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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Shelton, NE
  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Classic Car Collection
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Younes Conference Center South
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Great Platte River Road Archway and The Frank House 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shelton, NE

What's nearby

  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 18 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Classic Car Collection - 22 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Younes Conference Center South - 22 min drive - 36.4 km
  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 26 min drive - 39.9 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

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! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on a river, this holiday 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 116 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilly H.

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

Very nice property

We just stayed for one night but it was super clean and the fully stocked kitchen was nice so we could make our own meals. Overall very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Wonderful location and peaceful space

Great communication with host, cozy and beautiful spot. Thanks for accommodating us for a short animal rescue transport. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maundy D.

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

Barndominium Type Residence

One of our favorite type of homes. Possibly, our next home could be a Bardominium with the home and ample garage in the same type steel building. Excellent design was used on this building. Very spacious! Thanks for sharing this rental on Vrbo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

Great for crane watching!

Lovely place. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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

Stranded in a blizzard

We planned to stay two nights to see the sandhill crane migration, and ended up staying a third due to being stranded by a blizzard. Hosts were able to accommodate us and asked if we needed anything. Great location for seeing cranes!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul M.

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

Overnight stop

Farmland along I-80 on dirt roads. Traffic noise was a muted drone but not disturbing. Property was well landscaped and spotlessly clean. Definitely themed for hunters which we enjoyed. Would have liked to spend more time enjoying the nearby river but had another long drive ahead. Would definitely recommend. Google is a little off; go to last house on dirt road and turn left into parking area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine T.

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

Crane viewing

Absolutely gorgeous viewing of dawn and dusk crane flights. We enjoyed the solitude in the midst of thousands of cranes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Red Cedar Retrievers

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Great stay during the sandhill crane migration

I picked this space due to the proximity of the Platte River and the sandhill crane viewing experience. I used the blind and it was amazing. I saw thousands of cranes fly and land across the way. As soon as it got dark they popped over closer to me on the river with a thunderous roar. The space has everything you need. Nice and open. Beautifully decorated with nice pieces. My husband would have loved all the mounts on the walls. I would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Stay

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Jennifer H.

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

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

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

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jake T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not bring an injured dog, elderly, or short people

While there was 1 “friendly farm dog” there were two surprise not so friendly other very large dogs. These dogs were not friendly to either of our dogs, one who had an infected gash and was heavily investigated by these not so friendly dogs. The dogs will leave permanent scratches on your car, temporary scratches on your short wife and overall will make it so you cannot even stay the night on the property. Please be aware that these dogs will be all over everything in your life. This can be ok if you are just two humans but your dogs will probably not be ready for this.additionally when you try to drive away to go to a different hotel, one pitbull-esque dog will chase after your car and bite your tires even if you honk at him so many times. Please do not come here with dogs, injured dogs, elderly, short people as the at least 3 very untrained dogs will terrorize and vandalize your bodies and car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

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

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

Walter A.

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

Very nice, clean and well maintained

Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Tim G.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Alie Kropp

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What makes this property unique

Rowe Sanctuary is within a 10-minute drive.
Crane Trust Nature Center is within a 15-minute drive.

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