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Rusty Flatts-Countryside Retreat Just Outside Grand Island – Sleeps up to 8
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Grand Island, NE
- Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer4 min drive
- Fonner Park9 min drive
- Nebraska State Fair Grounds11 min drive
- Grand Island, NE (GRI-Central Nebraska Regional)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Rusty Flatts-Countryside Retreat Just Outside Grand Island – Sleeps up to 8
Welcome to our newly remodeled countryside retreat, located just minutes from Grand Island, Nebraska. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom in 2025, this home blends modern comfort with rustic charm, making it the perfect getaway for families, small groups, or anyone looking for peace and quiet less than 2 miles from the new hospital just outside of the city limits.
The home sleeps up to 8 guests and includes three bedrooms plus a loft area. Two bedrooms have king beds, one has a queen bed, and the loft features another queen bed. All furnishings and finishes are either brand new or fully restored. The west-facing deck is a favorite spot to relax, offering beautiful sunset views and the chance to see deer, turkeys, and quail across the property’s two scenic acres. Let's not forget the perfect place to view the star lit skies away from the city lights. Along with all of that keep in mind you will need to book early for spring Sandhill Crane migration as this location is absolutely as good as it gets for the amateur or professional crane migration follower.
Inside, you’ll find open living and dining areas that make it easy to gather together, with large windows that bring in natural light and frame the countryside views. For kids—or anyone who enjoys movie nights and games—there’s a dedicated gaming room with a 50-inch TV.
The property also offers plenty of parking space for trailers, RVs, or boats. With advance notice, a pen for horses or livestock can be arranged if you are traveling with them. While the setting feels quiet and private, Grand Island is only a short 5 minute drive away for shopping, dining, and events.
Whether you’re visiting family, attending a local event, or simply need a relaxing escape, this countryside home combines space, comfort, and country charm in a way you won’t find in a hotel.
Like our VRBO we have in the Black Hills of South Dakota we have went over and above to make this a home that will for sure make your stay as comfortable as possible while you are our guest large or small.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Grand Island
Located in Grand Island, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hornady Marshall Auditorium and Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Island Tennis Center and Jackrabbit Run Golf Course. Heartland Public Shooting Park and Island Oasis Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Grand Island, NE
What's nearby
- Grand Island Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
- Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Fonner Park - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
- Nebraska State Fair Grounds - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
- Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
- Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
- Max's Thunder Road Grill - 6 min drive
- Texas Roadhouse
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Houtwed / Karen Houtwed
We live less than 3 miles from this location on the south edge of Grand Island, making it very easy to get in touch with us, while visiting this country cabin. We are a family that loves to find old things and give them new life through restoration or by using them to decorate as they are. You will see the 1951 Ford pickup in the front yard when you pull into the driveway. This old truck was my neighbors back on the farm where I grew up in Ruskin, Nebraska. As early as I remember I watched this truck drive by our farmyard on those old bumpy gravel roads.
My wife grew up in Dodge City, Kansas where she came from a large family of 8. She is retired from teaching school. She taught English and secondary resource for well over 30 years.
Myself, I own a company called Hotwood's. We manufacture many things including pontoon boats, docks and wire winders for livestock fencing. I started that in college and have owned it now for 38 years.
We are both very happy to share this cabin with you and hope you will find it as your home away from home.
My wife grew up in Dodge City, Kansas where she came from a large family of 8. She is retired from teaching school. She taught English and secondary resource for well over 30 years.
Myself, I own a company called Hotwood's. We manufacture many things including pontoon boats, docks and wire winders for livestock fencing. I started that in college and have owned it now for 38 years.
We are both very happy to share this cabin with you and hope you will find it as your home away from home.
Why they chose this property
We chose this area because of the countryside setting that has wide-open pastures on 2 sides and a wooded area across the road. It is truly a very unique location as you can have turkeys and deer in the yard every night. One of my favorite things to do is sit on the top deck watching the sun fall from the sky and listen to the bobwhite quail calling to covey for the evening while the coyotes are howling off in the distance as the night grows near. It is like being a long way out in the country when you are really only 2 minutes from the new hospital or 6-7 minutes from shopping and some of the best restaurants you could ever want. And do not forget we are also less than 10 minutes from the Nebraska State Fairgrounds and Casino. This property also offers a small pasture that we really enjoy and also gives us plenty of room to park trailers or ride your horse if you are traveling with one. There is so many reasons we chose this property to build and create a VRBO that it is hard to explain, so we will let you tell us after you have enjoyed your stay.
What makes this property unique
The most unique thing here, is the fact that you are so close to everything, but yet a thousand miles from the public. It really feels that way as we both like rural settings, we also like to be close to the action and this home gives you just that. You will find very nice artwork on the walls along with items like the old trunk on the loft, that was the very trunk my grandmothers family brought everything they owned from Sweden to Ellis Island in the mid 1800's. The old school desks we restored and use for night stands. These were purchased in 1984 when Ruskin High School had their auction. I paid 50 cents a piece for them. You will find a lot of interesting items and antiques at this property when you make it your home away from home.
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