2,000 sqft Modern Farmhouse on 14-Acres w/Pond - Malmo

Our Adults Only/Pet Free Malmo Solitude Guest House @MalmoAcres is a spacious 2,000+ sqft modern farmhouse meticulously converted from a historic barn. Enjoy the catfish/bluegill stocked pond, birds and wildlife from the covered deck, patio or fire pit. You'll be surrounded by farm fields with access to our private 14+ acres of countryside with a mile of manicured walking trails. Modern finishes in the Guest House include high speed internet, 2 Roku TVs, dishwasher, laundry, softened water, and more. 35 min. from W Omaha/N Lincoln. Only 6.5 miles from the Starlight Event Center!

The space
Our country “getaway” farm-stay is designed for couples or individuals who are looking to escape the noise and hustle of the city, with many of our guests celebrating anniversaries, birthdays or just looking for a place to work remotely that inspires creativity. Inside, you will have a modern farmhouse all to yourself that was converted from the original barn in 2022. Very spacious with over 2,000 sqft. Large kitchen, living room (with TV) and sitting/dining room (with TV). Large bedroom with King Bed as well as an available inflatable queen mattress (upon request) as a second bed option. Shower and soaking tub in the master bath. All the modern appliances such as convection/air-fryer oven with flat-top cook surface, water softener, reverse osmosis drinking water, dishwasher, Keurig & Drip coffee makers, 3 burner propane grill, and washer and dryer.
Outside you will find 14.5 acres with a 1/2 acre pond stocked with catfish and bluegill. Feel free to fish and take as many catfish as you'd like home with you (no license needed). If you prefer not to catch them, we provide fish food you can use to feed them in the evening! Our egg laying chickens will be hanging in their Chicken Run throughout the day as well. A large firepit and covered deck with power and WiFi overlook the pond. We have nearly a mile of manicured walking trails on the property.

Guest Access
Due to the proximity of the deep-water stocked pond and the "open concept" converted barn design (including high-end finishes, a soaking tub and septic system), the property is not child-proofed and is unsuitable for guests under the age of 14.

We have over 14 acres, and you will have access to your own house and much of the outdoors. We live in a separate house on the property that is over 200 feet away. We will likely be around the property taking care of the garden and chickens and will be available if you need anything.

Other Things To Note
Please read through all the listing details. We are not "commercial" Airbnb'ers. We love to share our Guest House with friends and family and are now making it available to others who are looking for a quiet get away from the city. We live in a separate house on the property and provide all our own service/cleaning (you will pass by our house on your way to our Guest House). Our property isn't "kid friendly" due to the non-fenced pond, wildlife, septic system and non-kid-proof interior. For this reason, we require all guests to be at least 14 years old.

We currently have 1 King Bed, but we do have a high quality queen sized inflatable mattress with a memory foam topper available upon request.

Please note that we have cameras on the exterior of the house, pond, and throughout the property (none inside or facing the interior of the Guest House) to maintain security, safety, and to monitor wildlife.

We are surrounded by farm fields, so there may be times you will hear tractors or other equipment working in the fields (primarily during spring planting and late fall harvest).

Things You Might Want to Bring
We thought it would be handy to provide our guests with some suggested, but optional items to bring with you for your stay.
* Your favorite Keurig coffee pods or teas (we provide a couple pods for your stay and have a kettle).
* We additionally have a drip coffee maker with filters, so feel free to bring your favorite ground coffee.
* Some good books to read on the deck by the pond.
* Catfish/Bluegill fishing gear (worms, etc). We have gear you can borrow as well, just ask!
* Good walking or hiking shoes and a hat for our manicured walking trails (may have some mud if it’s rained recently).
* Food and Drinks (meat to grill, etc)
* Stargazing App on your phone (you will see lots if the sky is clear)
* Bug spray/lotions
* Binoculars to watch wildlife/birds
* A flashlight if you're a night owl (the property does have exterior lighting but we sometimes turn them off so you can see more stars)
* Charger cords for your devices (we have plugs and USB ports everywhere)
* A blanket to use on the deck or by the firepit (please don't take ours down there)

The Malmo Solitude Guest House Manual and Rental Policies

Make yourself at home and reach out via the Airbnb App messaging if you need anything before or during your stay.

About the Water
Our Guest House is equipped with a water softener, as well as having highly filtered reverse osmosis drinking water from the dispenser on the left side of the kitchen faucet.

About the Toilets and Sinks
WE ARE ON A SEPTIC SEWER SYSTEM!
It is critically important not to flush anything other than the toilet paper we provide. In the kitchen, please wipe out your dishes with a paper towel and throw it away before rinsing them in the sink. Please use the garbage disposal by pressing the button on the back right of the sink only while water is running.

About the Internet
We utilize a 100MB Starlink Internet service on the property and have Wifi available in the Guest House as well as in various areas of the property including around the pond deck area. The SSID you want to connect to is “MalmoGuest” and you do not need to enter a password (leave it blank).

