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BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views

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TV, video games, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views

Come to the place where the buffalo roam! Relax in our beautiful handcrafted cabin with one full bedroom and two oversized lofts. Take a stroll on a 1.6 mile trail to view America’s National Mammal. 3 miles from I-80. Stay connected with our reliable wifi or unplug to enjoy the sounds of nature from the wrap around deck and firepit. Bring your own food to grill or purchase bison burgers from our onsite retail store. Close to dining and recreation! Stunning sunsets at Sunset Hills Bison Ranch!

Property manager

Bethany Kriegel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 588 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Beautiful On Working Bison
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Beautiful Cabin on Working Bison Ranch! Malcom
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About the area

Map
Malcom, IA

What's nearby

  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 20 min drive
  • Central Park - 20 min drive
  • Grinnell College - 20 min drive
  • Iowa Speedway - 31 min drive
  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pour House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Front Street Tap - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Classic Deli and Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Country Pride - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Brooklyn Historical Museum and within 12 miles (20 km) of Diamond Lake Park and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Grinnell College is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

BISON Ranch*Cabin*No Cleaning fee*Huge Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Went there for Grinnell graduation
It was only 15 minutes away from the college and fairly easy to find. It was cozy, had everything we needed and more. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Muscatine, Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We loved everything about the Cabin and the stay. It was clean and perfect for our weekend getaway. The bed was comfortable and the cabin had all the furnishings you would need. The Bison were right outside the door and we loved watching them while enjoying morning coffee. Traveled into town to eat a few establishments. Would return for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect midwest getaway
I have family in the area and was able to finally book this rental, as it's always been unavailable when I was visiting. This Vrbo rental was the best one I've stayed in the Grinnell area. Super clean, cute, and decorated so nicely for the holidays. It's a small house, but the open floor layout makes it not feel very small. Highly recommend, can't wait to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place. Planning on staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Super cozy cabin. It’s bigger than it looks from outside. Very comfortable beds. Enjoyed sipping coffee on the deck while watching the bison. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
Great property and amazing property owners! The cabin is awesome, clean, comfortable and super relaxing. The property owners are the best and worth the stay just to meet them. I screwed up my booking and they bent over backwards to help me out. Thank you! We’ll be back next year and staying 2 days next time….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete L., Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati Metro Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Property was great and both Karl and Beth were super hosts. Karl spent a lot of time with us telling us about the bison business as we watched the herd. Kitchen was probably one of the best equipped ones we have seen in all of our VRBO experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Su-Lin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
At home with the bison
We stayed in this unique, unexpectedly convenient home away from home for four days. It's comfortable, well appointed, and one of a kind. Open floor plan with large breakfast bar and island to accommodate homemade meals if desired. Lots of extras show the care that has been taken to make your stay a pleasant one. You can truly make your time here whatever you like-- tranquil farm/ranch stay or fun adventure getaway for the kids. Older kids will love the lofts! The bison visited in their pen (+/- 20ft from the cabin) every night at around 8pm, making for lasting memories! Grill available at the cabin, but we chose to eat at area restaurants--10 min to 1hr drive away, depending on your preference-- all reasonably priced, delicious, and with very friendly service. The property owners couldn't have been kinder or more responsive. Keep in mind, this is a working farm, and you may hear occasional equipment. Not at all disruptive and adds to the charm! Loved seeing the owners' horses and learning a bit about farm/ranch life from the owner when shopping in their small gift shop (gifts, themed items, and bison meat products available for purchase). One word of warning: There is one toilet and one walk-in shower in the cabin. The shower may be difficult to maneuver for larger, disabled, and/or elderly guests. Worked well for us, but could see it being a concern for some. Overall, we would highly recommend Sunset Hills Bison Ranch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy with Lots of Extras
Super easy to find and check in. Grateful for the extra touches- slippers, cozy blankets, coffee, and so many fun games and puzzles.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Girlfriends Trip
We rented the cabin at Sunset Hills Bison Ranch and we had a great time. The cabin was super clean, had all the amenities we could ask for, and was warm and cozy. We had fun viewing the bison, quite a good sized herd. I would like to go back again in the summer when we could grill some bison meat from the retail store. Definitely would recommend! Bethany was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous find!
