Cowles Vacation Rentals

"Hotel Garber is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when you're wandering through small-town America—clean, calm, and way cooler than you'd expect. It's got that "modern comfort meets historical soul" kind of vibe going on, and it pulls it off beautifully. The building itself has real presence. You can feel the history in the walls, but nothing feels old or rundown. They’ve clearly put care into updating things without stripping away the original charm. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, with just enough personality to remind you you’re not in a cookie-cutter chain hotel off the interstate. Location-wise? Couldn’t be better. You’re steps away from downtown Red Cloud, Willa Cather’s stomping grounds, and the kind of slow-paced charm that makes you remember why small towns matter. And the staff? Total pros—warm, helpful, and happy to chat or leave you be, whichever you prefer. There’s no attitude here, just genuine hospitality. Hotel Garber feels like a hidden retreat that respects its past while offering the kind of rest and peace you hope to find when you’re traveling with purpose—or just getting away from it all. Highly recommend."

"The owner called to check on us mid stay was very poliet id stay again if need be"

"I was so happy with my experience at Richard and Kimma’s home. The hosts were friendly and responsive from the time of booking through the end of my stay. When I arrived, I was given a plate of homemade cookies along with the key and a tour of the house. I was spending the week at the Willa Cather conference in Red Cloud, which was a quick 20-25 min drive away, very easy to get to. I was mostly alone, though the hosts were very kind and let a friend whose hotel booking didn’t work out stay with me for a night at no penalty. As a woman traveling solo, it was nice to know that the hosts lived close by in case I needed anything, but I felt safe the whole time. There was plenty of room, and I loved their sense of style in the vintage decor. Everything was clean, comfortable. If I go back to the Willa Cather conference or am in the area for any other reason, I would stay here again. Thank you so much, Richard and Kimma! "

"We had a pleasant stay here during our week in Red Cloud. The interior is fresh and modern. There was so much to appreciate:- comfortable beds and plenty of shelving/tables to store our things in addition to the closet space- updated bathroom with an excellent shower- supersize televisions in the bedrooms and living room (really appreciated the Smart TV, allowing us to log in to our service provider)- the living room furniture was immensely comfortable; loved the recliners while watching tv!- As the person in our party doing the cooking, I especially appreciated the well-appointed kitchen. We had a couple questions during our stay, and our host was very responsive, resolving both matters swiftly. This home is in a very quiet neighborhood that backs up to a wooded area. It may sound silly but as someone who lives in the city, I appreciated listening to the sound of the crickets each night. Country living! "

"Beautiful place to stay."

"Perfect little apartment, charming decor and thoughtful amenities. Perfect for when I'm traveling alone. Red Cloud still has some cobblestone streets and many of the downtown properties are being renovated. Grain trucks can be a little loud during harvest, but I slept well. Got up early to catch the sunrise on the Willa Cather Prairie. "