Pleasant stay

Very nice, quiet place centrally located to some wonderful South Dakota attractions. Great scenery from the back yard looking towards Custer state park. Saw wildlife every evening. House had everything we could possibly need. Close to Rapid city, Badlands, Custer state park, Mount Rushmore and so much more. Host Kelli stayed in good contact and gave us great recommendations for surrounding places to go and see.

My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the somewhat hidden location and being able to escape the hustle of nearby towns. Kelli was an incredible host from offering suggestions on where to visit and making sure we were comfortable and had anything we needed. We stayed a total of 4 full days and that was barely enough to see Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. Highly recommend checking out them all!

When I booked this I did not realize how beautiful the house and property would be. The house fit all of my family perfectly, everyone had the privacy they needed. Walking around the property was wonderful. We enjoyed the creek, the cows and horses. Sitting and eating breakfast outside with the sunshine was so nice. The bbq was great to use, especially after the long touring days of South Dakota. My 14 year old daughter was in awe of the beauty of the property and nature all around. Kelli the owner was very responsive to messages and gave great guidance of places to go. If I do come and visit the area again I would stay at this property again. I definitely recommend booking this property.

loved this property…quiet, peaceful, loved seeing the dear, turkey ,cows horses, roaming the pastures. Everything we needed was there. No surprises, comfortable…. Would definitely book again….❤️

Awesome stay at this property! Great communication with owner. Owner makes you feel right at home. Perfect location to see the sites. And the most unique experience-you are greeted by up to a hundred wild turkeys in the morning!

Kelli was wonderful Hostess to work with... beautiful quiet place to get away and enjoy nature. Highly recommend. Julie

This is the perfect place. It is peaceful, wildlife (saw deer and rabbits in the evening) and so convenient for going to Custer State Park and Rushmore. Don't miss out on the evening lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore, a beautiful experience. Also our hostess was very kind to clue us in to her favorite Badlands overlook, Red Shirt Table overlook. If you are unsure what sights to see just ask Kelli, she is a wealth of information. I highly recommend staying here.

We enjoyed the privacy and quiet of the property. Kelli was always available and helpful!

Excellent amenities & felt so homie with all the family pictures. Felt like our friend let us stay at their house while they were out of town. Definitely recommend & enjoyed sitting on the top porch for every meal & basically every time we got back to the house.

Nice, secluded get away. The wildlife was entertaining. Kelli kepted us informed all along the way. Perfect for small groups.

Was a perfect location for getting to all of the major attractions around Rapid City. A comfortable house with great beds AND pillows. Large rooms, W & D, equipped kitchen, with flocks of wild turkeys parading by a couple times a day and cows and horses grazing in the front yard. A great view sitting on upper porch sipping coffee in the am. We also needed a two bedroom, two bath which was very hard to find in the area unless you looked for a large house. This property was well priced.

Kelli was a warm host who made our stay comfortable. Kelli was easily accessible for any questions. The community of Hermosa was very welcoming also. Great location near the Black Hills and Badlands. The lovely creek and animals around the property further added to the experience.

We absolutely loved our stay. We came on our motorcycles and by car and enjoyed every bit of the accommodations and location. We had 4 but it would have easily slept 6 . Both a living space upstairs and downstairs which was nice. Beds comfortable. All the family pictures and rodeo pictures made you feel at home and part of the family. We cooked breakfast every morning and kitch well stocked with utensils Great porch balcony that we enjoyed every night. Cows and horses welcomed us each day as we returned. Daily visits from the turkeys. Very close to Custer state park where we enjoyed Buffalo jeep tour and chuckwagon dinner ( highly recommend ). Close to the Needles, iron mt rd, mt Rushmore, crazy horse. Spearfish canyon drive is beautiful and of course we did Deadwood and Sturgis since on our bikes. 1880s train in Keystone/ Hill city was very worth it. Badlands little over an hr away. Devils tower farther but well worth the drive and it’s a beautiful drive. Make sure to stop at Bell Forche ( geographical center of the US when including Alaska and Hawaii.) Cool spot with memorial and a great little museum. We ate at the Lazy R bar and grill twice as the food and atmosphere was great. I had steak and prime rib. Kelli was great with suggestions and very responsive to questions. I could go on and on. Loved this place !

My family enjoyed our stay at Kelli's place. The best part was being in a peaceful location, surrounded by nature. It was great to see the deer, wild turkey, and cows every day. The home has everything you need to cook meals. Shampoo, soap, body wash, lotion, and hand sanitizer also provided. Check-in/out was easy and Kelli is quick to reply if you need anything else.

Enjoyable

Great location and home! We had a wonderful time!

This house was in a nice quit spot. It is in a great location. It is close to all the tourists attractions. There is a great local grocery store and a few good restaurants in Hermosa.

We enjoyed the quietness and seclusion of the property. Yet, it was close to everything we wanted to visit (Bear Country, Mt Rushmore, trail riding, Chuckwagon supper, Rushmore Adventure Park, cave etc). The kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, plenty of hot water, 2 levels for our own space, TV reception, a covered porch for relaxing, creek to sit by, deer walked by in the evening. I enjoyed the western, rodeo and Native American decor theme. There was also a covered grilling area available. I would recommend this property to anyone with or without children.

