8/10 Good
Cynthia F.
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cynthia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Kiddville Ranch. Site of Historical Gold Mining Camp. Pets welcome!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Custer, SD
- Place, Jewel Cave National Monument
- Place, Crazy Horse Memorial27 min drive
- Place, Sylvan Lake44 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single 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!
$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
$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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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Children
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Events
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Pets
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Smoking
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Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Custer
Located in Custer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Crazy Horse Memorial and Four Mile Old West Town Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Sylvan Lake. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Custer, SD
What's nearby
- Crazy Horse Memorial - 27 min drive - 14.7 km
- Needles Highway - 30 min drive - 24.1 km
- Custer State Park - 37 min drive - 31.1 km
- Sylvan Lake - 44 min drive - 34.6 km
- Mount Rushmore - 45 min drive - 40.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Laughing Water Restaurant - 19 min drive
- Feel Good Cafe - 19 min drive
- Cabin 13 Coffee - 19 min drive
- Buffalo Cafe - 26 min drive
- Bavarian Inn Restaurant - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Regan Y.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regan Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
3 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting to relax and enjoy being with family
Tom M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Ranch close to Custer
Mary M.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Breanna W.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breanna W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy & Bill K.
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Quiet
Kathy & Bill K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Merrill M.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend!
Merrill M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin B.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times!
Erin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keyton G.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay here
Keyton G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley S.
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Ashley S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve R.
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July stay
Steve R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Lodgings
Ann S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kierra W.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location!
Kierra W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve R.
15 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
Steve R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harry P.
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and privacy
Harry P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liz J.
26 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Liz J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danielle F.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquility
Danielle F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Kathy K.
18 Sept 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded getaway
Kathy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jo M.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Mary Jo M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb I.
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Deb I.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clarissa O.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation house!
Clarissa O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael H., Omaha, NE
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connor
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Connor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Reed P.
1 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
Reed P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen O.
19 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical property
Kathleen O.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Patricia Baumann
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
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 piece 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.
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!
*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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