Western Blue Skies

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Property grounds
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
View from property
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hot Springs, SD
  • Wind Cave National Park
    19 min walk
  • Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
    9 min drive
  • VA Black Hills Health Care System
    10 min drive

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About the area

Hot Springs

A stay at this guesthouse places you in the heart of Hot Springs, a 3-minute drive from Wind Cave National Park and 9 minutes from Evans Plunge Mineral Springs. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Custer State Park and 28.1 mi (45.3 km) from Black Hills National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Wind Cave National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Evans Plunge Mineral Springs - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mammoth Site of Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wandering Bison Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Woolly's Grill and Cellar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Winners Circle Lanes & Games - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Two Cows Creamery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Western Blue Skies

From the patios (3) and covered deck enjoy the amazing South Dakota sun setting in the pines, the long shadows on the meadow as the sun sets and awesome sunrises! Enjoy the quiet and peacefulness away from traffic noise and noise from neighboring guests. You and your guests will enjoy just as all other guests have.

New three bedroom, on several scenic acres for private hikes, climbs and exploring.

Large windows to enjoy views from living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Patio/deck areas to enjoy the quiet, scenery, wildlife, the wide-open sky with an abundance of stars. No artificial lights to interfere with your night views.

Off Highway 385, aka Wind Cave Road, 4 miles North of historic beautiful Hot Springs in a beautiful quiet country setting/valley on over 200 acres providing privacy, quiet and private hiking. Borders Black Hills National Forest Land including Lady C Ranch which is also Black Hills National Forest, this borders Wind Cave National Park.

Close and easy access to Custer State Park -- scenic Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and several other beautiful lakes, Mount Rushmore, Evans Plunge, Mammoth Site, Angostura Lake, Badlands National Park, Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Ideal location for quiet getaways. Enjoy the outdoors and wildlife in the Black Hills environment at its best.

King bed in one bedroom, another bedroom has a queen bed. These two bedrooms are roomy enough for pac and play, or to make bed on floor for toddlers.

The other has a queen bed and bunkbeds with full mattresses. Bunkbed has sturdy steps, not a ladder. There’s also an extra rail that sits on original rail of bed that can be used for young children.

All three bedrooms have ceiling fans, room darkening curtains and split unit air conditioning unit (no noisy fans). Each bedroom has its own control for heat and cooling. The bedrooms are on the second floor and there is a door from second floor hallway to patio area to enjoy views. The bedrooms are assessable from outside to load/unload luggage or to help with handicapped guests get to bedrooms.

Bathroom has full walk-in shower.

Air conditioning, fiber internet wifi with additional booster units, satellite TV, Weber bbq grill. Cove heating in bedrooms and in-floor heating on first floor.

The property borders Black Hills National Forest, therefore building a FIRE is NOT ALLOWED. Out of respect to future renters PETS and SMOKING are NOT ALLOWED.

Storm Shelter on site.

For the allergy and smell sensitive -- We are original owners of this home (finished in 2021) and there has never been pets, smoking, or use of scented candles in this home. Nor has there been water damage, therefore no musty, moldy smells. Bedding and Towels are washed with Tide Free.

Washer and dryer. Laundry room includes a large table for folding, drying racks, hanging clothes bar and clothes hangers.

You can contact me to make payment directly, to avoid paying additional VRBO fees. Recent guests have paid me directly, therefore those guests did not have an opportunity to give us a review on VRBO site. I guarantee all our guests enjoyed their stay and were amazed at the beauty and quiet.

Sharon 605-430-6018



There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sharon Klein; 605 430-6018; sharonklein56@gmail.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Water park access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Western Skies
Western Blue Skies Guesthouse
Western Blue Skies Hot Springs
Western Blue Skies Guesthouse Hot Springs

Western Blue Skies Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Great for crew, Restfull
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Host
5 star property and 5 star host! Sharon was so great to work with and was beyond accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area with beautiful views
The property was very secluded, other than the owners home right across the road. The home had plenty of space and was comfortable and clean . Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay in South Dakota
The Western Blue Sky made a memorable stay for our family trip to South Dakota. The hosts ensured we had everything we needed and provided great advice on things to do in the area. The home was new and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. It provided a great location to see all the area attractions. You can smell the pine in the air from the pine forests in the Black Hills and at night it is perfect for star gazing. The views are spectacular from the upper porch area. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country getaway
We enjoyed our stay in the country, the sunsets on the upper deck were amazing! Close many of the sites we wanted to visit. Sharron was quick to answer all our questions. The unit was immaculate with plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location - very peaceful.
Lovely location - very peaceful. Place was very clean and stocked with all necessities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Remote
We had plenty of room for our family of five. We had extra beds. It was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. There were beautiful areas on the property to explore. We did several day excursions into the Hills and could be in Custer in about 30-40 min. Hot Springs is only a few miles away. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank You
Thanks for sharing your home with our family. Loved the seclusion and views. Was a great place to unwind and rest for another full day of sightseeing..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

LeAnn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very nice home and the owners were always checking in to see if we needed anything. The only downfall was only one bathroom for our group of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we wanted in a trip to South Dakota
My wife and I and our two kids (7 & 4) loved our stay here. The home is centered on a nearly 200 acre property bordering the Black Hills. There are other rentable spaces as well as the property owners nearby, but there is no reason for that to detract you from choosing this location as each location is uniquely divided. We enjoyed walking the property and taking in the beautiful sites. We also enjoyed being out of the heavy tourism areas. Everything is within a reasonable and scenic drive. Make sure to see Mammoth Cave in Hot Springs. Also good to see is Wind Cave National Park. Plan to arrive early to secure a tour time as tickets go fast. We got tickets for a later time in the day and went and grabbed lunch in Hot Springs. Home was exactly as pictured and very well kept and clean. Individual room air conditioners kept the room nice and cool especially during the hottest of days. Home has everything you should need during your stay. Sharon and Perry are great hosts! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
What a wonderful stay our family had. It was truely a home away from home. We felt instantly comfortable in the rural surroundings. The children loved the cattle and being able to walk around the fields. The wildflowers were in abundance and so beautiful. It felt very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sharon and Perry were great hosts. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for everything!
Conveniently located to all the parks and Hot Springs for supplies. Awesome views. Great place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M., Roca, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for a Family Vacation
The location between Hot Springs and Wind Cave Park was perfect for us. The place was immaculate and the hosts were immediately available when we needed assistance.. Lots of room to spare for our family of 5 to spread out. Loved looking out the windows at the forest and sitting outside on the patio for morning coffee. We also outside one night on the patio and listened to the sounds of the wildlife all around us. We wanted quiet and solitude (not crowds) and this was the perfect place for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zane E., Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Great property and location. The property is isolated and away from the crowds. Mount Rushmore is about to 1.5 hrs and the Badlands were about 2.5 hrs away. We loved hiking around the property and seeing the wildlife. We would definitely come back. The owners we very helpful and hospital. The property had everything that we needed. Great vacation with the comforts a home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021