Rustic Stone Retreat - Horses Welcome

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The cabin
A view of the cabin and our house from across the pond.
The back view of the cabin
Out the door of the cabin.
The loft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Custer

Located in Custer, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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 Black Hills National Forest. Needles Highway and Holy Terror Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Custer State Park - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 25 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 28 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 29 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Stone Retreat - Horses Welcome?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Stone Retreat - Horses Welcome on Nov 14, 2026 start from $152, 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 Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Custer State Park, Stockade Lake, and French Creek. Black Hills National Forest and Big Rock 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. 187 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin with great location to visit the Black Hills, Custer State Park, and Mt Rushmore. Hosts are great, and made us feel at home. Perfect location if you are traveling with pets as there is excellent area for them to safely get exercise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host and terrific location with excellent views right from the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay at a quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb was a wonderful host. Beautiful property with a great hiking trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was just perfect for the 2 of us and our dog, and the location in Custer State Park was just what we were looking for, in a weekend visit. The hiking trail on the property was a great surprise and the view was spectacular. Deb, our host, was so friendly and accommodating. We had a great time exploring the black hills, including the Custer Wildlife Trail and the Needles Highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely stay, would recommend

This was a short but lovely stay overall. The hosts are great and the property location is amazing. No complaints, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2025
We would definitely rent to Myrna and her husband again. They are very kind and good to work with
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic rock stay

We loved our stay! It was a quiet peaceful getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, beautiful property. Great pug posse...super welcoming to animals! Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and cozy cabin. Clean and well kept. It was the perfect place for a long weekend in the Black Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb and Dave were amazing! They were so helpful and always available. This is a great location and fun place to stay! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2025
Jared and Ashley were excellent guests. We receiced an alert from VRBO which proved to be totally false. We would rent to them in a heartbeat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome time

Beautiful location and friendly hosts! Will come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2024
Hope you come back so the boys can finish their fort. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb and Dave were the best hosts! Very friendly and attentive! The cabin has a beautiful view and convenient to many attractions! Our dog had just as much fun as we did, playing with hosts’ dogs and watching the cows. We can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roadtrip

Everything was wonderful. Hosts were great we really enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our stay was great. The cabin was lovely. The only issue was our check-in. The owner wasn’t aware of our booking so it made for a rocky start, but Deb was accommodating and polite. We enjoyed our quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Thank you Ashley. You and I worked everything out like mature adults. I am pretty upset with VRBO. They stopped sending me emails or texts a month ago of notifications of reservations, inquiries, and cancellations. I have no way of knowing somebody is coming to the cabin, have questions to ask, or have cancelled. I have tried now for 5 days to get ahold of a person to help me straighten this out and have had no luck. Maybe someone that can help me will read this.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dream location!

My husband and I decided this was a perfect cabin-cozy, comfortable and clean. It was located far enough off the beaten path to enjoy the peace and quite seclusion we were looking for, yet close enough to town and the area attractions, we could pack our 2 days with sight seeing. Couldn't be happier with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and Peaceful Retreat

A winding gravel drive leads back to this property surrounding by forest land for hiking. The views are fantastic and it is very quiet and peaceful. The owners live on the property and have great hospitality and friendly dogs, however, there is still good privacy. Great place for 2 adults or a family of 4 to stay and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Fabulous stay. Cabin was nicely equipped, the land was very peaceful and away from everything. There is even a trail you can take around the property. Owner has little pugs that like most pugs love attention. Great for a family stay while visiting the area. Host Deb was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

Close to town and attractions but also away from it all! Beautiful view and property, lots of wildlife too. We saw turkeys, deer, jack rabbits and indigo buntings on the road to the cabin. The hosts are fantastic and there if you have any questions. This place is a wonderful little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in the woods

Our short stay went well. We were only there for 2 nights with our dog but found the property owner and her dogs very nice. There are four pugs who you'll likely see a few times during your stay, so be aware of your pets if you bring them. The main house where the property owner lives is just far enough away to provide privacy. Everything was clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Rock Cabin

We had a wonderful time. Couldn't have asked for a more picturesque setting even with the rain. So relaxing, just what we needed. We couldn't have asked for more. Deb, Dave and the puppies were so friendly and super to work with. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Rock Stay

Our stay was better than expected. Couldn't imagine someplace could be so quiet--absolute quiet. The cabin was remote but not too remote. The host was delightful, checked in to make sure everything was to our satisfaction, made some small talk and was not intrusive. Host has three small dogs (pugs) who roam the property, but they are friendly--one sat with me for an hour one night on the porch swing--but they scatter if you tell them to. We also had two small dogs with us who I would call not social, but they got along well with the dogs too. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet get away that is remote, but not way off the beaten path. If there was one draw back it was the miller moths, a small annoyance that goes with living in the woods--we learned after the first night not to leave doors open with a light on. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quaint Cabin in the Woods

This cabin is a cute cabin in the woods and the grounds surrounding the cabin are beautiful. Even though it's a cute & cozy cabin it needs some work. A thorough cleaning would be nice, we found a lot of dead moths in the upstairs loft. The front sliding glass door is not as secure as it could be and there is not a privacy blind, so you are a little exposed. Also, you need to know up front this cabin does not come with air conditioning and there are not any fans in the cabin (ceiling fan in living room). So if you get hot, like I do, you will need to make sure to bring some fans for your bedroom. We live in a big city and we don't sleep with our windows open, however, if you are fine sleeping with your windows open, then the bedroom will probably be cool enough. If you enjoy peace and quiet, and you don't care about having cable TV, then this is the cabin for you. Molly, is their pug bull dog and she is a total JOY!! We enjoyed seeing her every morning and every night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2023
We are sorry you did not enjoy your country experience. Perhaps you should stay in a hotel in a city next time. The profile states there is not air-conditioning or cable in the cabin. We do have millers in the country but they are cleaned up after each tenant. We hope the rest of your vacation was in the city and you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our time in this cabin. Deb and Dave are lovely hosts. They have adorable pugs that came to visit every morning, as well as puppies and kittens! What's not to love about that!? The location is off the beaten path and so peaceful and beautiful with cattle out front, a friendly steer we nicknamed Doug, a 2 mile hiking path, and a field filled with Elk the night we arrived! The air conditioner is a box unit in the window over the sink, but it kept the cabin cool so long as we left it on when we left for the day. Super great location. Just a 15-20 minute drive to Sylvan Lake with easy access to 16A which gets you to Iron Mountain Road, as well as the Wildlife Loop. We really loved our stay and will miss that spot of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin was a great place to relax after exploring Custer and surrounding areas. It was clean, comfortable and quiet. It had everything we needed. Deb was a wonderful host, very easy to reach and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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