Location: Custer, Black Hills, South Dakota, USA (Property is Nw of Custer 8 Miles, 20 miles from Mt. Rushmore)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House, hunting cabin, country home,
Kiddville was a small mining camp in the days of the settlement of the Black Hills. It was then abandoned after the gold rush. The vacation home originally was the two story miner's boarding house. The house was converted and re-modeled into a family home in the 1930's, and the property became a private ranch/homestead. And, again, in 2007 the home was updated with new plumbing, carpet, beds,...
The second floor of the Vacation Home hosts the three bedrooms and the full bath. The main floor consists of a living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry area, porch, and small sun room. (visit vacationhomerentals for more photos)
The original homesteader/ranchers 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!
Five acres (with access to immeasurable Black Hills National Forest) are reserved for the use of you, our guest! This acreage is located in the heart of excellent National Forest deer/turkey/elk country.
Ranch cattle may be found grazing on the remaining (fenced) acreage.
Historic buildings on the property are a mine assay office, caretaker's house, a barn/corral, and cabin.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Window air conditioning in two bedrooms. Nights are normally cool.
- Linens Provided : Two sets
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : The garage is open-doored. Interior is fully protected from weather. Area is private, safe, and on a dead end drive
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Large private yard. Covered parking for two vehicles- three sided
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Master bedroom second floor
- Double Bed : Second bedroom second floor
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Both twins are in third bedroom second floor
- Convertible Bed : Upon request, a double thick queen air bed is provided in the area between the dining room and laundry area on main floor.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Basic satellite
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Stocked with the basics (salt, pepper, sugar, ketchup,some condiments...), and with utensils, dinnerware, glasses, cups,coffee maker & grinder...
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane
- Gazebo : With BBQ and picnic table
- View/Location
- Water View : Small dam on the property
- Mountain View : Located in the heart of the Black Hills
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls only
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets must be restrained or supervised at ALL times. Guest is responsible for any damages/complaints. Sorry, no horses. Pet fee is $3/night
- Kid Friendly : Large private yard
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Access from large yard on to the Black HIlls National Forest. Great for hiking/exploring!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Current Rate . $165/night for four guests May15-Aug31 + 5% tax
Sturgis Rally Rate. $165/night for four guests(gravel road)+ 5% tax
Priced for 4 guests; additional guests are $15/night per person/night
Checks accepted in advance, credit cards accepted through PayPal
Payment in full is not accepted until 14 days in advance of stay -- non-refundab
*$100 deposit to hold reservation(refundable if cancel 30days in advance)
Fall and Spring rate is $130/night for up to four persons plus $15 per person/nt
Fall and Spring rates apply Sept 1 through May 14 + 5% tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
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 the Owner Chose Custer
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 this is becoming difficult to find. Each of the old buildings has a sign on the door telling what part it played in the old west.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The home is on a deadend driveway, so you will have no traffic passing through. The houseyard is adjacent to Public Black Hills Forest land, so you may hike and explore to your heart's content! Wildlife visits regularly (deer, turkeys, elk, squirrels, songbirds,...). And if you have not experienced the clean smell of pine trees, you are in for a treat! The location is at 6000 feet altitude in the protected southern Hills, so the weather is the best you will find in these parts!
Property Photos
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- The home - Custer Historic Home on Ranch
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- West View with gazebo and abandoned cabin - Custer Historic Home on Ranch
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- Master bedroom (queen) - Custer Historic Home on Ranch
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- Kitchen
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- Living Room/TV Room
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- dining room/sun room
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- Abandoned cabin on the property
Traveler Reviews (11)
Beautiful, Secluded, Outstanding!
