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Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats

Cottage perfectly located for exploring Spearfish

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Spearfish, SD
  • Place, Black Hills State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jorgensen Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ida Henton Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Spearfish

Heart of Spearfish.You'll find Black Hills State University and Lookout Park within a 15-minute walk of this Spearfish cottage. Also, Creekside Nature Area is within half a mile (1 km) and Lyle Hare Stadium is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Evans Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Black Hills State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jorgensen Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Creekside Nature Area - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ida Henton Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪City Brew - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats

Welcome! Cappie, star of two episodes of Discovery Channel's Building-Off-The-Grid and co-host of Magnolia Network’s Building Outside the Lines, built this adorable off-grid cottage as his own, but now you have the opportunity to stay!

This beautiful 3-acre property, once the Swisher Farm, is today a working homestead, with dozens of chickens and a large garden. This quiet oasis is located within the city of Spearfish.

This cottage is handmade, from the bespoke front door to the custom 2-headed shower. We know you'll appreciate the details!

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Swisher Farmhouse @ Granny Flats
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 59 reviews
$166 nightly
The price is $179
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Swisher Farmhouse @ Granny Flats

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 1-2 children may be obliged on an inflatable bed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Off grid Living @ Granny Flats
Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats Spearfish
Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats to the airport?

This cottage is 64 mi (69-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Happy Jacks (4-min drive) and First Gold Hotel and Gaming (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats to downtown Spearfish?

This cottage is 1.2 mi away from Spearfish.

Reviews

Beautiful Off-Grid Living @ Granny Flats Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat place! Very clean and welcoming :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Climate was comfortable. We used the wood burning fireplace. We did not have anything for kindling but picked up some newspapers to assist. The compost toilet seemed pretty full. There wasn’t any odor but it was just piled pretty high.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private, excellent value and fabulous property with amazing views and ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane h., Towanda is

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost off the grid, but good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn R.

Beautiful property and great location. Being solar powered we understood not being able to run air during peak hours but even during non-peak times the air conditioning was ineffective and it was near 100 degrees, very few windows opened so there was little way to get any airflow. I recommend this property just not in extreme temps. Easy to reach owner when we had a problem, overall a great experience.Bed was comfortable and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful setting, and the limitations are what you would expect from an off the grid property. The property was stocked well with the usual amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Stay

What a unique stay! Close to town for dinner. Nice setting for the cold plunge pool, and the bed was comfortable. Enjoyed watching the deer while sitting by the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

It was the perfect combination of City and Country!We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Fun!

Everything we hoped for. Close to everything with enough space to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great experience

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin had a great relaxing feel and the surroundings made our stay so peaceful. This is a much at stay location when in Spearfish.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cozy

Stayed for a night. Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This off-grid property was perfect for a weekend visit with my daughter. The off-grid set up of straw bale house, solar panels, well, wood stove was fascinating. The cabin was clean and cozy and Jared was quick to respond when we had a little battery trouble. I will definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely off-grid living

My husband found this place and sent me the link and I just booked it without really looking at the pictures. It was different than any other place we have stayed before. It was an experience to stay in a house that is pretty much self-sustaining. The house had plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena P., Albany, MN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C., Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in the Black Hills

My wife and I stayed for four nights. The location is right in Spearfish but the acerage around the house makes it feel like you are out in the countryside. The house and prperty sre a lot of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect For Us

We couldn't have chosen a better place for our honeymoon! The house is charming and cozy, and the property is absolutely beautiful!! Located near the walking path and river, it was perfect for our morning walks. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conner S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Place To Stay In Spearfish

Property was clean and well kept. The decorations were nice and the outdoor area was fun to walk around. The AC worked OK, just dont run it for too long. It's a very unique place to stay at, and well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Rockwall, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Artsy, Self-sustaining House.

Loved the unique & artistic, architectural design & flare of this little customized house, located in Spearfish, SD! This was our first time to stay in a ‘self-sustaining’ property. Definitely one-of-a-kind! Am completely unfamiliar regarding sawdust-composting toilets, but this feature was a very manageable. Truly appreciated the attention to details & the craftsmanship in this space! This house is nestled in a quiet location adjacent to a small creek & an open field, yet is conveniently located near Spearfish, as well as a short drive to Deadwood or Sturgis. Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer State Park are also an easy day trip from this location. So, it’s a great place for 2 people to stay! Can highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

A very unique property, it was a real treat, staying there. It was also a pleasure meeting the owner and visiting with him. Hopefully sometime in the future, I’ll be able to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiesha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

We loved everything about this home, from its serene surroundings, sustainability and cool factor. One night wasn’t enough but we were so happy we got to experience it. We saw a huge buck right outside the bedroom window and loved the thrill of jumping into the cold plunge pool. When in town, be sure to eat ice cream at Leone’s!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend at the cottage

All instructions were spot on. The address was very easy to find. We meet the owner during the stay. He was very friendly. He made sure we had everything we needed and encouraged us to look around the 3 acre property. On our stay we used the sauna and the cold plunge. I highly recommended both. My family and I highly recommend staying at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique House

Very peaceful location. House was clean. Has large yard and would be great area to sit outside at night on a summer night. Hosts were attentive and prompt when we requested additional firewood for the wood burning stove. Had four fawns visit one evening. Spent all waking hours sight seeing and visiting attractions. If you have not experienced a self recycling toilet, you may be surprised. But I must say, due to the way the toilet vents there is absolutely no odor. The bed and toilet sit high, so those that are elderly or have physical limitations may find getting in bed or on the toilet a little challenging. None the less, we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tiny House on Steroids

My wife and I were out for a visit to see our new grandchild, but our trip was cut short by weather and so I'm offering this review after only one night's stay. This property is like visiting one of the "wonders of the world". The engineering that went into the design and construction of this property in trying to make it Earth friendly is amazing. Be ready to step back in time. "Off the Grid" is more than a description; it's a warning. The same concepts that make this property such an endearing and novel stay are the same things that will also require you to remember that there are certain expected (but possibly forgotten) things that will require you to do more than push a button to get it done. I highly recommend this property, but make good use of your hostess in determining if it's right for you before booking. (She's quite nice and very helpful). It's not for just anyone IMHO. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

TIM L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet in town

Very quiet property located in a neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023