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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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Miscellaneous
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is HK$853
HK$1,114 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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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
2 total pets

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

Map
Shelton, NE

What's nearby

  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 24 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Younes Conference Center South - 26 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Viaero Event Center - 26 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Classic Car Collection - 28 min drive - 36.3 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).

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

As of 13 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! on 21 Apr 2025 start from HK$853.01, excluding 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.

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.

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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Red Cedar Retrievers

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

Michael J.

Stay
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Location worked out great. Loved your dog!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter A.

Very nice, clean and well maintained
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

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

Derek B.

Comfortable stay
Traveling to Colorado. Nice stay for the night with dog
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Charles F.

Great little place.
Nice property, great value and everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Susan S.

Nebraska
Great place! I was worried about the other dogs on the property, so I had to take my dog to a park for a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Farmland retreat
Wonderful,clean quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandie M.

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

8/10 Good

Judith V.

Nice Barndominium
Our stay was fine. We were just passing through, so we were not able to utilize all the property had to offer as far as the birding and wildlife viewing. It would have been nice to know the property was located down a long washboard gravel road. The dog was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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.

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

8/10 Good

Nancy U.

Great location
Centrally located for crane viewing. Even watched them flying in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joe A.

Nice living space
We were only able to use this location as a place to sleep while we were attending an event close by. I wish we could have spent more time during the day as it is a very neat area. The his as very responsive to one small issue. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars on accuracy of description is because the location given for check in was close, but actually took us to a different driveway and we wound up driving into someone else’s driveway late at night trying to find this place. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F.

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

Sally M.

Perfect for Cranes and Eagles
Such a perfect location for Crane-watching! Such an added perk to see so many Bald Eagles, as well. The Crane Nature Center definitely got us started on the right track, with the scenic drive along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bin J.

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

Patricia M., HAGUE, VA

Convenient for Cranes!
Great location, convenient for both the Rowe Sanctuary and the Crane Trust. The house was comfy and clean. We and our dog enjoyed playing with the big, friendly dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Weekday Getaway
This property is just as advertised. We did not come at a time to hunt or view the cranes. Instead we chose this property because of its quiet countryside and distance from cities. It is just that. It is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes and pots and pans. We enjoyed bringing some meals from home since we were going to be a distance from towns. Very relaxing place to unwind after both days touring the Pioneer Village in Minden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Northglenn Colorado

Great little place!
2 friends and I stayed at the property during our annual Sandhill Crane visit. It's cute and has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023