Chalet

Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest

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A wooden cabin with a steeply pitched roof, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wooden floor.
A room with a sofa, a chair, a table, a lamp, a TV, and a window.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining table.
A kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, a clock, and a patterned chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

Custer

Custer is home to this chalet. 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 Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Custer State Park - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 32 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest on Nov 2, 2026 start from $175, 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 Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest located?

Situated in Custer, this chalet is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Gates Park. Grand Magic Show and Way Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Nice hosts very clean and easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay with a family of 4. Spacious master bedroom and a great space for kids.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, close to everything you want to see & do, very hidden gem, hosts are a very nice couple, their pets we're cool, especially the chickens, custer is a great choice, I've stayed in every town in the area, custer is # 1 , give the cabin & town a try, you won't be sorry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing - location was great - had a great relaxing vacation… would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird’s Nest was just what we needed for our adventure out West! Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very friendly hosts, pet friendly, pretty and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great four our family of 5 and the host was excellent to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved our time at Bluebird’s Nest.Everything was clean and in good working order. Excellent kitchen. This property was perfectly located for the attractions and yet it was a property that was quiet and perfect for our dogs. The hosts were friendly and helpful but respected our privacy. This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April Trip

The hosts of the Blue Birds nest are super friendly and helpful. The place was super cute and perfect for our groups to stay in. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Accommodating for 4 men
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Everything about our stay was excellent. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing we loved it!!

The place was amazing! Quiet and peaceful. The bed was amazing. Kitchen was nicely equipped and the bathroom amenities were perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

Such an easy process, communication was great and it was wonderful to have the place to come back to at the end of the day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thanks for the review Jen. We loved having you and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Great property and great owners, they also own the elk haven property up the road if this is booked. We will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for Black Hills getaway

This home was in a beautiful and convenient location close to everything you want to see in the Black Hills. The unit was well appointed and very clean, and the hosts were quick to respond to any needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Retreat

The Blue Bird's nest was such a perfect spot for our family of 5. We did lots of sight seeing during the day, but loved coming back to a picturesque spot to relax in the evenings. Such a beautiful property, off the main roads, fully stocked apartment, and wonderful accommodating hosts! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Bird’s Best SD

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

You can see Crazy Horse from the hill on this property! Close to Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Very clean and new construction. Great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Worked great for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

The place was great for my family and I. The bedrooms were great size and kitchen met all our needs. The cabin is a bit tucked was exactly what we wanted and only minutes away from downtown to your town fix. Owner very nice and respectful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful place

Beth was Very communicative and helpful. Awesome area for a drive through the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Apartment

What a beautiful, cozy apartment! Our family loved staying right on the edge of the forest and being surrounded by nature. Beth was an efficient communicator and gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and amenities

Stayed with a friend and used it as a base for exploring the Black Hills and Badlands over four days. Incredibly convenient and central location while safely and quietly located in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from Custer. The property is gorgeous and the amenities were all as described with generously proportioned rooms. We were very pleased with our entire stay and would recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful country setting, beautiful apartment

Nearly new, well maintained apartment above owner’s new garage. Interior so warm, welcoming, large; comfy bed. Well supplied kitchen with nice new appliances. Quiet—about 2 miles out away from Custer, yet close to anttractions. Owners friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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