Jail House The County Jail- An Old West Experience!

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  Welcome to jail!!
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  Keep a lookout for these bandits!
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  Cuff display
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  Afternoon at Cowtown
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  Old West Jail
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  Optional Chores N' Tour activity
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  Firepit area
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  Fire pit area
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  Don't forget the s'mores!
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  Exterior of Jail
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  Set the mood with string lights over the bed
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  Kitchenette area
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  Coffee maker. Be sure to bring your drinking water!
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  View of cattle pasture with Scottish Highland
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  Welcome to the mini-cabin
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  Sit back and relax with a smart TV plus a 2 person eating area
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  Welcome to Cowtown Cabins Jail Cell!
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  Jail bars
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  Herbie the Highland
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  Cornhole area
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  Horseshoe Pit
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  A FLUSHABLE portable potty is available while our saloon-bathhouse is under construction
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  An outdoor hot/cold rinse area at the stables
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  Fall at the ranch
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  Chores N' Tour! A one-hour ranch experience!
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  Fonzie
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  Ranch Archway
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  Outdoor sink with hose
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  Petey
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  Welcome inmates!!
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  Optional Chores N' Tour
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  Charlotte the Kunekune
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  Optional Chores N' Tour
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  Ranch life
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  Paint N' Pet optional activity with Shelley
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  Brush N' Bond optional activity with Shelley learning how to groom horses and basic safety
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  Herbie! Don't forget to bring your whole apples to throw over the fence to him!
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  Optional Chores N' Tour- Go in and feed the goats
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  Hairy Larry
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  Paint N' Pet- paint farm animals with Shelley under the old oak tree
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  Pet N' Paint- optional ranch activity
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  Pet N' Paint
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  Be sure to check out our other unique rentals like the painted Pony yurt!
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  Stargazer Yurt at Cowtown Cabins
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  The Old West Bank mini cabin is also on-site
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  Garden Hideaway Tiny House at Cowtown Cabins
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  Ocean Downs Casino
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  6 miles from the beach, bring your beachtowel!
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  Dewey Beach, DE
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  Assateague Island with wild ponies
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  Nearby waterpark
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  See you soon!

READY TO GO ON A REAL ADVENTURE???

Expect to enjoy a ONE-ROOM jail cell that sleeps up to two (2) people, 6 miles from Ocean City, MD! A comfy queen-size bed awaits you with complimentary tea and even coffee at this prison! Inside the cell, you'll have a Smart TV, AC/ heat, a mini-fridge, an electric kettle, and a pod-style coffee maker. If you get released early, you can sit out on the porch and enjoy two rocking chairs or some "yard time" around the firepit and BBQ.

Note: WIFI is slow at the Jail. If working remotely, our Hideaway Tiny House or Barndominium may be a better fit

While our bathhouse is still under construction, there is access to a FLUSHABLE portable potty. See pictures to know if this is ideal for you.
This is a RUSTIC ranch experience with a porta-potty!! You'll also have access to running water with an outdoor sink/ hose combo and an open outdoor hot/cold shower. Again, please see the pictures so you know if this is a great match for you VS. a standard hotel room.

Cowtown Cabins offers a blend of educational and recreational experiences that cater to both overnight guests and the public. From themed accommodations to a variety of ranch activities and proximity to the ocean, Cowtown Cabins caters to diverse interests, making it an ideal destination for families, couples, and individuals looking for a unique getaway. It's a destination location where guests can step back in time while enjoying modern comforts, making it a charming retreat for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

While here at the ranch, enjoy one of our many on-site experiences, such as "Chores N' Tour" (feeding, watering, and learning about 20+ farm animals) and more! This stay caters to couples, two (2) friends or relatives getting away and looking to unwind in a peaceful, unique setting and engage in memorable experiences. We're also popular for parent/ child trips, surprise birthdays, wedding proposals, family reunions, groups, and retreats. Renting multiple units or adjacent units is easy, just message about setting up your surprise day or renting a couple of units or the entire ranch for your special event- and YES, we do weddings too!

Cowtown Cabins is just minutes from Maryland, Delaware beaches and restaurants galore. Also nearby is Thunder Lagoon Waterpark, live concerts at Freeman Stage, local vineyards, grocery stores, McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Ocean Downs Casino, hiking and biking at James Farm, and more. Everything you could want is at your fingertips and very close by. If you desire to be at the beach, but skip the loud condo neighbors and buzzing OC crowds, then this is the place for you!

*** Quick Note: We don’t have an option for early check-in or late checkouts. Check-in is from 4-9pm. Checkout is at 10am. We also do not allow pets and are service animal exempt. Thank you for leaving your animals safely at home while enjoying all 20+ of ours!

ADD ON'S

Planning a cookout or campfire? Keep the car cleaner and have firewood and charcoal delivered to your doorstep instead! Once you book, you can message Shelley which items you'd like.