About the Ceiling Fans and Lights
The ceiling fans and lights attached to them (Living Room, Back Sitting Room and Bedroom) are powered via a light switch but once the light switch is on, it is controlled via a remote control. Please do not remove the remotes as any lost remotes will result in a $50 replacement fee.
Living Room Ceiling Fan: Remote located next to/outside of Bedroom Door. Top buttons control the fan speed while the bottom button controls the light on the ceiling fan. You can hold the light button to adjust the dimming/brightness of the light.
Sitting Room Ceiling Fan: Remote located on coffee table in Sitting Room. Top buttons control the fan speed while the bottom button controls the light on the ceiling fan. You can hold the light button to adjust the dimming/brightness of the light.
Bedroom Ceiling Fan: Remote located on wall next to light switch in room. There are many buttons to control the fan and light based on the labels on the remote itself. The button with a light bulb icon on it turns the light on/off and holding this button will dim or brighten the light.

About the TVs
TVs are operated via the Roku Remote located on the coffee table in front of the TV. Press the power button and the TV should turn on to a screen that will require you to enter your departure date (you may need to hit OK or the Home Button once the TV is on). You can then log into any streaming services you have a subscription for, and your login information will automatically be deleted at 11am on your departure date. Please do not remove the remotes as any lost remotes will result in a $50 replacement fee.

About our Robot Vacuum
If you would like to have the robot vacuum run during your stay, press the “Clean” button on the robot that is stationed next to the entrance door. If you choose to let it run, please be sure you don’t have any cords, towels or clothes on the floor as they will interrupt the cleaning or possibly get tangled in the vacuum. If you would like to stop the vacuum while it is running, press the "Home" button on the robot and it will return to its charger. Otherwise, it will run on its own and clean the entire Guest House, then return to the charger when complete (often takes 2 hours).

About our HVAC (AC and Heat)
The back sitting room has a separate "Mini-Split" heating/AC unit that is located to the LEFT side of the West facing window. The Mini-Split Unit is controlled via a Remote Control on the wall next to the unit and can be used to supplement heating or cooling in this room during your stay. Please do not plug in or use the "Window AC" that is located on the RIGHT side of this window.
The thermostat for the Guest House climate control is on the wall outside of the Bedroom. Just tap the screen and adjust to the desired temperature, then choose how long you would like the system to maintain that temperature (we often choose “until I change it”).

About Fires
Firewood is available outside the front door of the Guest House. Please reach out if you would like us to start a fire in the wood-burning fireplace in the Guest House. A lighter is in the top-right kitchen drawer under the microwave. If there are no burn bans active in Saunders County, NE or the town of Weston, NE or Malmo, NE, you may have a fire in the fire pit by the pond. Please be sure all embers/flames are extinguished before leaving the fire pit.

About Other Stuff
There is a First Aid Kit located in the cabinet above the microwave.

Please Note:
We take care of all cleaning and inspect everything using a time-stamped video walk-through of the entire Guest House before guests arrive to ensure everything is in working order and undamaged. We are here to handle any maintenance of the Guest House and property both before, during, and after your stay. If something is amiss, please reach out to let us know and we will do everything we can to resolve it quickly! Our goal is to earn a 5-Star review and to ensure your stay with us is both relaxing and enjoyable.

House Rules
To maintain the peace of our 14+acre sanctuary and the quality of our barn that was converted to a modern farm Guest House, we require all guests to adhere to the following:
Primary Guest Age: The primary guest must be 25 years of age or older and must be present for the duration of the stay (we don’t allow booking of our Guest House by someone who won’t be staying on the property).
Absolute Occupancy Limit: This is a 1-bedroom retreat with 1 King Bed and availability of a Queen inflatable mattress with a memory foam topper. The maximum occupancy is strictly limited to 2 guests. No visitors or unregistered guests are permitted on the property at any time. This is a requirement for our insurance and to maintain the "Solitude" of the acreage.
Strict No-Party Policy: We have a zero-tolerance policy for parties or loud gatherings. This home is designed for quiet relaxation.
Smoke-Free Environment: Smoking, vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes is strictly prohibited anywhere on the property (indoors and outdoors). Due to our surrounding farm fields and fire risk, this is a critical safety rule. A $300 specialized deep-cleaning and Ozone Machine Use fee will be applied if any evidence of smoking is found.
Pet-Free Sanctuary: To maintain a clean and quiet country environment, our Guest House is strictly pet-free.
Adults-Only Property: Due to the proximity of the deep-water stocked pond and the "open concept" modern barn design (including high-end finishes and a soaking tub), the property is not child-proofed and is unsuitable for guests under the age of 14.
Pond Safety & Usage: Use of the pond is at your own risk. Guests are welcome to fish (You may keep as many catfish as you like, but all other fish are Catch & Release only). Feel free to ask to borrow our fishing gear. No fishing license is needed on our property.
Security & Surveillance: For the safety of our guests, security of our remote property, and to monitor wildlife activity, we have exterior security cameras monitoring the driveway, entrance, pond, and land. These do not look into the Guest House or any private living spaces.
Septic System: We are on a sensitive rural septic system. Please only flush the toilet paper we provide. Do not flush "flushable" wipes, feminine products, or grease as we will need to pass along any plumbing fees as the result of misuse.

How to Check Out at the End of our Stay
Gather used towels
Please gather used towels (bath & kitchen), put them in the washer, and start the load before leaving. Please leave all bedding on the bed.
Throw trash away
Please take all trash bags to the dumpster in the parking area upon leaving.
Turn things off
We appreciate your helping to keep our utility costs in check by turning off all lights upon leaving.
Additional requests
Please place all used dishes in the dishwasher, place dishwasher packet from under the sink into the dishwasher and start the dishwasher before leaving.