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Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly!

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a stove.
A single-story house with a green roof, a front door, and a small porch area.
A kitchen area with a coffee maker, toaster, kettle, and various kitchen utensils.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a fire burning inside, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A dining area with a dark wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Russell, KS
  • Place, St. Fidelis Church
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, S. P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly!

Welcome to The Port! The house is newly renovated and ready to host your family gathering, hunting trip, girls’ weekend or peaceful retreat. You can explore parts of the Saline River to search for fossils, snag a catfish, or just relax on the sandbar. While we don't allow hunting on our property, there is WIHA just across the road from us.

Our property is 20 minutes from Gorham, 30 minutes from Russell, and 40 minutes from Hays.

There is an Ring Floodlight located above the front door that monitors the driveway and patio.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3191952vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is on a river. Fossil Station Museum and Sternberg Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Deines Cultural Center and Gernon House.
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Russell, KS

What's nearby

  • St. Fidelis Church - 51 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Dr. Howard Reynolds Nature Trails - 54 min drive - 56.5 km
  • S. P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden - 59 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Fox Theatre - 59 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Ellis County Historical Society Museum - 60 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) - 44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled country retreat on the Saline River. Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Water Tower Park, Aimes Park and Gernon House. Deines Cultural Center and Heym-Oliver House are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time staying here. The sunsets and night sky’s are amazing and something we will always remember. We will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't ask for a better place for our family. The best host I've ever booked with. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Hunt

The host's have done a wonderful job with accommodations and included some information on Russel county and the surrounding area. All of use from Kansas were able to enjoy a new part of Kansas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Quiet, serene and great place to disconnect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunting Getaway

Met friends from my hometown and their kids for a few days of bird hunting. Great location for all the above. Julie thought of everything, we will rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet & comfortable

We were in the area for the wedding of our second daughter and wanted a quiet country location since we brought our two bird dogs along. Long walks on the road, nearby public walk-in land, and the river bed were perfect for exercise. While we didn't use the room with the bunkbeds, the other beds were very comfortable and the large bathroom accomodated three adults easily. Kitchen & bath accommodations were plentiful. Hostess was quick to respond & very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julie Counts

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We love all things outdoors! If you are in the area for hunting or fishing we can definitely point you in the right direction.

Why they chose this property

Our family has owned this property for over ten years and we recently decided to do a complete renovation. This is our home away from home where we get to spend quality family time in nature, making memories that will last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

Whether you are here to hunt or not, you can enjoy the native wildlife every sunrise and sunset from the patio. You can walk down to the river and relax on the sandbar.

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English
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