Guest: Ken
(Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11
Review Submitted: 07/24/11
We stayed here in the first part of July. We love seeking out secluded, places like this and were not disappointed at all. There was PLENTY of room for my family of 4. We could have easily brought another family of 4 along and still had plenty of room if the smaller kids dont mind sleeping on the couch. We didnt even use 3 of the rooms in the house. There was that much space. It is old, but all the modern conveniences are there except a dishwasher. We saw deer in the yard every day and even had to rescue a flicker out of the the chimney (which I particularity enjoyed actually.) You can even hike into the National Forest right through a gate in the yard. The house is very close to everything you want to see and is very centrally located. Secluded as it is, you are only a few miles from the main highway running past Crazy Horse. I would recommend this place to just about anyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Plan To Return
Guest: Cheryl
(WI)
Date of Stay: 07/05/09
Review Submitted: 10/04/10
I spent a week at Kiddville in 2009 with two adult daughters and 5 grandchildren ages 4 to 13. It is a beautiful place to stay. We could wake to the sounds of cattle grazing, hike and explore the hills, drive a short distance to town, to Mr. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, etc. We spent a day driving to Bridal Veil Falls and over to Wyoming to see Devil's Hill. The setting is peaceful and natural. For anyone who enjoys nature and appreciates being away from the crowds, this is a perfect choice! Making plans to return next summer with my husband.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Awesome Property
Guest: Weas
(Montrose Co)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 09/25/10
We were very fortunate to find this pet friendly property. The property is exactly as described. All the ammenties of being in our own home. The location is perfect for all the attractions in the area from Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Jewel Cave and Deadwood. If you want peace and quiet and some excellent hiking opportunities in the Black Hills National Forest this is the place for you. Wildflife abounds. We saw deer, turkeys, antelope, jack rabbits. Thanks Kay and Tricia for sharing your historical homestead with us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful , Comfortable, Peaceful, Stay Here
Guest: Sue
(IL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10
Review Submitted: 07/21/10
My 3 daughter and I LOVED this home. The girls panned for gold (and found a very small ruby) in the creek in front of the house and ran free through the hills for hours each day. The area is beautiful and there was always a breeze blowing through the valley keeping the house much cooler ( and mosquito free) than all the Custer and Hot Springs attractions that we visited. The house has everything you would ever need and was very comfortable. We had booked three nights and ended up staying five. We would have stayed forever if we could have. It was so peaceful yet still close to everything you want to see.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Rustic and small
Guest: IND
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 06/27/10
Waking up to the deer in the yard every morning was nice, but for my family of six used to a big house with three bathrooms, the small house with one bathroom was very rustic. From the pictures, I thought the rooms would be bigger. I would recommend this for a smaller group that wanted rustic accomodations, not for a group that wanted all the comforts of home. The price was reasonable for the accomodations we had to endure. We will pay more for bigger next time.
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Guest: Leo Dugdale
(Centerville, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/28/09
Review Submitted: 06/28/09
This property was very comfortable and Kay was gracious enough to show us to the house from Highway 16 and give us a tour and explain a little of the history of the house. The house is secluded and it took a while to get used to no cars driving buy and no sounds of the city. We enjoyed the solutude. The property is centrally located for day visits to Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, and Crazy Horse memorial entrance is located about 1 mile north on 16 from the road that leads to the property. We like to stay where we can do some cooking and the kitchen facilities and grill accomodated that need. We thoroghly enjoyed our experience at this property. We stayed in June 2009.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/15/09
Review Submitted: 02/15/09
We stayed an extended time at Historic Charm. Comfortable beds! Clean! Cupboards / refrigerator stocked with basics!A quiet, secluded place. Brought our horses. Rode and hiked on the Forest Service trails. Our youths were fascinated by the rough hewn outbuildings and the unique, cozy boarding house- All 110 years old. A newly listed must stay!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/15/09
Review Submitted: 02/15/09
I am part owner of this rental-May I submit several brief, positive comments which have been left (via notes / verbally) by our 2008 guests? I would, of course, not identify them by name.
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Guest: Patricia9
(Newcastle , Wy)
Date of Stay: 05/28/08
Review Submitted: 05/28/08
I spent countless hours over the past years at this property, as it was my grandparents' homestead. There are beautiful and private hikes on US Forest Service right from the front yard. The history of the place is fantastic. It is listed in "Black Hills Ghost Towns" under "Kiddville" and "Zimbelman Deer Camp". There is information about the property posted throughout the historic buildings. The home has been remodeled and is comfortable, private, and quiet. I am sure you will enjoy your stay!
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