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Peaceful, private log home with exceptional views and amenities

Family-friendly stay near Black Hills National Forest

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Monument Health Custer Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Custer

In Custer .You'll find Monument Health Custer Hospital and Black Hills National Forest within 2 miles (3 km) of this cabin. Harbach Centennial Park and Big Rock Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Monument Health Custer Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 29 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful, private log home with exceptional views and amenities

Located just two miles outside of Custer city limits, you will be enveloped in breathtaking views at this unique-luxury, log cabin home. Distinctive fairy garden landscape will entice you to never want to leave; but if you choose to venture out, you are only 3 mi. to Custer State Park, 6 mi. to Sylvan Lake, 7 mi. to Crazy Horse monument, 21 mi. to Mt. Rushmore and 36 mi. to Reptile Gardens.

Lofted, Master suite provides tub, steam shower and gas fireplace. comfort galore with king aspen log bed. Now features an adjustable, Tempurpedic bed with dual controls. Second bedroom has king pine log bed, tv and shares a Jack & Jill bathroom with third Queen bedroom. Fourth bedroom is a twin/over full log bunk and kid friendly. All mattresses are new, luxury comfort. Half-bath is located on main floor, off a fully equipped kitchen with coffee hutch for your convenience.
Somehow the VRBO program has added an amenity of "Hot tub" to our description somewhere, which is not true. We have never had a hot tub and want guests to clearly understand that. We are working with VRBO to correct that mistake and evidently, that is more difficult than expected!
Guests are welcome to use pantry items, spice cupboards and frig condiments.

Note: we now have AC and furnace for your comfort! Traditionally, log homes are not built with either and have always been heated with electric cove heaters.* We ask guests to not use a cove heater at any time. We have taped over the cove heaters to help guests remember not to use them. Another advantage to living in the Black Hills: very low humidity and typically, the evenings cool off to "chilly". We recommend bringing cozy hoodies.

Laundry, WiFi, land line and 4G cell reception, which is an important detail in the Black Hills. Direct TV service provides movie channels for rainy days. Chimnaya and wood supply on main deck. Our wifi is very strong and provides opportunity for catching up on work. Pets are not welcome, but children certainly are!

Our Grill is on cement deck, (there are 5 decks, each with a gorgeous view!) Beautiful, custom built blue-stained pine dining table sits in front of the wood fireplace with a grand view of the Black Elk Wilderness.

RV bay (18'x24') is available to protect your motorcycles or campers. An attached two car garage provides convenience for everyone.
When making a reservation request, please include your phone number, home address and a little note about yourself. We like to get to know our guests! Be especially careful to provide a phone number that receives text. We also recommend that two people in your party keep Robin's cell phone number handy. That way when one phone gets locked inside the cabin, you still have a way to contact us and get the codes again!

We are very responsive to communicate with guests. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know immediately. Robin responds promptly and wants to do everything possible to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Please don't wait until you are checking out to let us know that you have a problem.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

We ask for a HOME address with your reservation request. This helps confirmation and that you are not a scammer. also helps establish your age group
Guests are asked not to take off bedding before check-out. We ask that you bag trash and take to the dumpster and start dishwasher.
Before you leave, we ask that you lock all the doors and be sure that the garage doors are closed.Little critters are eager to get inside.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Peaceful, private log home with exceptional views and amenities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful home with exceptional views out every window. The host was very friendly and communication was great. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is 10/10, the location is perfect for family activities! This was our 3rd stay here and we’re looking forward to more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H., usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location, but close to everything. Big dinning room windows looking through pines. So quiet and relaxing. We loved hiking in Custer park and seeing thebison up close. Ive been there 4 times and it never gets old.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at this home was the most beautiful, relaxing, and fun experience we have ever had. We plan on staying here again! An absolute beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Great cabin in an idyllic Black Hills spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house worked great for a group of friends of traveling together -- roomy, clean, tons of amenities, and with many beautiful spaces (both indoors and outdoors) to gather together. The views are stunning, and the garden is charming. The host was very responsive, providing recommendations and clear instructions before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tanglewood

Property exceeded every expectation we had of the vacation home . The cleanliness was exceptional, the location was extremely rural but within a five minute drive to Custer, communication with our host was efficient. Overall it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Special time in Custer

