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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 3

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

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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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

Property # 2145943vb
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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Shelton, NE

What's nearby

  • War Axe State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Platte River - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Windmill State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fort Kearny State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Great Platte River Road Archway - 13 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rise & Grind - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Railside Highway Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The American Legion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mary Chuy - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Doña Mary - ‬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 is parking at Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, very clean, responsive host, beautiful location. We are repeat guests and love this space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed there 3 times and everything is always wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! We’re repeat guests and love this place. Pet friendly and relaxing. Thanks again, the team at Española Humane
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for seeing the Sandhill Cranes. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. Charming small towns nearby for restaurants and groceries. Will definitely consider booking in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, perfectly located for sandhill crane enthusiasts. Good value for , very clean and everything for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fairly well stock, HVAC worked great, host was easily reached for questions, and it was quiet. The best thing was going to the blind well before sunrise and listening for the Sandhill Cranes waking up and flying off in many waves of birds. The same at sunset as the birds came back to the river. It was amazing to hear the cranes flying over, the sound of their wings and feeling the air coming off of their wings as the came in very close to the ground. Sunrises and sunsets were very colorful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat place - easy access. Clean and comfortable- lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is any hunter's dream. Location is easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very simple place but comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

April T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a truly great spot for crane watching! The owners have a simple blind set up a short drive from the house right by the water. It was the perfect place to sit and listen to the cranes move from the water to the fields. When heading there, be sure to stay to the right of the buildings so you remain on the correct path to the blind.The house itself was perfect for a single traveler: very homey, clean, and comfortable. Just a couple of notes for others: the owner’s dogs are very friendly but quite enthusiastic (they tried to jump in my car, which made it a bit tricky to get my poodle out). Also, the home has a much larger collection of taxidermy than pictured, but it just added to the rustic charm of the stay. Overall, a lovely and peaceful experience
My poodle posing with the blind. It was such a peaceful spot to sit and watch the sun rise and cranes fly over head.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience staying here! Beautiful place, super clean, comfortable and well stocked. Would recommend a stay here to anyone with kiddos or just yourself!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best VRBOs we have ever visited. We traveled to the area to assist our son with housing options for a new job he took in Kearney. This little place was an absolute delight. Spacious. Comfortable. Well equipped. Clean. Comfortable. The decor was so cute and fun! Made me want to build a place just like it somewhere in the quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of daily living. Our hostess was great. Easy to reach. Responded promptly. We were able to drive only a few miles away to see the cranes migrating although that was not the reason for our trip. It was the icing on top. We had to leave early due to a family emergency but we would definitely stay here again when we come to the area to visit our son.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really cute "cabin"..super clean and beautifully decorated. Ceiling fans and lots of wundows kept it very comfortable. Kitchen well supplied with everything necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stunning rural location. Very large home with a well appointed kitchen and bathroom. Excellent giant tv, flawless internet. Perfect countryside area for our dog. Not far from a few tiny towns
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to call our home base while exploring the area. We spent a considerable amount of time in Gibbon, Kearney and Grand Island. Very cozy and we loved the big farm dogs!! The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. They only thing would be anybody sleeping in the living room (teenage son) heard the interstate noise most of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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

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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