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Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Belle Fourche City Hall
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Belle Fourche, SD
  • Place, Belle Fourche City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Geographic Center of the Nation Monument
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermann Park
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bunkhouse Bedroom on upper level

1 Queen Bed

bunkhouse Twin on upper level

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

bunkhouse bathroom on lower level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat


Serene and private property in the country with peace, solitude and views. We are off the main highway 2 miles but just ten minutes to Belle Fourche, or 20 minutes to Spearfish in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Historic Aladdin Wyoming is just 6 miles west and the gateway to Montana is less than an hour away. This small ranch has room to walk, hike, or just relax and meditate on the spacious patio. View our photogenic Highland Cows! Our "Bunkhouse" is an apartment with an upstairs and downstairs. It has one queen bed with privacy, one twin bed, and a kitchenette with a full bathroom. View wildlife from the patio including Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Antelope, Grouse, Elk. Listen to the breeze through the pines along with the multitudes of song birds. Enjoy beautiful sunsets on the patio by the fire and see the night sky and stars like you've never imagined. If you're looking for a quiet setting with room to breathe clean, pine-scented air in ranch country, away from the crowds and noise but still minutes from town, this is your retreat!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Unless cleared/accepted by the owner
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Not allowed inside but outside is okay (be tidy)
1. Please treat the property like you would your own.
2. If walking through the property, being mindful and respectful of livestock and wildlife. Please be aware of possibility of snakes and poisen ivy.
3. Please adhere to moderate noise levels.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2010918
Property # 2010918vb
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
Note from host: unless cleared/accepted by the owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Belle Fourche

Located in Belle Fourche, this apartment is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Point Recreation Area and Hermann Park, while Tripp Family Car Collection and Tri-State Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Lyle Hare Stadium, or consider a night out at Black Hills Roundup Grounds. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Belle Fourche, SD

What's nearby

  • Tri-State Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belle Fourche City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Geographic Center of the Nation Monument - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hermann Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belle Fourche Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino’s Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stadium Sports Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jumpin Jacks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Branding Iron Steakhouse & Social Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps away from Belle Fourche City Hall and Tripp Family Car Collection. Tri-State Museum and Hermann Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time staying here! Leslie, Bob and their dog Finn were all so welcoming, and the ranch was gorgeous. We cannot recommend Meadowlark enough, and will stay here again in a heartbeat if we are back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you so much! We enjoyed visiting with you two. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bob and Leslie are AMAZING hosts! They made us feel welcomed and cared for the second we arrived. Their property has an unbelievable view and we were so grateful to get to experience the peacefulness of it during our stay. It was a great little getaway and the guest house was clean and cozy - exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Beautiful view, perfect location for our little adventure to the black hills and our hosts were beyond fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thanks very much Teri and Mike! We sure enjoyed having you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have been coming to Sturgis for many years. This is the best stay we have had by far! Thanks to Leslie and Robert and of course Fin!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thanks Bill and Linda! You were great guests.😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corvette rally

Very nice accommodations. Very pleasant host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you Kevin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful, relaxing and quiet stay. Leslie and Bob are the sweetest hosts I’ve even met. They heard how much I love cows, and before I even unpacked, they brought the cows up so I could meet them. I loved learning about the city and history and was even given a fossil that was found. The bed was comfy and the apartment was cute and very well decorated. I hope to make this a yearly trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words Sara! You guys are welcome back any time. ~Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Ranch Property

The property is a little ways out, which provides the perfect amout of tranquility and beauty when not out adventuring but not so far out that we can't get anywhere. The apartment was clean and comfortable and every amenity considerately taken into account.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Thank you so much! Your family is welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My dad and I truly enjoyed the serenity and peaceful vibe of Meadowlark Mountain Ranch. The property overlooks rolling hills and meadows with a herd of Scottish Highland cattle and a friendly Airedale that greeted us every day. The hosts were friendly, helpful and responsive. It was a perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERI W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Serene

This is a beautiful property! Quiet, in the country ... just a few minutes ride to town. Accommodations are perfect. Hosts are wonderful, great communication! Love Finn (their dog)! Our second stay there. Hope to do it every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2022
Thank You Teri! You and Hank are gracious guests and always welcome! Hope to see you next year! Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week

Great overall experience from the hosts to the unbelievable scenery and wildlife. I’ll be back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you Craig! You are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Secluded

This property was just as pictured, super clean and super cute. It is far enough away from town that you feel secluded enough to enjoy some peace and quiet, but close enough to town to grab dinner. The hosts are very gracious and friendly. My daughter loved to walk the property in the morning and the stars are beautiful at night. The morning sunrises were truly the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Thank you Laurie for the kind words...we appreciate it! You guys are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility at its finest!

