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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a black recliner.
A well-maintained lawn with a concrete pathway leading to a building with a white exterior and an American flag.
A single-story building with a gabled roof, a flagpole with an American flag, and exterior lighting.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a decorative tray. A small cabinet and a lamp are visible in the background.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a black leather armchair, and a coffee table. There are framed pictures on the wall and a shelf with decorative items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Shelton, NE
  • Place, War Axe State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Platte River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Windmill State Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪18 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.

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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

Property # 2145943vb
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 Big Apple Fun Center and Trails and Rails Museum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Shelton, NE

What's nearby

  • War Axe State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Platte River - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Windmill State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fort Kearny State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 13 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Railside Highway Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rise & Grind - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Doña Mary - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mary Chuy - ‬19 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).

How much does it cost to stay at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! ?

As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! on 23 November 2026 start from NZ$287, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay just off I 80.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was as advertised. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean and inviting. We traveled with our dogs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it here! Even though we stayed for just one night, it was the perfect “mid-point” to rest on our trip from IL to CO. It was quiet so we slept great! My son loved being able to look out the window and see cows!! This will definitely be the number one pick on our next trip to the Rocky Mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat guests and always enjoy our time at this property. Peaceful, pet friendly, clean, excellent communication from host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, very clean, responsive host, beautiful location. We are repeat guests and love this space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The location was convenient, and the host was responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed there 3 times and everything is always wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little apartment was everything it was advertised to be with the happy addition of a sweet farm dog who visited often and demanded belly rubs. The apartment was comfortable and easily accessible. Use the directions link provided as entering the address into the nav system provided interesting results. It had everything we needed to be comfortable. The space was very clean and the air conditioning was awesome. When we were driving to the property we were a bit concerned about how close it was to I-80 but once we pulled in we were relieved to find out there was almost no highway noise. Overall wonderful experience. We have family in the area and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! We’re repeat guests and love this place. Pet friendly and relaxing. Thanks again, the team at Española Humane
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, perfectly located for sandhill crane enthusiasts. Good value for , very clean and everything for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for seeing the Sandhill Cranes. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. Charming small towns nearby for restaurants and groceries. Will definitely consider booking in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very simple place but comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is any hunter's dream. Location is easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience staying here! Beautiful place, super clean, comfortable and well stocked. Would recommend a stay here to anyone with kiddos or just yourself!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat place - easy access. Clean and comfortable- lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, and very convenient to highway 80.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great place to stop for the night during our trip with our two pups.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, and well kept. Good location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so cool. Love the design of the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this quiet, clean and comfortable country place. I would suggest some new pillows, but otherwise our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fairly well stock, HVAC worked great, host was easily reached for questions, and it was quiet. The best thing was going to the blind well before sunrise and listening for the Sandhill Cranes waking up and flying off in many waves of birds. The same at sunset as the birds came back to the river. It was amazing to hear the cranes flying over, the sound of their wings and feeling the air coming off of their wings as the came in very close to the ground. Sunrises and sunsets were very colorful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just a one night stay on our way to South Dakota, after driving for 8 hours was a nice stay. Very clean and comfortable. would stay again if going that way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the Kropp Kabin!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful clean stay for us as we travelled to Denver. Was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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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