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#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

Vacation home in Custer with kitchen and patio

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This historic home was built in 1914!
Exterior
Kitchen island with bar seating
Huge living room to hang out in
Ponderosa Place

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Big Rock Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Magic Show
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

Our spacious Lodge at Ponderosa Place sleeps up to 10 comfortably.
NO PETS, NO EVENTS, NO FAMILY REUNIONS, NO WEDDINGS

FIRST FLOOR
Open Floor Plan | Kitchen | Dining | Laundry Room | Private Front Porch | 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 queen)
| Full Bathroom | Living Room | Fireplace

SECOND FLOOR
2 Bedrooms (both queens) | 2 Sleeping Nooks (1 full bed, 1 queen futon) | Full Bathroom

* No Steps from the Private Front Porch into Main Floor | No Steps on the Main Floor

The Lodge
House has 4 bedrooms with 5 beds total along with a futon. Well equipped kitchen with simple stocked pantry. Farmhouse table with plenty of seating and bar stool seats around the kitchen island. Living room has flat screen a TV with cable, glorious fireplace, antique desk workspace, and room to play. Both bathrooms have walk in showers and two sinks each. Washer and dryer located on main floor. Central heat and AC! All linens and towels are provided along with basic soaps.

Outside Space
Cool off in the shared back yard with gentle log swing and seating area all under our huge willow tree. Stretch your legs and let the kids burn some off energy in the huge shared front yard or at the swing set while you relax by one of the firepits.

Location, Location, Location!
Located just a few blocks off the main street in Custer. You can walk to the grocery store along with shopping and restaurants!

Cabin Listings- Please note No events, No family reunions, No weddings
Cabin 1 (6 guests) – 1267286
Cabin 2 (4 guests)- 1264680
Cabin 3 (2 guests)- 1343428
Cabin 4 (6 guests)- 1268036
Cabin 5 (6 guests)- 1267490
Cabin 6 (4 guests)- 1267332
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the neighborhood

Custer

Located in Custer, this vacation home is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Way Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place on Jan 18, 2026 start from $406.54, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Big Rock Park and Harbach Centennial Park. Way Park and French Creek Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! Spacious and pretty house, location was very convenient for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time there just is enjoyable as the first
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Kids had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy stay and the owner has amazing communication! Will definitely look into this house if I’m back in Custer!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane W.

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

Wonderful stay!

Property was convenient, located near all events and sites we wished to visit. Exceptionally clean, well provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with so much charm! Everyone had a good stay! Lots of rooms/ places for everyone to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Nichole H.

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

Great getaway

This cabin was a great getaway for friends, we enjoyed staying here and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great for our extended family of 9. Was very clean with a well stocked kitchen & plenty of towels in the bathroom for all. We would recommend this house to all interested in exploring Custer & the The Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great location

Great property and location would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janelle w.

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

Family time

This was a great place to stay. It was clean, well stocked, good location and the owner was easy to work with. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Incredible property and host!

This place was just perfect for our family vacation! It was a central hub that was close to all the sites with restaurants and markets very close by. The host was incredibly helpful and very responsive to all needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We lived our time in Custer and at Grand Lodge! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised! Could not have been more pleased. Absolutely no disappointments. Walk to shopping. Excellent location for all Black Hills sights and activities. Thanks Crystal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin G.

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

Stay at Ponderosa Place

Great place, great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

Family Holiday celebration

Great accomodations and space for family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

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

Awesome place

Great place for a girlfriends weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Nice place

We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Excellent group accommodations

We had a wonderful time here on a quick overnight for the Big Mick bike ride. Comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, nearby grocery permitting a relaxing dinner at home. Everything clean, nice, perfect. Thanks for opening your lodge to us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great place!

The property was clean, well furnished, close to town, and the perfect location for exploring the Black Hills. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Yankton

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

Good Location for holiday

With family living nearby, cabin was in a good location that allowed for easy in and out throughout our stay. We do hope it works out to stay in future trips to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Awesome Place to Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay. It was clean with plenty of room. Centrally located in Custer to hiking, restaurants, and parks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

great place for the family

we really enjoyed our stay. Ponderosa Pines was a great place for our family to unwind after a day of exploring . The host was very kind and there was plenty of room and it was quiet an peaceful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great Lodge!

The Lodge was so cute, clean, and fun! I wish we had several nights there instead of just one!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Memorial Day

Great property great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaelene R.

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

Very clean, accommodating, beautiful property!

Cleanest VRBO I have ever stayed in!! House is beautiful and very accommodating. Home had everything we needed and the ambiance was perfect! Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Crystal Carlin

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