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Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills

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Spacious home on 3 acres
Home Sweet Home
Exterior
Living Room
Kitchen with full amenities

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Blue Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills

Cozy home with beautiful views. Deer come right up to the backdoor. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths and a large comfy couch and love seat. Spacious kitchen, a patio and deck and outdoor firepit. Room for campers too!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Pets are considered with Owner approval $100 pet fee will apply.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2365681vb
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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. 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.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Stockade Lake - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Custer State Park - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this golf holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Big Rock Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harbach Centennial Park and Black Hills National Forest. Way Park and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of deer in the afternoon. Peaceful location. Not too far from town.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Awesome stay

Very clean place, easy to get to from Custer, trails 2 minutes away,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mary jo w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family vacation

Nice location, Grandkids enjoyed the wildlife, plenty of space for all, indoor and outdoor,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location! Close to all the activities we wanted to do. Daun was a super nice host, great time 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Perfect spot to relax and enjoy Custer state park

We absolutely loved the views in the backyard and the deer that would come to visit through out our stay. Nice safe neighborhood and only a few miles from town so we couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

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

Great remote place to stay right outside Custer!

The house was great for our family - 4 adults and 4 kids. Quiet location up in the hills, quick trip to town. The house had everything we needed and we loved being able to sit on the porch and watch the deer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I can't wait to have you guys back next year!!🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john B.

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

Custer visit

Nice relaxing area and outdoor space. Quiet! Great place to stay to go places around Custer State Park. Very good kitchen set up for those who like to cook.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill O.

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

Pleasantly surprised

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gil c.

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

Excellent

We had an excellent stay here. The house is in a perfect location just outside of Custer. At dusk and dawn, there was abundant wildlife; everybody loved watching the deer. The house was very clean and very cozy, and communication with the owner was spot on. The neighbor was super friendly; my granddaughter immediately loved her. It's a great place close to all the attractions in the Black Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHANE E.

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

Relaxing in the woods.

We all had such a great experience with Duan's property. There was all amenities needed to enjoy the weeklong stay. Everything was neat and tidy. Thank you Duan we would definitely come back again! Shane, Jackie, Larry and Patricia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Perfect peaceful place away from the crazy!

We had a wonderful stay. We accidentally chose to be in the black hills during the opening weekend of the Sturgis Rally. We were so glad to have a private, quiet place to return to each evening. Close to Custer for breakfast/dinner. Close to Custer State Park. A great place to use as a home base to enjoy all the hills have to offer. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable living spaces. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Thank you Erica! So happy to share my place with you! Hope to see you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda H.

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

Family weekend

The property was in a very quiet area with lots of wildlife around. The house was clean and well furnished. There was not a dishwasher that would have been nice but not necessary. The home appeared to be a prefab home but it was a nice place for a short visit with our son and grandsons.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaine E.

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

South Dakota

We came into town to watch the roundup. With my mom and father in law. We enjoyed ourselves. Only suggestion is to kill the wasps. House smelled a little dated or unused. Towel rack kept falling off in one bathroom. It was nice and peaceful location and loved seeing all the deer every night
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Worn out, smells bad, and in need of maintenance

I have never been compelled to submit a negative review before, but am doing for the benefit of other potential guests. Unfortunately, this property was not as described, or as the pictures showed. It was very worn, and although not dirty - it was very much in need of attention in many areas. The home has a bad odor, that was explained to be because of well water. While that is common with well water, it was not the only or perhaps even, the primary bad odor in the home. The use of fragrance tools to overcome the odor also added to the offensive odor. Old and not clean pillows on the beds. Old bedding shoved in the closets to the point of not being able to hang clothes in the closet. Unsealed window airconditioner allowed a large amount of stink bugs inside. Large splinters on the rotten wood front porch. Holes in the walls ... I could go on and on. I invited 4 family members to join me for vacation and was incredibly embarassed by my choice of this property. I was prepared that it was remotely located, a mobile home that was previously a lived in home. However, the description and the photos shown - were not reflective of reality. When I contacted Daun, she was sorry that I wasn't happy - but offered no relief. She also forwarded a text message stream where someone referred to me as a pain in the ass. This property would be parallel to a stay at a roadside motel - Motel 6.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
Please disregard this review and take a moment to read through the other reviews so you can get a true picture of what a special place my rental is. The negativity of this review is a sad testimony to how unkind people can be. From the very first day, it was clear that nothing I could do was going to make them happy, other than a free stay. I was very responsive to their requests and complaints and even allowed them to check in early and to let their friend park a camper for free for a night on the property. The house has new pillows and bedding purchased in July 2021 (when it became a rental). The air-conditioner needed a new piece of weather stripping, which I immediately remedied. The porch is scheduled for a new coat of paint this spring and by no means has rotten wood. I was very sorry to hear that the renters had a bad reaction to the very common slight earthy smell of well water. That is just a part of the charm that this house in the woods has. This house is a clean, cozy, and comfortable home on over 2 acres that previously had a 4.8-star cumulative rating from all of my very satisfied renters. I hope you come and see it for yourself!
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

