Jail Cell- Glamping Experience!
Hosted by Shelley · Selbyville, Delaware
2 guests max · 1 bed
Howdy Partner! Dust off your boots and glamp at Cowtown Cabins, the beach area's newest ranch experience, featuring a Wild West town in the making!
The "County Jail" is a mini-glamping cabin that sleeps two (2) and will take you back to the time of stealing horses and shootouts. However, this slammer comes with a comfy, queen-sized bed that's sure to please any inmate!
Enjoy being 6 miles from Ocean City, MD and Delaware beaches. Inside the cell, you'll have a Smart TV full of apps and movies, AC/ heat, a mini-fridge, electric tea kettle and coffee maker.
*** Quick Note: We DO NOT have an option for early check-ins, luggage drop offs 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
Message Shelley which items you'd like once you book
Firewood bundle- $15.
8lb of BBQ charcoal- $15.
T-shirts- $25.00
ON-SITE ACTIVITIES
Chores N' Tour (1-hour of feeding 20+ farm animals including animal experiences)- $10/ person
Brush N' Bond (1-hour grooming horses and 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-hr learning the language of horses)- $80/ private $65/ea. 2 people
What should I bring?
- Bring drinking water (also use to fill coffee maker/ kettle)
- BBQ charcoal, starter fluid and utensils
- Disposable cups, plates and utensils
- Your bathroom supplies, bath towels and beach towels
FAQ's
1. Remember there is a 2-guest max due to fire code and this INCLUDES children and babies.
2. Can I bring my pet or service animals? No. We are ADA service animal exempt due to safety issues with animals on display
3. Can I smoke? NO inside smoking / vaping / marijuana smoking
4. Can friends (not on my reservation) come visit me? No, visitors here must be registered guestsHowdy Partner! Dust off your boots and glamp at Cowtown Cabins, the beach area's newest ranch experience, featuring a Wild West town in the making!
The "County Jail" is a mini-glamping cabin that will take you back to the time of stealing horses and shootouts. However, this slammer comes with one comfy queen-sized bed (in case you have an extra inmate with you) along with a smart TV, a mini fridge, a coffee maker, and heating/ AC. Cowtown Cabins is a truly unique glamping experience!
READY TO GO ON A REAL ADVENTURE???
Check out this ONE-ROOM jail cell 6 miles from Ocean City, MD with a queen-size bed in case you have another inmate getting booked. Inside the cell, you'll have a Smart TV, AC/ heat, mini-fridge and a 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.
What can you expect? GLAMPING of course!! Come prepared and expect mixtures of both camping and glamping! (((((((While our bathhouse is still under construction, there is access to a FLUSHABLE portable potty, an outdoor sink, and an outdoor hot/cold shower. See pictures. Please, no prissy prisoners!))))))
While here at the ranch, you can also enjoy one of our many on-site experiences, such as "Chores N' Tour" (feeding, watering, and learning about 20+ farm animals), "Brush N' Bond" (brushing horses together & basic ground safety), Canvas painting under the oak tree, Project Poo (picking up the animal pens and making compost) or try out my specialty, horse whispering (learning the language of the horse.)
This stay caters to couples, two 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 Glamping 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 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 Project Poo (1-hour cleaning animal pens and compost making)- $25/ person Horse Whispering lessons (1-hr learning the language of horses)- $80/ private $65/ea. 2 people Birthday surprise set-up- Message Shelley Engagement surprise set-up- Message Shelley 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 glamping trip? - Bring drinking water (also use to fill coffee maker) - Campfire wood & lighter if using the firepit (or you can buy ours and have it delivered to your doorstep.) - BBQ charcoal, starter fluid and utensils if using the grill - Disposable cups, plates utensils - Your bath and beach towels - 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 Airbnb's. You can walk to the glampground, play a round of corn hole or the new horseshoe pit (opening spring 2024.)
