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

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin 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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Large private yard with tiny creek

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Guest is responsible for any damages.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

OUTDOORS. Smoking is allowed outdoors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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. Four Mile Old West Town Museum and 1880 Train are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Knolls Golf Course 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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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

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Omaha, NE

Oct 20, 2023

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.

Sep 29, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Ashley T.

Sep 27, 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

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.

Sep 18, 2023

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

Alisha M.

Sep 6, 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Baumann

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 peice 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!