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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Beach

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
The current price is SAR 488
SAR 622 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • 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 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 sq m)

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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

About the neighborhood

Map
Shelton, NE

What's nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Platte River and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from War Axe State Recreation Area. Windmill State Recreation Area is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location worked out great. Loved your dog!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay
Traveling to Colorado. Nice stay for the night with dog
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmland retreat
Wonderful,clean quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place!
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. The place was nice clean and cozy. It was perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Centrally located for crane viewing. Even watched them flying in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Bin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Patricia M., HAGUE, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay right off the highway!
Stay is exactly as shown in pictures. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Northglenn Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place!
2 friends and I stayed at the property during our annual Sandhill Crane visit. It's cute and has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

TiAnn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing!
I needed someplace to stay while my house was being repaired. My two yellow labs and I were in heaven! I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get-away
Quiet stay and very comfortable indoor accommodations. Bed made noises, and would have been nice to have an outdoor sitting area( great area to view night skies).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay!
Second stay at the property. Perfect stop for traveling cross country.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super for our weekend.
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Nebraska Stay
Perfect stay while traveling from Chicago to Denver (by car) with our dog. Would definitely stay again if we needed to do this drive. Super clean, quiet and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to see the sand hill cranes
Exactly as described and easy access to the Platte River to see the sand hill cranes. No complaints, perfect for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023