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Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Shared communal pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Custer, SD
Big Rock Park
Place, Big Rock Park
3 min drive
Harbach Centennial Park
Place, Harbach Centennial Park
3 min drive
Custer State Park
Place, Custer State Park
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions.
This is a home we built in 2007 that we have enjoyed and taken care of on every level. It is completely furnished with nothing but comfort in mind. 2 leather couches, 2 recliner chairs, along with very comfortable bedding, 55" big screen smart tv in living area set up with local cable & streaming services. Master bedroom is set up with a smaller smart tv with local cable and streaming services also. Feel free to bring your fire stick, gaming devices etc. from home to watch your favorite television shows or play games. Extremely nice decorations to give you the feel of cozy and comfort in every room. All you need to bring is your food. We supply you with a single stall in our 2 car garage to assure you have a place to park inside if a summer storm would happen to come through, or to put your car in for a cold winter night if you are staying in the cold months. In floor heat is like no heat you have ever experienced as the heat comes up from the floor instead of from vents blowing air. The AC is a wall unit located in the main living area. It rarely gets hot enough in the hills that you cannot stay very cool and comfortable with this cooling unit. We do have a large standing fan in the master bedroom if more air is need to be moved in that room if it ever gets to warm. Cozy covered porch complete with patio furniture, washer and dryer along with all the things you will need in the kitchen to prepare a large meal or the smallest snack. We have high speed internet, local cable and smart tv's with live streaming services. however we do not provide a computer, so you will need to bring your own device to work with. The master bedroom is complete with California king size bed ( new mattress fall 2025 ) with very cozy bedding, a master bath and shower along with a desk to work from if you need to do any work from home. 1 large ceiling fan. It also has a large walk in closet. Full view windows to watch wildlife right outside the home in the back yard if you decide to leave the blinds open. We supply 2 twin bunk style mattress's that can be put on the floor in the living room or master bed room for the extra kids or adults to use. You will find them and blankets in the master bed room closet. The second bedroom is very spacious also, with a huge closet, very comfortable queen size sleigh bed with super cozy bedding and ceiling fan. The location is perfect for someone wanting to see all the sites as it is just a short distance to all the hotspots in the Blackhills region. We work very hard to keep everything in great shape by either replacing needed items with new or taking care of things as needed in this home to assure you the best stay with no problems. It is only minutes from Crazy Horse Mountain and also Mount Rushmore. Endless hiking including Black Elk Peak, the highest point in the Black Hills. Multiple lakes less than 3-5 miles away that are excellent for fishing and all types of water sports. Eagle viewing along with many other types of bird watching is unmatched in this location. We have even seen an occasional mountain lion in the area. The deer population is unbelievable. They will come right up to the house and even lay in the backyard, just outside the walls of the home. This is a very quite neighborhood that is mainly retired individuals that have moved there from all over the country to enjoy the splendor and serenity of the Black Hills, and with that I can assure you, no disappointments from the peaceful sunrises to the crystal clear star lit skies as night falls across the mountain range all around your viewing area from the front or back porch area of this home. So many have said, there is just nothing like sitting on that back covered porch on those early pristine mornings with a light jacket, deer less than 30 feet away, birds of all kinds awakening with sunrise and the best cup of hot coffee your hands can hold in its warm mug just taking in what mother nature has provided in all its glory. The fact is, we have spent time in Colorado and many other locations around the US and it is no secret that viewing birds and animals in their natural habitat cannot be matched to what you will find in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. What we and many others like about the Black Hills, is the fact it is so open to hiking and just plain getting out of your car and looking around. Let me tell you it is hard to find a no parking sign in this area. It seems many locations you go to, it is impossible to get out and explore the area, not in The Black Hills. This home like our cabin in the country we have on VRBO just outside of Grand Island Nebraska # 4793561 has been set up with the comforts and convenience that are unmatched in most rentals. Enjoy your stay and make sure to let us know if there is anyway we can help you make it the best vacation you ever had. Kevin Houtwed
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Explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis just north of Custer.
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Explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis just north of Custer.
The property is in an association that does not allow any type of trailers to be parked along the street.
