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Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Scenic, SD
  • Wall Drug
  • Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
  • Badlands National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Scenic

With a stay at this farm stay in Scenic, you'll be 7.5 mi (12 km) from Badlands National Park and 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from White River Visitor Center. .This farm stay is 25.9 mi (41.8 km) from Roberts Prairie Dog Town and 31 mi (49.9 km) from Pinnacles Entrance Badlands.
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What's nearby

  • Badlands National Park - 24 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 66 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, 35 miles from Rapid City Airport, 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.

There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination.Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Badlands Enterprises, LLLP -- Karl

Property amenities

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please make sure to lock both gates when you are leaving. Please make sure all lights are turned off and door is locked.

Pets

Pets not 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven

This ranch is the most amazing property we’ve stayed on. We’ve never seen such beautiful landscapes and surroundings. Our days were full and coming “home” to this ranch made it perfect. Karl, our host, was very helpful and great with communicating with us. The ranch is just as beautiful as the pictures show and the description fits. We loved our time also with Toby, the barn kitty. If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet retreat, this is it. We had a hard time leaving because it really grew in our hearts. Thank you to the family for such a lovely home they are willing to share.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend

Very easy to checkin to this amazing ranch. Everything very clean and welcoming. Lots of free bottled water and even a few beers in the fridge. Tobey the cat greeted us at the porch. Hiked parries', bad lands, and black hills over 3 days. No issues at all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at the ranch. It was very comfortable from the living room furniture to the bed. (we had just stayed at a place that the couch was not comfortable). It was peaceful; the kitchen had everything we needed. It was nice to have the washer and dryer. We had beautiful sunsets and beautiful night skies. It was convenient to Badlands NP; a little bit of a drive to get into the heart of the NP but a nice drive. Kyle was very responsive to questions before our arrival and while we were there. We felt like we had our own little ranch for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness

Prairie perfection

You will never find a more peaceful, quiet vacation rental than this lovely little ranch near the badlands of South Dakota. The owners have made an oasis of trees and shrubs in a beautiful prairie setting. All you will hear is the gentle breeze, birds singing and a far off cow mooing. The inside of the cabin has been nicely renovated and decorated with western decor. We had everything we needed. Just be sure to pick up groceries before you come because you won’t want to leave the ranch once you get there. Great place for birdwatching.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow

Karl is a premier host that is kind and provides one of the most memorable and peaceful Vrbo experiences I have had yet. The house is cozy and supplies everything for a nice getaway - the lack of wifi was also a nice break from normal life. The surrounding Badlands area seems not of this world. My wife and I spent everyday hiking and sightseeing, marveling at the beauty and grandeur at nearly every turn. Can't recommend this property and owner enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin03x A., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful

Literally better than I thought. The place was very nice, we just wanted a place near the badlands desert and ended up getting a lot more. Karl always replied back to my text right away even when I thought I was locked out of the place(read “all” his directions). It’s a beautiful chunk of land. The place had tons of great information if you are adventure seekers. They have binders they made of the property and their history and nice little places they enjoyed on and off the property. Highly recommend if it’s your first time in the area and want some good information. Everything you need is there besides food. Didn’t feel like we needed to leave to get anything(although not really any place to close by). Great place if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle. We throughly enjoy and highly recommend. They have a lot of local classic movies that were filmed in the area too which I thought was pretty neat. We only watched one though because we were not there to watch movies haha.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

True little house in the prairie…

Our stay was great! The property was well maintained and comfortable. It was so beautiful and peaceful—a wonderful escape from our life in Denver. It definitely reminded me of the Little House in the Prairie books I loved as a child. Location was good as well for what we went for—basically between Badlands and Mt.Rushmore. Owner was friendly and very communicative. Only complaint was that cell service was spotty and no WiFi—but honestly it was nice having an excuse to unplug. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Sluce of heaven

Stayed about a week with my wife and mom and we absolutely loved it! So beautiful and peaceful! We used it as a base camp to tour Custer, Badlands and Sheep mountain. Karl was a pleasure to work with through booking and check in. They have a book with some great travel tips. Just about everything you need is in the cabin! It’s extremely remote but that’s exactly what we were looking for! Thanks for sharing your ranch with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A true getaway in the prairie!

We absolutely loved this charming and spacious ranch house right next to the badlands! It was the perfect location to enjoy and experience the quiet beauty of the area, and a great place to come back to after exploring the badlands and even the black hills which are about an hour away. It was our first time in South Dakota and the host left very useful tips to make the most of our vacation. Everything was clean and it was clear a lot of care went in to making everything comfortable. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and peaceful

This is a great place to get away from the noise in life. It is close to the Badlands National Park. Custer State Park. Mt Rushmore. There is plenty of hiking. All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin I.

Badlands Ranch

Very secluded and private, close to Badlands and Black Forest. well stocked and great piece of property. The crucifix in the back yard and the Mary statues were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed the cabin and property all the views were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Far Beyond Expectations - A Delightful Experience

This was our honeymoon, and we were so delighted by all the subtle touches around the property. Great books, great spiritual reminders to relax, great movies, and great proximity to one of our favorite parts of the Badlands - Sheep Mountain. Very grateful for the all around positive vibe at this wonderful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extraordinary attention to detail in an idyllic setting!

Wonderful. All the little things...I forgot a hair dryer...no worries, one was provided. Bedding, beds, sofa and chairs all comfy, nice array of kitchen supplies, toiletries, books and ideas for day trips all appreciated:) We spent our days vigorously hiking and sight seeing, was a welcome relief to return to the property for an evening of board games and star gazing. Katl was readily available via text, I can't say enough positive things about our stay. Thank you from the McDaniels:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene

Beautiful setting surrounded by miles of rolling hills and pastures. Located between the Black Hills and the Badlands, closer to the Badlands. Best to go prepared to make meals at the house, as restaurants are not close by. Kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed breakfasts on the covered front deck and dinners on the picnic table in back, watching the sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022