Rustic countryside, natural beauty of the great outdoors and… oh, yeah. Bring your own horse.

The French Creek Ranch Bed and Breakfast in Custer, South Dakota is a charming country ranch escape situated next to the Black Mountains with breath-taking views of the Needles formation. Also nearby are several scenic wonders of South Dakota: Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Wind Cave National Park, and the Jewel Cave National Monument.

There are thousands of acres right on the ranch for you to explore on foot, on horseback, or on a bicycle. Just a short distance away, you’ll find mountain bike trails that lead you through gorgeous scenery.
The amenities make it ideal for guests who enjoy sports, with tennis, volleyball and basketball courts to enjoy, plus fishing and a game room (including pool table. For everyone else, there’s a sauna, a saloon (with refrigerator), gourmet breakfasts every morning at 8 a.m. (for humans; horses get oats) and a private patio with a barbecue grill.

You can choose from three guest rooms, all of which have queen-sized beds, private baths and wonderful views. The rustic western themed Cowboy Room and the southwestern themed Cowgirl Room both have walk-in closets. The American Indian themed Lakota Room features a double closet.

At the time of this writing, room rates vary between $65 and $145, depending on season and availability.