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Grandma's House in the Woods, one mile from Custer

Golf vacation home perfect for exploring Custer

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Magic Show
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Custer

Heart of Custer.You'll find French Creek Park and Big Rock Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Way Park and Grand Magic Show are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • French Creek Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Big Rock Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬4 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.

Grandma's House in the Woods, one mile from Custer

My folks' old place just south of Custer, an old converted pole barn set on five wooded acres with lots of parking and peace and quiet. Easy access, garage parking, a big front porch for sitting, sipping, and relaxing and for watching the deer and turkeys and cottontails. Sleeps up to 8, dog friendly. Pet sitting may be available this season. Owner on premises this season for improvements, but not in your way! High speed fiber optic internet and DirectTV, room AC units, full kitchen, commercial W/D, handicap accessible including main bathroom and master bedroom. Minutes to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore, blocks from Mickelson Trail.
One mile to restaurants, shopping and gifts, pharmacy, grocery store, service stations. Trail rides, fishing, boating, hiking, helicopter rides, and adventure vehicle rentals and bicycles close by. Grandma's House feels rural, but is located central to most Black Hills attractions and parks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Pile used towels in front of the washer, leave the bedding in place as is. You’re on vacay! ;)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Contact owner for any exceptional needs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
May be subject to neighborhood approval.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: May be subject to neighborhood approval.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14. Note from host: May be subject to neighborhood approval. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Reviews

Grandma's House in the Woods, one mile from Custer Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place. We had a restful vacation. Loved the private location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Cheyenne, WY

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location. Great location for sightseeing and privacy. We enjoyed walking the dogs in the wooded area. Very comfortable and the hostess, Vicky, was great. She went above and beyond. Thank you for having us and sharing your Mother’s home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying at Grandma’s. It’s a great location just a short distance from town. All the amenities are as advertised and Vicki is a very responsive host. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you! Everything was exactly as expected- clean, good location, easy entry and checking. In and out. Will recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice place with everything we needed. A great yard and wooded area for walking with my dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol r.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great house in the woods! The rental was clean, well stocked with everything we needed for a week, quiet, secluded. We enjoyed our stay immensely! Our host communicated promptly and pleasantly. The owner stopped with a loaf of fresh baked sourdough bread! Loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here! The property was beautiful and we liked spending the nights out on the porch. The kitchen and bathrooms were very well stocked and had everything we needed! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time staying at Grandma's Cabin. It is centrally located to so many beautiful sites in Custer, SD. It was clean, and had everything we needed. Vicki, the host, was so sweet and attentive. My only complaint was that we didn't know the second bathroom was in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon, Layton

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived late no lights on. It was VERY hot. Bedrooms have noisy floor unit AC that is vented out window. Light comes in early since blinds cant close completely. I barely slept due to noisy AC. Bathroom has fabric blinds that don’t close entirely and a trailer is parked with a window right across from it that can see in. Owner is living in trailer. I would not have booked knowing owner is living inches away. Owner stated they don’t look out window on that side of trailer. I checked the ad and it says on site this season for renovations. I do recall seeing this when I booked last FALL a year later owner is still on site looking further back for reviews owner has been on site for years. This should’ve been in listing - “this season” is false. No photos of trailer that is right next to the porch behind bbq. Older videos of this home look much nicer. Either way I informed them we would be using smaller shower in garage. They offered to call someone to put up plywood on window. If they are onsite for renovations I would think they could do this. It was surface clean but couch hasn’t been vacuumed in quite awhile, stove drawer full of expired cookies. The carpet is pretty nasty my socks were filthy walking on it. Owner is responsive but having them onsite was uncomfortable. No fence for dogs. Owner has a dog run area for their dog. We had friends over bbq is in front of their trailer within earshot. Would not have stayed here had I known owners are on site.
Trailer owner lives in
Window in bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ed F.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great the host the owner the only thing that needs attention is all the living room furniture needs replacing it looks nice until you set on it and its all broken down,l finally brought in a rocking chair from the porch to watch tv.like l said everything else was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating. Loved the pourch area, very relaxing. Loved the big washer and dryer. Vicki & Taylor are so sweet, and ready to help. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return visit!

We already have reservations here for the next time we’re in Custer. Really nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place

Very comfy place. Had everything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay at this great location. Easy access to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and Mt Rushmore. Loved the town of Custer. Would have liked the 2nd bath to be in house vs garage but it was a very nice bathroom. Well stocked kitchen. Nice parking area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at this conveniently located property. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had fun watching the deer and bunnies in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in the Hills that feels like home

This is a very cute house that is close to everything, but still gives you the feeling of being out of the hustle and bustle. Great porch with chairs and rocking chairs for families to sit out and talk and laugh. Very clean house with all the amenities you'd need plus the small things that you may habe forgotten to pack, to use. We had 4 adults and 3 kids stay and the house was plenty big for us. The grounds were perfect to play around and walk on some small trails. The communication was always very quick and efficient from the initial booking up until the day of check out, offering us a safe drive home. Definitely a great place to book and can tell the family loves their property and keeps it pristine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped kitchen, nice location, attentive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to tour the Black Hills. The home was very well equipped with everything we could need.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vrbo we ever stayed at

Hours, property, hosts, and location all exceptional! 5 secluded acres, big front porch, 3br2ba, high quality accessories, close to town, quiet, peaceful. Immaculate, comfortable, felt like home and we didnt want to leave. Absolutely incredible place and the owner was like a sister to me. We strongly recommend this place to others and intend to return. The owner recommended Black Hills Burger and Pizza and we got there at 11 when they open and it was full by 11;30am.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Absolutely easy stay. The hostess is terrific! Beautiful location close to Custer. Comfortable beds. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary weekend

This was a wonderful peaceful and well located for relaxation or adventure. Custer was just down the road but this place felt like it was our own oasis. Deer turkey and rabbits running through the yard. Peaceful evening where you can see the stars sitting on the covered front porch in the rocking chairs. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maynard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at Grandma's house

Very nice home. Extreme amount of amenities, just like home. Beautiful location away from traffic and the city. Enjoyable 8 days.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024