If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway where you can completely unplug, then book your next getaway with Bob and Leslie! From feeding the cows to star gazing at night, we felt like we were in an episode of Yellowstone. The rolling hills and amazing sunsets will surely bring us back! Thank you so much for being such wonderful hosts and we look forward to seeing you guys again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you Jack and Mandy! We’ll leave the light on for ya!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts! Leslie greeted us and showed us around the bunkhouse. She is so kind and welcoming. Their dog, Finn, was a fun greeter as well. So friendly. The bunkhouse is clean, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. The location is ideal for a quiet getaway with spectacular views. We enjoyed watching the cattle grazing and the elk coming near in the evening. We had a tire issue during our stay and Leslie helped out with a compressor and gave great advice on a repair shop in town. She went above and beyond to help make our stay great. We highly recommend this property and these hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your kind words so much! Please come and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a cute place to stay

This property has the most wonderful grounds and view! We loved the western decor and the patio. Our only issue was that the bedroom has a wardrobe with a large mirror sitting beside the bed. My hubby was quite startled when he woke up and was looking at himself. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
Thank you Phyllis, you guys were great folks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Dakota Beauty

This cozy hideaway was perfect for what we were doing. Easy access to Spearfish, Belle Fourche, and Deadwood but so remote feeling and peaceful. The photo provided on the VRBO site does not do it justice. Sitting in the morning sun taking in your first cup borders on meditative. The owners are about the friendliest people I have met. Highly recommend whether you are looking for somewhere away from it all or a beautiful location with easy access to the local towns and cities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time!!!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay. The host (Leslie) was very nice and it was nice to meet her, I think what we liked the most about the property was the view from the patio. In the morning (late August) it was very nice to sit out there and take in the scenery. Leslie provided everything we could possibly need. Our stay was perfect. There was two of us and we were there visiting my Mom. It was about 15-20 minutes from Belle Fourche. If ever again in Belle Fourche I know where we are staying, Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thanks Jason! You guys are welcome any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful Location-Very Peaceful

Our stay was so relaxing and the view was so beautiful-The Black Hills never let us down. Our first night we saw a heard of elk and other nights deer and antelope. Leslie and Bob were super gracious, checking in on us making sure we had everything we needed. Finn the dog was great! The bunk house was very comfortable, decorated so cute. The kitchenette had everything we needed and the small refrigerator also had a nice size freezer for microwavable food. I would highly recommend staying here, and hope to stay again sometime. Thank you Leslie and Bob!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
So kind of you, thank you Sheila! We enjoyed visiting with you and your folks and you’re welcome back anytime! (Second time guests receive a discounted stay!) Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay, we enjoyed it very much. Bob and leslie are excellent hosts.If you love beautiful scenery and actual silence, and seeing wildlife and a sky full of stars this place is for you. We spent a lot of time sitting on the patio looking at the beautiful view, (photos don’t do it justice). We saw whitetail deer, mule deer and elk. One evening we watched 8 Batchelor bull elk feeding in a meadow, we got to see them sparring, and could hear the antlers crashing after dark. We could see no other homes or buildings from the patio, very private location. Our hosts made a point of letting us know that the patio was ours to use during our stay, and we would not have to share it with them, not that that would have been bad, they are great people, just good to know that they take your visit seriously and want you to get the best enjoyment you can while there.Thanks again Bob and Leslie this was one of the most beautiful and relaxing homes we have stayed at
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words…we sure appreciate them! So glad you got to see the wildlife and we’d love to have you back anytime.😊 ~Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful, comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to see. Great hosts. Would have been content to just hang out at the bunk house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2026
Thank you so much! You were great guests. Please come again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet rural setting.

The owner were very easy to communicate with and friendly. The setting was gorgeous, quiet and peaceful. The accommodations were pleasant, just be aware that the bathroom is downstairs from the sleeping quarters.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you, Marilyn and Paul, for staying with us. We enjoyed our visits! Please come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meadowlark Mountain Ranch Retreat - Beautiful

Cute well cared for apartment above the garage with bathroom and eating area down stairs. A grill was provided for us outside on the patio. We spent our mornings and evenings on the patio taking in the breathtaking views. Sunrises and sunsets were beautiful! Wildlife was in abundance during our visit. We were blessed to see elk, white tail deer, mule tail deer, pronghorns, wild turkeys, and coyotes. Their horses and mule were fun to watch grazing and of course, their dog Finn, was a joy. Bob and Leslie were gracious hosts and we enjoyed our visits and their knowledge of the surrounding area. We brought our own ATV and enjoyed riding the area trails as well as a couple of days of sight seeing. The evenings were spent relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet. This was definitely a vacation we will remember as one of our favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Thank you for the kind words Christy! We enjoyed having you guys and you were awesome guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERI W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hideaway

Beautiful hideaway, perfect country, yet still close to town. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets! Love the wildlife! Gracious hosts! Love Finn! Can't wait to go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

Super place, amenities and decor are first rate. No kitchen and no hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Our apologies for the water. You were a last minute booking and the hot water breaker was off... an oversite on our part. Had we been notified of this, it would have been addressed! Also, our site does not advertise a full kitchen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five stars all around!

Cute little place! Love the serenity and beauty of the surroundings. Bob and Leslie are very gracious and accommodating! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2020
Thank you so much Ruth! Your family is welcome any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, rural setting.

Was a great starting point to set off to adventures in the area. Comfortable bed and we used the outdoor grill twice.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you Zoey! You guys are welcome back any time.

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