Log Home, secluded on a creek

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Custer, SD

Jewel Cave National Monument15 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial35 min drive
Sylvan Lake35 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft

+1

5 Twin Beds

Main floor - NW bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor - SW bedroom

1 Queen Bed

NW Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

SE Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A custom crafted log home offers comfort in every season of the year. Our property consists of thirty-two acres of wildflowers, pine trees, and rocky ridges, surrounded by National Forest providing hiking in the meandering valley of French Creek.

Our home includes two bedrooms on the main floor, two on the lower level (a walk-out basement) and a large loft with five single beds. There is a full bath on each floor. The Great Room, which has a stunning rock fireplace as a focal point, flows into a dining room and kitchen area, A long covered porch covers the full length of the house, and a large open deck looks down a long valley. Beautiful lawn surrounds the cabin, with a path down to French Creek which flows by the cabin. There is a firepit for evening campfires, a tree-house with swing, and equipment for Ladderball, Cornhole, and other family games. A softball field also serves as an area for Frisbee and other activities.

Property manager

JRL Retreat

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All other House Rules covered in the Rental Agreement (available for download on this website).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Custer

Located in Custer, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Sylvan Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Custer, SD

What's nearby

Jewel Cave National Monument - 15 min drive
Custer State Park - 32 min drive
Needles Highway - 32 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial - 35 min drive
Sylvan Lake - 35 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Purple Pie Place - 20 min drive
Laughing Water Restaur - 27 min drive
Captain's Table - 19 min drive
Wicked Espresso - 20 min drive
Mt Rushmore Brewing Company & Pounding Fathers Restaurant - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Home, secluded on a creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Home, secluded on a creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Home, secluded on a creek?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Home, secluded on a creek located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Four Mile Old West Town Museum, Jewel Cave National Monument, and Indian Museum of North America. Black Hills National Forest and Crazy Horse Memorial are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Mequon, WI

Nov 27, 2023

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

Hunting Trip

The property is fantastic and well maintained. As long as they'll have us, we'll keep coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

Oct 9, 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin

Great cabin for the family. Very secluded and private. My family loved the place! We enjoyed setting around the fireplace and the beautiful views in the valley. This place exceeded our expectations! Thanks to Jeff we had everything we needed and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Sep 29, 2023

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

great cabin retreat in the Black Hills!

The property and cabin are a great location for a retreat or to use as a home base for exploration in the Black Hills. We had a great time and everything was as expected. The host was an excellent communicator. During our stay, we didn't get to spend as much time about the property as we planned because of great weather and all the cool things to do in the Black Hills. We wished we had more time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerome f.

Sep 28, 2023

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

Secluded Splendor

All of our group of 4 couples really liked our stay. Setting on the deck in the evenings watching the wildlife come out was a highlight. The location is AWESOME as none of us like crowds and next door neighbors hootin n hollering all night. Would we stay again? YES, In a heartbeat. Jeff, send me your email or a text message, I have a photo or two to share with you,

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S., Mitchell

Sep 5, 2023

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

Relaxing, comfortable, secluded cabin

This cabin was a great getaway for our whole, multigenerational family to create some priceless memories. It was a great secluded location surrounded by the beauty of the black hills. The cabin offered many amenities and nothing was left unthought of by the owners. We enjoyed a day just hanging out and relaxing at the cabin playing games, hiking, and exploring the area on atvs. It is also located close to the town of Custer and Custer State Park that we could venture there all day to come back to a relaxing evening at the cabin. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by JRL Retreat

We are three couples—two sisters, a brother, and our spouses—who enjoy the bond of family and friendship. Some of us grew up in the Black Hills; it has been a special area for all of us. As “the changes and chances of life” took us to various parts of the country over the years, we all thought of the Black Hills as “coming home,” so in 1986 we agreed to turn a dream into reality, and purchased what we have come to call JRL Retreat. It has worked well to share it among (now) three generations of our families—and we love sharing it with others.

Why they chose this property

Once you turn off the road, the surrounding National Forest offers complete seclusion. From the cabin deck, the view is valley in one direction, valley in the other, the creek down below, and “Rubble Rock Mountain” behind. The North Fork and the South Fork of historic French Creek come together on this land, forming a junction that opens onto beautiful hikes up the valley of either fork. Rising above the creek valley are pine-covered hillsides and rugged rock ridges.

What makes this property unique

The Southern Black Hills has a climate sometimes described as the “Banana Belt,” and JRL Retreat, at 6,000 feet elevation, is usually ten degrees cooler in the summer, and ten degrees warmer in the winter, than the nearby South Dakota plains. There are wonderful attractions less than an hour in any direction from the cabin, but—with a creek, a mountain, and a modern log cabin—you don’t have to go anywhere!

In the summer the days are warm; nights are cool. And there is very low humidity.