Kate's Cottage On The Historic Peterson Farm

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly

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Beresford, SD

Union Grove State Park
‪23 min drive‬
University of South Dakota
‪34 min drive‬
DakotaDome
‪34 min drive‬
Yankton, SD (YKN-Chan Gurney Municipal)
‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Our circa 1930's cottage on the historic Peterson Farm has been lovingly restored and is ready to welcome guests who are drawn to the tranquility and peace of country living. Our goal is to provide our visitors with a unique and comfortable retreat in a quiet, rural setting. As you enjoy your morning coffee, a light breakfast will be delivered to your door. And if we're cooking wood-fired pizza, you'll have an invitation. Enjoy the hospitality of country life! (NOTE: Breakfast may not be available with discounted rates.)

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owner/property manager

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted outside only. Pets only by arrangement with owner.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Beresford

Located in Beresford, this cottage is in a rural area. The Bluffs Golf Course and Valiant Vineyards Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Union Grove State Park and Newton Hills State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at DakotaDome or Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.

Beresford, SD

What's nearby

Union Grove State Park - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
University of South Dakota - 34 min drive - 46.3 km
DakotaDome - 34 min drive - 46.2 km
National Music Museum - 35 min drive - 45.9 km
Riverside Park - 61 min drive - 86.5 km

Getting around

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
‪Bertz Sports Bar and Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
‪Touch Of Dutch - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kate's Cottage On The Historic Peterson Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Kate's Cottage On The Historic Peterson Farm?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kate's Cottage On The Historic Peterson Farm on 29 May 2025 start from NZ$213.26, 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.

Where is Kate's Cottage On The Historic Peterson Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Union Grove State Park and within 25 miles (40 km) of Spirit Mound and Riverside Healthcare. The Bluffs Golf Course and Newton Hills State Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James C.

27 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect road trip stay-over

Quaint, quiet cottage off the beaten path and well worth the "detour". Gale is the best hostess, the place is perfectly kept, the setting is awesome and the breakfast (surprise!) was amazing. It was our first stay at Kate's Cottage, but hopefully not our last.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & Charming

Absolutely great place to stay! The cottage is very cozy, charming, and inviting.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

rickey j.

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay in south dakota

Was a very great stay and very peaceful. Gale was a great host. The breakfast was the best we had while in our stay in south dakota

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

2 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kate's cute cabin

Very accommodating lovely intimate cottage. Best chocolate chip cookies and breakfast our entire trip. Thanks for the hospitality

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keli M.

19 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our trip across the country

Excellent place to stay to unwind. For us, it was comfy and cozy. A quaint cottage with a hostess that attends to your every need!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

16 February 2020

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Quiet time to days gone by!

Very quiet and relaxing. We really enjoyed the peacefulness and hope to be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

cindy f., beverly farms ma

20 January 2019

The perfect place!!

This was our second time staying at the cottage and it was just as wonderful as our first. Gale is the most gracious hostess.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

1 November 2016

Wonderful charm

This was a wonderful option to staying in a hotel when visiting my daughter at USD. Great hostess and just an all around wonderful experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

23 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Escape

Such a cute cottage! We loved the quietness of the location. Within 30 minutes from Vermillion if you want dinner options. Gale makes the best breakfast!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., Vermillion, SD, US

24 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

6 years and counting

We've stayed at Kate's Cottage for a weekend every spring for 6 years now. The experience is always a good one, even if the spring weather is not.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dEBI m.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME

Amazing! The Cottage was so homey, cozy and clean. Our host Gale was very hospitable and breakfast each day was delicious. This is our new go to..we will be back this Fall.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

8 May 2019

Amazing. Absolutely Amazing.

This little cottage is the most relaxing place we have ever stayed. Very peaceful and decorated adorably. The breakfast was a wonderful and delicious treat. Would love to come back for some R&R. Thank you so much!

