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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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Exterior
Beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shelton, NE
  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Younes Conference Center South
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Classic Car Collection
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this vacation home is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Platte River and 9 minutes from War Axe State Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Windmill State Recreation Area and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Cheyenne State Recreation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 24 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Younes Conference Center South - 26 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Big Apple Fun Center - 27 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Classic Car Collection - 28 min drive - 36.3 km

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.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Alie Kropp

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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

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. 85 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Seats in the House
It's a little off the beaten path ... but that's exactly what my husband & I wanted. The barndominium has been beautifully updated and we loved the decor. The kitchen has lots of counter space and all of the necessary appliances in perfect working order. And the water tastes great!We had everything we needed and very much appreciated the restaurant recommendations. Be mindful of the two family dogs - they are friendly when introduced by the owner but one does not like vehicles, so please drive slowly. But the coup de grace is the river access! We absolutely loved sunset in the blind and watching the Crane gather by the Platte River before they roost for the night! Our souls were refreshed. If you're a bird watcher, this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for crane watching!
Lovely place. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cute Cabin
Our stay was great! What a cute little cabin. It was a little hard to get to with the weather the way it was that weekend. My husband really appreciated the front walk was shoveled before we got up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA F.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Red Cedar Retrievers

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our hunting trip!
We used this for a 4 day hunting trip, it was perfect! Lots of room for gear, friendly hosts, place for the dogs and well kept!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location worked out great. Loved your dog!
Stayed 1 night 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