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Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Great for 2 Families - 1 Mile from Town

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A cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by tall trees and a gravel driveway.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a forest.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A living room with a brown leather sectional sofa, a matching ottoman, a patterned rug, a side table with a lamp, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A bedroom with a rustic wooden bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    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.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2 - attached outside to main house

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Guest Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Guest Quarters

1 Double Bed

Bedroom (primary) - Main House

1 Queen Bed

Main House - utility room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

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....Great for 2 Families - 1 Mile from Town


NOTES:
1. Base rate $275/NIGHT up to 4 people, each additional person is $25/per night.
2. Due to bedroom layouts - may not be appropriate for children
3. No pets, No campers

A true "cabin in the woods" experience. 5 private acres but 1.8 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 master bedroom, 1 in the attached 'western room' (accessed outside from the porch) and 1 in a portable twin. The guest house sleeps 2 in the main studio room and 1 in the small bedroom.

The master bedroom is furnished in aspen log with a queen bed and master bath. We have an ungraded twin roll away sleeps 1 w/room in the utility-pantry room. 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
Smoking outside is ok
No outdoor fires
guests clean the grill
since we are on septic system only provided toilet paper and no other products go in the toilet

Important information

You need to know

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. While the natural beauty of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Needles Highway - 17 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 24 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Great for 2 Families - 1 Mile from Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin with guest quarters, 5 acres?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin with guest quarters, 5 acres on 27 Oct 2026 start from £1,030, 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....Great for 2 Families - 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....Great for 2 Families - 1 Mile from Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Great for 2 Families - 1 Mile from Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin W/Guest Quarters on 5 Acres....Great for 2 Families - 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host. We enjoyed the time in the cabin. It is just as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thanks for your review and taking good care of our home. I appreciate you took the time to read the description and other info about my property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in Custer. Great location, private area with nice scenery. Cozy clean cabin. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying and welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Great vacation home away from home

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!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well maintained and Mary was quick to respond to any questions. Beautiful property and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Perfect vacation

Excellent property. It was exactly what we needed and in an outstanding location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

SARAH C.

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

Great place

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph C.

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

Custer

The overall stay was great. The house was exactly as described. We enjoyed the solitude of the location while being so close to Custer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Family Trip

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Loved your stay and please come again!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Retreat

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonny B.

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

Awesome Space in Custer SD

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt a.

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

Two cabins, very comfortable

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Weston K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Cozy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

4/10 Poor

Larry C.

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

6/10 Okay

Donna R.

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!
Archival

8/10 Good

Laurie S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Really nice cabin, close to everything in Custer, but in a beautiful quiet spot in the woods

Very nice would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredda F.

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

Great location

We found this rental to be in an excellent location. We wanted to attend the evening show at Mount Rushmore. From the house it was easy to get to and especially coming home in the dark. It was nice to be so close. Custer, with some excellent restaurants was also close by. The house had plenty of space for two couples traveling together. The detached bedroom and bath made it easy to have some individual quiet time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Sturgis Rally 2022

Cabin was very clean and furnished very well. We loved how quite it is there even during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. We got lucky and had a full super moon that was absolutely beautiful. Coffee in the morning while watching deer and turkeys was a real bonus as well. We had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to stay in the Black Hills to stay here. Short drive into town and then explore the beauty of the Black Hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Great location to visit all attractions

Very peaceful and very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Multi generational family and friends

A very unique property. We had the maximum number of allowable guests (9) and it was just a bit tight but very manageable with just a small amount of flexibility required. I personally loved the Cowboy Room (a special sleeping porch) - while it does not have direct access to the house, the laundry room and second bathroom are just a couple of steps away (with a covered porch overhead so no issue with getting wet if it was raining - which it was). The property is just minutes from Custer - but feels a world away. We did lots of tourist things - and the location is central to lots of activities. We loved all the porches - makes the property "live" even larger than it is. The living room with a comfortable sectional and seating for 9 at tables made for a great gathering/dining area. The kitchen is laid out to allow several cooks at one time. The five acres has lots of trees and a large grassy area for lawn games. The separate cottage allowed our youngest family (with young kids) a place to get away from the rest for nap time or just some private quiet time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Shepard

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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!!

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