We stayed June 18-21. We had an amazing time while in your home. The home is close to everything one might want to see in the area. We went to Wind Cave, Custer State Park, Keystone, Wall Drug store, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore,Hot Springs, Custer, Sturgis, and Deadwood. Time would not allow to do many other things! Had a great stay Thanks Kelli!

We stayed June 18-21. We had an amazing time while in your home. The home is close to everything one might want to see in the area. We went to Wind Cave, Custer State Park, Keystone, Wall Drug store, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore,Hot Springs, Custer, Sturgis, and Deadwood. Time would not allow to do many other things! Had a great stay Thanks Kelli!

Just what we needed after a day of exploring the parks. Kelli was extremely helpful on sights and services in the area. We even had deer to welcome us when we arrived!

Just what we needed after a day of exploring the parks. Kelli was extremely helpful on sights and services in the area. We even had deer to welcome us when we arrived!

The location of this house is wonderful. It is off the beaten path, yet close to all that you need (groceries, tourist sights, etc.). The house is nestled up against the state park, so we saw deer coming over to drink by the creek every evening. Speaking of the creek, the kids loved to go down and play by the creek every evening. We were able to sit on the balcony or front yard and watch them play around. The house is only 5 min away from a small, yet well stocked grocery store (only really lacked fresh produce). It also took only 20 min to get to Rapid City and Keystone, which is right next to Mt. Rushmore National Monument. We are already planning our trip in the next few years to come back out here and definitely spend more time this go around.

The location of this house is wonderful. It is off the beaten path, yet close to all that you need (groceries, tourist sights, etc.). The house is nestled up against the state park, so we saw deer coming over to drink by the creek every evening. Speaking of the creek, the kids loved to go down and play by the creek every evening. We were able to sit on the balcony or front yard and watch them play around. The house is only 5 min away from a small, yet well stocked grocery store (only really lacked fresh produce). It also took only 20 min to get to Rapid City and Keystone, which is right next to Mt. Rushmore National Monument. We are already planning our trip in the next few years to come back out here and definitely spend more time this go around.

Where to start! We’re a family of six with 4 young children and thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay. If you’re looking to enhance your vacation in the Black Hills area then this is the place to stay. It’s a country home surrounded by foothills, livestock, and wildlife and is within the geographic area of the Black Hills (no outside fires as the home is located within the Black Hills Fire Protection District). During our first few days we spotted two pronghorns in the backyard, and by backyard I mean a large field. Throughout our stay we would visit the nearby cows with their calves and horses that were located adjacent to the property. Our children loved seeing the animals and playing in the nearby creek. We would take walks up and down the long dirt drive. At one point I’m pretty sure we saw an egret flying overhead which was cool. This is not a sterile, urban residential environment but an authentic, real country experience. I couldn’t imagine our South Dakota trip without having stayed here. It was great. Our host, Kelly, was gracious and attentive. The home had all the basics (towels, kitchenware, AC/heat, towels, linens, soap, basic t.v., etc.) and was spacious providing more than enough room for our family. The home was centrally located with Hot Springs and Wind Cave to the south, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Keystone, and Crazy Horse to the West, and Rapid City and all its attractions to the North. Within 5 minutes of the home is the nearby small town of Hermosa which has a basic convenience store and gas station while big-box stores are 20 minutes north. There is also a fantastic pizza parlor just 5 minutes south (I kid you not – some of the best pizza we’ve ever tasted). Kelly also shared with us insight into local attractions and amenities, and she answered all of our questions. We’re grateful to her and the hospitality she provided and for sharing her home.

Beautiful property, serene location. We saw deer several times walking along the drive and there was a creek flowing by. Everything we needed was provided and all we had to do was relax and visit with family.

Beautiful property, serene location. We saw deer several times walking along the drive and there was a creek flowing by. Everything we needed was provided and all we had to do was relax and visit with family.

This is a comfortable, quiet home in the country, off the highway and away from the tourist crowds, but still easy to find. The setting was wonderful - deer and turkeys to watch, a stream out front with fish, wonderful night skies with so many stars, and close to all the sights in the area. Kelli was friendly, helpful, and responded to emails or texts immediately. If we ever get back to this area, we'd consider staying again!

This is a comfortable, quiet home in the country, off the highway and away from the tourist crowds, but still easy to find. The setting was wonderful - deer and turkeys to watch, a stream out front with fish, wonderful night skies with so many stars, and close to all the sights in the area. Kelli was friendly, helpful, and responded to emails or texts immediately. If we ever get back to this area, we'd consider staying again!

The area is very quiet so you can hear the creek. It's close to the things we wanted to see and do. Kelli was very helpful with her suggestions of sights to see and things to do.

We had a wonderful, stay at this quiet getaway, close to Mt. Rushmore, Keystone, and other attractions. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, and made sure that we could contact her if need be. We sure hope to make it back some day!