Firewood bundle- $15.
8lb of BBQ charcoal- $15.
T-shirts- $25.00

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES- Participating in a ranch activity is mandatory here.
During booking, message Shelley with your chosen activity(s)

FREE indoor scavenger hunt!
FREE animal memory name challenge!
Chores N' Tour (1-hour of feeding 20+ farm animals including animal experiences)- $10/ person
Brush N' Bond (1-hour grooming horses & basic horse safety)- $40 private session, $25/ 2 or more
Painting w/ Shelley (painting farm animals under the oak tree)- $25/ min of 2 people
Horse Whispering lessons (1-hour learning the language of horses)- $80/ private $65/ea. 2 people
Birthday surprise set-up- Message Shelley
Engagement surprise set-up- Message Shelley
Girl/ Boy Scouts Experience
Rent the Old West town, multiple rentals or the entire ranch as a venue- Message Shelley

FAQ's

1. What should I bring on my ranch trip?
- Bring drinking water (also used to fill coffee maker)
- Extra coffee pods and tea
- Campfire wood if using the firepit (or you can buy ours and have it delivered to your doorstep.)
- BBQ charcoal & utensils if using the grill
- Disposable cups, plates utensils
- Baby carrots, string beans and whole apples to feed animals
- Your bath & beach towels
- Whatever you need to camp out comfortably
- If you plan on doing "Chores N' Tour with Shelley and feeding all the farm animals, bring closed-toe shoes such as sneakers or boots. No flip-flops or sandals are allowed for animal experiences.

2. Can I wander around the ranch, unattended? Keep in mind we are a small ranch and while 1/2 of our property is open, the other 1/2 is livestock pastures and other rentals.

3. Can I access the all animals? The JAIL backs up to a cattle pasture with "Herbie" the Scottish Highland to enjoy from the back windows. You'll also be able to pet and feed the welcoming crew of goats. Bring the green beans and baby carrots! You can walk to the Old West town, feed the goats, throw whole apples to Herbie the Highland cattle or play a round of corn hole or horseshoes. To access all the animals, book Chores N' Tour which is an hour-long experience feeding, watering and touring the entire ranch.

4. What other ranch rentals are there? There is a barndominium, tiny house, two bell tent yurts, other mini-cabins, and an entire Old West-themed village at the ranch. YES! You can have friends and family RENT other units and make this a group experience. You can also see all of our listings if you click our name (logo.)

5. What's the history of the ranch? The property was a horse rescue for two decades. Some students take horse lessons here and the public books guided educational tours and paint parties. The ranch also produces a small amount of alpaca fiber and sheep wool that's sold yearly.

6. Can friends and family visit me while I'm at the ranch? No. The only people permitted to enter the property are registered guests. The public cannot access the property and we have a coded entrance gate. As a guest, you can expect to see other guests here, not people walking in off the street.

7. Can I catch a UBER or LYFT? Yes! You can easily catch a ride to Ocean City, Maryland, or beyond. You must be picked up at the entrance gate, not at the barndominium. How about food delivery? Yes! Order Doordash or pizza delivery. Just plan to meet your driver at the entrance gate, not the Jail.

8. Is there an option for early check-ins and late check-outs? No. Because this property has multiple rentals, we do not allow early check-ins or late check-outs. All cleans are performed on time and this keeps us on schedule for the next guest. Thanks for planning ahead!

9. Are activities for children a different price than adults? All of our on-site activities are the same price for everyone. It's also FREE to feed the goats and cow anytime you'd like! Inside the mini-cabin, you'll also find our Animal Name Challenge which is also FREE!

10. Can I bring my pet or service animals? No. We do not allow any guest animals or pets to stay with us due to regulations and safety issues. We are also service animal exempt due to safety issues with nearby guardian livestock.

11. What is the smoking/ vaping policy? We operate a strict no-smoking, no marijuana smoking, no-vaping policy at all times inside our rentals. The best place to smoke is by walking down the driveway or inside your car (away from the stable.)

12. How secure is the ranch? The property has six outdoor security cameras running and in use at all times. These outdoor security cameras help protect humans and animals alike. There's a coded entrance gate upon your arrival to the ranch and there is on-site management that is available during your stay. You cannot enter the property without a code and we ask that you do not give it out while you're here. The Jail also has a Ring doorbell.

13. This mini-cabin sleeps two (2) guests *including* babies & children. We do not accommodate more than two (2) guests max.

14. What are the checkout procedures? We have a 4-step checkout process and ask that our guests leave the Jail the way they found it, (neat and tidy.) We love to brag about super clean guests who leave the space well cared for. You will see our checkout procedures on posted inside. These include:

-Clear out fridge and microwave of food/ drinks
-Tidy up the Jail house and leave it the way you found it
-Clean up any outdoor spaces you used
-Throw your Jail house trash away into the dumpsters (at the property entrance.) Recycle is paper & plastic only.

15. What are the bathroom details? Currently, we have a flushable portable potty. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK if you need a traditional flushing toilet as this part of the experience is a RUSTIC ranch experience. We have running water at the OPEN hot/cold rinse area shower and the white outdoor utility sink w/ hose. Again, this is part of the rustic stay experience vs. a hotel room. Please see the pictures to best plan. Remember to bring your own bath towels & beach towels! Our new bathhouse is UNDER CONSTRUCTION and due to open soon, but until then follow the above "RUSTIC" info to make sure this type of stay suits you.

16. How is WIFI at the Jail? WIFI is slower at our mini-cabins. Expect Youtube, and FIRE TV movies. For better WIFI or remote work, check out the Garden Hideaway Tiny House or our Barndominium.

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $100.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges (less $100.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Location

Selbyville, Delaware

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