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15 Bed Lodge on the Missouri River.  Your group is the only occupant of Lodge.
 Kitchen stocked with everything you need to cook with including basic staples.
View of ranch hills from the Missouri River.
Beautiful sunsets.  Great star gazing without interference from city lights.
Living Room.  Cable TV.  Free High Speed Internet.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15236.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pierre, SD
    Spring Creek Recreation Area
    54 min drive
    Cow Creek Recreation Area
    57 min drive
    South Dakota State Capitol
    75 min drive
    Pierre, SD (PIR-Pierre Regional)
    78 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bunkhouse

+4
4 Single Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Hillbilly Relaxation Ranch - Your Fish & Hunt & Family Reunion Destination

Privacy Galore. If you are an outdoor enthusiast or just want to get away from life's demands, this is the place for you. Lodge is tucked away on a 3800 acre ranch. You have the entire lodge to yourself - no sharing with other guests. 15 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, screened porch and deck. Washer and dryer onsite. Cook yourself or do the total relaxation vacation with 3 meals per day ready for you at the rate of $65/person/day. Free internet if you want to stay connected. Pets welcome! The Last 7 miles are gravel roads. The driveway is a pasture road. A remote country get away.

Covid-19 precautions will be practiced by a thorough disinfecting of the lodge in between groups. During your stay your group is the ONLY occupant of the lodge. No other guests share the space. The ranch residents have separate residences spread out on the 3800 acre ranch.

The main attraction is the Missouri River and the beautiful hills on its banks. Walleye, Catfish and Bass Fishing PLUS Pheasant and Dove Hunting at its finest. But don't forget the wildlife hikes, bird watching, photography, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, shoreline picnics, boating, trap shooting, nature hikes, check on the cows, check the crops, finding waterfowl in the diked ponds, what are the ground hogs up to, watching fox pups play, what type of cactus is this, where does this draw go, what lives in this hole, rock picking on the shoreline and the list goes on.

Want to sit on the deck and hang out. View the river. Watch the wildlife on the surrounding hillsides and in the air. Watch the cow/calf pairs enjoy their pasture. BBQ grill on the deck. Cook up the fish you caught that day for dinner. Picnic on the shore. No city lights to impede star gazing. Sometimes you will get the treat of a view of colorful northern lights.

Bring your canoes and kayaks to explore the Oahe Reservoir.

Bring your own fishing boat or guided fishing available for a fee.

Hunt public lands or guided hunting available for a fee.

Golf course 20 miles away. There are several restaurants within 10 to 30 miles.

There are 4 main sleeping areas. Multiple single beds in each area. Can slide the beds together or leave as single beds to suit your needs.

Kitchen has staples and all cooking utensils, pots and pans, coffee pots and dishes. Just bring your own food. Keep in mind that the nearest grocery store is 30 miles away so come prepared. Bedding and Towels are supplied.

Whether you are vacationing with one person or fifteen people, you will feel at home.

Don't want to have the family reunion at home this year? Perfect spot to hold your gathering. Room for extra tents or travel trailers too.

Part of a group that needs peace and quiet for a retreat? It doesn't get better than this.

Are you a person in the public eye? You don't have to see anyone on this trip.

Bachelor Parties and Bachelorette Parties welcomed.



Property manager

Lori Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Great for Retreats or Bachelor Parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pets welcomed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking only.
Arid climate: No fireworks, campfires or explosives.
Trap shooting allowed with notice to make sure livestock not in the area.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Great for Retreats or Bachelor Parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pierre

Located in Pierre, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cow Creek Recreation Area and Okobojo Point Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pierre, SD

What's nearby

  • Spring Creek Recreation Area - 54 min drive
  • Cow Creek Recreation Area - 57 min drive
  • Oahe Dam - 70 min drive
  • South Dakota State Capitol - 75 min drive
  • South Dakota Discovery Center - 75 min drive

