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Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Shelton, NE
  • Place, Audubon Rowe Sanctuary
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Classic Car Collection
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Younes Conference Center South
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 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

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Great Platte River Road Archway and The Frank House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bumblebees and Big Apple Fun Center. Trails and Rails Museum and Heartland Public Shooting Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shelton, NE

What's nearby

  • Audubon Rowe Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 18 min drive - 30.3 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

  • ‪Railside Highway Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rise & Grind - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sportsmans Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬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).

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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, and well kept. Good location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melynda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just a one night stay on our way to South Dakota, after driving for 8 hours was a nice stay. Very clean and comfortable. would stay again if going that way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, and very convenient to highway 80.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this quiet, clean and comfortable country place. I would suggest some new pillows, but otherwise our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great place to stop for the night during our trip with our two pups.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Cows

Country shed-lodging. Rustic with lots of taxidermy. Pet friendly, nice dirt roads to walk on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so cool. Love the design of the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seamless check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NSchmaltz 2.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful clean stay for us as we travelled to Denver. Was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Nice place for a quick stay with a dog

We were traveling across the country with an older dog that can be grumpy towards other dogs, so a pet friendly hotel wasn't an option. This worked perfectly...clean, comfortable, air conditioning worked great and the Ducks Unlimited decor was great to look at.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the Kropp Kabin!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly H.

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

Very nice property

We just stayed for one night but it was super clean and the fully stocked kitchen was nice so we could make our own meals. Overall very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

Relaxing Stay

My stay was very comfortable and quiet. The place was extremely clean and organizied. I like to cook when I travel so the fully stocked kitchen was perfect. I would stay here again and probably will.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Sara B.

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

Wonderful location and peaceful space

Great communication with host, cozy and beautiful spot. Thanks for accommodating us for a short animal rescue transport. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karri M.

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

Perfect Retreat

Friendly and responsive host, nice country stay with river access, and the house had everything we needed. Comfortable retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maundy D.

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

Barndominium Type Residence

One of our favorite type of homes. Possibly, our next home could be a Bardominium with the home and ample garage in the same type steel building. Excellent design was used on this building. Very spacious! Thanks for sharing this rental on Vrbo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and I needed a place to meet 'halfway' between Mpls and Denver. We have become familiar with many NE towns and their hotels and decided to check on VRBO options. I can't speak to the crane viewing benefit of this listing. The rural road the property is on provided a peaceful dog walk, so that was as far as we ventured. The location is extremely convenient for those traveling I-80, was priced in a range comparable to hotel with much more privacy , pet friendly, and full kitchen. The hosts communicated with us when needed , and were sure to allow us privacy otherwise. The property is visually and audibly close to I80 , but still has a private feel with quick access to get back on the road. I will certainly considering using this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Quick getaway

Very nice, comfortable place. We especially liked having river access. We were looking for a relaxing getaway and that area provided it. Communication was great. The whole process was very smooth and easy.
Stayed 1 night 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

Michael J.

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

Stay

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Paul M.

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

Overnight stop

Farmland along I-80 on dirt roads. Traffic noise was a muted drone but not disturbing. Property was well landscaped and spotlessly clean. Definitely themed for hunters which we enjoyed. Would have liked to spend more time enjoying the nearby river but had another long drive ahead. Would definitely recommend. Google is a little off; go to last house on dirt road and turn left into parking area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Alie Kropp

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What makes this property unique

Rowe Sanctuary is within a 10-minute drive.
Crane Trust Nature Center is within a 15-minute drive.

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