Jail House Jail Cell Glamping! Ranch Animals, Tours, Beaches

  • Keep a lookout for these bandits!
    Keep a lookout for these bandits!
  • Cuff display
    Cuff display
  • Kitchenette with Pod-style coffee maker and electric tea kettle
    Kitchenette with Pod-style coffee maker and electric tea kettle
  • Hot teas, sugar, coffee & creamer
    Hot teas, sugar, coffee & creamer
  • Afternoon at Cowtown
    Afternoon at Cowtown
  • This Old West "Jail themed" mini-cabin awaits!
    This Old West "Jail themed" mini-cabin awaits!
  • Cattle pasture from cabin window
    Cattle pasture from cabin window
  • Firepit area
    Firepit area
  • Fire pit area
    Fire pit area
  • Don't forget the s'mores!
    Don't forget the s'mores!
  • During your glamping stay, enjoy your own BBQ and private picnic table. Bring your own charcoal or have buy some of ours and have it delivered to your doorstep
    During your glamping stay, enjoy your own BBQ and private picnic table. Bring your own charcoal or have buy some of ours and have it delivered to your doorstep
  • Optional Chores N' Tour activity
    Optional Chores N' Tour activity
  • Set the mood with string lights over the bed
    Set the mood with string lights over the bed
  • Jail bars
    Jail bars
  • Year round, full bathroom. Hand sink, toilet and shower. Be sure to bring your bath towel and bathroom supplies
    Year round, full bathroom. Hand sink, toilet and shower. Be sure to bring your bath towel and bathroom supplies
  • Year round, full bathroom. Hand sink, toilet and shower. Be sure to bring your bath towel and bathroom supplies
    Year round, full bathroom. Hand sink, toilet and shower. Be sure to bring your bath towel and bathroom supplies
  • Year-round indoor shower at the Saloon-themed bathhouse. Bring your bath towels and bathroom supplies
    Year-round indoor shower at the Saloon-themed bathhouse. Bring your bath towels and bathroom supplies
  • Outdoor hot/ cold rinse area at the stables
    Outdoor hot/ cold rinse area at the stables
  • Herbie the Highland
    Herbie the Highland
  • Cornhole area
    Cornhole area
  • Horseshoe Pit
    Horseshoe Pit
  • Fall at the ranch
    Fall at the ranch
  • Chores N' Tour! A one-hour ranch experience!
    Chores N' Tour! A one-hour ranch experience!
  • Fonzie
    Fonzie
  • Ranch Archway
    Ranch Archway
  • Outdoor sink with hose
    Outdoor sink with hose
  • Petey
    Petey
  • Optional Chores N' Tour
    Optional Chores N' Tour
  • Charlotte the Kunekune
    Charlotte the Kunekune
  • Optional Chores N' Tour
    Optional Chores N' Tour
  • Ranch life
    Ranch life
  • Paint N' Pet optional activity with Shelley
    Paint N' Pet optional activity with Shelley
  • Brush N' Bond optional activity with Shelley learning how to groom horses and basic safety
    Brush N' Bond optional activity with Shelley learning how to groom horses and basic safety
  • Herbie! Don't forget to bring your whole apples to throw over the fence to him!
    Herbie! Don't forget to bring your whole apples to throw over the fence to him!
  • Optional Chores N' Tour- Go in and feed the goats
    Optional Chores N' Tour- Go in and feed the goats
  • Hairy Larry
    Hairy Larry
  • Paint N' Pet- paint farm animals with Shelley under the old oak tree
    Paint N' Pet- paint farm animals with Shelley under the old oak tree
  • Pet N' Paint- optional ranch activity
    Pet N' Paint- optional ranch activity
  • Pet N' Paint
    Pet N' Paint
  • Practice the "pro hay hold" at Chores N' Tour!!
    Practice the "pro hay hold" at Chores N' Tour!!
  • Be sure to check out our other unique rentals like the painted Pony yurt!
    Be sure to check out our other unique rentals like the painted Pony yurt!
  • Stargazer Yurt at Cowtown Cabins
    Stargazer Yurt at Cowtown Cabins
  • The Old West Bank mini cabin is also on-site
    The Old West Bank mini cabin is also on-site
  • Garden Hideaway Tiny House at Cowtown Cabins
    Garden Hideaway Tiny House at Cowtown Cabins
  • Ocean Downs Casino
    Ocean Downs Casino
  • 6 miles from the beach, bring your beachtowel!
    6 miles from the beach, bring your beachtowel!
  • Dewey Beach, DE
    Dewey Beach, DE
  • Assateague Island with wild ponies
    Assateague Island with wild ponies
  • Nearby waterpark
    Nearby waterpark
  • See you soon!
    See you soon!
$25-199/night
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • Sleeps 1-2
Internet Near Ocean (more...)

🌟 Ready for an Unforgettable Glamping Ranch/ Beach Adventure? 🌟

This Jail-themed mini-cabin is the ultimate blend of nostalgia and relaxation, perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for something truly special!

Discover the beauty of the countryside as you watch our Scottish Highland cattle graze peacefully and interact with our friendly trio of goats—who love to be fed their favorite snacks!

