House in Custer, SD

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

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

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

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Custer, SD
  • Popular LocationIndian Museum of North America19 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlack Hills National Forest23 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial27 min drive
  • AirportRapid 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

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
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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.

What's nearby

  • Indian Museum of North America - 19 min drive
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 21 min drive
  • Black Hills National Forest - 23 min drive
  • Needles Highway - 24 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 27 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 Rocky Knolls Golf Course. 1881 Courthouse Museum and Grand Magic Show are also within 9 mi (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

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

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

Lesley S.

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

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 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!

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English

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