Step back in time at the Diamond A Ranch, where a 1940s tourist cabin offers a cozy retreat. Unwind in the recently remodeled space featuring an equipped kitchen and beautiful new bathroom tile. Explore the ranch's rich history through tours of the original 1906 Homestead Shanty and one-room rural schoolhouse, or browse unique gifts at our camp store.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedroomsSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace
The current price is €111
€111
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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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.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchenette
Oven
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Wildlife 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)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Pukwana, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kimball Park and American Creek Beach Area, while South Dakota Tractor Museum and South Dakota Hall Fame are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks. Visit our Pukwana travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin on 17 May 2026 start from €111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Saint Margaret's Church, Kimball Park and South Dakota Tractor Museum. Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center and Dignity Statue are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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Diamond A Cattle Tourist Cabin Reviews
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Exceptional
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This little cabin is as authentic as it gets. As retired teachers, we loved having access to the little schoolhouse next door to the cabin. The history provided was very interesting. Crystal offered to show us other areas of the ranch but we were already on the road. The stars at night were phenomenal. Thank you!
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.
Stefanie O.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
8 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I called the office 2 days before hand to let them know we'd be coming in late. That worked well. The host greeted us. We loved the full kitchen and shower. It was a cool small house and very quiet. The school house next to it was neat to see. They also have a camp store which was unexpected. Will stay again for sure.
We were in SD for a graduation. Traveling with our three dogs. This was the perfect place for us for a weekend stay. Small house but plenty of room for us. Hot shower. Full fridge. Exploring the farm was fun w the dogs and the schoolhouse nextfoor was a fun lite adventure. Thanks for a great 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
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.
Dad and I were welcomed on our arrival. The owners were friendly and accommodating. We will consider this location again.
April P.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Pamela B.
8 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Cowboy cabin
We had a problem when we got there. The door was supposed to be open but it wasn't. My husband finally found a key on an outside light. The cabin was clean, the air was on so that was great. I loved the decor and the extra fans. Camp store was fun. Loved the history and my husband got a kick out of Bob the cat and the dog.
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!
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 :)
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.
Keith B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Annette W.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
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.
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!
Gerald W.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Kathleen E.
26 Jun 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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.