Absolutely no parties or events allowed.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 483555
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 deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Custer
Located in Custer, this condo is in the city center and near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sylvan Lake.
Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, ice skating, and sledding.
Custer, SD
What's nearby
Big Rock Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Harbach Centennial Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Custer State Park - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
Sylvan Lake - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
Crazy Horse Memorial - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
Miner's Cup - 2 min drive
Frontier Bar And Grill - 3 min drive
VFW Post #3442 - 3 min drive
Skogen Kitchen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions. ?
As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions. on Jun 17, 2026 start from $338, 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 Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions. ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Black Hills Home just minutes from so many attractions. located?
Located in the heart of Custer, this condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Black Hills National Forest, Big Rock Park, and Harbach Centennial Park. Monument Health Custer Hospital and Way Park 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.
Great place for a home base for our adventures. Nice quiet neighborhood and Custer is a great area to be. House was a great accommodation and met our needs. We loved this as our home away from home .
Catherine H.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2026
Catherine, We are so happy you enjoyed your visit at our home. You are always welcome next time you need lodging in this area. Kevin & Karen
Absolutely beautiful home with everything you could ever need. The location is fantastic, and very close to town and the entrance to Custer State Park. Highly recommend!
We very much enjoyed staying at this home during our family vacation to the Black Hills. The home was in a great location and we could easily get everywhere we wanted to go. The home was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen that we utilize to make meals after a long day of seeing the sites. My two kids really enjoyed sitting on the covered porch while my husband and I prepped dinner. We also very much appreciated having a spot in the garage for our car, as several storms came through during our visit. The hosts were great at communicating and I could tell that they care a lot about giving guests a great experience. We would definitely stay here again if our travels bring us back to the black hills.
Laura K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2026
Laura, We really hope you visit the Black Hills again in the future. Always know you are very welcome to stay at our home in the hills. Thank You so much. Kevin & Karen
We loved staying at this home. It was so comfortable, clean, well appointed, and convenient to attractions in the area.
Janet M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Janet, We are so happy to have made your stay what it was. You are always welcome the next time you travel this way. Thanks again for choosing to stay at our home in the hills. Kevin & Karen
Great stay. Very clean, well appointed, great central location for all the activities we were doing in the area
Elisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
Elisha, we want you to know we will be very happy to have you stay with us next time you travel this way. Have a great rest of the summer. Kevin & Karen
Enjoyed our stay in Custer very much, home, location and neighborhood were great. Enjoyed patio and portable fire ring in the evenings.
Pam F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay. It is a wonderful area and we want you to know you are always welcome at our home next time you travel this way. Kevin & Karen
Great location for exploring the area. Condo was extremely clean and had everything needed for a great stay. Host made the check-in extremely easy. I would definitely recommend this property!
Kevin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Kevin, We are always happy when we can help make someones vacation the one to remember. Always know you are welcome to visit our VRBO in Custer the next time you make plans our direction. Kevin & Karen
Great location, clean, comfortable and great amenities.
Becky B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2024
Becky, We always work hard to make sure your stay is the most comfortable and memorable that we can. We have done this for years and that will never change. Thank You so much for choosing to stay with us. Always welcome, Kevin & Karen
We found this property to be in a great location and close to all the attractions that we wanted to visit. Hope to visit again --- this is an awesome property
Lorie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2024
Lorie, Enjoyed having you as our guest. You are always welcome next time you come this way. Kevin & Karen
We enjoyed our stay! Everything was as listed or better. We had my mother with us and having no step into the house was perfect. All of the rooms were nice and we had everything we needed. We would would definitely stay here again!
Glen J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2025
Glen we would be more than happy to make you r next trip to the area just as nice and comfortable as this one was. Thank You for staying with us. Kevin & Karen
All was super nice and in a good central location!
William D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2022
William, It was nice that you called me today on FaceTime. Very happy you stayed in our home in the hills. Next time you are coming this way make sure to remember to book with us again. Thank You and enjoy the rest of your Summer.
This wasn’t our first time staying here!,, more like 4th time and each and every time was just so nice! It has a great location, great views, and from the moment you walk in the door you feel at your home away from home! Thank you Kevin for sharing such a great place! Tammy and Brad.
