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Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
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Custer, SD
- Place, Jewel Cave National Monument7 min drive
- Place, Four Mile Old West Town Museum9 min drive
- Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Other (See Description)
2 Double Futons
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts
Great Home on over seventeen scenic acres - very private!! Bordered by hundreds of acres of National Forest. This contemporary 'A' frame home has three bedrooms,(two king beds and one queen bed) two baths, a loft with a daybed/trundle, and a queen sofa bed. Two bunk beds with three twins and one full size bed are in the 'Bunkhouse' in another structure about 50 feet from the house. Very private views of trees, meadows and abundant wildlife.
Bring your horses for a ride through the wilderness and then let them rest in the fenced acreage with a two stall stable, tack room and large corral.
This property is secluded, yet only minutes from historic Custer, with great restaurants and unique shops. A short drive will take you to Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Crazy Horse Monument, Mount Rushmore National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, Needles Highway, Stockade Lake, Bismark Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Legion Lake. Only 30 miles to the south is Historic Hot Springs which has shopping, restaurants and 'Evans Plunge'- a large natural warm water indoor swimming pool that features several slides and an outdoor pool in the summer.
This home was built in 2002 and has it's own well and septic system. The Bedrooms are carpeted, the well equipped kitchen and baths are ceramic tile and the rest of the living area has beautiful hardwood floors. Regulation size horseshoe pits and wood burning fireplace added in 2013.
Call for more information.
Pets are possible upon prior approval with additional damage deposit.
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Bring your horses for a ride through the wilderness and then let them rest in the fenced acreage with a two stall stable, tack room and large corral.
This property is secluded, yet only minutes from historic Custer, with great restaurants and unique shops. A short drive will take you to Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Crazy Horse Monument, Mount Rushmore National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, Needles Highway, Stockade Lake, Bismark Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Legion Lake. Only 30 miles to the south is Historic Hot Springs which has shopping, restaurants and 'Evans Plunge'- a large natural warm water indoor swimming pool that features several slides and an outdoor pool in the summer.
This home was built in 2002 and has it's own well and septic system. The Bedrooms are carpeted, the well equipped kitchen and baths are ceramic tile and the rest of the living area has beautiful hardwood floors. Regulation size horseshoe pits and wood burning fireplace added in 2013.
Call for more information.
Pets are possible upon prior approval with additional damage deposit.
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Dryer
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Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We are pet friendly for responsible pet owners.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Custer
Located in Custer, this holiday home is near theme parks. Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Sylvan Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Custer, SD
What's nearby
- Jewel Cave National Monument - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- Four Mile Old West Town Museum - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
- Gates Park - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
- Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
- 1881 Courthouse Museum - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Buffalo Cafe - 10 min drive
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Perfect Black Hills Custer Getaway
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Beautiful home with privacy in Black Hills
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Has it all
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Hosted by Tom & Sue Thelen
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