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Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Custer, SD
  • Popular LocationNeedles Highway24 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial27 min drive
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake34 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)60 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

My wife and I really enjoyed the property! It was fun coming home every day around dusk and seeing different wildlife wa...
Michael H.
Oct 20, 2023

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!

PETS WELCOME!
$189/night for up to 4 guests. $20/night per additional guest. Plus VRBO service fee and 6% lodging tax.
Kiddville was a small gold mining camp in the days of the settlement of the Black Hills IN THE LATE 1800's!
It was then abandoned after the gold rush.
The vacation home originally was the two story miner's boarding house. The boarding house was then converted and re-modeled into a MODEST family home in the 1930's, and the property became a private, 38 acre, ranch/homestead.
And, again, in 2007 the home was updated with new plumbing, carpet, beds,...
The location is 9 miles NW of Custer.
Six of these miles is well maintained gravel.
The second floor of the Vacation Home hosts the three small bedrooms and the full bath. The main floor consists of a living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry area, porch, and small sun room.
Two of the bedrooms have queen beds. The third bedroom has two twin beds.
The original homesteader/ranchers (my grandparents) from the 1930's lived in the house for 75 years till 2007!
The home is located on 38 privately owned acres; no other inhabited dwellings. Solitude for you!
This acreage is located in the heart of excellent National Forest deer/turkey/elk country. There are no other inhabited dwellings on the 38 acre property.
Ranch cattle may be found grazing on some of the (fenced) acreage. The five acre yard hosts no livestock.
USFS adjoins the property across from the front door.
Historic buildings yet on the property are a mine assay office, caretaker's house, a barn/corral, and cabin.
Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave are some of the nearby attractions..

Keywords: Black Hills Vacation Home, Black Hills hunting cabin, Mt. Rushmore vacation home, Custer historical rental, Crazy horse vacation rental, Custer Vacation Home

Property manager

Patricia Baumann

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: OUTDOORS. Smoking is allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Guest is responsible for any damages.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large private yard with tiny creek

