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Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Room
Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Big Rock Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Level Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bunk Room

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs half bath

Toilet

Upstairs Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town

The Wandering Goat is your getaway in the Black Hills, located near downtown Custer, South Dakota and the Mickelson Trail. Its peaceful location on 3 acres provides the perfect place to relax in the hot tub after adventures to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave and more. Decks wrap 3 sides of the home for nature viewing. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large open kitchen, two living rooms, BBQ grill and lots of space to spread out! Bring your UTVs!

Sleeping arrangements include a
*king bed in the master
*twin-over-double bunk bedroom
*queen bedroom
*queen murphy bed in the downstairs living area.
The home is well-appointed, featuring some art from local or up-and-coming artists, including a portrait of the wandering goat himself.
*Complimentary bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea.
*Complimentary Custer State Park Pass
*Free passes to Custer City pool

A 1-car garage as well as ample driveway parking and room for large vehicles.

We are available 24/7 by phone.

Just minutes from the local grocery store and convenience store, but you'll feel secluded and private down a dirt road and to our 3 acre property covered in trees and beautiful Black Hills scenery

Suggest a vehicle for touring the Black Hills area.

Like many Black Hills homes, we do not have air conditioning. The windows and doors have screens to provide fresh mountain air. Hot tub is available only May 15th to September 15th.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Custer

Located in Custer, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain climbing.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Way Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • French Creek Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town on Apr 27, 2026 start from $370, 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 Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Rock Park and Harbach Centennial Park. Way Park and Monument Health Custer Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 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 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place with lots of wildlife to view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, close enough to town but property was secluded with privacy. Home was well stocked with everything needed and the hot tub was a wonderful perk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

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

Great place

Quiet, clean and daily visits from deer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Great time!

The home and property are very, very nice! Very secluded, but yet very close to town, which makes it very convenient! The home is comfortable, lots of kitchen space, large, wraparound deck, and the hot tub felt awesome once the sun went down and the air cooled. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Very nice

Absolutely great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fantastic stay

Loved the house! It was spacious and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfast every morning. The location was close to town and seeing all the sights. Custer is a great lil town to drive through the Black Hills. Hostess was great to deal with. Thank you South Dakota for a great vacation stay. South Dakota was quite a surprise as to how beautiful it is! Thanks
Custer State Park- Wildlife Loop
One of the many roads around Custer we drive
Great Fiends at Mt Rushmore
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great place for our family of 5!

Best vacation ever! Everything was perfect! It was just my husband, three kids and I and we had more than enough room! Another family or two could have easily stayed with us. We loved the kitchen and hot tub the best! We stayed at the end of June and didn’t need to use air conditioning at all! Great place with lots of wild life and room to explore!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda V.

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

Amazing

This property was perfect. Great location. Communication was excellent. We even locked ourself out and they answered right away. The house had everything you would need for a family. We saw deer daily and the hot tub was great after a long day of exploring. It was nice to be able to use the season pass for Custer park. I would recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Perfect family vacation spot

The house was perfect! We had a 21 year old son, 70 year old mom, and my wife and I, and everyone had a beautiful room that was spacious and clean. The kitchen was amazing - we made breakfast and dinner most days, and having a dishwasher made it that much better! The location of the home allowed for lots of wildlife including turkeys, deer and marmots(?), and we were lucky enough to be there when the aurora borealis was visible and the views from the house were unbeatable. Having the Custer State Park pass in the house book was an added bonus - we thoroughly enjoyed the park. Thank you for a great visit to Custer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

wendy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was as expected based on listing, with the exception of the hot tub. It wasn’t working appropriately and every time we thought we had it figured out we were wrong. Instructions or labeling for the hot tub breaker box(s) would have been very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie L.

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

Riding weekend

We had a wonderful time with friends exploring trails in Custer area. The home was very nice and clean and had everything we needed. The area was secluded but still so close to town. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great place

Fantastic place. So beautiful- deer and wild turkeys around. Comfortable beds, beautiful kitchen, great deck that we loved eating dinner on, room and just fantastic.......and when we needed to contact the people in charge they were available to us. You will be so happy you stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Comfortable home in the woods

Candice was easy to communicate with and accommodating. Property was clean and comfortable. All the necessary amenities and quiet for a relaxing retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Close to town but quiet and secluded.

Check in and out was easy. The property had a hot tub but was seasonal and we were unable to use it. Very happy with the place otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Candace Jackson

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Long time hospitality professional, opened my own vacation rental property management company to provide superior customer and guest experience with STRs

Why they chose this property

This is a one of a kind property, just on the edge of Custer. You are literally minutes from civilization but right in the thick of the Black Hills National Forest.

What makes this property unique

Hot tub, land, garage, open kitchen, large bathrooms, clawfoot tub!

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