Tammy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2025
Tammy, You know you are always welcome. It is so nice to you keep coming back to stay. We will be here next time you travel this way. Kevin & Karen
Location is very convenient to Custer and Custer State Park. Rental was very clean and we were more than grateful for the air conditioning! We’ll be back to stay here again.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
May 29, 2018
It was perfect. Everything we needed was there and in perfect condition.
We just loved everything about the place and its location. Cannot wait to get back there again.
This was our second stay in this property. House is well appointed and central to all the areas we wanted to visit. Communication with the owners was great and we had no issues during out stay. Would stay again!!
Keli R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Keli, Its always nice to have someone stay multiple times. We are so happy you have chosen to stay with us when you travel to the Black Hills. Know you are always welcome on your next visit as well. Your friends, Kevin & Karen Houtwed
Loved the location and neighborhood. We took walks in the mornings and would see turkeys and deer. Our son said the guest bed is pretty hard and uncomfortable but I thought the master bed was comfortable. The dumpster was completely full when we arrived. We checked out all the area lakes and went for hikes. Also did a ATV ride out of Custer.
Nancy R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2025
Nancy, Sorry your son did not like the bed. That is the first time I have heard that and also the people that stayed should have taken the dumpster to the street as all usually do on dumpster day. It's hard to believe unless they cleaned out their vehicle that they could have had it full. Will check into that. Very happy you enjoyed your bed and the surrounding areas. It is a great place to ATV. Until next time, have a great fall. Kevin & Karen
Kevin (the host) is nice, accessible and very accommodating. He allowed us to use the garage with remote which helped tremendously during a rainy day. The home is clean, comfortable and close to all the sites in the area. I would definitely reserve this home again.
Lawrence H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2025
Lawrence, We sure enjoyed having you stay at our home in the hills. You and your family are always welcome on your next visit in our direction. Kevin & Karen
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Houtwed / Karen Houtwed
We are a family from Nebraska that built this home in 2007 in Custer because we love the Black Hills and wanted to spend more time there. My wife has taught for 30 plus years as a Resource Teacher in the local high school and I have a company called Hotwoods that we manufacture pontoon boats and docks along with many other related items. We have 2 beautiful Daughters, One Son in law and 2 wonderful Grand children, A very special foreign exchange student, we call our Son, and our dog Mia. and we are very involved with our work and family, but always find time to enjoy the Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
Why they chose this property
This property has everything you need to enjoy your stay in the Black Hills. We completely furnished it with the best things we could find. This makes it very comfortable while staying here. Leather couches, Big screen cable tv, Very comfortable bedding along with all the things to make a kitchen a kitchen. Keep in mind we set this up for our family and now we are offering it to you to enjoy. The location is very close to everything you will want to do while in the Black Hills. It is located 51 miles from Sturgis, SD. The mountain countryside style neighborhood is not only very safe, it is very quiet for those porch setting days and evenings. In minutes you can be at Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse or any location in the Custer state park. It also has many excellent fishing lakes very close. Hiking and biking trails less than 200 yards from the front door. Deer and turkeys along with fox will be seen regularly all around the property as well as many different species of birds. Shopping does not get any better than Rapid City located 45 miles away via the most scenic drive in the mountains, along with attractions like Bear Mountain and Reptile Gardens. These are places where you can really get up close and personal with wild bear, elk, wolf, and every type of reptile known to man. Then there is the Badlands of South Dakota. Located about 90 miles to the east of our home, you will not believe what you will see there, as it looks just like the moon surface. This is a great area to hike and see wildlife like mountain goats, along with many large birds or prey. Right down the road a few miles from the Badlands is Wall, SD, where you will find Wall Drug, that has been a vacation hot spot for visitors for over 100 years.
What makes this property unique
This home has no steps. It is all new so you do not have to worry about problems while staying. It has an attached garage that allows you to use 1 stall while you stay. A remote for the garage door is provided. It can be found on the sun visor of the jeep in the garage. Our care takers are very close, if there ever would be an issue with something. You will have complete access to everything you need while you stay. You can always contact myself ( Kevin ) or my wife Karen on our cell phones if you need to for any reason.
Languages:
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