Entire home

Be Well Bunkhouse

Be Well Bunkhouse

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Be Well Bunkhouse

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check out the area

Map
Kearney, NE
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Nebraska Kearney3 min drive
  • Popular LocationClassic Car Collection8 min drive
  • Popular LocationYounes Conference Center South9 min drive
  • AirportKearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)13 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 10
Bedroom 1
    4 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bathtub
Bathroom 2
    Shower
    Bathtub

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Be Well Bunkhouse

The Be Well Bunkhouse offers peace & quiet while allowing guests to enjoy the sights, sounds & splendors of the surrounding working horse ranch. This cozy bunkhouse is newly renovated & welcomes guests with its sweet rustic charm & abundance of homey touches. The home can accommodate 10 guests with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & a sleeper sofa. With ample light, a homelike living & dining area & a tranquil deck you and your guests will find comfort & connection during your stay!
The space
The bunkhouse allows guest to enjoy the unique blend of country life, while still being within 5 - 10 minutes of Kearney's restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, entertainment, fuel, etc. The ranch is easily accessible from town via paved roads, though note that the roads on the ranch leading to the bunkhouse and the bunkhouse parking lot are gravel. For additional photos, videos and 3D tour please visit the Be Well Bunkhouse FB page.

The ranch is within an 1/8 of a mile to the entrance of Cottonmill Lake State Park allowing guests to enjoy park access within a short walk or very short drive. The park offers hiking, biking, fishing, boating, frisbee golf, playgrounds, BBQ pits, swimming (seasonal), a nature barn (seasonal), wildlife viewing and more!

The ranch is within 5 minutes of the University of Nebraska Kearney.

The ranch also provides excellent access to Sandhill Crane viewing areas such as Fort Kearny (15 minutes) and Rowe Sanctuary (25 minutes). During the famous spring crane migration cranes also frequently fly directly over the ranch and feed in the neighboring corn fields.
Guest access
The bunkhouse is located on an active working horse ranch allowing guest to enjoy the sights and sounds of a western style ranch amidst a lovely pastoral setting. Guests may observe the horses, but feeding, petting or otherwise interacting with any of the animals in an unsupervised manner is prohibited.

Please note that a gate may have to be passed through (opened and closed again) in order to access the bunkhouse as the horses travel loose on property at certain times of the day. We apologize about the inconvenience, but ask you to join us in keeping horses where horses belong!
Other things to note
The bunkhouse is accessed via a gravel road on the south side of the property which is accessed through an automatic gate with a code.

Although we welcome children and infants please note that the home has not been baby-proofed, though we do now provide some baby travel essentials for guests use. As noted elsewhere in this listing, horses do occasionally travel on the road between pastures and children should not be left unattended outside or around the horse pens or water canal.

There are security cameras throughout the ranch, but please note there are no cameras near the bunkhouse or RV sites to respect the privacy of our guests.

Overnight horse boarding is also available for travelers. Contact us for rates and details.

Property manager

Emily Johnson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Kearney

This vacation home is located in Kearney. Meadowlark Hills Golf Course and Hike-Bike Trail Bridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Trails and Rails Museum and Big Apple Fun Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Bumblebees, or check out an event or a game at Viaero Event Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 3 min drive
  • Cottonmill Lake - 4 min drive
  • Classic Car Collection - 8 min drive
  • Younes Conference Center South - 9 min drive
  • Viaero Event Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 7 min drive
  • Quiznos - 2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • Big Apple Fun Center - 8 min drive
  • Cunninghams Bar - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be Well Bunkhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Be Well Bunkhouse ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be Well Bunkhouse ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Be Well Bunkhouse located?

This family-friendly Kearney vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Nebraska Kearney, Cottonmill Lake, and The Frank House. Platte River and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail V., Palmer, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful place.
We stayed here so we could watch the cranes at Rowe Sanctuary. We had early mornings and late evenings, but the Bunkhouse was always quiet so we could catch up on our sleep. The beds were comfortable and all the amenities made our stay easy and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for Sandhill Crane migration
This VRBO was the perfect place for a group of 5. Very comfortable. The property is great space for walking and fun to be on a working horse ranch. Very well located for all our crane viewing trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome!
great experience and fun house - kind of grandma in the best way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A space for all
We were a family of six with 2 dogs visiting during a family crisis. The bunk house gave a space for all of our family to have their own space yet be together during the holidays. The peaceful environment was just what we needed with the added perk of being just a few minutes away from the rest of our family. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
We are from the Kearney area and came back to visit family! Great place. Nice and clean. Loved the horses and the farm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental!
Plenty of room for six of us. Enough room to entertain 26 one evening for supper to celebrate birthdays/anniversaries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Stay
Cute country bunkhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand time with the great grand kids
Our great grand children especially liked the goats and the horses. We had a fabulous time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Saint Joseph, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
family weekend
We enjoyed our stay at the Be Well Bunkhouse. Lots of space for us to spread out, well stocked kitchen, great outdoor fenced in area for our puppy, and fun areas to go for walks and explore (to wear out the puppy.) We also like the layout of the house with a bedroom on one side, and 2 bedrooms on the other side.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalaina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter family gathering.
We enjoyed the setting of being on a horse ranch. The patio was perfect and we had a delicious Easter lunch prepared in the kitchen. Very enjoyable. The house was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023