A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Black Hills National Forest
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Custer, SD
Black Hills National Forest
Place, Black Hills National Forest
1 min walk
Custer State Park
Place, Custer State Park
8 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial
Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
17 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom (primary) - Main House
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom - attached outside to main house
1 Double Bed
Bedroom - Guest Quarters
1 Double Bed
Bedroom - Guest Quarters
1 Queen Bed
Main House - utility room
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom - Guest Quarters
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom - Main House
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom - Primary Bedroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town
NOTES: 1. Base rate $275/NIGHT up to 4 people, each additional person is $25/per night.
2. 7 guests does not mean 7 beds. Please make sure you read the bedroom/bed locations & descriptions below
3. Due to bedroom layouts - may not be appropriate for children
4. No pets, No campers
A true "cabin in the woods" experience. 5 private acres but 1+ miles from the town of Custer. The cedar house has ceramic tile floors throughout, leather furniture, new kitchen appliances and LOTS of windows.
The main house sleeps 2 in the primary queen bed, 1 in the full bed and attached 'western room' (accessed outside from the porch) and 1 in a portable twin. The guest house sleeps 2 in the queen bed, main studio room and 1 in the small bedroom, full bed
The master bedroom is furnished in aspen log with a queen bed and master bath. We have an upgraded mattress twin roll away, sleeps 1 w/room in the utility-pantry room or roll it anywhere. The porch outside the utility room gives access to the 'western room' which has a full size bed with beautiful rock and cedar walls, just steps away from the bathroom. (not appropriate for children under 12)
The Guest quarters is setup like a studio apartment (minus a kitchen) but with a bathroom/shower and living area. The main room has a queen size bed, sofa, tv, armoire, small fridge. The second room has a full size bed a separate entrance if needed and all the character of a cabin setting. (not appropriate for unattended children)
The property has 2 security cameras outside. One on the carport and the other on the northeast corner of the house
We also have a pak'n play and a booster chair w/tray.
There are 4 covered porches the favorite and largest is partially enclosed with comfy wicker furniture. It's a favorite spot for morning coffee, watching thunderstorms or sipping cocktails in the evening. From any porch you can enjoy the view, peacefulness and wildlife.
Custer is in an area known as the 'heart' of the hills and local attractions include Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Jewel and Wind Caves, the scenic Needles Highway. It is also 6 miles from Crazy Horse Mountain, several lakes and approximately 55 miles from historic Deadwood and the Rapid City airport, 21 miles from Mount Rushmore. This area also attracts motorcyclists especially during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. In the fall Custer State Park hosts the famous Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival.
Keywords: Cabin, Black Hills, acreage, Mount Rushmore, secluded, privacy, guest house, private, forest, private
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Important information
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Property # 115988vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Custer
Located in Custer, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. Travellers 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and South Dakota State Railroad Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Miner's Cup - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
Purple Pie Place - 6 min drive
Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 5 min drive
Baker's Bakery & Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town?
As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town on 6 Feb 2027 start from £1,017, 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 at Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Unique Spaces - 1 Mile from Town located?
This family-friendly Custer cabin is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Monument Health Custer Hospital and Black Hills National Forest. Harbach Centennial Park and Big Rock Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rooms were clean with plenty of cooking accessories. The room layout is a little different but worked well for us. Rock road was fine for motorcycles. And peaceful and quiet place to stay. Overall great experience. Only thing I would change is adding air conditioning. The temps get low at night, but takes a couple hours to cool down sometimes. They did provide fans which made a huge difference.
We really enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed and the location was great. We felt secluded yet so close to town. Our teenage boys enjoyed the back house. Very relaxing stay. Being from Florida my husband was skeptical of no AC but he loved having the doors open for a bit in the evening.
It was a beautiful place to stay and great location. It was very clean. The communication was absolutely outstanding! She had everything we needed. The check-in process was done with ease and easy checkout. The sleeping arrangements were a bit tough with seven people. Only one queen size bed and a hide a bed in the laundry room. We chose to use the couch instead for a bed. There is one room that you have to go outside to get into and it worked OK, but it was very very small so not a lot of room for any extra things besides your bodies in the room.All in all, it was a wonderful place to stay, but we would not do seven people in this Vrbo again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Im glad you enjoyed your stay!
