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Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin

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Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pukwana, SD
  • Kimball Park
    18 min drive
  • Dignity Statue
    25 min drive
  • Chamberlain Marina
    29 min drive

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About the area

Pukwana

With a stay at this cabin in Pukwana, you'll be on a river, and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Saint Margaret's Church and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Kimball Park. .This cabin is 8.1 mi (13 km) from South Dakota Tractor Museum and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • South Dakota Tractor Museum - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Kimball Park - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Dignity Statue - 25 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Chamberlain Marina - 29 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Akta Lakota Museum And Cultural Center - 30 min drive - 31.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Puk U Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Puk U Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin

Our 1940s tourist cabin has been recently remodeled. There is a full-sized bed in one bedroom and a twin sized bed in the other bedroom. The small bathroom with a shower has just been updated with beautiful new tile. An equipped small kitchen has a full-sized refrigerator and an apartment sized stove. We can grocery shop for you if you would like and have your groceries (and the bill) waiting for you when you arrive. We have access to farm fresh eggs.
You will have only 1 1/2 miles of gravel to travel on to get to our ranch.
We offer tours of our ranch. On the ranch is the original 1906 Homestead Shanty that was built for the Ashley Brothers. The shanty holds three pieces of original furniture along with other period furniture. The shanty was occupied until 1956.
A one room rural schoolhouse built in 1905 sits next to the tourist cabin. Desks, books, maps, a wood burning stove offer an opportunity to play act and pretend you are either the teacher in the school or the dunce. One corner inside the schoolhouse has a voting booth and the original voting box.
We have a camp store that is open all the time. Cowgirl necklaces made by our real cowgirl and cowboy grandkids. Chokecherry jelly. Dill pickles, Bad River Beef Jerky, Pemmican and Summer Sausage. (Pemmican is what the Native Americans made with ground buffalo, antelope or deer and nuts and fruits).
We now have a Free Library so you can pick a book, read it at the Diamond A Ranch or take it with you on your travels. When you are done with the book, you can find another Free Library and return it there. Near the Free Library is a "Take a Stick, Leave a Stick" Library for dogs.
Diamond A Cattle Company has both an indoor and an outdoor roping / rodeo arena. Events held at the arenas are barrel racing, bull riding, team penning, team roping and Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
Corriente cattle used for team roping, steer wrestling and bull riding are raised on the Diamond A Cattle Co. We will show off our cattle on our ranch tour.
If you are traveling in your own RV, we have electrical hookups located next to the cabin. We charge $25 per hookup.
Diamond A Cattle Company offers overnight stabling for your horses. Your horses can spend the night in our outdoor arena or in smaller pens inside or outside. We charge $20 per horse per night.
We are only 17 miles from the Missouri River. We can offer suggestions for dining and touring.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin offers books.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Crystal Ashley

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Diamond A Cattle Tourist
Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin Pukwana
Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin Private vacation home
Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin Private vacation home Pukwana

Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird hunter
Great place for 2 pheasant hunters and a dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Thank you for the grade place to stay! Will definitely keep you in mind if we come back this way again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in south dakota
We really enjoyed staying here. Crystal and tucker are wonderful people! We will definitely be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique lovely farm stay
Lovely host and very unique tiny home farm stay. Really enjoyed the prace and quiet of country living. My host Krystal was very attentive and had great communication with me. The horses and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets were an added bonus! This will be a regular stop in my cross country travels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay here again!
Unique, rustic, comfy. It was perfect for a night making our way beck to WI from MT. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic charm
Dad and I were welcomed on our arrival. The owners were friendly and accommodating. We will consider this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool location
I needed a place for 1 night on my trip. I didn't want a random hotel. Really glad I found this. Just what I expected. Great bed and shower. Bob the cat and Fred the dog were a pleasant greeting. I wish I could have found where the coffee and filters might have hiding but it was a cool spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quirky Doesn't Do It Justice
The owners could not be blamed for the rain that day, nor the mud that filled almost every inch of the parking area (I can't speak for the people who got stuck). The cabin was open, and we appreciated the strong workout to get the door open after sitting in the car so long. Fortunately the rain helped to cool us as we worked. It was charming how we asked about the wifi password and the nice gentleman had no idea what that was (he thought it was 'some Native American thing"). There were plenty of mouse traps to keep the rodents away and cleanser so we could clean the durty sink - very thoughtful! No mirror or hooks in the bathroom but never fear - you can use the medicine cabinet door to hang your towel. As budding entemologists we were fascinated by the swarms of ants on all the windows - we were so excited by finding them we could hardly sleep! An extra thoughtful touch was the bottle used as a spitoon by the previous tenet was left beside the bed with still plenty of space in it. We unfortunately couldn't stay long enough to make breakfast. The fridge was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming hosts and peaceful property.
Truly enjoyed meeting Crystal, Tucker and Carson. Fred the dog and Bob the cat welcomed us upon arrival. Crystal was so welcoming and kind. I had a delicious burger at her cousin’s restaurant (Buzzard Bar) - Crystal called Cousin Lonnie and told him to take care of me 😊. Wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet stay on a private ranch
It was a nice little rustic cabin. A great place for our little dog. Our host Crystal was very communicative and the place was nice and quiet. A great place to stay the night when you’re on the road and need to get away from the interstate drive for a while.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynne O., Lacona Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Turning back time…
The history of the buildings was interesting. It had a nostalgic vibe. Thanks for the good reading material!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet ranch house
Great quiet house with lots of history! The s hook house is amazing! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Our family had a great time. Kids loved all the animals n time spent showing us around the baby cows. Cats were a bonus tooo. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stay on a pheasant hunting trip
Very cool small cabin to use for a night between 2 hunts. Worked out excellent, my daughter got to pet a few horses, dogs and a very friendly cat. Kitchen was outfitted very well, cabin was very clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick and Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun little "bunkhouse"
This was a good remote peaceful place to spend the night while headed for the Badlands. Very quiet, and nice place to stretch our legs and walk, Tiny cute little cabin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Millions of stars!
We enjoyed our stay in this quaint little tourist cabin. It had all the necessities for a quiet night in the country. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets and the night sky was fabulous. This is a working cattle ranch with all the things that go along with that. Our host was helpful with suggestions for sightseeing and great food, a great storyteller and guide. We'll plan to stay here again if we are ever in the area...our love to Bob the Cat :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Annette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
We enjoyed our stay. We never met the owners during our time there. It could have used some more comfortable seating. The small couch was okay. We wanted to go see the school house, but both nights there were people parked there with campers. It was secluded and quiet which we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint stop over
It was a nice place to stop on our trip out west. It was clean and quiet, and we enjoyed having the horse corral right out the back window.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gabriel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay
Good place to break up a trip across Sputh Dakota
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Didn't know what to expect. but this hidden little gem was a pleasant leap back into the past! So it isn't the Ritz or Waldorf but you're not looking for that if you are staying here. If you are looking for a quiet and clean place to relax and a very affordable price... you found it! The property is maintained and has a convenient country store for those items you may have forgotten to include trailer electrical hookups! There is also an old school house that looks like when they closed the door some 100 years ago, they just never came back; very cool to see. thank you for the accommodations, Crystal!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great history stay
Clean and well maintained, out in the country. History in the school house and cabin so interesting and real. Quite and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stopping point
We stopped here for the night on our way out west. What a wonderful little spot. Cabin had everything we needed and bed is super comfortable. Highly recommend this as a great place to stop and get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer roadtrip stop!
We had a great experience! The cabin was clean and super charming! Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We had a very nice experience at Crystal's place. Crystal had everything we needed, the cabin was well stocked, very clean and nicely decorated. It was close to Chamberlain, but far enough to be very quiet except for an occasional crowing from a pheasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in South Dakota
Had a great time, Tucker and Crystal were great hosts. Second time we have stayed here and we will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022