The Ranch House - Entire Lodge at the Wolfe Ranch

Peaceful stay on an active working ranch near Marshalltown. Guests reserve the entire Lodge living space (kitchen, dining, fireplace, coffee bar). Please note: staff maintain office space within the Lodge and are present in designated areas during business hours (M-Th & Sat 11–3). The Lodge also houses our Cat Lounge in a separate area. Ranch activity and animals are part of the experience. The space Enjoy a peaceful stay on a true working horse ranch near Marshalltown, where authentic ranch life and mission-driven work happen daily. Wolfe Ranch is located just 3 miles outside Marshalltown, Iowa, offering beautiful countryside views while remaining close to town and Highway 30. Guests stay in the Lodge living quarters, which include a kitchen, dining area, fireplace, and coffee bar. While you reserve the entire guest living space, Wolfe Ranch is an active working ranch. Staff maintain office space within the Lodge and are present on the property during daytime hours. Guests may see staff, volunteers, lessons, or general ranch activity during their stay. Guest bedrooms and reserved spaces remain private, but common areas of the Lodge may be used by staff or other guests during the day. The ranch is home to friendly horses and two resident cats. Cats roam common areas when guests are not present and are secured during guest stays. Horse interactions require prior approval from ranch staff. The Lodge also houses our Cat Lounge (open Monday–Thursday and Saturday, 11am–3pm) in a separate designated area. Mental health services are provided on-site in designated spaces as part of our mission to support community wellness. If you’re looking for a meaningful rural experience rooted in real ranch life, Wolfe Ranch offers comfort, charm, and the opportunity to stay somewhere that gives back. Guest access Guests have private access to their reserved bedrooms within the Lodge, along with shared access to the full kitchen, dining room, and living room with fireplace. Wolfe Ranch is an active working ranch. Staff maintain office space within the Lodge and may be present in designated areas during daytime business hours. Other guest rooms may also be booked during your stay, so shared common areas may be used by unrelated guests. Visits with our adoptable cats in the Whiskers & Manes Cat Lounge or interactions with horses are available with prior approval from ranch staff. Other things to note Wolfe Ranch is an active, mission-driven working horse ranch. Daily operations may include ranch chores, volunteer activity, outdoor lessons, and animal care. Staff maintain office space within the Lodge and may be present on the property as part of normal ranch operations. Volunteers also visit regularly to care for the adoptable cats in our Whiskers & Manes Cat Lounge. Mental health services are provided on-site through Quakerdale Family Services, and clients may occasionally be present in designated shared areas. Guest living quarters are private, lockable, and separate from staff, volunteers, and program spaces. Wolfe Ranch is best suited for guests who appreciate the natural activity of a working ranch environment.