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Farmstead Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Grand Room (2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center offers a welcoming retreat for families with activities for everyone. Relax in the spa tub or by the lobby fireplace after enjoying the playground, indoor pool, or arcade room. Guests love the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room (2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Grand Room (2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Grand Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Kitchenette (2 King Beds and 1 Sofa Bed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (2 King Beds and 1 Sofa Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shipshewana, Farmstead Inn & Conference Center is in an area with great shopping. Karl Chen Memorial Nature Sanctuary and North Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Deutsch Kase Haus and Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michiana Event Center or Mottville Speedway.
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370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

What's nearby

  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Gate Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fawn River + Morton - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Farmstead Inn & Conference Center

Family-friendly hotel in a shopping district
Consider a stay at Farmstead Inn & Conference Center and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball. In addition to an arcade/game room and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 153 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Front of property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 2 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 2 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Farmstead Inn Shipshewana
Farmstead Inn
Farmstead Shipshewana
Farmstead & Conference Center
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center Hotel
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center Shipshewana
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center Hotel Shipshewana

Frequently asked questions

Does Farmstead Inn & Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Farmstead Inn & Conference Center pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Farmstead Inn & Conference Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmstead Inn & Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Farmstead Inn & Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Farmstead Inn & Conference Center located?

This family-friendly Shipshewana hotel is located in a shopping district, within a 5-minute walk of Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market, Shipshewana Flea Market, and Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. Blue Gate Theater and Blue Gate Performing Arts Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Farmstead Inn & Conference Center Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 811 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, perfect location. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a near perfect hotel. We were very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The staff was helpful. Lovely area. Shopping unique. If you are a quilter or sewer, the fabric available is unsurpassed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay & enjoy our time in Shipshewana. Would suggest an improvement to the shower in our room - it is too low and the water was tepid and not warm enough. Thank you for your hospitality! This area was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The clean, spacious and quiet rooms, the friendly and helpful staff, beautiful grounds (love the landscaping), fun shopping right across the street, and excellent breakfast all made for a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel right in the middle of the downtown area across from the markets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful part of the Shipshewana experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like the Farmstead and stay there whenever we come to Shipshewana.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a pleasant experience but were disappointed that our stay lacked housekeeping services.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the only place we stay when we are in town. Staff is always very nice. Rooms very clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its always our go to place to stay when we are in Shipshewana! Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel will probably stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish it had a restaurant on the premises
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and plenty of things to do in the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at the Farmstead,I would recommend it to our family & friends that visit Shipshewana in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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