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#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a sofa, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and built-in appliances.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a kitchen with a built-in stove, and a cozy fireplace.
A two-story house with a stone chimney, a covered porch, and a stone facade.
A lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a stone chimney.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Needles Highway and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Way Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • French Creek Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Rock Park and Black Hills National Forest. Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family group of five greatly appreciated and enjoyed our one-night stay as we blew through Custer on our way from ND to NE. Great location (Custer State Park very close by), well-furnished, and very comfortable house, with rustic charm in abundance. And many thanks to Crystal - timely and easy communication before arrival and gracious permission to leave two of our three vehicles at the property for a while after check-out while we took a hike in Custer SP. We arrived exhausted from a previous week of travel and left refreshed ahead of a few more days on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wonderful house. Accomodations dated. Landlord non- communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of 7 and the space was perfect. The house was well stocked and we enjoyed a lot of patio time in between sight seeing. The house is close to several good places to eat. We enjoyed The Wolf and Mount Rushmore Brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! The house and surrounding areas were beautiful! Crystal was fabulous!!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. Beautiful and clean and quiet! Everyone in our family was comfortable. It was close to everything and we will definitely come back. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our communication with Crystal was fantastic all through the booking, check-in and during our stay. We used the property during my son’s wedding and had 3 generations at the home. Two bedrooms on the main floor plus all the room on the second level made our stay so easy! Appreciated the iron, as well as games tucked away in the pantry/laundry room. Easy access to groceries and downtown. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! Spacious and pretty house, location was very convenient for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great for a short walk into town and to a hiking trail. The house was large and had plenty of space and rooms to choose from for our party of 6. It was clean and comfortable, and was easy to communicate with host. It was the best spot for our family to stay during a mini family reunion and graduation weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big comfortable beds. Walking distance to downtown Custer. Great option in the sourthern Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great property and location would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Kids had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Ponderosa Place

Great place, great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Property was convenient, located near all events and sites we wished to visit. Exceptionally clean, well provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Great place for a girlfriends weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very comfy winter retreat for our family and friends. Seeing the Black Hills in the winter does not disappoint, and the cabin was perfect for our entire stay! The host is very welcoming and we are thankful for this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

This cabin was a great getaway for friends, we enjoyed staying here and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with so much charm! Everyone had a good stay! Lots of rooms/ places for everyone to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older home with updates
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday celebration

Great accomodations and space for family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy stay and the owner has amazing communication! Will definitely look into this house if I’m back in Custer!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The property was clean, well furnished, close to town, and the perfect location for exploring the Black Hills. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time there just is enjoyable as the first
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Location for holiday

With family living nearby, cabin was in a good location that allowed for easy in and out throughout our stay. We do hope it works out to stay in future trips to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

This was a great place to stay. It was clean, well stocked, good location and the owner was easy to work with. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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