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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cosy up by the fire
    Unwind by the fireplace-a top-rated spot for cosy moments.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kearney, NE
  • Place, East Odessa State Wildlife Management Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Viaero Event Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Younes Conference Center South
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Cottage Retreat

This Rustic Cabin Retreat is surrounded by trees for privacy on 5+ acres, but is very close to town for the conveniences you may want while on a getaway! Cabin offers a full kitchen, bath, living room with wood fireplace, main floor bedroom with a set of double bunk beds, and a loft with a queen bed. The outside is full of trees, a trail, a small pond, and the creek. Wilderness galore with deer, turkeys, birds of all kinds! There's a "kid's fort" nestled into the trees that offers a little fun privacy for the includes a mini fridge, microwave, bean bags, futon in the loft, and a TV for watching DVD's.

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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
Please be extra mindful of the pond & creek!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please note there is a $100 pet fee/pet/stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a creek and a pond on our property. Please be extra mindful around the water and don't get into/on the pond or the creek.
We offer a trampoline and a tree swing for kids. We are not liable for any accidents associated with the trampoline or tree swing.
If you are bringing a pet, please keep your pet off the beds, and on leashes at all times while outside, and pay the extra fee of $100/pet/stay fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1683959vb
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

About the area

Kearney

Located in Kearney, this holiday home is in a rural area. Trails and Rails Museum and The Frank House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Apple Fun Center and Bumblebees. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kearney, NE

What's nearby

  • East Odessa State Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Viaero Event Center - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 8 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Younes Conference Center South - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Yanney Heritage Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rustic Cottage Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cottage Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from East Odessa State Wildlife Management Area and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Yanney Heritage Park. University of Nebraska Kearney and Trails and Rails Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

April T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family needed a little get away in nature and this place was perfect. The cabin was cozy and clean and the land is beautiful! Our kids had a blast exploring and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice. Very lovely location. Somewhat lacking on cooking dishes. Would love to have had a more informative instruction sheet on instructions around the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Beautiful location and plenty of nature to take in around the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect! Far away enough from the city but close enough to get there if we needed anything. We were very impressed with the whole place! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting. We enjoyed so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Have rented this place for three or four years now and it’s always been great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped, and we really enjoyed the wood‑burning fireplace — the stacked firewood was such a thoughtful touch. We stayed over Christmas to visit family, and the property was perfect for letting our dogs roam the acreage. We were close to town to get out to go eat or shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lonny k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean house, excellent communication with friendly host, well stocked kitchen, secluded, plenty of room to exercise my dog, close to town,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed spending Thanksgiving here. Inside, we liked the hunting decor and open concept of the cabin design. Outside, we liked to walk the trails and enjoy the deer, squirrels and birds that visited the property. Our host was very friendly and always quickly responded to any inquiry that we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anahy D.

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

Fantastic!

We loved staying here!! Very easy to communicate with the property manager! Very peaceful place- perfect location to relax!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

Nice cabin

Was a nice cabin and quiet place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Weekend away

Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great location

Great location and clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Great getaway!

Great place to relax close to town but still have a country feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

walshdu77

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

Anniversary weekend

We enjoyed the quiet cozy setting of this cottage. It was just a few minutes drive from downtown while still being located out in a rural area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

We enjoyed relaxing at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Charming cabin, great location

Wonderful place! We loved the cute cabin, the country atmosphere, the creek in back and sandhill cranes. Very accommodating owner: we originally booked 2 nights during crane season and ended up staying 5!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Favorite Place to stay in Kearney

My family has stayed here several times and will always look for this cabin first. The hosts are accommodating and it has always been a pleasure to stay here. I will always recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Thanksgiving in Nebraska

Perfect cabin and nicely located for all attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Great place!

Such a great little cabin to come back and relax in after a long day! Very cozy with great trails to explore outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willaim P.

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

Great Cabin

This was my 2nd time staying on the property. Great spot for family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Great Cabin

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin is comfortable and we all really enjoyed our time there. Check in and out was really easy. I would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great place

Repeat stay few times now. Great place for our weekend. Will be continued return customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Perfect summer retreat

Amazing location for a trip with our dog. Beautiful property with plenty of space to run around. Cute garden and pond on site. Rustic and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Straka

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I've been a Realtor for 23 years and my husband has been a builder/contractor for over 35 years. We have four kids and two dogs!

Why they chose this property

My husband and I are new to the hosting biz, but have been renting out our cabin for about 7 months now and are loving it! My husband is a builder and built our cabin for our family about 7 or 8 years ago. He laid up the fireplace and inserted a few rocks he found on the property while digging in the dirt! And his dad was a welder his whole life so he welded the metal stair railing for us! Lots of love has gone into our cabin! We still have our garden out there and go there for a quick evening get away when we have time. Our kids are teenagers now and have gotten very busy so we don't get out there as much as we'd like. That's why we decided to start letting other people enjoy it!

What makes this property unique

We love the wildlife, and the peace and quick that the cabin offers! During the spring, the Sandhill Cranes are everywhere and so loud! In the fall we see deer and turkeys, and some other random wildlife occasionally. It feels like a vacation spot, yet it's so close to town and the amenities!

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