Luxury Cabin Offers Tranquility & Awesome Lake Views!
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- Minimum stay:2-4 nights
- Sleeps:12
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:3
- Property type:Cabin
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
About the Property
Luxury Quiet Retreat Near Lake Wanahoo
The cabin features a 2400 sq. ft. open floor plan decorated with modern/rustic furnishings, knotty pine cathedral ceilings, reclaimed antique barn wood flooring and granite countertops. The 3 bedrooms/3 baths are appointed with luxury linens. The 4+ acre property is 600 ft. from Lake Wanahoo which offers biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing and is a bird watcher's paradise!
The cabin is situated on 4.5 beautifully landscaped acres with complete privacy. Many large windows offer awesome views of Lake Wanahoo. The only noise is that of Mother Nature and an occasional crowing rooster. A tepee is situated on the property and is a great place for telling stories to the little ones in the dark!
Guests will have full access to the cabin which includes 3 levels:
Main floor has a fully equipped kitchen, a great room with dining capacity for 10-20 and amazing views of the lake, a gas fireplace, a master bedroom with a queen size log bed. The deck is accessible from the great room and master bedroom and is equipped with a Weber stainless steel gas grill and has dining capacity for 6-10.
The cozy loft features knotty pine ceilings and is furnished with a king size bed. The loft has a full bath, 2 built-in bunks (1 is child size), a small deck for enjoying your morning coffee and a small hideout for the kids.
The lower level has more large windows with views of the lake, a bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds (top are for 80 pounds or less) a full bath and a flat screen television with a DVD player and DIRECTV. There is also a full size sofa sleeper for extra guests. The walkout is to a patio equipped with a Weber charcoal grill and has dining capacity for 6. There is a fire pit adjacent to the patio with firewood and skewers for roasting marshmallows.
Music is available through a SONOS adapter and can be heard throughout the cabin and outdoors via built in speakers.
The quiet town of Wahoo is located 1 mile south and offers many conveniences from fast food to restaurants, banks, a bakery and two grocery stores. The town also has an 18-hole golf course, a large park and swimming pool and is the site of the Saunders County Fair. Omaha's world class Henry Doorly Zoo, the College World Series and the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting are an hour's drive away. The Wahoo Municipal Airport is also located just 1 mile east.
We are sorry but due to allergy issues we cannot accommodate pets. We also do not permit smoking or excessive drinking on the premises at any time.
Due to parking and bathroom restrictions we limit events to 30 people or less. Because of our desire to offer solitude for others we are no longer booking weddings.
Owner
Member since: 2013
Property Type
- Cabin
- 2400 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 12
- Events Allowed
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Video Library
Theme
- Away From It All
- Romantic
Attractions
- Churches
- Library
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Babysitter
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
Location Type
- Lake View
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Pier Fishing
Dining
- Dining Area
General
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
Kitchen
Outside
Location
Car: Necessary
The luxury cabin is located on Spencer Hill, a secluded treed acreage conveniently located just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln and footsteps away from beautiful Lake Wanahoo. It is the perfect destination for those wanting a retreat from the hectic pace of life. We are 1 hour's drive west of downtown Omaha where the College World Series is played.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: Over 30 years ago Spencer Dorothy and his son, Rick, purchased a 4-acre hill of dirt as a borrow site for their excavating business. Never did they dream that the State of Nebraska would later dam up Sand Creek for flood control and create beautiful Lake Wanahoo, a 662-acre lake, only 600 feet from their property! We hope that developing this land and sharing it with you is something that honors Spencer’s life. Spencer passed away on November 23, 1997, one year before the concept of Lake Wanahoo was born. Owners, Rick & Linda Dorothy
Why the Owner Chose Wahoo, NE, USA:
This wonderful parcel of land has been in the family for over 30 years. When the state of Nebraska decided to build the dam for Lake Wanahoo, we began developing the land as a special place for families and other groups to enjoy each other and nature.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
The views of the lake are what prompted the building of this first cabin on Spencer Hill. Wanting a special rustic feeling, we chose various woods for the finishing. The decks are perfect for birdwatching and provide a private, quiet relaxing place to reflect with God and view nature.
Contact us
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Photos
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![Beautiful views of the lake from these windows!]()
Beautiful views of the lake from these windows!
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![Lots of deck to enjoy the outdoors!]()
Lots of deck to enjoy the outdoors!
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![Kitchen with granite counters.]()
Kitchen with granite counters.
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![Loft with king bed and 2 built in bunks and adjoining deck.]()
Loft with king bed and 2 built in bunks and adjoining deck.
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![Lower level bedroom with 2 sets of bunkbeds. Top bunks are child size mattress.]()
Lower level bedroom with 2 sets of bunkbeds. Top bunks are child size mattress.
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![Lower level family room for games & movies.]()
Lower level family room for games & movies.
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![Tepee sleeps 4 for the adventurous in your group!]()
Tepee sleeps 4 for the adventurous in your group!
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![Kayaking Lake Wanahoo is great fun!]()
Kayaking Lake Wanahoo is great fun!
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![Stunning sunrise over Lake Wanahoo, from deck.]()
Stunning sunrise over Lake Wanahoo, from deck.
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![Lovely autumn colors!]()
Lovely autumn colors!
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![Kids learning to fish at nearby Lake Wanahoo.]()
Kids learning to fish at nearby Lake Wanahoo.
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![Cherish the serenity at Spencer Hill overlooking Lake Wanahoo.]()
Cherish the serenity at Spencer Hill overlooking Lake Wanahoo.
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![Great room with antique barn wood floors.]()
Great room with antique barn wood floors.
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![Master bedroom with adjoining deck.]()
Master bedroom with adjoining deck.
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![For the little ones in your group (or restful sleeping small adults)!]()
For the little ones in your group (or restful sleeping small adults)!
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![One of the three full bathrooms.]()
One of the three full bathrooms.
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![Outdoor dining overlooking the lake.]()
Outdoor dining overlooking the lake.
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![Plenty of room for kick ball and letting the kids run!]()
Plenty of room for kick ball and letting the kids run!
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![Wow! Check out this 34' Northern Pike pulled out of the lake by Ryan Watts!]()
Wow! Check out this 34' Northern Pike pulled out of the lake by Ryan Watts!
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![Beautiful setting near fire pit to enjoy Mother Nature.]()
Beautiful setting near fire pit to enjoy Mother Nature.
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![This perigrine falcon found refuge under our deck! We fondly named him Spence!]()
This perigrine falcon found refuge under our deck! We fondly named him Spence!
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![Awesome playground 5 minutes away!]()
Awesome playground 5 minutes away!
VRBO #490317
This listing was first published here in 2013.
Date last modified - Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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