Im confused about the bed comments. There are 2 queen beds, 2 full beds and 1 twin.
This was a lovely cabin, very well decorated, in a beautiful location, just outside of Custer, SD. The majority of our stay was very nice and the location was very convenient for us. Unfortunately, the last night we stayed, there was a storm which included a lightening strike nearby (possibly the transformer closest to the cabin) at about 11:00 p.m., which took the electricity out and, after a couple of hours of no electricity, the water stopped working as well. There were no instructions on how to deal with this and since it was so late, we didn't try to contact the owner. Unfortunately electricity and water were still out in the morning which made our departure much more complicated. I recommend that the owner include some instructions on what to do in this type of emergency, and a notation that the water will stop working if the electricity goes out. Some "what to do if..." instructions posted with the other Rules they posted would be very helpful for any future visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Any guests should contact the owner for any/all emergencies so as to protect the property and themselves.
Homes in the country run off wells which use electric pumps, therefore - no water.
Once we were notified by guests of the outage we called the power company and service was restored an hour later.
Great location for everything we wanted to do near Custer! Was perfect for our family! Plenty of space and loved the guest house! Would definitely stay there again!
Our stay overall was good, our kids love the outdoors so great place to be away from everything! We had a horrible smell in the guest house, but Mary reimbursed us one nights stay.
Nice clean property. Had to purchase a few things like paper towels, wash clothes etc but over all great place. Would definitely stay there again! Loved the location for our adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Thanks for taking time on writing a review! There should have been plenty of wash clothes but I will double check. The website shows what we provide, paper towels is not one of them!!
Regards Mary
Great cabin and location. Love the property with space for our 4 boys to roam. So convenient to run into Custer for supplies. Easy trips to Sylvan Lake, Stockade Lake for fishing. Would definitely stay again!
Being from the flat lands of Illinois we had a lot of goals to check off. Our cozy retreat was just perfect! It was close to town for supplies, central to all our destinations and serene in our down time.
This property is very well stocked and maintained. It has a lot of space for everything you need to do and has an area that family can hang out and spend time. It is an awesome VRBO. This is my second time staying there with my family.
The main cabin has all modern appliances and was spacious. Back cabin was great for added sleeping room and facilities. Quiet secluded property and conveniently located. Thank you for the use of this nice home.
A little challenging to maneuver a truck and 24 foot trailer but overa⁹ll it is an awesome property and the amenities were absolutely great.We all enjoyed the heck out of it . The host was very helpful with answers to our dumb questions lol. Thank you for providing us with an unforgettable experience. Looking forward to doing it again.
Very clean, with lots of wildlife. A few cars pasted each day. Quite and private. We had a great time. Nothing bad to say.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
6/10 Okay
Donna R.
16 Jul 2016
Great Setting
This was a beautiful area. Saw deer in the yard every day.
No air conditioning but didn't need it. The cabin was nice and cool.
The guest cottage is a garage that was made into two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The 2nd bedroom at the main house you have to go outside to use. It did smell musty.
Those extra bedrooms could have used some kind of cooling unit.
The cabin could have been cleaner....a lot of dead bugs and cobwebs.
The towels all smelled dank and musty.
Overall, it was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback. We don't provide air conditioning as it would spoil the pristine and quiet environment of the forest, we do provide several floor fans. The outside entrance to the "western room" is noted in the property and bedroom descriptions. The forest does produce many bugs and we do spray regularly, a few days between renters and cleaning can leave a few bugs present, this is just part of the environment. Our towels are regularly sanitized as the well water will leave a metallic smell to them perhaps someone left damp towels sitting in the dryer I will have house cleaning treat the towels. Thanks!
