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Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis.

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Gather around the propane-fueled fire table in the back yard.
Front door with a small porch to sit awhile!
Ample parking for vehicles
The gathering space!
View from the entry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis.

Eight year old rental home only 1.5 miles north of Custer about .5 mile off of Sylvan Lake Road (Highway 89) on Elk Valley Road.
Home is in the pines and has beautiful views in every direction. Relax on the deck or in the hammock on the lower level patio and watch the deer and wild turkeys who are daily visitors.
Main floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, and an open kitchen, dining, great room with fireplace and access to a large deck.
Lower level has a large game room, 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom and an additional vanity area in each bedroom.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Portable crib available for one young child.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

Out of respect for those with allergies.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please return both main floor & lower level thermostat settings to 55 in the spring, fall & winter and A/C to 80 in the summer.

On the fireplace thermostat please move the switch on the side to the OFF position.

On the fireplace thermostat please move the switch on the side to the OFF position.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No daily maid service. Adult must be present with minors at all times. Fireworks are not permitted in the Black Hills.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 19494
Property # 1512724vb
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 holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 26 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gather the family to explore the Black Hills from this centrally located oasis. located?

This family-friendly Custer holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 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

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. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent Vrbo option close to Custer, Custer State Park, and the main routes to Hill City and Keystone. Owned by a couple who really care about the guests renting their house. Perfect place for a couple or a family with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thank you for another thoughtful review. We were so glad to have you staying with us again and look forward to hearing from you soon with a reservation for the 2026 season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice home. Great location. Our three sons, who are avid hunters, were thrilled to watch the deer cross through the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your review of one of the features of the home that we also enjoy! It is just so peaceful and wonderful to watch the wildlife wander through the property. So glad that you found the location of the home to be a wonderful base for exploring the southern Black Hills.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

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

Family vacation

This is the 2nd time staying at this property. It is a wonderful place to spend a long weekend with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for choosing to stay with us for a 2nd family gathering!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Great property for families!

This was a wonderful property to stay at while vacationing in the Hills. The kids LOVED the game room and the playground outside. Very well stocked and easy to get to. Would definitely love to stay there in the future again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2020
So glad that your family enjoyed their stay at our home. Hope to see you again in the future for a vacation stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Family trip

Had a great time with family. This is my ninth visit to your home. It will be number 10 in September. Beautiful and cozy as always thank you Stan and Shirley for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
We are so glad that you were able to bring your extended family for a stay in our home. Thanks also for the wonderful pictures of all of you as you enjoyed your time in the Black Hills.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Great place near Custer!

I have stayed at several VRBO places and this house was fully supplied for the guests from kitchen needs to linens and a large assortment of bathroom toiletries for guests use. We were very comfortable in this beautiful home and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2021
Thanks so much for your kind words and glowing review of the home! We truly want our guests to feel at home and welcome you to come stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Buffalo Round Up

Great place. Enjoyed the wild life from the deck. Everything was well marked at stocked. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2022
Thanks so much for your wonderful review of the property!
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven T.

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

Great Say in Custer SD

This property is clean, spacious and well appointed. No complaints at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
So glad that your group found the home to be comfortable! Our cleaning team does a great job of making sure that the home is as clean as possible for each new set of guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Great stay in Black Hills. Beautiful house and setting. Lots of space.

Great property right outside of custer. Close to Sylvan lake. Lots of games for the kids. Beautiful kitchen. Spotless house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Charles, Thanks so much for your thoughtful review! Share what you enjoyed with your family and friends!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda T.

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

Relaxing

This year we decided to vacation in the Southern Hills. The house met all are needs, and could not ask for a better location. I often reflect on my childhood vacation memories, and hopefully our grandchildren will add this year to their memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
So glad that you chose to stay with us on your latest trip to the Black Hills. Hope your grandchildren enjoyed the area as much as our 2 grandchildren have. Family vacation memories are the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable trip

Home was lovely all the necessities were well stocked. Clean, comfy beds, plenty of room to move in. Enjoyed the deer and turkeys. Was located nicely for the places we wanted to see. Hiking, Custer State Park, shopping, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse the 1880 train. Relaxed on deck of an evening really nice place to stay. Thank you to our host The Burgers!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! Glad that you were able to enjoy so many of the local sights and relax on the deck as well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Very impressed with this rental home

It’s obvious why this home is continually rented out. It’s beautiful with all the amenities. Our family of ten felt it was set up perfectly for eating, sleeping, deck time, family time together on the main level and our teenagers to enjoy their fun activities in the lower spacious walkout level. We would rent this home away from home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words and the wonderful review of the property. It sounds like the entire family was able to enjoy many of the aspects of the property. We hope to have you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

This house was perfect for our family vacation in the Black Hills. Everything was very nice and clean, and there was plenty of space for everyone. There was literally everything handy that you could possibly need (and then some). The location was a super close proximity to all of our destinations (Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave, Hot Springs, etc.), with lots of great wildlife around to see. Shirley was an amazing host and very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
We are so happy that you chose this location for your family vacation. It was indeed a pleasure to have you stay with us. We look forward to seeing you perhaps again in the years to come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

You will love it here!

We’ve stayed at many rental properties and this was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed. Set in a beautiful Black Hill backdrop, this house is equipped with EVERYTHING! It was fully stocked with everything you need. It’s a very short drive to Custer State Park and close to Mt. Rushmore. Great space for the kids to play. Very clean. If we ever come back, we will for sure rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2020
Thanks so much for your kind words and wonderful review. We are so glad that your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia W.

