledgeable in homesteading. I learned much from the classes. They have worked hard to build their homestead and it is lovely. They live what they teach. We will go back and I do recommend Bunky. Thank you for such a relaxing stay!
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Bellevue, Jackson, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jessica O.Joined in May 2021
Response rate: 100%
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