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

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July 2025

August 2025

Cozy cabin nestled among trees, offering a simple retreat with a door, window, and firewood for warmth.

Escape to a serene natural oasis surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil pond.

Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace, surrounded by a brick accent wall and a ceiling fan.

Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a black stove, sink, and ample countertop space.

Enjoy a serene picnic amidst lush greenery and vibrant flowers in this peaceful outdoor space.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer

Explore the area

Custer, SD

Jewel Cave National Monument
Crazy Horse Memorial
‪27 min drive‬
Sylvan Lake
‪44 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Custer

This vacation home is located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Indian Museum of North America and 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Gates Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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What's nearby

Crazy Horse Memorial - 27 min drive - 9.2 miles
Needles Highway - 30 min drive - 15.0 miles
Custer State Park - 37 min drive - 19.4 miles
Sylvan Lake - 44 min drive - 21.5 miles
Mount Rushmore - 45 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 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

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!
$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

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Patricia Baumann

Languages

English

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Situated on a well-maintained lawn, this lodge features a spacious porch and a staircase leading to an upper deck.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

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
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed
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
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

Garden

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

This property welcomes pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Guest is responsible for any damages.

Children and extra beds

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Custer, close to Crazy Horse Memorial, Indian Museum of North America, and Four Mile Old West Town Museum. You'll also find Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Gates Park nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!?

Yes, every accommodation at Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome! comes with a porch.

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W., Henderson

Jul 14, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Kiddville Ranch is a beautiful gem in the Black Hills. Full of rich history and stunning landscape. A quiet retreat tucked away in a peacful valley. My husband and I stayed a week with our 2 boys (age 3 and almost 2) and our dogs. We all enjoyed eating meals on the picnic table and letting the kids play in the nicely mowed grassy areas. Great central location to all southern and central Black Hills attractions. Kay was such a kind and hospitable host, as was Tricia. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Blairstown, NJ

Jun 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Ranch close to Custer

We had a wonderful time at the ranch for our 2nd visit to the area. House was well equipped and comfortable. Perfect location for riding our UTV to many beautiful locations and close to town for food, groceries and gas. Thanks for sharing your family home with us!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy & Bill K., Mequon, Wi USA

Jun 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Quiet

Very private and comfy home. Kay was very easy to communicate with, she even stopped by to say hi. Kay told us the history of where she grew up, we really enjoyed her conservation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Middleton, Idaho USA

Jun 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect setting to relax and enjoy being with family

Very peaceful setting. Nice to be away from town and close to wildlife and nature. Intriging to read about history of house and property. Great family retreat!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

Oct 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ann S., Columbia Falls

Sep 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Merrill M.

Sep 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mary Jo M.

Sep 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Aug 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Erin B.

Aug 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Wayne D.

Aug 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

July stay

Love it. Been there twice now

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyton G.

Jul 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Clarissa O.

Jun 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Kierra W.

May 30, 2024

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

Oct 20, 2023

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.

Sep 29, 2023

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.

Sep 27, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathy K.

Sep 18, 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Sep 6, 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!!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Traveled with group

Aug 14, 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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Aug 3, 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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Jul 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

anniversary retreat. AWESOME

Homey, calming, and nurturing

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

Jul 21, 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Jul 17, 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!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023