Painted Pony Boho Yurt, Ranch & Beach Getaway Near OCMD

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  Enjoy this 13ft Lotus Belle tent, complete with a comfy queen-size bed, clean linens, and a sitting area with books
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  Enjoy glamping in your very own 13ft Lotus Belle tent! Minutes to beaches, this ranch stay gives you the best of beach and farm life!
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  The Painted Pony is situated perfectly under a row of shade trees and has screened windows to enjoy the sounds of nature
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  Saloon-themed bathhouse with year-round access. Bring your own bath towels & bathroom supplies
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  Herbie the Highland bull- our mascot!
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  Relax and unwind in southwestern-chic décor complete with sitting area and books
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  Quiet sitting area
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  Night view
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  Optional "Chores n Tour" w/ Shelley. Ranch guests discount $10/ person. Public $20/ person
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  Lit signage
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  Find the painted Pony with it's beautiful lantern to welcome you!
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  Outdoor sink with attached hose
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  Meet Fonzie the kissing alpaca at Chores N' Tour
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  Keep in mind, tents don’t have A/C or heat, but we did put in a handy fan with 3 speeds for a cool breeze. The Painted pony also sits under a row of maple trees that cast shade after 12 noon
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  Sign up for "Chores N' Tour" with Shelley and schedule a morning to feed all the animals along side her. Grab a kiss from Fonzie the kissing alpaca, play the roll over challenge with Charlotte the pig, meet Herbie the Highland bull and more!
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  Scratch glamping from your bucket list and enjoy this unique stay with peaceful pasture views. You may see Herbie our Highland cattle grazing in the distance.
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  Year-round bathhouse. Bring your own bath towels & supplies
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  Indoor hot/ cold shower that is open for year-round glamping! Bring your bath towel & bath supplies
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  Charlotte the long-haired pig!
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  Ceiling view
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  Plug into a socket or a USB and charge your phone or laptop and stay connected if you desire
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  Firepit area
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  The Painted Pony is one of two yurts at the ranch. This yurt is pitched under a row of shade trees while our other yurt called the Stargazer is out in the open with a clear roof. This yurt is the cooler, shadier one.
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  Views from the picnic table area
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  Yes! We have 2 bell tent yurts! Tell a friend and have them stay too! The Painted Pony is on the left, the Stargazer with clear roof is on the right.
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  Fall glamping
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  Fall glamping
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  Resident goat named Nacho Cheese smiling for the camera
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  Optional "Chores N' Tour" w/ Shelley. Ranch guests discount $10/ person. Public $20/ person
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  Free Wi-Fi at all our sites
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  Plan your stay at this picture perfect yurt!
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  Additional outdoor hot/cold shower at the stablesrinse is located up at the stables and is perfect after a long day at the beach
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  Meet Fonzie our Suri alpaca!
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  Petey the proud Indian Peacock
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  Sunset at the ranch
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  Ranch archway
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  Cornhole game area
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  Horseshoe area
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  Herbie the Scottish Highland
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  Ranch entrance gate with code
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  Fenwick Island boardwalk
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  6 miles away
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  Berlin, MD
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  Nearby winery
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  Nearby winery
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  Ocean City, MD boardwalk
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  Seacrets top US night club, bar, live music, resturant
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  Ocean Downs Casino, Berlin MD.
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  Rehoboth Beach, DE
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  Rehoboth Beach, DE
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  Starboard Restaurant/ Bar Bar Dewey Beach
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  Don't forget to check out our Stargazer yurt!
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  Old West Jail Cell (mini cabin) on site
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  Old West Bank (mini cabin) on site
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  Garden Hideaway tiny house also at the ranch!
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  The Swedish Cowboy barndominium w/ jacuzzi and arcade at Cowtown Cabins
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  See you soon!

🌙 Unplug. Unwind. Go Glamping. Escape to the Painted Pony, a unique canvas yurt for up to 2 guests (12+) where peaceful ranch life meets Old West-boho charm. Watch Herbie the Scottish Highland bull graze from a distance, sleep in a real queen bed, sip drinks beneath the stars, and wake up to the sounds of the ranch. This is true glamping—perfect if you're happy trading AC and TV for fresh air, nature, and a chance to intentionally unplug.

🐴 YOUR YURT

• Pre-pitched, 100% waterproof canvas yurt
• 129.2 sq. ft. of usable standing space
• Queen bed with clean linens & southwest décor
• Sitting area with books
• Solar string lights with remote
• Electric 3-speed fan (an extra fan is recommended in summer)
• 2 mesh windows with canvas roll-down blinds
• Large zippered doorway
• WiFi available on the ranch

🔥 YOUR PRIVATE CAMPSITE

• BBQ grill
• Fire pit + 2 chairs
• Picnic table beneath shade trees
• Shade trees help keep the yurt cooler during the day

🐐 YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE AWESOME

FREE goat barnyard experience! Bring baby carrots or green beans and make new best friends—the goats love scratches too!

FREE cow experience! Bring a bag of whole apples to toss over to Herbie, our Scottish Highland bull. 🐂

Additional ranch activities are available, and every overnight guest must participate in at least one free or paid ranch activity.

🚿 RUSTIC + GLAMPING BATHROOMS

The well-lit, year-round bathhouse is a short walk away and includes:

• Shared full bathroom
• Hot/cold showers
• 2 shared outdoor hot/cold rinse areas
• Shared outdoor utility sink with water & hose

Come prepared for a combination of rustic ranch camping and glamping!

