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.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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About the area
Pukwana
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.
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 13 June 2026 start from AU$138, 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).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Amazing little area, came in for family stuff nearby. As soon as we booked we got check in info and directions. Once we got there we were able to meet the owner and all in all had an amazing stay
It was clean, conveniently located, and Crystal said up to make sure that my stay was the best. It was a well appointed cabin and wouod recommend to anyone.
This was such a fun and unique property. Crystal was super helpful and met us when we pulled in to give a quick explanation of the property. We wish we could have stayed longer to explore a bit more, will definitely be back when we come out west!
This was a good spot to stay for night traveling across SD. It’s a tad off the beaten path but not too far. If you’re looking for something unique and rural, this is the spot for you!
We had an amazing time staying in this beautiful home! It is perfectly equipped with everything we needed and so comfortable for our whole family to relax and enjoy each others company! Having the beach right out the back door, and pool too, was perfect. Location to Caligney was amazing as well. We will be booking this home again in the future!!
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!
Communication from the host was fantastic. The cabin was warm and welcoming upon arrival. We loved seeing the animals, too. It was fun to check out the old school house right next to the cabin. This is a unique treasure in SD. We would definitely stay again.
Cindy S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We would love to have you back anytime.
We really enjoyed staying here. Crystal and tucker are wonderful people! We will definitely be back !
Travis H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you for coming. I enjoyed visiting with you guys. Tucker loved telling you his b.s. stories—-believe what you want. Don’t forget to take your cats next time. And don’t eat chicken—you are what you eat.
Crystal and Tucker were delightful to bs with about their property and the interesting things they had done with their indoor arena and stock throughout the years! The tourist cabin was the perfect size for us (2 adults and a pup). The kitchen is small but still perfect size, and had all the amenities you would need. The bathroom/shower was very clean and good hot water! The bed was comfortable also. Thanks again Crystal for being so helpful and accommodating with questions I had or things we needed!
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.
Quiet, great beds, awesome shower, views of cattle and crops, friendly hosts, and excellent history. I'd definitely come back!
Geraldine D.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2021
Addison and I absolutely loved having you and Manny here. I hope you can visit us again.
I don't know why VRBO gave you all 1s. I will try to edit it.
About the host
Hosted by Crystal Ashley
Tucker and Crystal Ashley have three daughters: Nikki, Jaime and Carson Ann; two sons-in-law: Jason and Tim, and 11 grandchildren: Brenna, Acacia, Cami, Cedar, Blaze, Sami, Chase, Arrow, Bold, Action and Addison. And now we have two great grandchildren: Great Granddaughter Harlynne Rae and Great Grandson Kallen James. Rodeo has been a big part of our family's lives. We also participate in Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
Why they chose this property
Our ranch has been in the Ashley family since 1906. We have the original Homestead Shanty and Outhouse listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. We have a rural schoolhouse on the property. We give free tours of our ranch. Just let us know when you are ready for the adventure. Our sunset are gorgeous and the night skies are wondrous.
What makes this property unique
We are only six miles off Interstate 90. Our ranch is peaceful and quiet. Our cat Bob loves to visit with our guests. We have horses that stable at our ranch. Their pen is only a few feet from our campground.