3. Can I access the all animals? The JAIL backs up to a cattle pasture with "Herbie" the Highland to enjoy from the back windows. 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 rentals are at the ranch? There is a barndominium, tiny house, two bell tent yurts, other mini-huts, and an entire Old West-themed glampground 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.
9. Are activities for children a different price than adults? All of our on-site activities are the same price for everyone.
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 and 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 glamping hut sleeps two (2) guests *including* babies and 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 and plastic only.
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Howdy Partner! Dust off your boots and glamp at Cowtown Cabins, the beach area's newest ranch experience, featuring a Wild West town in the making!
The "County Jail" is a mini-glamping cabin that will take you back to the time of stealing horses and shootouts. However, this slammer comes with one comfy queen-sized bed (in case you have an extra inmate with you) along with a smart TV, a mini fridge, a coffee maker, and heating/ AC. Cowtown Cabins is a truly unique glamping experience!
READY TO GO ON A REAL ADVENTURE???
Check out this ONE-ROOM jail cell 6 miles from Ocean City, MD with a queen-size bed in case you have another inmate getting booked. Inside the cell, you'll have a Smart TV, AC/ heat, mini-fridge and a 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.
What can you expect? GLAMPING of course!! Come prepared and expect mixtures of both camping and glamping! (((((((While our bathhouse is still under construction, there is access to a FLUSHABLE portable potty, an outdoor sink, and an outdoor hot/cold shower. See pictures. Please, no prissy prisoners!))))))
While here at the ranch, you can also enjoy one of our many on-site experiences, such as "Chores N' Tour" (feeding, watering, and learning about 20+ farm animals), "Brush N' Bond" (brushing horses together & basic ground safety), Canvas painting under the oak tree, Project Poo (picking up the animal pens and making compost) or try out my specialty, horse whispering (learning the language of the horse.)
This stay caters to couples, two 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 Glamping 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 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 Project Poo (1-hour cleaning animal pens and compost making)- $25/ person Horse Whispering lessons (1-hr learning the language of horses)- $80/ private $65/ea. 2 people Birthday surprise set-up- Message Shelley Engagement surprise set-up- Message Shelley 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 glamping trip? - Bring drinking water (also use to fill coffee maker) - Campfire wood & lighter if using the firepit (or you can buy ours and have it delivered to your doorstep.) - BBQ charcoal, starter fluid and utensils if using the grill - Disposable cups, plates utensils - Your bath and beach towels - 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 Airbnb's. You can walk to the glampground, play a round of corn hole or the new horseshoe pit (opening spring 2024.)
3. Can I access the all animals? The JAIL backs up to a cattle pasture with "Herbie" the Highland to enjoy from the back windows. 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 rentals are at the ranch? There is a barndominium, tiny house, two bell tent yurts, other mini-huts, and an entire Old West-themed glampground 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.
9. Are activities for children a different price than adults? All of our on-site activities are the same price for everyone.
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 and 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 glamping hut sleeps two (2) guests *including* babies and 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 and plastic only.
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100% Recommend2 ratings · 2 reviews
The location is dreamy. It’s just minutes from Ocean City’s beaches, but the real magic is in the “jail cell” concept. The host nailed the theme without sacrificing comfort. The cell’s interior felt like a playful prison set, but with real amenities: a comfy queen bed, climate control (heat/AC), mini fridge, and even a smart TV stocked with apps and movies.
Check-in was smooth (4–9 pm), and the host’s communication was prompt and friendly. They clearly thought through every detail — from the iron bars and faux cell door to the clever décor touches that made you smile. There’s no early check-in or late checkout, but that’s a small tradeoff given how unique the stay is.
The surrounding grounds feel peaceful and private, adding just the right contrast to the playful “prison” interior. You’re close enough to town for restaurants, the beach, and shopping, but far enough to enjoy quiet evenings and starry skies.
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Tyler H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Lovely cozy little cabin, animals super friendly highly recommend
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Carson M.
9 months on Hipcamp
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Selbyville, Sussex, Delaware, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Shelley W.
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