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The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!

B&B near Black Hills National Forest in Custer

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A log cabin with a stone foundation, wooden exterior, and a porch with outdoor seating.
A wooden interior with a staircase, a mirror, and a table with a lamp.
A covered porch with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a grill area.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a cozy seating area.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Big Rock Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Custer

In Custer .You'll find Black Hills National Forest and Big Rock Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this B&B. Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Custer State Park - 5 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!

From the queen-size red cedar log bed and furnishings to the cabin inspired en-suite bathroom, you will feel like you’re in a north woods lodge. Fall asleep under the cozy quilt and dream the night away after your day of Black Hills adventures.

The Bears Den features private seating, beamed ceiling, and an en suite bath with a rustic slate tiled shower.

The common areas include a great room with fireplace, tv, coffee, refrigerator,, and microwave. Multiple outdoor seating areas from porch swings to patios to walk-in-the woods hideaways and fire-pits.

3 Minutes to shops & restaurants
5 Minutes to Custer State Park
15 Minutes to Crazy Horse Monument.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • This property does not allow children.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! to the airport?

This bed & breakfast is 51.6 mi (67-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! offer free breakfast?

This bed & breakfast does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! have a pool?

This bed & breakfast does not have a pool.

Does The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! to downtown Custer?

This bed & breakfast is 1 mi away from Custer.

The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was outstanding and Tranquil location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

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

Very nice

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

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

Quaint and quiet

Warm and relaxing stay with a very comfortable bed. Perfect location away from noise yet close enough to visit very historic places. I’ll stay again when time allows and for a longer duration.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Awesome

Property and host were excellent. Would be great for kids
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place, peaceful, quiet. I was able to reflect and rejuvenate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Great!

First time staying at a Bed and Breakfast-what a delightful surprise! Enjoyed getting acquainted with the host, her daughter and the animals …Gunner the German shepherd and 3 week calf that thinks she is dog!! It was super clean and the decor was perfect! Breakfast was delicious! We will definitely want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Wonderful place

Dakota Dream is an absolute wonderful place to stay. It is convienetly located close to Custer. The host, is amazing. She goes above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay. The family atmosphere is priceless. The rooms are extremely clean and the bed is so comfy. I highly recommend staying here. You will not regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean room and beautiful property. Easy drive to all things in the Black Hills. We stayed 5 nights and felt very much at home. At breakfast don’t expect the usual pancakes, bacon and eggs (but she will cook what you request). Owner is an excellent breakfast chef, serving many of her grandmothers old recipes that are on the unusual side but delicious. Oh, and Maddie her assistant is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hakhamanesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a cozy room in a beautiful wooded ranch setting that felt like home. The bonus was the wonderful animal residents in this large property, including a sweetheart show bull, two wily goats, and a fluff of a cat. Downtown Custer, minutes away, wound up giving us some of the best meals of our South Dakota trip. And the whole region is gorgeous with much to see. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Randi B.

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

This place IS a dream!!!

You have got to experience this wonderful bed & breakfast! The whole experience was just what we were looking for. The location was perfect for all the exploring we had planned to do.. The afternoon we checked in we unloaded and went to dinner a few blocks away and headed to Mount Rushmore for the illumination program. It was spectacular. The next day we explored Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park and even Hot Springs. The next day Deadwood and Sturgis, the next day Spearfish and drove out to Devil’s Tower. All of these were easily accessible from Dakota Dream! Mackenzie served breakfast at 8:00am and after a quick visit with her getting recommendations we were off for the day. At night you can sit by the fire pit and stargaze. One of the greatest trips we’ve taken and Dakota Dream was a highlight. Close enough to everything but had a country feel. Next time we will bring the whole family and use her cabins and awesome glamping A frames.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great property!

We had an amazing time here and getting to enjoy the town. The property was beautiful. We enjoy walking and seeing the goats. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Darling cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy Custer cottage. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated and so clean. MacKenzie was so friendly and available to our needs. She also prepared a lovely breakfast for us. The cottage was conveniently located to downtown. We highly recommend this place for your stay in Custer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to. Near Custer State Park👍 Safe, clean, beautiful room , very new and comfortable. Mackenzie was a great hostess and we loved every moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021