Whiterock Conservancy - Hollyhock Cottage

Hollyhock Cottage is part of the Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Historic Farm District. A picnic table, lawn chairs and a bonfire ring are nearby, and the yard abuts an excellent fishing pond and the town-loop trail system which connects to the rest of the Whiterock trail system. The nearby farm yard is used for sheep, goats and cows on occasion and the field behind the cottage is home to the bison herd. WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY (surrounding): 5,500 acres of land for hiking & running, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing & kayaking, fishing, stargazing, picnicking, wildlife viewing. GOLF: Lake Panorama National Golf Course (25.1 miles), Coon Rapids Golf Association (4.2 miles), Panorama West Golf Course and Clubhouse (24 miles), Lake Panorama Par Three Golf Course (23 miles), Guthrie Center Golf Course (18 miles) DOWNTOWN COON RAPIDS (4.5 miles): 3 restaurants, grocery store, boutique shopping NEARBY CITIES: Des Moines (69 miles), Omaha (105 miles) AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (69 miles) Relax in this cute, cozy farm cottage. Hollyhock Cottage is set in the beautiful Historic Garst Farmhouse yard. The decor reflects the cottage's history, first as the family chicken coop, then hired hand's house and Elizabeth's garden shed. The renovated cottage offers all amenities, including A/C, a TV and VCR and games. The bedroom has a Queen bed and the living/sitting room has twin bunk beds. KITCHEN: The fully-equipped kitchen has a stove, apartment sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, charcoal grill, dishes and utensils and a small dining table. GENERAL: Air conditioning, linens & towels, no pets allowed PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)