The home itself is pretty clean but the owner should have a conversation with the cleaning people about cobwebs at eye level on several of the hanging lights. Also the owner needs to repair the very end of the driveway thats washed out on one side. It was not a good experience having the back of my brand new 24 ft trailer drag on the ground as we drove through it. In general the listing should advise that the driveway itself is not good for long trailers because of the spot at the beginning of the driveway thats washed out on one side and causes the tail of a longer trailer to drag on the ground as you pass over it. There is also a tight turn at the top that is pretty tight with a truck and 24 ft trailer. Turning around at the top is also a nightmare due to an old camper parked on one side and a pile of yard waste and tree limbs on the other. The bedroom connected to the porch on the house is creative but has not heat so became useless for us 2 of the 4 nights. I think the listing should be more detailed so people have a better idea if the place is a good fit for them. If your coming to UTV/ATV and have a large trailer, id say it is not. The washout caused damage to the tail of my brand new, trailer and a rock sticking up on the edge of the grass driveway behind the guest house cause damage to the front right corner as I maneuvered to be able to turn the rig around. Not a good overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Larry C.
12 Sept 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Location was great, Only one real bedroom in the main cabin. alleged second bedroom was in laundry room with a signal roll bed . Two of the three showers were so small you could not turn around in or bend over to was your feet. the guest quarters was not clean upon arrival dead bugs and dirt on the floor. trash in the can just outside the door. Of the Two beds one had a pad as a mattress. No frig or coffee makers in this building. again shower very small. we arrived at 4 pm as the maid was leaving and the floors in the main cabin were wet. The add states great for two families and a total of 7 people not sure where all seven would sleep, as the 4 of us had a problem. Would we rent again NO
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Sounds like you didnt find the second bedroom off the main house, we provide 3 keys, one of them opens it. Its location is described in the description of the house. Every bed has a regular mattress on it so, no idea what your talking about in regards to just a pad on one of the beds. The roll away bed in the landry room is actually very comfy and its for squeezing in a 7th person. Many people have used it with no complaints including my 85 year old mother. Others have used it for small children who want to sleep closer to their parents. There are 2 coffee pots on the property one in the main house and one in the guest house. The refrigerator in guest quarters is being replaced, someone left it completly unusable. Potential guests should read the information provided on the website. This is a cabin with unusual layout but it is described well on vrbo. There are 5 beds 2 queens, 2 full size and the roll away. Not sure how this didnt work for a party of 4.
I will talk to housekeeping about your concerns, normally they do good work.
Archival
8/10 Good
Laurie S.
13 Jun 2012
Very Good!
We were well pleased with this home. The main living areas were welcoming and comfortable. The setting was beautiful with the pine trees right outside the windows and a small pond nearby. We could hear the ducks and geese each evening. It is a little way out of town and that was great for us. We felt as though we had our own private piece of the mountain yet it was only about 5 minutes to the grocery store in town.
The sleeping arrangements are spread out so you don't feel as though you are all jammed together. We had three couple and two kids and we did well though I don't think more people would be comfortable.
It was clean and well appointed. We really didn't require anything that was not on hand.
We found a lot of wonderful things to do in the Black Hills and Custer was a reasonable central location to be based. I truly recommend exploring the beautiful Black Hills area and feel that this property is a good value.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Tom, Thanks for your positive review and glad you enjoyed it. Mary
Great accommodations! We took a family trip with 3 couples and a teenager and the layout worked very well for us in that each had their own space and bathrooms and the communal area was large enough for us to gather comfortably. The beds were all very comfortable. The showers were not great but I attributed that to the harshness of well water and for some, the actual size. I was worried about no air-conditioning but it really was not a problem at all. We parked 2 mid-size vehicles and a Wagoneer with ease with room for at least 2-3 more. The host was quick to respond to questions and has put a lot of thought and care into the accommodations.
The cabins were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed being out of town a little bit to stargaze at night. Very easy to get to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
About the host
Hosted by Mary Shepard
I live in beautiful Colorado foothills.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with the Black Hills after several trips to the Sturgis motorcycle rallies. The hills and rock formation are beautiful, peaceful and scenic with lots of history. I love the small town slow pace.
What makes this property unique
Most people can't decide if they should stay and hang out at the cabin or if they should go sight seeing or tour other area attractions. It is so relaxing you won't want to leave!!