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

Custer, South Dakota
$243 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: OUTDOORS. Smoking Is Allowed Outdoors Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Connor

    Submitted Aug 14, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    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

  • Lex B.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Very welcoming and homey. Loved the property and home. 10/10

  • Cynthia F.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    We really enjoyed the property and the surrounding grounds - our dog (leashed) love exploring the various outbuildings and fields. It’s a very unique property that has all the solitude someone could ask for.

  • Regan Y.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Awesome

  • Breanna W.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    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!

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    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!

  • Kathy & Bill K.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    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.

  • Tom M.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    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!

  • Darcy S.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    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.

  • Ann S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    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.

  • Merrill M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    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!

  • Mary Jo M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    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.

  • Danielle F.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    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.

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    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!

  • Steve R.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Love it. Been there twice now

  • Keyton G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    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.

  • Clarissa O.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    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.

  • Kierra W.

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    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!

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$243+
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