Bison Ranch*Cabin*Hot Tub with Huge Views

Entire cabin in Malcom, Iowa

  1. 7 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Beth
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

In rural Iowa, right off I-80

A working bison ranch between Des Moines and Iowa City, about 3 miles from I-80

Private hot tub with bison views

Soak in the private hot tub while watching bison graze just outside the cabin

A stay guests keep coming back to

Guests describe it as cozy, clean, and peaceful, with many returning or planning to come back
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!

The space
The cabin is located on a 5 acre property with horses, bison and other small animals and birds. We are surrounded by wide open land! Guests have access to large outdoor space as well as walking paths. A seasonal 1.6 mile walking trail round our bison enclosure is peaceful but may be unavailable due to the bison herd dynamics. Safety is our number one concern. Please note we have two Glamping Sites on the adjacent property that sits near the trail and bison enclosure. Other guests and ranch owners may be on the 1.6 mile trail also.

Guest access
Guests have access to a walking path weather permitting!

Other things to note
Our cabin is located on our working ranch. We specialize in Agritourism. We also have a retail store with novelty items, bison meat and farm fresh eggs available. We have trailer, camper and semi parking available if needed.

We have a black lab named Brandy that may come say hello! She looks intimidating, but she is a ginormous love bug. But if she bugs you, let us know and we will come get her!

Please note that during the months of September - December we do have crops to harvest. This means there will be heavy machinery and tractors on property and the dryers on the grain bins may be running. These dryers are loud and will be heard from the cabin.

Additionally, I would like it to be clear that the cabin does not have a full size stove, oven or dishwasher. We do have an electric countertop stove, and a Ninja countertop oven.

Hosts live on site in neighboring farmhouse. We are available via call/text or pop on over. We like to give guests as much space as possible, but we are always excited to share our bison knowledge and give a more in-depth tour of our ranch.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub - available all year, open 24 hours

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 220 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Malcom, Iowa, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located 3 miles from I-80 nestled between Des Moines and Iowa City. We are less than 2 miles from a small bar and grill and 5 miles to grocery stores and gas stations. A little over 10 miles will put you in Grinnell, Iowa with larger grocery chains, Walmart and over 30 restaurants.

Meet your host

Superhost
299 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Technical Vocational Institute of NM
My work: Agritourism
Hey! I’m Beth and my husband and I have 4 kids and book short term vacation stays every time we travel. We have a cabin and Glamping Covered Wagons at Sunset Hills Bison Ranch in Central Iowa that we rent for short term rentals. We respect what hosts and travelers expect from each stay!

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
7 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property