Discover Your Dream Vacation Home
Welcome to Buffalo Resort on the Hillside. We are excited to host your stay!
This page shares specific information specific on the house and some details that may help during your stay. We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Safety Information
Fire Extinguishers
You will find a fire extinguisher on each floor of the house, in the garage and on the deck.
Need Help?
If it's an emergency call 9-1-1. If you are not feeling well and need care, Black Hills Urgent Care is in Rapid City. Get in and get to feeling better!
information on outdoor items
Blackstone Griddle
TRAEGER PELLET MANUAL
TRAEGER PELLET MANUAL
The Blackstone Griddle is powered by propane. It is great for breakfast, burgers or a fun hibachi night!
TRAEGER PELLET MANUAL
TRAEGER PELLET MANUAL
TRAEGER PELLET MANUAL
What's better than smoking some ribs or pork loin for the group? The smoker is powered by pellets.
Fire Pit
TRAEGER PELLET MANUAL
Fire Pit
Can you say S'more fun! The house is in Pennington County and you can check to make sure there are no fire restrictions on the link below.
Hot Tub
A spot for everyone!
Fire Pit
Ahhhhh... time for a soak after a day of fun!
A spot for everyone!
A spot for everyone!
A spot for everyone!
A table for outdoor meals, couches and various chairs on the deck and patio means there is a spot for everyone!
House details
Be Comfortable!
The house is heated and cooled with a Trane heat pump. The thermostat is on the main floor on the wall in the hallway.
On the thermostat, you will see that there is a feature where you can select auto heating and cooling (far left on the image). This feature keeps the house in a 3-degree range starting heating or cool as needed, however we have found it's hard to keep the basement comfortable with this feature.
INSTEAD, we recommend selecting either the heating or cooling button (second or third on the image) and then click the temperature to the degree you want it to be. Vents in the basement are located in the ceiling and can be opened or closed to adjust to individual needs. In the summer, you may need to close the basement vents to keep the basement from being too cold. In the winter, you may need to open the basement vents to ensure the basement is warm.
The house is very efficient so adjust to the degree you would like and give it around 15 to 20 minutes to adjust.
Fireplace Information
A remote operates the fireplace and is located on the wall just left of the fireplace. With the remote, you can turn the fireplace on/off, set temperature and fan speed. If you run the fireplace, it will make the basement cooler as then the furnace for the whole house will not run as much.
explore for some of our local favorites
Explore the yard and onto the Forest!
Enjoy the privacy and safety of being located at the 'End of the Road'. The National Forest borders the property to the South. Take a hike and explore!
Baker's Bakery for a great snack or meal
Located right on main street of Custer, Baker's Bakery is in a class of it's own with homemade baked goods and buns. From full breakfast to amazing donuts (my favorite is the maple), it's worth a stop. If your later in the day, any sandwich on their delicious buns will hit the mark!
Grab a bite while exploring the park
Custer State Park has a variety of dining options from a more formal dining room to a casual bite in a great atmosphere. One of our favorites is to dine at the Blue Bell Lodge. Just the right mix of casual and authentic!
Life is short - eat dessert first
The purple pie place is the cutest and most delicious stop in Custer. Choose from a wide pie offering, something for everyone. If you are full when you go by - pop in and get one to go to enjoy back at the lodge!
Hike and/or swim at Sylvan Lake
There are a number of great hikes in the area ranging from mild to more aggressive. near Sylvan Lake. If you're up for a challenge, hike Black Elk Peak (sometimes known as Harney Peak) which is the highest point in South Dakota. Be sure to pack your swimming gear as the area is beautiful and perfect for a swim. It's free and it's beautiful!
Watch for the Fluffy Cow
When our family was visiting Hill City, we had a range of ages along with activity levels so we were looking for something everyone would enjoy. The Buffalo Safari hit the mark! They were able to safely take us near the Buffalo and teach us about the area, but we could talk and have fun along the way.
Explore the Mickelson Trail
The Mickelson trail is a beautifully constructed trail that allow you to explore within the Black Hills safety. You can access the trail just a few miles from the house.
The Wildlife Loop
Every pass through the wildlife loop is a new adventure in what you will see and where. It's always a good idea to stop at the Custer State Park visitor center to get a heads up on where the animals are currently roaming so you will not miss a thing.
Check out details
Check Out Details
We hope you have enjoyed your stay! Check out time is 10 am. To prepare for departure, please put all garbage in bags and take them to the outside garbage cans. Be sure to check the rooms for all of your belongings. If you can start a load of towels in the washing machines before you leave, that would really help our cleaning crew out. Please lock up as you leave. We will handle the rest.
Thanks again for staying with us, we hope it's been a great stay!