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Be Well Bunkhouse - Tranquil Home with Rustic Charm & Homey Touches

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kearney, NE
  • Place, University of Nebraska Kearney
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Younes Conference Center South
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2: Yellow Room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3: Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1: Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2: Shared Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Dining Room

Exterior, Deck and Dog Run

Kitchen

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Be Well Bunkhouse - Tranquil Home with Rustic Charm & Homey Touches

The Be Well Bunkhouse offers tranquil beauty while allowing guests to enjoy the sights, sounds & splendors of the surrounding working horse ranch. This cozy bunkhouse is newly renovated & welcomes guests with its sweet rustic charm & abundance of homey touches. The home can accommodate 10 guests with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a sleeper sofa. With ample light, a homelike living & dining area & a tranquil deck you and your guests are sure to find comfort & connection during your stay!

Important Things to Know About Our Home:

The bunkhouse allows guest to enjoy the unique blend of country life, while still being within 5 - 10 minutes of Kearney's restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, entertainment, fuel, etc. The ranch is easily accessible from town via paved roads, though note that the roads on the ranch leading to the bunkhouse as well as the bunkhouse parking lot are gravel.

The bunkhouse and entire surrounding premises are non-smoking of any kind. As such, this home is not a good fit for people who smoke.

The bunkhouse is pet friendly with some limitations in place to ensure that the home does not feel like a pet home to non-pet guests. Specifically, pets are not allowed in the carpeted parts of the home or on furniture. Various gates are provided to ensure that pets remain on the linoleum floored areas of the home only or outside in the large provided dog run. As well, all pets must be well behaved and not have an nuisance or otherwise destructive behaviors. Guests should indicate the plan to bring a pet in the booking reservation and an additional pet fee will apply.

The location of the bunkhouse on the ranch offers privacy and a serene, secluded location, though guests should expect the occasional passing by of ranch vehicles/machinery, ranch personnel, and horses and/or goats as a part of the daily working ranch operations.

The bunkhouse is located on an active working horse ranch allowing guests to enjoy the sights and sounds of a western style ranch amidst a lovely pastoral setting. Guests may observe the horses and goats, but feeding, petting or otherwise interacting with any of the animals in an unsupervised manner is prohibited.

The bunkhouse is accessed via a gravel road which is accessed through an automatic gate with a code. The code for entrance will be sent prior to arrival.

The bunkhouse shares the parking lot with a single RV site which may, at times, have an RV/camper in it during a guests stay.

Although we welcome children and infants please note that the home has not been baby-proofed, though we do now provide some baby travel essentials for guests use. Horses and goats travel on the road in front of the bunkhouse and there is also a seasonal water canal. As such, children should never be left unattended outside.

There are security cameras throughout the ranch, but please note there are no cameras at the bunkhouse to respect the privacy of our guests.

Overnight horse boarding is also available for travelers. Contact us for rates and details.

The ranch is within an 1/8 of a mile to the entrance of Cottonmill Lake State Park allowing guests to enjoy park access within a short walk or very short drive. The park offers hiking, biking, fishing, boating, frisbee golf, playgrounds, BBQ pits, swimming (seasonal), a nature barn (seasonal), wildlife viewing and more!

The ranch is within 5 minutes of the University of Nebraska Kearney.

The ranch also provides excellent access to Sandhill Crane viewing areas such as Fort Kearny (15 minutes) and Rowe Sanctuary (25 minutes). During the famous spring crane migration cranes also frequently fly directly over the ranch and feed in the neighboring corn fields.

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For additional photos, videos and 3D tour please visit the Be Well Bunkhouse FB page.

*** Find full video tour of the Be Well Bunkhouse on YouTube by searching:
Be Well Bunkhouse ***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kearney

Kearney is home to this holiday home. Meadowlark Hills Golf Course and Big Apple Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Trails and Rails Museum and Bumblebees. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kearney, NE

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Meadowlark Hills Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • CHI Health Good Samaritan - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Younes Conference Center South - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Classic Car Collection - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barista's Daily Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Apple Fun Center - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be Well Bunkhouse - Tranquil Home with Rustic Charm & Homey Touches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Be Well Bunkhouse - Tranquil Home with Rustic Charm & Homey Touches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be Well Bunkhouse - Tranquil Home with Rustic Charm & Homey Touches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Be Well Bunkhouse - Tranquil Home with Rustic Charm & Homey Touches located?

