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

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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Jewel Cave National Monument
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other (See Description)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

PETS WELCOME!
$225/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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large private yard with tiny creek
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Guest is responsible for any damages.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTDOORS. Smoking is allowed outdoors

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Crazy Horse Memorial and Four Mile Old West Town Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Sylvan Lake. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 27 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Custer State Park - 30 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Jewel Cave National Monument - 31 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 34 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 68 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Indian Museum of North America, Black Hills National Forest and Gates Park. Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merrill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Great weekend at a great location. Enjoyed the wildlife and historic, rustic setting. Nicely secluded from the road and a lot to explore. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times!

We had so much fun here! Lots to explore and the location worked well for us. So handy to have a washer and dryer and full kitchen. Kay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay here

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property and particularly appreciated the notes throughout the grounds about the history and family who built it. Staying here was like stepping back in time to experience an earlier lifestyle but without having to sacrifice modern conveniences. We certainly plan on visiting again and plan to book for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Lodgings

This is the second time Ive stayed at Kiddville Ranch because I love the seclusion and the history of the place. Youre not stuck inside but have 40 acres to walk. Its not fancy, but offerseverything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July stay

Love it. Been there twice now
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

My sisters and I enjoyed our vacation and this was a perfect place for us to stay. Kay our hostess was as nice as could be and very responsive with coming over to replace batteries in the tv remote. Loved the history of the place as it reminded us of our grandmothers house growing up. Loved coming back in the late afternoon to the peaceful and quiet valley after a day of excursions. The place was well stocked, clean with ample room for 4 adults. We will definitely book this place again if ever in the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kierra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Clarissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation house!

We stayed here for 5 nights. Listing was very accurate, house was clean and ready for us! The property was peaceful- it was easy enough to get to town if you wanted but house had all the amenities we needed to cook and relax. It’s the perfect location for any of the Black Hills tourist attractions. We had no issues and owner was very responsive and pleasant when we called to check in. I would go back again and will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

anniversary retreat. AWESOME

Homey, calming, and nurturing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and tranquility

The property and house is amazing. It was so nice to come back to the house after a long day of exploring. My 19 yr old daughter kept saying that she wants to live there. Your stress, anxiety and life worries disappear. Patricia stopped by and she is adorable and so nice. It was truly the best vacation ever. so nice. Best vacation ever.so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Kathy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sharon M., Gordon, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful visit!

Patricia is a very gracious, helpful and accommodating host. Anything we could have needed was there. Lots of great places to visit and see right in the area. Very serene and peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Darcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Little Stay

We booked this property for our "wild west" vacation. I chose it because I knew my family would enjoy the history and setting. It didn't disappoint. The property is old and unique. We appreciated the book of information on the history and the pictures. We found it a very sweet story. It is a little off the beaten path, but we were able to do all of the things we wanted in SD and this place was centrally located to all. We loved the quiet and solitude, the space for the dogs to play, the history, and the wildlife that greeted us in the early mornings and evening. If you like history, unique experiences, and quiet, this is the perfect place to say. We appreciate the host wanting to keep this property in the family and sharing with others because it is really unique. The history and pictures only added to the sweetness.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jackie B.

A fantastic find!

This was a stroke of luck to find at the last minute. When we arrived we were greeted by Kay, who warmly welcomed us to her childhood home. We were pleasantly surprised with the beautiful, private and historical place. There is history everywhere with postings to find to tell you about all of the buildings and treasures. The wildlife watching was also plentiful. Kay and Patricia didn't miss anything. Everything you need, and more, is provided. We hope to return for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Baumann

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This is a photo of my parents and your hosts, John and Kay. The vacation property was Kay's childhood home. We wish to share this fantastic location with its unique history with you!

Thanks! Tricia

Why they chose this property

The homesteaders of the 1930's were my grandparents and the property is a treasured part of the family that we wish to keep. It is our hope that it will become one of your valued memories as well as you stay at an original Black Hills Gold Mining Camp and homestead. Though the house is completely modernized, it yet holds a piece of the past that is becoming difficult to find. The MODEST home is like 'visiting grandparents on the farm', as many of our guests say. It is a friendly, down to earth atmosphere.
Each of the old buildings in the yard has a sign on the door telling what part it played in the old west.

What makes this property unique

The houseyard is adjacent to Public Black Hills Forest land, and surrounded by our own private ranch acreage, so you may hike and explore to your heart's content! Wildlife visits regularly (deer, turkeys, elk, coyotes, squirrels, songbirds,...). And if you have not experienced the clean smell of pine trees or the sound of silence, or a view of the stars without street lights, you are in for a treat!
*A yard light is available if you like too!
The location is at 6000 feet altitude in the protected southern Hills, so the weather is the best you will find in these parts!
There are two window AC units in bedrooms upstairs. And a portable AC downstairs. Generally, though, the home is quite pleasant with just a breeze through an open window!

Languages:

English