🏕️ Your Rustic Retreat Awaits:

Cozy Cabin: Sleep soundly on a plush velvet bed surrounded by rustic shiplap walls, nostalgic old-west “wanted” posters and a charming tin ceiling.

Ranch Activities: Immerse yourself in a variety of fun ranch activities during your stay.

Entertainment: Enjoy movie nights with Fire TV or unwind in the rocking chairs while soaking up the tranquil Old West atmosphere.

🚿 Comfort Meets Nature: Our year-round "saloon-themed" bathhouse features shared full-sized bathrooms with hot/cold showers, flushing toilets, and handwashing sinks. Just don’t forget to bring your own bath towels and supplies for the ultimate camping experience!

At our ranch, adventure and relaxation await! Dive into one of our many on-site experiences, like our popular "Chores N' Tour," where you can feed, water, and learn all about our 20+ friendly farm animals.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Perfect for Every Occasion:

Couples Getaway: Unwind in a peaceful, unique setting.

Friends & Family: Ideal for two friends, relatives, or parent/child trips.

Special Celebrations: Surprise birthdays, wedding proposals, and family reunions are our specialties!

Group Retreats: Rent multiple adjacent units for larger gatherings or events.

🏖️ Location, Location, Location:

Cowtown Cabins is just minutes from Maryland, Delaware beaches, multiple boardwalks, 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, 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 home while enjoying all 20+ of ours!

🔥 Ranch Stay 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
Smores Tray For Two w/ BBQ sticks- $15
8lb of BBQ charcoal- $15
T-shirts- $25
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

🐑 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

✨ Join us for a getaway filled with nature, nostalgia, and relaxation. Book your Old West glamping adventure today and make unforgettable memories! 🐄🌾

FAQ's

1. What should I bring on my glamping trip?
- 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
- Wet wipes are helpful for hands
- For the goat friends: baby carrots, string beans. Hairy cow friend: whole apples in a plastic bag
- Your bath towels, beach towels, and bathroom supplies
- 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? Remember that we are a small ranch and while 1/2 of our property is open, the other 1/2 is our animal rescue pastures.

3. Can I access the all animals? The mini-cabin 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! To access the animal rescue part of the ranch, book Chores N' Tour, an hour-long experience feeding, watering, learning, 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 cabins. How about food delivery? Yes! Order Doordash or pizza delivery. Just plan to meet your driver at the entrance gate, not the cabins.

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.

9. Are activities for children a different price than adults? All of our on-site activities are the same price for everyone. Non-walking babies are 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 cabins and horse stable.)

12. How secure is the ranch? The Jail has a Ring doorbell, and 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 your temporary gate code and we ask that you do not give it out while you're here.

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

14. What are the checkout procedures? We have a 4-step checkout process and ask that our guests leave the cabin the way they found it, (neat and tidy.) We love to brag about super clean guests who leave the space well cared for.

15. What are the bathroom details? Our year-round "saloon-themed" bathhouse has full-sized bathrooms equipped with a handwashing sink, flushing toilet, and inside hot/ cold shower. Be sure to bring all your bath towels and supplies for camping out!

16. Does the cabin have WIFI? Yes! The WIFI is mainly used for streaming on the smart TV.

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $100.00 taxable 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 taxable 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.

Howdy! I’m Shelley your host and ranch activity curator! During your stay, feed 20+ farm animals, paint under the old oak tree, groom horses alongside me, or embark in my specialty- horse whispering! I’ll guide you as you tour around the ranch and learn about the unique and unexpected history of Cowtown Cabins. Inside all of our rentals you'll also find FREE activities such as the "Name Challenge" and an indoor "Scavenger Hunt!" I can’t wait to meet you! Keep in mind, that Cowtown Cabins is a self-curated ranch experience. Overnight guests are required to choose at least one free or paid ranch activity when booking.

Selbyville, Delaware

Cowtown offers a blend of educational, recreational, and themed 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.
Property Type Cabin
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In A keypad is available 24 hours a day to provide entry for guests
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 2
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 21
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Near Ocean
  • Town
  • Shared Beach Access
General
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Hot Water
  • Wifi
  • Toilet Paper
  • Private Entrance
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee
  • Mini Fridge
Bathrooms 1 Bath
  • – Outdoor Shower, Shower, Toilet
UNDER CONSTRUCTION>>> The saloon-themed bathhouse with hot/ cold showers, flushing toilets, and handwashing sinks. Meanwhile, a flushable portable potty along with 2 outdoor showers are available.
Sleeping Arrangements 1 Bedroom, sleeps 1-2
  • – 1 Queen bed
One comfy queen-size bed
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Theme Room
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Lanai/Gazebo (covered)
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Outdoor Seating
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Bay/Sound
  • Coin Laundry
  • Duty Free Shops
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Marina
  • Museums
  • Theme Parks
  • Water Parks
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Gambling/Casinos
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Whale Watching
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Bay/Sound Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Surf Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Ice Skating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Parasailing
  • Pier Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  • Water Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
  • Wind Surfing
  • Laser Tag
Safety
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • First Aid Kit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Potential Noise
  • Limited Parking
  • Shared Spaces
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Dangerous Animals
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Check Out Tasks
  • Additional Requests
Accessibility
  • Path To Entrance Lit At Night