Elk Haven is a collection of 5 cabins on a 7 acre property located in the Black Hills, on the edge of Custer, SD. Our Cabins are ideal for families, reunions, hunters and group gatherings ...as well as a romantic getaway for two. Because our cabins are centrally located to all the area's wonderful Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore attractions, it's only minutes until you're back "Home" to rest and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity right off the deck of your Black Hills cabin. There is a master bedroom with queen bed and closet, with direct access to a spacious bathroom with a shower. The loft area above is divided for privacy and has 2 queen beds. There is also a living and dining room area. Each cabin has a full kitchen with all the amenities of home which include stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot, blender, dinnerware, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware; everything down to spice rack, dish/hand soap, hand and paper towels. Each Cabin has it own private deck with outdoor furniture, BBQ with tools, and great views of wildlife! Elk Haven is a great space for a family to spread out and get comfortable and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Black Hills. Check out our newest property located just 3/4 of a mile up the road past the cabins. The Bluebird's Nest is a brand new garage apartment with a master bedroom and bunk room. It has one Twin XL and one Full size bed in the bunk room, Queen bed in master bedroom, and queen pullout couch in the living room. The kitchen has a full size refridgerator/dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with double vanity. This location has heat and A/C. Property backs up to Forest Service and view of Crazy Horse. Peaceful and beautiful location. - Elk Haven is a collection of 5 cabins on a 7 acre property located in the Black Hills, on the edge of Custer, SD. Our Cabins are ideal for families, reunions, hunters and group gatherings ...as well as a romantic getaway for two. Because our cabins are centrally located to all the area's wonderful Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore attractions, it's only minutes until you're back "Home" to rest and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity right off the deck of your Black Hills cabin. There is a master bedroom with queen bed and closet, with direct access to a spacious bathroom with a shower. The loft area above is divided for privacy and has 2 queen beds. There is also a living and dining room area. Each cabin has a full kitchen with all the amenities of home which include stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot, blender, dinnerware, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware; everything down to spice rack, dish/hand soap, hand and paper towels. Each Cabin has it own private deck with outdoor furniture, BBQ with tools, and great views of wildlife! Elk Haven is a great space for a family to spread out and get comfortable and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Black Hills. Check out our newest property located just 3/4 of a mile up the road past the cabins. The Bluebird's Nest is a brand new garage apartment with a master bedroom and bunk room. It has one Twin XL and one Full size bed in the bunk room, Queen bed in master bedroom, and queen pullout couch in the living room. The kitchen has a full size refridgerator/dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with double vanity. This location has heat and A/C. Property backs up to Forest Service and view of Crazy Horse. Peaceful and beautiful location.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Custer
Custer is home to this chalet. 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 1880 Train are also worth visiting.
Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD located?
Situated in Custer, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Gates Park and Grand Magic Show. French Creek Park and Way Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We thoroughly enjoyed this pleasant cabin during our stay near the Black Hills. It has obviously been well maintained, everything worked and it was immaculately clean. A big bonus for us was the location - in a quiet area away from noise and hustle of nearby Custer.
We have been visiting state and National Parks. This was a wonderful place to stay for 3 nights as we explored all the parks! Great hosts and beautiful little cabin - room to spread out and call home for 3 days! Kitchen had all we needed, cabin was just as described in listing. There’s plenty of room ….super clean and cozy!!!!
The cabins were a little outside of town so it was quiet but easy access to town. The location was great for all the attractions. It was a short driving distance to a lot of sites.
This is the perfect little getaway! Such a great location. It’s beautiful out here. This is our 3rd time staying here, and it’s always perfect! So clean! 😊 We will be back.
A very nice stay and a great location. The place was clean and had most everything we needed. Pay close attention to the listed amenities. We apparently didn’t and was a little surprised that there was no AC. But we survived. We would definitely stay here again but only in the cooler months.
Our family (2 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs) stayed at the cabin for 5 days during the 4th of July weekend. I knew from the listing that there wasn't air conditioning but I wasn't prepared for just how hot it would get from 3 pm to about 11 pm. We are from New Mexico where temps over 100 degrees are normal and I grew up in Michigan so I know what humidity feels like too and it was just too hot for us.
We were in cabin #3 and this cabin is south-facing with a very large window near the peak of the A-frame roof. This window doesn't have any curtain or shades and is not reachable without a large ladder. This window was the entire reason the cabin gets so hot during the evening. The sun shines through it for a few hours and just bakes the inside. If there was the ability to cover the window through these hours (automatic shades etc.) the comfort level would increase significantly and the heat would decrease significantly. During our trip, I had to stay inside for a few hours each evening to work on my nursing school work, and even just sitting at the table, I would be sweating and was just overheated.
Everything else was expected during our stay. The cabin could use a bit of updating and extra cleaning as there were pans with food and grease still stuck on it and the fans were caked with dust. However, the location is beautiful and the owners are very nice. If they could fix the issue of how hot it gets, we would come back!
Stay at the cabin for three nights for my girlfriends birthday weekend. Just the two of us and our two dogs. It was a perfect location being minutes from Custer!
The cabin was a great place to stay in Custer. It was very comfortable and quiet. Everything was clean and cozy. We’d gladly stay here again on our next trip to the area!
We enjoyed our stay. The property was just as advertised. It was quiet and peaceful with a great view. We had contact with the owners who inquired if there was anything we needed. We had plenty of towels and kitchen essentials to accommodate our needs. We would recommend this cabin to all.
Great location, and the accommodations were relaxing. However, on sunny days when it reaches over 90 degrees, time spent in the cabin in the afternoon gets uncomfortable until the sun goes down. We did schedule our time outside of the cabin from around 4 until 7, usually out for dinner on those hot sunny days. When evening rolled around, the temp dropped, and with all of the fans moving, the cool evening air around in the cabin made for comfortable sleeping. Other than that, it was a great location, and would come back again.
The property was clean and in good location off the beaten path. Several cooking items were left behind from past guests which was nice so we didn't have to go out and purchase them for our short stay. There were bathroom toiletries also, which we didn't use but it was nice to know they were there just in case. Also, the diary of previous guests was fun to read and learn about the area.
Owners are fabulous and the place was perfect. While it is off the main drag of Custer, we preferred that for the quietness. Nice space, updated furniture.
The cabin was very clean and a wonderful place to stay with a family. The kitchen was well equipped with the things we needed and we had plenty of space.
Three bedroom, kitching, couch and sitting area, bathroom all very calm and comfortable, clean and very well stocked. Organized and responsible property manager with great communication!
We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It was clean, had everything we needed and its location was great. Having little kids, it was nice to be close to all the sites and hot spots (Custer, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, etc)
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This was the perfect cabin for our week long stay and had everything we needed besides groceries. The hosts are super friendly and we enjoyed visiting with them. The area is quite and boasts a great view from the deck. We loved having a few fires in the rock fire pits they had for each cabin and enjoyed being able to grill out on the deck. My husband and kids enjoyed the challenge of climbing the hill behind the cabins as well. We will definitely be booking again in the future.