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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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Exterior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Shelton, NE
  • Windmill State Recreation Area
    17 min drive
  • Younes Conference Center South
    26 min drive
  • Hastings Station
    39 min drive
  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    28 min drive

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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

  • ‪The Chubby Monkey - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Motor Inn Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rise & Grind - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grammie's Kitchen - ‬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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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. 80 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly M., Liberty Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stop
We stopped after 10 and left early in the morning. It was a nice place for a quick stop with two dogs. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice living space
We were only able to use this location as a place to sleep while we were attending an event close by. I wish we could have spent more time during the day as it is a very neat area. The his as very responsive to one small issue. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars on accuracy of description is because the location given for check in was close, but actually took us to a different driveway and we wound up driving into someone else’s driveway late at night trying to find this place. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, clean and well maintained
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekday Getaway
This property is just as advertised. We did not come at a time to hunt or view the cranes. Instead we chose this property because of its quiet countryside and distance from cities. It is just that. It is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes and pots and pans. We enjoyed bringing some meals from home since we were going to be a distance from towns. Very relaxing place to unwind after both days touring the Pioneer Village in Minden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judith V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Barndominium
Our stay was fine. We were just passing through, so we were not able to utilize all the property had to offer as far as the birding and wildlife viewing. It would have been nice to know the property was located down a long washboard gravel road. The dog was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nebraska
Great place! I was worried about the other dogs on the property, so I had to take my dog to a park for a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alabama bound
Driving from Utah on the way to Alabama, this was our 2nd stop. This property was excellent and spacious and very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick and wonderful
I was a one night stay on my way to a family reunion. The place is great and I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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