Getting around

  • Pierre, SD (PIR-Pierre Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Lodge Steakhouse - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillbilly Relaxation Ranch - Your Fish & Hunt & Family Reunion Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Hillbilly Relaxation Ranch - Your Fish & Hunt & Family Reunion Destination ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillbilly Relaxation Ranch - Your Fish & Hunt & Family Reunion Destination ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillbilly Relaxation Ranch - Your Fish & Hunt & Family Reunion Destination located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 32 miles (52 km) of Spring Creek Recreation Area, Cow Creek Recreation Area and Okobojo Point Recreation Area.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our lady who checked us in is very friendly. 100% loved it there.
Its quiet and beautiful there. We all loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Already looking to come back with friends
Great view and amenities. Access to lake Oahe. Host was excellent and we've recommended to friends and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great place to stay for a couple days of fishing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Second Visit
We have stayed here before & loved it enough to come back. 6 adults + each family has dogs. We love it there - so peaceful and beautiful. We take ATVs and UTVs and go for rides also take the dogs for walks - they love to run. We enjoy the river - and the dogs will swim. It's nice & clean. We take in all of our food because it's a little drive to the nearest town. The screened porch is awesome - we spent a lot of time out there. Lori is great - gives you your privacy but also there if you need anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Had a wonderful week of relaxing, fishing, and enjoying the beautiful views.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We had a great time staying here! It was clean and cozy and was the perfect place for our friends and family reunion. Lori was a fantastic host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location and Amazing Host
I stayed at the property for a fishing trip with my family. We had a wonderful time! Lori was incredibly helpful during the check-in process and gave us a tour of the property. We did a lot of hiking and fishing and saw a ton of deer, pheasants, and other wildlife. I cannot reccommend this location enough! It was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
It was a great get away with plenty to do .With lori showing us the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July fishing vacation
The property is AMAZING! I am used to bringing some much of my own things and this property had many of those items. The DOGS loved the acres of fields they were able to run. Longer distance (gravel) than we would have liked to drive to a boat launch but that is country staying. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
We loved staying here. It was beautiful, relaxing and Lori was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Sioux Falls, SD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay while fishing for walleye on Lake Oahe. There were eight of us with three boats. We cooked breakfast and was on the water by 9 am with limits of walleye by 2 pm leaving plenty of time for story telling and evening grilling. Some of the guys caught catfish from shore during evening sunset. What a great experience for all of us! We thank Lorie for being a great host and being so responsive to our inquiries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fishing friends
Great place to stay , quiet and private yet close to world class fishing. Second stay and will return !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot for Secluded Getaway
This was our 2nd time staying here, and as usual, it was great. Perfect for our group of guys spending a few days chasing pheasants. Thanks Lori for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family reunion
Lori was a super host! She was right up the hill so when we had a question we had a quick response. We had all of our kids and grandkids so it was super busy but the spread out of the house was awesome and the screened in porch was so enjoyable in the evenings! The rental had all the things we needed. It was quite a drive but so worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
If you want remote and relaxing this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reid N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori is a very nice lady makes you feel welcome. Property is a great place to relax
Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot
We loved the location -- quiet, not many people around and very relaxing! The hills and Missouri River were so pretty. We had our family of 6 adults and all of our dogs and it worked perfectly for us! We took ATVs with us and had plenty of room to ride on the trails. The river was so clean and clear, we went there daily & waded and let our dogs swim. We spent a lot of time hanging out on the screened in porch. The kitchen had everything we needed for meal prep - - do plan ahead as it's about 35-40 minutes to the closest store. Lori was great - she is close by in case you need anything. It was a great vacation!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael a., Afton, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful as advertised
Communication was great at all times with the owner, who was warm, welcoming and accommodating. We loved the remoteness and beautiful views and there was plenty of space for our 3 trucks with boats. There were a few maintenance challenges (fridge not cooling, slow drain) which were promptly attended to. Highly recommend as long as you’re ok with a several mile drive on gravel roads to get there. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Property and Wonderful Host
We had an amazing time at this property. Lori was a wonderful host and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

steven c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walleye fishing trip
Absolutely perfect location. Excellent house for a group fishing trip. Everything you need at hand. Close to any of the local lakes. Excellent lake access and shooting range on property. Excellent communication and support from owner. Couldn’t be better Will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with a big group
I’d stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, secluded property
This property is amazing and we had great communication with the owner. I would definitely recommend this property for small to larger family gatherings.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

BRAXTON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
9 guys on a fishing trip
Everything exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Fun spot to get together and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Beautiful spot, great fishing, relaxing getaway!! Lori is absolutely wonderful to work with and went above and beyond for us making fishing plans and escorting us there. Such a great little area, We would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lori Johnson

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My father and step mother purchased the ranch in 1998 to enjoy the wonderful fishing and hunting this region has to offer. It provided them with both crop land and grassland for grazing. The views from the hillside of the 50 mile long and 3 mile wide Oahe Reservoir on the Missouri River are breathtaking.

Why they chose this property

Our younger years were spent in the bustling city of Minneapolis. Privacy and wide open spaces drew us here. My father loved to fish walleye. The abundance of large walleye in the Missouri River made it an easy choice. And then there is the pheasant, dove, deer, goose and duck hunting.

They had so many friends and family visiting and enjoying the area that we decided to open a lodge in 2015 for others to enjoy. The Lodge is owned by RIP B & B LLC.

What makes this property unique

A favorite day would be to go fishing and come back for breakfast. Then a drive around the ranch to check the cattle and crops. The drive also allowed us to see deer, coyote, fox, ducks, geese, pheasant, hawks, owls, ground hogs and other wildlife too. A walk to the river for a swim in the summer. Fall would mean a hunting outing for whatever was in season. Spring would mean time to fix fence. If time permitted, a cookout on the shoreline at night or picnic dinner enjoying the sounds of nature. Star gazing without the interference of lights is wonderful out here. When the northern lights appear they are vivid green, red and yellow.

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