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Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, towels, toilet paper
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Shelton, NE
  • Popular LocationAudubon Rowe Sanctuary23 min drive
  • Popular LocationYounes Conference Center South26 min drive
  • AirportKearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)27 min drive
  • Popular LocationClassic Car Collection28 min drive

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A unique one of a kind stay at a former farmers co-op located near downtown
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is CA $192
per night
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
A unique one of a kind stay at a former farmers co-op located near downtown

About the area

Shelton

On lake.At this Shelton vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Platte River and 3 miles (5 km) of War Axe State Recreation Area. Windmill State Recreation Area is within 12 miles (20 km) and Cheyenne State Recreation Area is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary - 23 min drive
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 24 min drive
  • Younes Conference Center South - 26 min drive
  • Classic Car Collection - 28 min drive
  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rise & Grind - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Daisy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Motor Inn Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chubby Monkey - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

Come relax in the country! The apartment is located inside a newly constructed shed/barn. It has one bedroom, one bathroom (shower only, no bathtub), and a spacious living room and kitchen with all appliances except a dishwasher. We do have a very friendly farm dog on the property, so please take note if this will be an issue for you.

Crane season - perfect location! We typically book very early out for crane season. There is private access to the Platte River which is the perfect setting for bird watching (might be off-limits during hunting season - Fall/Winter - Please contact to check), especially cranes during crane season! The owner will also help you set up on the Platte River for private bird watching during crane season. A private pond is located in the pasture right outside of the barn for fishing and quiet nights relaxing. Our pasture and cornfields are typically filled with cranes during the season. We are conveniently located to the south of Shelton, Nebraska off of Interstate 80. We are within 10-15 minutes of two crane viewing spots - Rowe Santuary and the Crane Trust Nature Center. You will have unlimited access to the Platte River for optimal crane viewing all season long!

Pets are welcome to stay for a $25 fee.

Property manager

Alie Kropp

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74.3 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Crane Nature Lovers Dream
Nature Lovers Dream - Fishing and Wildlife Wood River
"Barn" Apartment in the Country with Private Platte River Access

Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
We had a softball tournament in Hastings and found this wonderful spot! Much more reasonable than a hotel and not too far from anything. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Traveling to Colorado. Nice stay for the night with dog
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizann F., Papillion Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Nebraska life
Perfect respite when traveling across I-80 to get a taste of Nebraska life. Just off the Interstate, nicely decorated in hunting motif, pasture view from bedroom window. Owners & 2 farm dogs very welcoming, barn is very pet friendly. Owners will contain their dogs if they bother, but we found them fun & part of the Nebraska life theme!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place.
Nice property, great value and everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it but…
It faces towards their property and the highways right there, which you can hear really well at night because there’s nothing blocking the sound which made it a little difficult for me to sleep. However, that is a personal preference. I just wish that I had known it was that close to the highway. Other than that I really enjoyed it in the bed super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
A stop over on the way to Denver. Big hit with our dogs and us! Comfortable, clean, cozy with a pretty rural view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to crane watch from
Comfortable and clean place to stay. We were able to walk out and view the cranes around dawn and it was spectacular. I was somewhat uncomfortable in the bed but the stay was so nice I couldn’t take a full star off of the review.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri M., Harbor City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Dog-Friendly Place
Quiet, unfussy place to stay... perfect for those traveling with dogs. Full of character; clean and comfortable. Host was very responsive. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Darcy S., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for Seeing the Sandhill Cranes
We enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable. The living room/kitchen is spacious. The bed was a very firm memory foam mattress. The dogs were very friendly when we arrived. The apartment reminded us of a hunting camp. It was decorated with lots of bird & deer trophies. The location was very convenient to the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location plus comfort
Well suited for exploring the crane activities on and off the Platte. Alie is super responsive. The property is comfortably decorated and furnished with everything one could need for a short stay. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandhill Crane Excursion
My wife and I stayed here so we could watch the Sandhill Crane migration. The property is wonderful. It's clean and setup with everything we needed to cook and enjoy our time. The location is absolutely ideal for viewing the migration. The owners are really nice and their farm dogs are very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don-Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent place to come and view the sand hill cranes. Nearby drive saw hundreds of bird both daytime and evening and early am. Place was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was nice to do a little meal making on our own. Recommend this with 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
4.9 stars should be rated a lot less.
I don't understand how this rental got 4.9 stars. It was not a advertized. Cons: Dirty microwave, grease on tray and door. Had to clean before using. Refrigerator door shelves had dried jelly on them. Had to clean before using. Kitchen sink had scum in the bootom. Did not clean but used a small tub that was provided to do dishes. Don't sit on the couch!!! Full of crumbs and who knows what else under the cushions. Bed we could not even sleep on. Very bad mattress. Had to find a top sheet to put on the bed before we knew we couldn't sleep on the bed. 2 big dogs would jump up on you. I am a dog lover and our son fosters dogs. But that is a big turnoff. You can teach them at any age to not jump up on you. For sandhill crane watchers the blind is a waste of time. Go to the Platz viewing area and see more sandhill cranes than at the blind. Noise from the interstate was loud. Those where the worse offending things. More to list but will not list everything. Pros: The decor was awesome! The bathroom was pretty clean. I had e-mailed the owners through VRBO and never heard a thing from them after our departure addressing my concerns. No communication after leaving. I hope the next people renting this place have a better experience than we did. We will not be retuning to this place ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 night crane lovers
Property was a great value. Apartment is large, clean, situated in a corn field with easy access to the river. We plan to come back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We enjoyed the comfortable accommodations, big screen tv and well-stocked kitchen. A good location for crane viewing. Interesting hunting-theme decor and friendly dogs. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Cranes and Eagles
Such a perfect location for Crane-watching! Such an added perk to see so many Bald Eagles, as well. The Crane Nature Center definitely got us started on the right track, with the scenic drive along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., HAGUE, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient for Cranes!
Great location, convenient for both the Rowe Sanctuary and the Crane Trust. The house was comfy and clean. We and our dog enjoyed playing with the big, friendly dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Centrally located for crane viewing. Even watched them flying in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loose dog that would follow the vehicle and 0 soap of any kind in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barn stay
Great private stay. Nice Dogs on Property so if you have dogs that dont get along with other dogs you should be aware. Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super for our weekend.
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deer Season
We had great facilities and a successful hunt. Scott was most helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cross country trip from Philadelphia to Fort Collins
Even though it was only a 1 night stay, we loved it. Also, our 2 cats felt at ease in the new surroundings. We loved the big tv screen as we were able to watch the World Series. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Columbus, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Saved us!
Our family has an annual camping trip every year and I am not a tent lady so I rented this cabin for me. Thursday and Friday night were terrible with low temps and horrible winds. We asked Alie if she would mind if my family stayed with me those 2 nights and she didn't hesitate to say yes! We had so much fun playing cards and hanging out. The view is beautiful and the decor is really cool. My niece loved the different deer mounts and guessed that some were from different countries! Would DEFINITELY recommend staying here and am planning on coming back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traveling with hunting dogs
Ideal place to stay with dogs. It was spacious, clean, and relatively easy to get to (you have a few miles of gravel roads). From the online photos I thought the pond and large field was right outside of the building. I had hoped to let our dogs run a bit. However, the place with the blind is actually down the road a ways. I would have liked to stay a few days and explore…it’s a pretty part of Nebraska and there’s lots of wildlife to see. It would be a great home base for a couple hunting or touring the area. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen set up nicely. The only thing they forgot was shampoo and a hair dryer….otherwise very well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023