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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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A single-story building with a gabled roof and windows along its side.
Stroll through the beautifully manicured lawn to the building with a white exterior and metal roof.
Enjoy meals at the wooden dining table set for four, accompanied by matching chairs, in this cozy kitchen and dining area.
Relax in this stylish living room with a dark leather sofa, matching armchair, and decorative bird sculpture.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a comfortable dark-colored bed, ceiling fan, and natural light pouring in through the window.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Fort Kearny State Historical Park - 21 min drive - 32.8 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).

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

As of Jul 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! on Jul 28, 2025 start from CA $146.93, 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! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on a river, this vacation 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. 100 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice inside and out. The owner was quick to respond to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michelle M., Northglenn Colorado

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F.

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

Second stay!

Second stay at the property. Perfect stop for traveling cross country.
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

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

TiAnn A.

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

The place was amazing!

I needed someplace to stay while my house was being repaired. My two yellow labs and I were in heaven! I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023