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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Shelton, NE
  • Popular LocationAudubon Rowe Sanctuary23 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Platte River Road Archway24 min drive
  • AirportKearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)27 min drive
  • Popular LocationClassic Car Collection28 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 3
74.3 sq m
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • 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

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 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)

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
On-site 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

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 area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The Frank House and Harold Warp Pioneer Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bumblebees and Big Apple Fun Center. Trails and Rails Museum and Heartland Public Shooting Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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
  • Viaero Event Center - 26 min drive
  • Classic Car Collection - 28 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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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