🏖️ RANCH + BEACH

Cowtown Cabins sits in Selbyville, Delaware, near the Maryland border and just minutes from North Ocean City and area beaches. You'll also be close to restaurants, grocery stores, Starbucks, Dunkin', McDonald's, a pharmacy, Thunder Lagoon Waterpark, Freeman Stage and more.

Our property has been a horse-rescue ranch for more than 20 years and is now growing into a unique Old West-themed destination with glamping, ranch experiences, groups, retreats, and special events.

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

Come prepared to camp comfortably!

• Cooler for food & drinks
• Bath & beach towels
• Toiletries/shampoo
• Extra fan for summer
• Warm/electric blankets for cooler weather
• Firewood & charcoal (also available onsite)
• BBQ utensils

🔥 RANCH ADD-ONS

Have supplies delivered instead of filling your car!

• Firewood — $15
• S'mores tray + BBQ sticks — $15
• 8-lb charcoal — $15
• T-shirts — $25 adult / $15 child
• Chores N' Tour — $10/person
• Brush N' Bond — $40 private / $25 each for 2+
• Painting with Shelley — $25/person, minimum 2
• Horse Whispering — $80 private / $65 each for 2
• Birthday & engagement setups — message Shelley
• Gift certificates — message Shelley
• Groups can rent multiple rentals, the Old West Town or entire ranch — message Shelley

✨ Come for the yurt and beach. Stay for the animals. Leave with a story. ✨

FAQ's

1. Can I bring my kids? Children must be ages 12 and up for both yurts (Stargazer & Painted Pony.) -----> Remember, there is a 2-guest max due to fire code.

2. Can I bring my pet or service animals? No. We are ADA service animal exempt due to safety issues with animals on display that are natural prey/ natural predators of animals, including dogs. We also do not allow pets due to this safety issue.

3. Can I smoke? The yurts are strictly NO smoking inside, no vaping, and no marijuana smoking, as the next guest will appreciate an odorless welcome, and you'll avoid the extra "deep cleaning fee." Thank you for smoking outside.

4. Which yurt should I choose? The main difference between the Painted Pony yurt and the Stargazer yurt is the roof and setting. The Stargazer yurt has a clear roof and sits in the open. (Keep in mind elements out of our control, like wind, dust, and pollen counts, can make the Stargazer yurt roof less clear.) The Painted Pony yurt has a regular canvas roof and sits in the shade. Both yurts have 3-speed fans included and do not have AC or heat.

5. Extra guests in the yurt? No. Our yurts have a strict 2-guest-only policy.

6. Can friends (not on my reservation) come visit me? No. All visitors here must be registered guests, as the public is not granted access here.

7. Beach close by? Yes! Both North Ocean City, MD, and Fenwick Island, DE, are only 6 miles away. Assateague Island with the wild ponies is 17 miles away.

8. What are the bathroom details? There is a shared full bathroom 10 steps away, as well as the bathhouse, which is open year-round. Bring your own bath towels & bath supplies. In addition, there are 2 OPEN hot/ cold outdoor shower rinse areas (see all pictures)

9. How secure is the camping area? There is a coded entrance gate at the property entrance along with 6 outdoor security cameras that stay on 24 hours a day for guest and livestock safety. The locations are 2 at the entrance gate, barn house entrance/building overhang, tiny house entrance, horse grooming area, parking area, and inside the stables. These outdoor cameras also record at night and are available for any emergency services to review.

10. Are there animals nearby? Yes! Cowtown is named after our unique Scottish Highland bull with one horn up and one down. You'll see “Herbie” peacefully grazing in a nearby pasture along with horses, goats, an alpaca, a sheep, a rare curly-haired pig, a peacock, and fancy top-hat chickens that all call the ranch home. Bring your baby carrots for some new goat friends and a bag of whole apples to toss over the fence to your new cow neighbor!

11. Participating in a guest activity is mandatory here. We have FREE indoor scavenger hunts and the FREE Name Challenge memory game. Our most popular experience is "Chores N' Tour” where you meet up with Shelley to feed and get up close and personal while feeding 20+ animals. Go ahead! Take selfies with Fonzie the kissing alpaca, and hay the jumping goats. As a bonus, Shelley will also let you check out the inside of any unoccupied Airbnbs on the property to plan your next trip! Chores N' tour is $10/ person. 1 hr. long. Also on-site are Brush N' Bond horse grooming sessions, horse whispering lessons, and farm animal paint sessions. Once you book, send Shelley a message with your chosen ranch activity!

12. Do guests have access to the entire ranch? No, guests have access to the glampground, cornhole, and parking area here at the ranch. The rest of the property is reserved for animal pastures (habitats) and fenced off for safety. Animals are easily viewed from all locations, but not all can be touched.

13. What sounds can I expect to hear? Expect to hear typical sounds of nature such as crickets, owls, and the crackling of a fire. In the morning, you'll hear our sweet goat trio, Charlotte the pig, and her excited "oinks" along with the occasional "moooo" and possibly a crow from the rooster and a "honk" from Petey, our peacock who is ready for breakfast!

14. What are the check-out procedures? We ask that guests leave the yurt the way they found it (neat and tidy.) We also love to brag about any super clean guests!

15. There is a $75.00 cleaning fee, and a 3% credit card processing fee that is rolled into "rent" during the booking process.

Rates & Availability

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.

Location

Selbyville, Delaware

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