Sunset Hills Bison Ranch was a fabulous find for our family getaway. We were looking for a unique experience for fall break and Sunset Hills delivered! Beth was a wonderful host. The cabin was cozy, and the bison viewing was spectacular. We only planned to stay one night and liked it so much we came back two nights later. We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We came for a wedding had a great time cabin was good has a leak in the roof but the host had told us about it so we were aware of the problem will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay
Wonderful place to stay!!! Very clean!!! Peaceful!!! The owners are very nice people!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!!
We are so happy to have found this sweet property. The owners were very helpful and quick to reply to any questions we had. The cabin is super clean and had all the amenities necessary. I highly recommend staying at this wonderful location. My son is a student at nearby Grinnell College and I definitely plan on coming back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
Nice place super quiet. Cabin was just as pictured. Clean and all the cooking supplies you need. Bison were cool to see and came close enough to give them treats supplied by the host. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Central PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
We stayed here for one night on our cross country road trip. The cabin was really great, especially for our bison loving kiddo. And the walk around the trail to see the bison was really cool for our family. And the sunset off the deck was amazing. We'd stay again if we were back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, comfortable cabin, delicious bison burgers!
This unique setting, just 1 - 2 miles off Interstate 80 yet quiet and beautiful made a perfect weekend for young adult son, parents, and grandma too. The 3 separate sleeping areas (2 lofts each up a short flight of steep stairs, plus a main floor bedroom) made the space perfect (and affordable) for our family. All the fixings purchased at a quick grocery stop in Iowa City on our way to the farm, with burgers we made from Sunset Hills ground bison patty, made for a convenient, memorable and delicious meal. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique get-a-way
We did a1 night get-a-way without kids and enjoyed the peaceful cabin. We took a walk out to see the bison and enjoyed seeing the babies that had been born recently. Grinnell was a quick drive away for great pizza. Good experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clayton A.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a cool and relaxing place!
Everything was a nice as advertised and our hosts were great! We would definitely book again if we were back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Perfect setting, amazing hospitality, reasonable rates!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!!
We came to the area to visit Grinnell College with our daughter, and we needed a place nearby to stay. The cabin was perfect for our family of four (two adults, two teens). Bethany's directions and instructions for check in were great! It snowed while we were travelling to Iowa, so we arrived later in the evening than we'd planned. It was very dark and snowy, but we were able to find the cabin without any problems, for which we were very grateful after being on the road in low visibility conditions for over four hours. The cabin was very clean and super cute, and it had everything we needed for our stay. There was plenty of space for the four of us. Our teens enjoyed sleeping in the lofts. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook our meals. We all enjoyed seeing the bison and walking the loop around the bison enclosure. The whole area was so beautiful after the snow storm. There were beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the freshly fallen snow and nothing but farmland as far as you could see. It was very peaceful. The road that the cabin is on is very quiet and great for walking or jogging. I went for a sunrise run, and not a single car went by! If you want to visit Grinnell College, this is a good location. It was an easy drive to campus. We had an excellent lunch at the Prairie Canary restaurant in Grinnell, and we highly recommend it if you make the trip into town. All in all, the cabin was perfect, and we'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Adventure
I was looking for a weekend getaway for our anniversary that my husband would enjoy. A cabin on a bison ranch sounded like a great plan. Being only an hour from Des Moines made this the perfect weekend escape. It was easy to find and excellent check-in directions were provided. We were in love with the cabin immediately. It could not have bern cuter! The smell of the wood, the layout and the decor added to the ambiance. While this was an anniversary trip for two, we couldn't help imagining how much fun our family would have here. The cabin is literally stocked with everything you could need. All you have to do is bring yourself and some groceries. In the morning we watched the bison have breakfast and on the second day we even threw them some treats. Watching these majestic animals right outside your door is amazing. The peace and relaxation the space promotes is incredible as well. What started as a trip I thought my husband would really enjoy easily became one of our favorite experiences together. We highly recommend Sunset Hills Bison Ranch for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R., Lisle

Liked: Cleanliness
New years with the Buffalo
Nice place out in the country. Cabin has everything you need. Watching the Buffalo through patio doors running and bucking was enjoyable. Carl was very informative about our Buffalo questions. Clean and beautiful cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021