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

Such a great time

We had such a great time! The house was so clean. It was in a great location. Just a couple minutes from the town of Custer. About 10 minutes to Sylvan Lake, 25 to Mt. Rushmore, 15 to Crazy Horse and about 20 minutes to Hill City. The house was stocked with many amenities. It was in a quite neighborhood and easy to get to. Overall a great experience and somewhere we would come back to and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2021
Stacia, So glad that you all had a great time during your stay in the Black Hills! Thanks so much for your kind words about the house and the detailed list of the distances to the local attractions. We would be so glad to have you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Great place to stay! With wildlife included

Lots of room for our large group, the rec room was a hit. We ended all our nights playing games together. Lots of “extra” supplies in case you forgot something from home. Labeled items made it easier to put things back in their correct spot. If I did have one teeny tiny suggestion, maybe have a dehumidifier available for downstairs. The bathroom got a bit moist after several people showered. But if we remembered to put the bathroom mats outside before we left for the day, it was just fine! We would 100% stay here again! We absolutely enjoyed every minute
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words! We are so glad that your group enjoyed your stay at the property! Also, thanks for the tip regarding the lower level bathroom. We will definitely put this suggestion on our list of items to investigate as we do our off-season improvements to the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barth F.

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

Fantastic House for Families or Several Couples

Our family (5 adults and two children ages 4 and 6) stayed in this house for 7 nights in July-August for our annual family vacation. When the online description of a rental place appears to be too good to be true, I'm usually very leery of it and expect it to turn out not as good as advertised. I was very pleasantly surprised (as was the rest of my family) when this house turned out to be even BETTER than advertised! The owners are extremely thoughtful as they have supplied it with everything a family could possibly need. Their attention to detail is amazing! All the drawers and cabinets are marked with descriptions of what they contain. The house was exceptionally clean when we arrived and is in a great location. I've scoured all Vrbo listings in the greater Custer area for the last 2 years, and this house is no doubt right at the top. I'm submitting this review, btw, right after booking it again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Doug & Linda, Thanks so much for your thoughtful and glowing review of our home. We genuinely appreciate that you took the time to write the review. We are excited to have you return for your vacation again in 2024!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Once Again a Great Place to Stay!

For the second year in a row, our family (5 adults and two children ages 5 and 8) stayed in this house for 7 nights in July-August for a family vacation. And for the second year in a row, we found the house to be well-worth its 5-star rating. As I wrote last year after our stay, the owners are extremely thoughtful as they have supplied it with everything a family could possibly need. All the drawers and cabinets are marked with descriptions of what they contain. The house was exceptionally clean when we arrived and is in a great location, 5 minutes or less from downtown Custer and probably 8 minutes from Custer State Park, on a fairly private wooded lot where you'll feel the kids are safe if they're outside playing. As for kids, the house and yard are so well equipped that the challenge is to get them to want to leave and go to the beach at Legion Lake or Sylvan Lake in CSP, or the other activities in CSP (our 8 year old granddaughter went on a 2-hour trail ride with her mom at Blue Bell Lodge), or fishing at one of the three lakes within 10 minutes of the house (for the 2nd year in a row I caught the largest trout). I've researched online and driven by many of the similar VRBO's in the Custer area, and none compare to this house. This is not, btw, a paid advertisement -- we don't know the owners and have never met them or talked with them on the phone. (P.S. The owners should write a book on how to successfully own and operate a VRBO....)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
We are so delighted that your family has enjoyed gathering in our home for your visits to the Black Hills! We look forward to having you as guests again next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Great location

Location was great for daily excursions. The house was well stocked with anything you could need. A great house for large families to gather and enjoy the great outdoors of South Dakota.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2021
Thanks so much for the wonderful review of your stay at this location! We are so glad that you chose to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Great

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2021
Thanks so much for staying with us! We are glad that you found that the property met your expectations! Be sure to share with friends and family what you enjoyed most about the property. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Very nice house, loved the location

House was very well equipped with modern appliances. we enjoyed the comfortable chairs and beds and got a kick out of seeing all the livestock walking around the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2021
So glad that your group enjoyed their stay in the Black Hills from this location! Hope that the wedding and the birthday celebration for your daughter were a time for wonderful memories as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arwin s.

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

Very satified

Everything was described property and nicely organized
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
So glad that you found that this homemet your needs during your vacation in the Black Hills. Share what you liked best with any friends or family who may want to plan a vacation to the Black Hills!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Great Home

Great location and great home. We had lots of fun in the game room and enjoyed seeing all of the deer in the evenings. Perfect Vacation Rental for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2021
So glad that your family enjoyed your stay in our home! We love to gather there with our family as well from time to time. The wildlife in the area does make this setting even more special. Hope to have you rent again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice house with everything you could need. Enjoyed proximity to the State Park as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Motorcycle trip for family and friends

This house is absolutely beautiful and accommodated all of our needs. We loved having the use of the garage to park our motorcycle. We were close to all of the scenic rides and tourist sites. We would recommend this rental home to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2020
We are so glad that you chose to stay with us during your trip to the Black Hills.

About the host

Hosted by Stan & Shirley Burgers

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We have always enjoyed vacationing in the Black Hills with our children over the years. As we near retirement we chose to build this home in the Custer area to be closer to our children and grandchildren who now live in Colorado.

Why they chose this property

We spent about 5 years searching for just the right place to build this home and hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. It is close enough to Custer, Hills City & even Rapid City for all of our needs, and yet secluded enough to provide the peace and quiet that we long for as we near retirement.

What makes this property unique

We do hope that you will enjoy your stay at our "piece of heaven" enough to return from time to time and to share what you liked about your stay with your friends and family.

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