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Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Scenic, SD
  • Popular LocationBadlands National Park21 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)62 min drive
  • Popular LocationArmed Forces Military Display & Gifts80 min drive
  • Popular LocationWall Drug92 min drive

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About the area

Scenic

In Scenic .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Badlands National Park and 25 miles (40 km) of White River Visitor Center. Roberts Prairie Dog Town is 25.9 mi (41.8 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Badlands National Park - 21 min drive
  • Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts - 80 min drive
  • Pinnacles Entrance Badlands - 83 min drive
  • Wounded Knee Museum - 91 min drive
  • Wall Drug - 92 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tatanka Trading Post - 16 min drive

About this property

Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights

Ranch with 2 bedroom 1000 sq ft. farmhouse, full kitchen, family room, 1 bathroom. Camping cabin with shared bathroom with house available if more than 4 people. (no extra charge for cabin other than extra person fee.) Located 4 miles on gravel road from Scenic, SD. Each guest will have the ranch to themselves. Carport parking available. The ranch is located 40 miles from Rapid City/Black Hills, 10 miles from Badlands National Park, 30 miles from Wall Drug, and 7 miles from Sheep Mountain Table. Great private getaway with nearest neighbor a mile away. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises from the decks. Dark skies make for great star gazing. Antenna television is available. The ranch is very rural so NO WIFI AVAILABLE other than cellular. If you are looking for a unique, secluded, private, relaxing environment this is your place. Corral with shelter available for horses for additional fees. Over 150 square miles of public lands available for rock hunting, hiking, four wheeling, hunting, horse back riding and site seeing. Lodging also available during grouse, antelope and deer hunting seasons upon request.

Property manager

Badlands Enterprises, LLLP -- Karl

Property amenities

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H., Centerville, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Centralized location
We really enjoyed staying at the ranch. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen easy to use and well stocked. Great living room for sitting around and chatting. It was nice of the owner to organize the northern lights that our first night there lol. Great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
One of the most relaxing vacation experiences I’ve had in a while. My partner and I had an amazing time here and were able to enjoy the area for its beauty. We loved the stargazing and rock hounding area about 3 miles down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and beautiful
The property was amazing. It was very private and secluded. The moon rising and setting blew me away! As did the sun rising and setting! The cabin was clean and well appointed. Very spacious and comfortable. The grounds were lovely to walk around and we enjoyed our neighbors (the cattle!). Not too far for day trips to The Badlands and Wall. The hosts left a really helpful booklet at the ranch with tips on what to see and where to go and they were spot on! There's also a booklet describing the history of the ranch and how it came to be. The front porch was my favorite place to sit and relax in between day trips. Rock hounding down the road was a lot of fun and the view is incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ranch
What a wonderful place to stay. Karl was very helpful in answering all our questions and providing anything we needed. The quietness of the ranch was a real treat. All we heard were the cows mooing. We loved the solitude, and enjoyed watching the sunsets. We cooked all our meals and found that we had everything we needed. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and peaceful
I definitely recommend staying here. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful ranch!
Amazing, peaceful ranch to get away from it all. Close to badlands and not far from Black Hills. Great homebase to hit the sights by day and relax in peace at night. The ranch had all we needed, owners had great suggestions, and they were quick to respond with questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
Peaceful location with easy midway access to The Badlands and Custer State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic peaceful place
Fantastic experience staying here. Exceeded expectations. It is as good as the pics make it look - even better. House is fully equipped with things you might need to live on the ranch in case you forget anything, and the kitchen has all the tools you would need to cook a family meal. It really feels like a home, you can tell the owners care about the place. The furniture is very comfortable, and everything was clean. We lucked out with the weather, had clear skies and spent a night watching thunderstorms far off on the horizon as the sun set and the stars came out. Front and back porches were great. Its very remote and secluded. As long as thats what you’re looking for you wont be disappointed. Its 30+ miles to get to the main part of the Badlands Natl Park - as close as you can get without staying at a motel or campground in Wall - but right nearby are Sheep Mtn Table and the Indian Creek wilderness which actually were our favorite spots - both very quiet if you want to get away from crowds on the park road. It’s also closer to the Black Hills. A few things: the kitchen knife was unusably dull (could barely cut chicken) and we couldn’t get the gas oven lit, which might be user error (burners worked fine). Bring your own knife if you like to cook. Would have appreciated a head up about the water so I could buy some gallons - owners provided a tank and bottled water but we luckily brought our own 5gal jug that we filled at the park visitor center a couple times.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you truly want a "getaway", this is the best place ever
I was looking for some solitude and a central location to explore the area. This was it! It was easy to take day trips to both the Badlands and to the Custer State Park area. The place was perfectly furnished and clean (which isn't always true when you look for a place in the country.) And although I was there on my own, it would be a fun and efficient place for a family vacation. AND, the views in every direction are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
We loved this cozy cabin. All the amenities we needed, quiet, clean, and a beautiful setting. Best VRBO experience we have ever had. Good location to do both the Badlands and Black Hills.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023