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Custer

Located in Custer, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Sylvan Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 24 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 27 min drive
  • Custer State Park - 30 min drive
  • Jewel Cave National Monument - 31 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Laughing Water Restaur - 19 min drive
  • Feel Good Cafe - 19 min drive
  • Jake's Bed and Breakfast - 28 min drive
  • Laughing Water Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Captain's Table - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Indian Museum of North America, Black Hills National Forest, and Crazy Horse Memorial. Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 114 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kierra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location!
We so enjoyed the space and exploration area this house gave us! Our kids and dogs loved hiking through the forest right outside the door and checking out all the historical buildings on the property. The well water took some getting use to, but other than that everything was great. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
My wife and I really enjoyed the property! It was fun coming home every day around dusk and seeing different wildlife walking through. Our dogs also loved every bit of the area! The house had everything we needed and Kay was very friendly. We’re sorry we missed her when she stopped by. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Clean and cozy. Kay is so sweet and easy to work with. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashley T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mt. Rushmore Trip
We were looking forward to this stay from the reviews. It was nice having property for the kids and dogs to roam; However, I doubt that a full 5 acres was mowed and up kept as stated. The first night we came in at 10pm and were exhausted, but had to change/clean bedding before we could sleep. It was to late to complain, so I alerted the owner when she introduced herself the next day and I sent a message on here. She was appalled at the situation and more than apologetic for the situation. Kay and Trish were very sweet and wonderful. However, we expected old and nostalgic stay, but clean. There was too much to waste my time and their’s telling them about everything because it would been impossible to take care of during our stay. The home just really needs a good deep cleaning: floors shampooed, couches, all cabinets, walls etc cleaned. The location and property were secluded, but in a wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great secluded getaway
Rustic and historical. Kay our host was delightful. Our dogs were in heaven. Minutes from Custer and the beautiful Custer State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little get away
I gave it 5 stars and my three dogs would give it 5 paws or bones! It was great being away from everybody, but close to everything we wanted to do. The owners were easy to get ahold of and to talk too! I would definitely recommend this place to people visiting. If we ever get the chance to go back I will be booking it again. Always nice to find a place that doesn’t have a pet fee!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best vacation cabin I’ve ever stayed at! Peaceful but also spooky in the best ways. Tons of space. Felt like camping in a ghost town. All the members of our group were beyond pleased. Even the ghosts were kind and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing short of fantastic
We found this by accident as we normally use alternatives but we are so glad that we did. We changed our plans due to the weather in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico and although we were going to South Dakota, we were not intending staying long. This place is amazing and we would have loved to have stayed longer than five days. We are familiar with old houses (we live in one) but the history of this and the family was lovely. We enjoyed the space, peace and quiet, fires in the evening, wildlife in the morning and the solitude and safety that Kiddville afforded us. We changed our plans yet again to ensure that we saw the sights that we had come for but also had downtime at the house. Tip for travellers, go to Mt Rushmore at 3.30 and then Crazy Horse on the way back. There were very few people at either, none at Crazy Horse and we spent all of the day just hanging out at the house. We had no need for AC as the house is cool, we just left the windows to ventilate. The bed is super comfortable and there is everything that we needed to live here. Not one person has left a review in the guest book that is anything but complimentary which tells you everything that you need to know. We had the pleasure of meeting Kay (sorry we missed you Patricia) and finding out further details of her life here and family. We seriously mean it when we say that we will be back as we would love to come back for an update of Crazy Horse development. Communication was fabulous and the house is marvellous.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness
anniversary retreat. AWESOME
Homey, calming, and nurturing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and privacy
Great location to Custer state park and downtown Custer. Reading and hearing about the family history in the clearly cared for property was a fun bonus. Working with Patricia and Kay was our pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and historical home
We would definitely stay here again! It was very close to Custer, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse, and an easy drive to Mount Rushmore. The house was great, very clean, plenty of room for our family of 5 plus two dogs. We didn't even use one of the bedrooms. The kids enjoyed the nice toy box and being able to go exploring/rock climbing right out the front door! The kitchen was very well stocked, and they had everything needed for a bonfire. We enjoyed getting to meet Kay and being able to read about the property's history. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect location for our stay in the Black Hills. I’m glad they had WiFi because there was no cell reception in the majority of locations (outside of towns) in the Black Hills. But there was a landline at the house in case of emergency. We actually loved the seclusion of this location and the quaintness of the house. Beds were comfy and the house itself was so charming. Our hosts were so friendly and great at communicating with us. Loved seeing all the wildlife and wildflowers blooming everywhere. Even our dogs enjoyed romping through the fields with reckless abandon. Highly recommend for a memorable visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing farm house
The house is wonderful! Everything we needed was there. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to cook complete meals. We don't eat out (except for ice cream😉) . Plenty of basic essentials for cooking a homecooked meal. The toy box was a wonderful surprise for the kiddos. 😊 Thanks The home is very clean and had lots of towels. LOCATION!!! WOW!! Perfect location. Lots of privacy yet a short drive to town, parks, hiking. We loved walking out the front door and being able to take off on a forest adventure hike. We saw lots of animals. The hosts were wonderful and we loved meeting up with Kay. She is an amazing woman! Thank you for letting us stay at your family farm and mine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical property
Able to have much needed rest and relaxation. Historic house has all amenities. Towns people are friendly. Shopping is good. Other more busy towns are 15-30 minute drives. Outdoor beauty is everywhere.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Loved it. Very quiet area to walk the dog and do some hiking. Nice area to sit outside and have a fire or grill out. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet step back in time
A quiet retreat but close to town and all the attractions the area offers. The old miner's boarding house has been upgraded and has everything one might need. The owner has helpful notes around the house and is quick to respond to any questions/issues. If you are looking for new and fancy this is probably not your spot. If you are looking for a quiet spot in a great location this is your place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fun and relaxing place to stay!
We loved our stay at the Kiddville property. The scenery is breathtaking and the fresh air so refreshing. The home was comfortable with everything you might need. This stay provided a much needed rest. And it was so nice to find a place to stay with our dogs without being charged a paw and a leg. I’d highly recommend this property and we look forward to future stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R., Manchester uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Home
The property is wonderful, lots of wildlife, peace and quiet. That being said, Custer is only 15 minutes away. It's perfectly placed for the Black Hills attractions. You can easily see Crazy Horse Mountain as you turn onto the main road leaving the road to the home. Thank you for your hospitality, and a wonderful vacation !!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
The location of this property is amazing. Very secluded and peaceful. Plenty of firewood, old Grimms Fairytale Book and Archie Comics. Well stocked kitchen, I could not locate a pizza cutter ( but plenty of cutting knives). Nightly walks to see the cows, chipmunks, birds and whatever wildlife was viaiting. Keep in mind the home was built in the late 1880's, my husband and I grew up in old homes. My kids needed a minute to adjust and feel secure that the creeks and groans of such a treasure are normal. We hope to visit again one day. I hated to leave. Oh, and bonus, large crockpot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

daniel s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet, loved the campfire
I would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic, private house in a beautiful location
We had one of the best vacations ever staying at this historic mining boarding house in a beautiful and private setting. The house was comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Kay was a delight to deal with and was a gracious host. We enjoyed hearing the coyotes howling at night, the deer, owls and of course the friendly cows that greeted us each day. Our dogs loved it there as well and none of us wanted to leave. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness
OUTSTANDING!
Kiddville exceeded all of our expectations communication was great and the host made sure we had everything we needed. We have decided this will be our annual vacation spot. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Dakota stop
We really enjoyed staying here. The house is as described, clean, and so cool! The coffee table book about the history was a great read. We enjoyed the peaceful setting, and the close proximity to all the history of the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Vacation
Nice country stay. Lots of deer around. Beautiful scenery. So relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
The only thing that was more enjoyable than this scenic and beautiful property, was the friendliness of the property manager (and also the cows, haha). We are SO GLAD we stayed here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022