10/10 Excellent
Michael H., Omaha, NE
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Entire home·Private host
Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Air conditioningAir conditioning
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
Explore the area
Custer, SD
- Needles Highway24 min drive
- Crazy Horse Memorial27 min drive
- Sylvan Lake34 min drive
- Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)60 min drive
Most relevant reviews
ExperimentalCarousel
10/10 Excellent
The property is wonderful, lots of wildlife, peace and quiet. That being said, Custer is only 15 minutes away. It's perf...
Phillip R.
Sept 14, 2022
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
10/10 Excellent
Clean and cozy. Kay is so sweet and easy to work with. Hope to come back next year.
Deb I.
Sept 29, 2023
About this property
Entire place
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
$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 transport
- On-site parking
- Car required
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- DVD player
- Books
Outdoor areas
- Porch or lanai
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
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 the mountains
- In a rural location
- 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
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Sylvan Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 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!?
Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deb I.
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Clean and cozy. Kay is so sweet and easy to work with. Hope to come back next year.
Deb I.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Ashley T.
27 Sept 2023
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.
Ashley T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Kathy K.
18 Sept 2023
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.
Kathy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alisha M.
6 Sept 2023
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!!
Alisha M.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connor
Travelled with group
14 Aug 2023
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
Connor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lesley S.
3 Aug 2023
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.
Lesley S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liz J.
26 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
anniversary retreat. AWESOME
Homey, calming, and nurturing
Liz J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harry P.
21 Jul 2023
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.
Harry P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julia S.
17 Jul 2023
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!
Julia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023