Thank you for sharing your beautiful place during our trip to Custer. It was perfectly appointed inside and out for all of the age ranges in our group. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy cabin. Nicely decorated inside and out. Unique gardens surrounding home created pleasant ambience. Great location. Less than 10 minutes from Main Street Custer but secluded on gravel road. Very quiet and peaceful. Beds and main room furniture were comfortable. Beautiful views from the large windowed dining area. Great deck area for viewing sunsets and star gazing. N ice selection of condiments and little conveniences. All bedrooms are on the second level with about 15 steps for those that are interested. One of the best vacation homes we have stayed at.
Relaxing end of the day
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break with grandkids in the Black Hills

This home was amazing! Beautiful views of surrounding woods full of deer. Very spacious rooms with comfortable seating, cozy beds, and decks. Well supplied kitchen for easy meal preparation and a dining area that served as a spacious game table as well. Having a washer and dryer was a lifesaver. Cabin was convenient to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, Wind Cave, and a short drive to Needles Hwy, and Mt Rushmore. Grandkids loved it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin

Wonderful property with great hosts. My family really enjoyed the property and the hiking/biking in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation bliss

If possible, this excellent property was BETTER than advertised. Beautiful, huge log home, immaculate, incredible solitary-woodsy feel. Furnished very comfortably, and has up-to-date appliances, etc. Access to owner was immediate if questions were needed by us. It had a very "homey" feel. We hated to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Papa MIKE

Just an awesome place to come back to after exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Wonderful place, very clean, great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Company trip

We stayed here last year and loved it. Our employees reached the yearly goal again so we treated them to a nice cabin and side by side rentals. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We celebrated a sibling birthday with 4 couples. This property is secluded yet close to many of the Black Hills must see treasures. The house was tastefully decorated and had all the needed amenities. The main deck has amazing views. The owner was responsive and accommodating to our needs. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great stay and would love to visit again. The home was very comfortable, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin, great location, beautiful views!

Great cabin, great location, beautiful views! We had a fun-filled and relaxing stay! The host was very kind and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our home away from home!

Our family loves everything about this house! This was our third time in this house and I hope not our last. The location is perfect. It takes 5 minutes to get to town but sitting on one of the many decks you feel like you are deep in the woods. We have stayed in 2 other houses in the area but this house is by far our favorite!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week stay in Custer

Overall, our family of 6 enjoyed our stay. It was private and surrounded by nature, yet only 5 minutes to town. The kitchen was well stocked, and the beds were comfortable. We saw deer and turkeys around the house almost every day. The garage came in handy for parking the car and storing bikes. The reasons I gave 4 stars on accuracy of description and 4 overall is due to bedroom setup. We wished the primary bedroom was more private, and the 4th bedroom had better window treatments. We will consider staying here if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Our family enjoyed it very much. Great “out of town” feeling.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

It was great loved everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean. Comfortable. Great location.

I can't say we were surprised, because the listing details and photos for this home are very accurate--- but we were all pleasantly pleased when everything was even nicer than we anticipated. The location is fantastic. Close enough to town to make quick trips for food or supplies, but nestled away on a quiet dead end road with nothing else in sight. All the Black Hills sites are within easy driving distance, and our group of 4 (ages 64-77) thoroughly enjoyed being able to relax in our comfy cabin after a day of touring. Not one negative about the entire experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Find

We had a wonderful weekend! Beautiful, peaceful And relaxing! Loved all the extra touches ! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T., Newark, DE

Liked: Cleanliness

Custer Gem

Planning on exploring The Black Hills region and The Badlands? Book this incredible property near Custer as your home base. It is ideally located. It offers quiet solitude, comfort and privacy after busy days exploring. You can hang out on the deck off the living area, read, sleep, or just soak in nature. Enjoy the fire pit or just plop in the reclining sofa and enjoy some TV. The beds are soooo comfortable and the house is quiet providing a great nights sleep to refresh you for the next day! The kitchen was wonderful and well stocked if you choose to prepare your own meals. If not, there are great restaurants ten minutes away in Custer. Our host, Robin, was incredible. Great communication and quick responses, a great sense of humor and wonderful recommendations.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023