The owners decorated and furnished the cabin themselves, fusing rustic charm and Wild West nuances. To start with, the front door is hand-hewn and custom-built, along with most of the home. Additionally, the fireplace and matching stove hood are made of hot rolled steel, the edges welded and rough ground. The owners wanted to preserve the view from the 12 x 6′ kitchen window and installed hand-welded vents behind the sink prevent condensation while cooking, doing dishes, or running the dishwasher. Plus, they’re passionate about sourcing locally. In fact, the owners chop the firewood onsite when there are trees to clean up, sometimes with Shane’s help, or purchase it in the community. More custom pieces include the foyer’s Edison bulb chandelier, concrete countertops, dining tables, the floating staircase and the railings, upstairs barn doors, basement log sink, the garage doors, and rain gutters. Instead of traditional wall treatments, you’ll find every surface lovingly adorned with custom heat-treated metals, birch branches sourced from the property, and rescued woods from the Midwest. As to where they got their design ideas – Pinterest scrolling, a great builder, and prior experience designing vacation homes.

Century-old salvaged wood graces the common areas of the main cabin. Actually, it was rescued from old barns in Missouri – look closely and you’ll see the original nails. Additionally, antique building hardware salvaged from a winch house provide structural support and style. Next, reclaimed galvanized steel is the primary metal throughout the home. Additionally, the owners even concocted their own stain, giving a warmer tone throughout the main living space. They credit their builder for rolling with their ideas and giving Greystone its character.

When they first scouted the 10-acre lot, the owners walked the land, looked out into the canyon, and were taken with a particular landmark: the monumental boulder they endearingly named the Grey Stone. As the project progressed, this became the inspiration for the name and aesthetic of the cabin. Today, when you enter the front door and look through the glass windows, the grey stone is the first thing you see, just as it’s always been.

We love managing unusual places, where you can tell the designer had fun with it. Our vote for the weirdest cabin offers guests an unforgettable stay surrounded by nature’s beauty. However, our cabin portfolio doesn’t stop there – it encompasses all of the wild and the wonderful the Black Hills has to offer! Explore our options from rustic charm, modern elegance, and all of the places in between.