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)
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.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Two sets
- 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
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets must be restrained or supervised at ALL times. Guest is responsible for any damages/complaints.
- Kid Friendly: Large private yard
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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
Sturgis Rally Rate ............... $165/night for four guests
Priced for 4 guests; additional guests are $15/night per person
Checks accepted in advance, credit cards accepted through PayPal(no mem. required)
*Prices are subject to change and include tax
*$100 deposit to hold reservation(refundable if cancel 30days in advance)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
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! PLEASE ADD markandtricia@softhome.net TO YOUR APPROVED SENDERS LIST! 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
- The home - Custer Historic Home on Ranch
- West View with gazebo and abandoned cabin - Custer Historic Home on Ranch
- Master bedroom (queen) - Custer Historic Home on Ranch
- Kitchen
- Living Room/TV Room
- dining room/sun room
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