Just what we needed

Nice location, centrally located for the sights. Grocery store and fuel only a short distance. Quiet neighborhood. Lots of wildlife. Great communication with the owner. House wasn't quite as secluded as I had assumed from the pictures, but it worked out fine. Our time was restful and renewing.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

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

Great stay in Black Hills

We were very happy with our stay in this cabin. It has some great amenities, such as the propane grill and an excellent fire pit. It was conveniently stocked with many useful items. The interior was rustic and tasteful. Overall, it was a comfortable stay. We would recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Custer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

City stay!

We enjoyed this property. Daun was very responsive and communicated well before and during our stay. The property had 3 bedrooms as listed which worked well for me and my family for the week. The kitchen was fully stocked. The place was about 7 minutes off the main road, but close to Custer and close to Custer State Park. It is an older home and it had a distinct smell when you walk in, but you got used to it and it wasn't overbearing. The place was cozy, and met our needs for the week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hla S.

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

Nice home

Silence area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Loved Walking in the Woods

We really enjoyed our stay at Walking in the woods. The house was very comfortable with plenty of room for our family. Most everything we needed to cook was available including the gas grill. We communicated several times with Daun before our arrival, and she was very helpful answering all of our questions. Our favorite part was sitting on the back patio and watching the deer cross the beautiful property. Lots of privacy. We also enjoyed making s’mores in the fire pit. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to the Custer area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great place in a great location

We really enjoyed staying here. My boyfriend and I were excited to be able to find something last minute as the original place we had booked was canceled, the day before our vacation started, due to snow. Daun was great, answering my questions quickly and checking to make sure things were going well the first day. The house is nice and homey. The beds were okay to sleep on, a little uncomfortable and the bugs (expected in the mountains) were in odd places such as inside the dryer and bed but it is fall. The property is out on a dirt road that was easy to get to in our car. Houses are closer than we originally thought but the backyard is set farther back so you do have privacy and the deer came pretty closer to us and the house. The house is located perfectly, we went everywhere and enjoyed coming back to relax at the end of the day. We grilled most nights, the grill was pretty dirty and old but usable after a good cleaning. Had a great vacation and thoroughly enjoyed the house. Thanks Daun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

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

Weekend getaway

Came to Custer to go on the hot air balloon. This location was excellent, close enough to run into town if we needed something.. House was clean and has everything you will need. Host was quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

We loved being out in nature. So peaceful.

Peaceful. Dawn was great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Black Hills Adventures

Awesome accommodations, Plenty of Room, Beautiful Location in the center of all the Black Hills Attractions.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Don, so enjoyed sharing my place with you! Please come back again! PS: my neighbors loved you too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

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

Great Overall Experience!

This is a very nice property! It's clean, nicely decorated, comfortable with plenty of plush seating, and everything we needed to enjoy our trip right at our fingertips. Beds were great and all was in good working order. Daun was very responsive to our every request. She was a great hostess! We ate and played games at the two tables outdoors next to the grill, one of which is under a covered patio. Deer visited twice daily! We enjoyed the meals and smores on the firepit two nights, with beautiful mountain rocks for seating. The property is close to everything, but also tucked away in the countryside. We would definitely return and highly recommend this property in the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Thank you Annie! So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Please come again soon!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Serenity in the woods

The home was perfect with plenty of room for our three teenage grandsons. One grilled burgers and corn on the cob with the provided gas grill. We all enjoyed the tame deer that visited and a hike on the hill behind the property. We did a lot of hiking and site seeing, so didn't spend much time at the house. It would be the perfect place to just relax. Beautiful night skies. Host was in contact to be sure we had what we needed. Great place and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Gail, thank you for staying at my place! I really hope you can come again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Daun Adkisson

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My parents have owned this amazing getaway for more than 20 years. I recently purchased it from them to allow us to keep it in the family when it became too much for them to manage.

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful property on 2 acres. The location is perfect to enjoy all that the Black Hills has to offer. It also holds 20+ years of memories for me, my family, and my friends. It's truly a special place and I can't wait to share it with you.

What makes this property unique

My property backs up to the Black Hills in a quiet neighborhood outside of Custer. The house has almost every amenity that you could desire. The deer come right up to the back door. The location is ideal for visiting Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, The Mickelson Trail, Rapid City, Deadwood, Sturgis, etc, etc, etc.

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