Welcome to The Great Plains Bunk House

Owned and operated by Parker Lee & LuShane Maness
Managed by Lindsey Maness-Cortese

We are a family that works together—built on strong roots and simple values. At the Great Plains Bunk House, guests often arrive as strangers but leave as friends. We love this place not just for its quiet charm, but for the people we get to meet and host.

Tucked away in Oklahoma’s “No Man’s Land,” The Great Plains Bunk House offers breathtaking sunsets, star-filled skies, and a peaceful setting designed to replenish the mind and restore the soul.

Whether you're here for a quiet getaway or a special event, we invite you to slow down, unplug, and make this special place part of your story.

 

A Unique Lodging & Event Center with Deep Roots

The Great Plains Bunk House is a non-host lodging and event center, offering the comforts of a bed-and-bath stay with the freedom and privacy of country life.

• Central heat and air in all rooms

• Dish Network in every room and in the Country Barn

• Authentic, themed décor in each space

• Manicured outdoor areas and peaceful prairie surroundings

 

A Piece of Panhandle History

From Broomcorn Johnny housing to hog houses, and now a one-of-a-kind lodging and event center, The Bunk House carries a fascinating legacy.

During the 1920s–1940s, broomcorn was one of Cimarron County’s most significant crops. Migrant workers came to harvest it, and farmers—like Parker Maness and Dwight Phillips—built durable cement bunkhouses to shelter them during the season. These simple structures, once known as “Broomcorn Johnny shacks,” were part of everyday life on the plains.

As broomcorn faded from the area, the bunkhouses were repurposed over the years—used to doctor cattle, house hogs, and more. But in 2010, a new vision began: to restore these buildings and honor their history, creating a place where guests could experience the beauty and heritage of the High Plains.

In September 2013, cleanup and restoration began. Ten months later, in July 2014, these historic buildings reopened as The Great Plains Bunk House, offering guests a rare glimpse into the past—reimagined for rest and celebration.

Today, if you visit from July through the first freeze, you may even spot broomcorn growing once again around the property. While rare in the U.S. today, broomcorn played a vital role in rural communities across the Great Plains and still lives on in places like Amish towns. Here, it stands as a quiet tribute to the legacy of this land.

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We’re Honored to Share It With You

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming guests from all over the world. What began as a family vision has become a place of joy, gathering, and connection for many.

“We’re honored to have refurbished a little piece of our history—and blessed to share it with you.”