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice T., COLORADO SPRINGS

7 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Beautiful farmhouse, with history of farm and restoration of cottage. Gale was delightful and accommodating, as were all of the farm pets! Wonderful getaway! Thank you for sharing the cottage with us, Gale.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

27 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

Loved this property!! Quiet cottage on a historic farm. Very comfortable bed. Cute as can be. Be prepared to be hungry for breakfast - Gale really is a great cook and did a great job feeding us. I think we left with more food than we came with because we kept leftovers. Loved petting Flo - the dog and Jack - the cat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

cindy f., beverly farms ma

12 May 2018

A little piece of heaven

What can I say that hasn't already been said! Every word of it is true! The cottage is picture perfect! All we needed was neatly stored somewhere, even fresh eggs. Gail's gracious generosity was heartwarming...her delicious breakfast delivered in baskets each morning and friendly conversation were delightful. The animals...flo, jack and batcat, the goats and chickens were so much entertainment. Our grandson couldn't get enough. If only you could bottle up the serenity and tranquility and take it home to treasure forever!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

20 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything and More

The property is exactly what it says it is. The photos don't really do it justice, but when do they? It's cute and tiny and perfect. It's just the right size for one or two people. There's a large yard and lots of buildings. I enjoyed walking around exploring. Breakfast each morning was a treat, absolutely delicious, and delivered without interruption to my time or solitude. The kitchen is also well-equipped. Everything was comfortable... bed, chairs, couch. Setting the ambient temperature was easy, and could be changed quickly. The bathroom was clean and well-stocked, great water pressure and lots of hot water. There's no TV, but when I mentioned wanting to watch movies, the property owner provided an old laptop that plays DVDs. It was perfect. There's no wi-fi, but I got a good mobile signal. Be sure to not miss the attic loft. I was thrilled at this cute little surprise. I cannot fully express how perfect Kate's Cottage is. I even got to enjoy the farm cat and Flo, the Dog, both friendly and eager to welcome. I can't imagine not staying here again some time. It's perfect for a retreat any season.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Getaway You've Always Needed

This place is absolutely perfect. If you spent your childhood out in the open fields with your parents/grandparents and find yourself longing for the simplicity that life brought you, here is your stay. It is perfect. It is everything I've ever needed to clear my head. Gale is the perfect host, thank you so very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Los Angeles, CA

7 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay on this idyllic farm

Kate’s cottage is a perfect place for a get away or just a stop over. Host Gale thought of everything to make our stay absolutely perfect. She is super accommodating and communicative. Staying on her farm which has been in her family for 100+ years was such a treat. This was one of most memorable places we have stayed at in years. We look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay in a Beautiful Cottage

It was an absolutely treat to get to stay at this cottage. Gale is an incredible host. It felt like a complete and thorough stay amongst the beautiful backdrop of South Dakota. The property is clean and beautifully decorated. It's so very comfortable, if you never get an experience like this one then I would say you were missing out. Thank you for everything, I was sad to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

1 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved the location

The cabin is in a rural setting, which is tranquil and restful. Our host, Gale, was around taking care of animals, so we were able to interact with her on several occasions; she was friendly and helpful with information on the area. We enjoyed our June three-night stay immensely. The cabin is tastefully decorated, with details of original woodwork adding to its charm. We had plenty of space, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfasts were delicious. We also enjoyed the company of the dog, cats, and goats.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely delightful cottage!

We have stayed at many VRBOs and this was definitely one of the best. The cottage was perfect--charming, comfortable, and full of character. Gail was the perfect host! She made us the most wonderful, delicious breakfasts each morning. We enjoyed visiting her playful goats and spending time with Flo, her black lab.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

27 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and Peaceful

Beautiful farm property, excellent breakfast and friendly farm animals!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., Vermillion, SD, US

31 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Beautiful location, great food, wonderful hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

24 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!

The property was beautiful along with the house. So cute and cozy! Be ready for the sweet animals that great you when you open the door. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who wants a relaxing retreat.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

25 January 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We stayed here while we were in South Dakota visiting our daughter, a student at USD. This property is close to campus. Kate’s Cottage is very cozy and clean! It exceeded all of our expectations! And, as all of the reviews have talked about, Gale’s hospitality and her hot breakfasts are exceptional! We will definitely be return visitors!!

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

I'm a retired teacher who enjoys sharing this special place with visitors.

Why they chose this property

This farm has been in our family for 133 years, and slowly but surely, we continue to make renovations and improvements so that it will be enjoyed for generations to come.

What makes this property unique

If you are seeking peace and quiet, this is the place for you!

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property