Visitors to Red Cloud are invited to book a stay at the Cather Second Home. Guests may rent the room that was Cather's, or the rooms of her parents and siblings. The entire home may also be rented for family retreats, meetings, and special occasions. The Cather Second Home once provided Cather with a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere in which to work, while Red Cloud and its residents gave her inspiration and insights. The house—now owned and operated by the Willa Cather Foundation—is a retreat for guests as it was for Willa Cather. There are 6 cozy guest rooms and 2.5 baths.

This fully restored and modernized 1886 Queen Anne sits in the neighborhood that Red Cloud native Willa Cather referred to as “Quality Street.” The beautifully refurbished original features of the home are showcased in three lovely sitting rooms,, a dining room, a new kitchen, three beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, heated marble and tile floors, central air and heat, all-house Wi-Fi and sound system, front and back stairways, a wrap-around porch, and much more.

The Kaley House is the perfect accommodation during your visit to Historic Red Cloud and the Willa Cather sites – as well as a place to gather with friends or family, or to spend a special weekend getaway.

Come relax and enjoy the quiet surroundings in a beautifully restored home with all of the modern conveniences, and wake each morning to the smell of freshly ground coffee and your homemade continental breakfast. Treat yourself to a bygone era of comfort and hospitality.

The loft contains 1,400 sf of renovated space. 
- 12 ft ceilings and large windows bring in natural light
- wood floors 
- full kitchen (dishwasher, fridge, microwave, oven range/cooktop, and coffee maker)
- master bedroom (1 queen-size bed)
- guest bedroom (2 full-size beds)
- bathroom
- laundry room (washer/dryer)
- wifi

Pricing:
-$145/night for 2+ people. 
-$110/night is available for a 1 person reservation.

**Discounts available for week-long or month-long reservations**

The space

The loft apartment is located on the upper floor of the historic 1886 "Moon Block" in Red Cloud, NE. The block houses the Willa Cather Center, and opened in 2017 after a $7 million dollar restoration. Large windows provide views of historic downtown Red Cloud, NE. Custom wood blinds provide privacy.

The rear of the building provides free parking off the alley. The alley entrance provides direct access to the ground floor and building elevator. The apartment can also be accessed from the front of the building, via exterior steps.

The ground floor of the building contains a coffee shop and wine bar (typically open Thursday through Saturday), as well as the National Willa Cather Center.

Guest access

The loft apartment provides a totally private space for guests.

- laundry room is located in apartment and free for guests.
- free wifi

Public spaces of the National Willa Cather Center are available to guests:

- free off-alley parking
- free street-front parking
- access to elevator

Interaction with guests

When You Arrive:

If you arrive between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, or Saturday 9am-1pm please enter the National Willa Cather Center (425 N Webster Street). You can check-in and get the key from the front desk staff.

If you arrive outside of business hours for the National Willa Cather Center, contact Ms. LauraLea Johnson (under "Contact Host" on the AirBnB site listed below). Let us know ahead of time if you'll arrive after hours.