Heartland Elk Guest Ranch

We just finished our stay here and it was incredible. Absolutely perfect. No Tv, no WiFi, just unplug and relax. Comfy beds, hot showers. Thank you for everything, can’t wait to come back.

The Heartland ranch is a fantastic place to stay if you're interested in visiting the Valentine NE area. We chose stay at the Spruce cabin and used the ranch outfitters for two days of kayaking on the Niobrara river. The cabin was one of the nicest we've ever stayed in. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable with nice beds and a fully functional kitchen. The cabin area has a total of four cabins which are distant enough from each other to feel quiet and private. The grounds are beautiful and have a surprising amount and quality of amenities given that this is a small privately run operation. There were great walking trails on property that were well marked and maintained as well as outdoor game spaces such as a horseshoe pit and a shuffle board court. There was also a fishing po

Reserved a float trip with them and had the BEST time. The sweet little family that greeted us made us feel so welcome. They even made us a cup of coffee. Was so easy to book, chose our own start time, and saw some elk on the drive in! Highly recommend using Heartland Elk Ranch for your Niobrara float trip.

We had the best stay here at Heartland elk guest ranch! It was like a beautiful retreat away from our busy lives. Our cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. The workers Liz and Christian were very attentive to anything we might need. They have an awesome playground for the kids and a beautiful lookout with a view for the adults. The hiking trails and fishing pond were very well maintained. We will definitely be back and would recommend this ranch for anyone!

We come here a couple times every year and are always welcomed with clean and cozy cabins, beautiful views, and great hosts (Liz and Christian). They have always been very responsive to any questions we have about our stay and go above and beyond with their customer service. Our favorite excursions are river outfitting and utv tours! If you are on the fence about taking a trip here, do it! You will not regret your stay here!