This family-friendly Kearney holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Nebraska Kearney, Cottonmill Lake and The Frank House. Platte River and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

A Great Place To Stay!

This was a great place to stay..clean and quiet. My family liked that this place was a couple miles out of town but still an easy drive to restaurants, shopping, and attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen F.

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

quiet and relaxing

The Be Well Bunkhouse was clean, comfortable,well-stocked with all your needs and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will J.

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

Quiet retreat close to town.

Lovely stay - so peaceful and quiet just a couple of minutes away from town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Great Place to stay

Very clean and organized. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot

Clean and perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Wonderful Stay To See The Cranes

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Be Well Bunkhouse! The home had everything we needed to cook our food and sleep in comfy beds. The horses and goats were a delight to see each day. We were very close to many crane viewing locations. The home was very clean and comfortable and the owner very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra P.

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

Peaceful and cozy! Exactly what I was looking for.

We were going to end up in Kearney for our middle daughters District Gymnastics competition and decided to make a weekend of it and invite the oldest two kiddos as well. Everything was perfect. The place was cozy and quiet. We enjoyed the big table the most. There was room for all for meals and games. Good times had and we will be back for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great house near a great park

The house was perfect for our family stay while we attended a wedding. Beds were comfy and we didn’t lack for anything while we were there. It was so fun seeing all the horses and other livestock. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful ranch tucked away but so close to town

Great location, cozy decor and comfortable home. We really enjoyed our time at the Be Well Bunkhouse and highly recommend it. Being around the horses and goats provided extra enjoyment and we loved the dog-friendly accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

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

awesome!

great experience and fun house - kind of grandma in the best way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

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

Great experience

Had a great experience at the Bunkhouse! Everything was so comfortable and well organized. It was perfect for our family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H., Malvern, USA

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

Family Christmas

It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Bunk house stay

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

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

Country Stay

Cute country bunkhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great grad weekend

Perfect spot for a long grad weekend. Home overall excellent. Kitchen well stocked with cookware and dishes for me to cook meals. We played games and watched movies. Very relaxing. Will.still again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Perfect spot for Sandhill Crane migration

This VRBO was the perfect place for a group of 5. Very comfortable. The property is great space for walking and fun to be on a working horse ranch. Very well located for all our crane viewing trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail V., Palmer, Alaska

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

Quiet, peaceful place.

We stayed here so we could watch the cranes at Rowe Sanctuary. We had early mornings and late evenings, but the Bunkhouse was always quiet so we could catch up on our sleep. The beds were comfortable and all the amenities made our stay easy and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Hidden gem

We are from the Kearney area and came back to visit family! Great place. Nice and clean. Loved the horses and the farm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Great

I really liked the location of this rental. Behind a locked gate (we had the code) which gave us a peace of mind knowing other than the property owners on one else had access to the bunkhouse. Clean, safe and secure which places the bunkhouse in the top tier of rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

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

Grand time with the great grand kids

Our great grand children especially liked the goats and the horses. We had a fabulous time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalaina A.

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

Easter family gathering.

We enjoyed the setting of being on a horse ranch. The patio was perfect and we had a delicious Easter lunch prepared in the kitchen. Very enjoyable. The house was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

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

Great rental!

Plenty of room for six of us. Enough room to entertain 26 one evening for supper to celebrate birthdays/anniversaries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheela B.

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

Bunk house

The bunkhouse is a great place to stay. It is peaceful and quiet. You could see the horses that are on the property along with the goats. My great grandson love taking walks with me to look at the horses and the goats. I really loved that all the cabinets were labeled so it wasn’t hard to find things that you needed to cook. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Saint Joseph, MO

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

family weekend

We enjoyed our stay at the Be Well Bunkhouse. Lots of space for us to spread out, well stocked kitchen, great outdoor fenced in area for our puppy, and fun areas to go for walks and explore (to wear out the puppy.) We also like the layout of the house with a bedroom on one side, and 2 bedrooms on the other side.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Awesome thanksgiving holiday

Comfortable,warm,and convenient. Family came and went. But some nights I was there alone. Felt very safe and warm. Was during a very cold snap. Sunsets were beautiful. Grandkids got a kick out of the animals around. Thanks to Emily!! I would stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

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Hosted by Emily Johnson

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