Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food!
Looking for the perfect downtown spot? Check out this vintage-style apartment with modern amenities! Sit back and relax as you're transported to 1968 with a Johnny Cash vibe. Conveniently located off Main Street in Custer, it's just steps away from grocery stores and coffee shops - plus plenty of parking nearby on the parade route. Feel like home (and hear some classic tunes) at our place!
I give my guests space but am available when needed. As locals, we can answer any and all questions about the Black Hills - even our favorite places to eat!
Our downtown Custer apartment puts you right in the heart of great restaurants and coffee shops! Plus, it's just a few blocks away from one of South Dakota's most beloved trails - The Mickelson Trail. Just keep in mind that since this place is so conveniently located near all the hustle and bustle there may be some street noise - but we think it adds to its charm!
- Custer Pool is 0.5 miles (10 minute walk) - Swimming in 7 lakes nearby - 800 feet from the Mickelson - 10 minutes from Crazy Horse - 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore - 2 hours from the Badlands - 1 hour from Deadwood - 10 minutes from Custer State Park
Guests have access to the entire place.
Looking for the ideal downtown abode? Come check out this prime spot in Custer! You'll be surrounded by delicious restaurants, quaint shops, and loads of delectable options like ice cream and buffalo. Not enough caffeine to fuel your day? No worries - there's always a nearby coffee shop as well!
- QUEEN BED - SOFA BED (PULL-OUT) - 1 BATHROOM WITH SHOWER
Live the good life at the Custer Rambler! Our convenient location across from Lynns Dakota Mart and gas station puts you right in the heart of all that Custer has to offer. Everything is within easy reach - just take a leisurely stroll down Main Street for some great dining, shopping, and coffee spots. Plus, we've got insider tips on where our favorite restaurants are, so planning your day out will be a breeze!
With its unique Johnny Cash theme, our newly renovated apartment is the ultimate place to take a step back in time! Ride bikes along beautiful Mickelson Trail for an adventure you won't forget - it's sure not something every living space can offer!
- Renters must be 21 years and older - Add-ons are available through Charge Automation
CONCIERGE: Come on over and chill! We'll take care of preparing the house for you. Our services include stocking the fridge, setting up for a birthday party, providing charcuterie boards, putting up light decorations, and much more. Everything will be ready for you when you arrive. Just ask! Sign-up for these services using our link in the email/message we gave you through charge automation. These services are based on availability.
CAMERAS: Custer is a VERY safe community. We do have a camera for video surveillance on the front door and in our store room in back. This room is not accessed by guests.
PARKING: Parking is IN FRONT of dirt lot next door along 8th street and in front of the Custer Rambler during the day.
ADD-ONS! (Subject to availability) Our new add-ons will be in a link we send you after you book! - Pontoon boat ride - Early check-in - Late check-out - And more
IS THIS RENTAL AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND? YES! Custer is high elevation. There are on average 228 sunny days per year here! The average summer temp is 80 degrees and winter can be in the 30’s-40’s. Many stores and restaurants stay open year-round! We have parades for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Burning Beetle in Custer. Custer has many fall/winter events. We are about 1 hour from skiing at Terry Peak.
WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN YEAR-ROUND? The Custer Wolf, Custer Beacon, Skogen are a few of the restaurants that are open year-round.
DOES THE RAMBLER HAVE A KITCHENETTE? The Custer Rambler is equipped with MOST kitchen supplies but not all. We have a refrigerator with a freezer, some pots and pans, burner, air fryer, cutting board, some knives but this is NOT a full-sized kitchen.
IS THERE A PLACE TO RENT BIKES AND UTVS? YES! Black Hills Power Bikes is a great way to see the Mickelson Trail. For UTV/ATV rental we recommend Hill City Adventures. We also have 2 bikes to use during your stay (upon availability). Sign up for this amenity through the link in your email (Charge Automation). We provide helmets with the bikes for the safety of our guests.
HOW MANY HIKING/BIKING TRAILS ARE THERE? We have over 70 miles of hiking in and around the park. Other than the Mickelson Trail (500 feet from the house) we put our favorite hikes (including Black Elk Peak) in the guidebook.
DOES THE RAMBLER HAVE A POOL? The Custer Rambler is an apartment connected to a larger property we own and manage. While it does not have a pool on the property, we have a community pool down the street that we give guests passes to. Make sure you ask when you come, and we will make sure you get those passes!
ARE THERE STORES NEARBY TO BUY FOOD? We have Lynn’s Grocery across the street and Dollar General nearby.
Check out our other properties in Custer and Hill City! Look up “Black Hills Family Vacations” in both towns.
With 400 sq. ft. of well-designed space, the Custer Rambler features a bathroom, bed, and a pull-out couch comfortably accommodating up to 4 guests
PLEASE NOTE: A signed rental agreement is required for each reservation. If you book online you will still need to provide this information after booking. If you book Airbnb, we will send you a text with a link. This agreement is linked in the email you received (Charge Automation)
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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 are allowed on site
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
About the area
Custer
Located in Custer, this apartment 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports.
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 9 min walk
Miner's Cup - 5 min walk
Frontier Bar And Grill - 6 min walk
VFW Post #3442 - 2 min walk
Skogen Kitchen - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food!?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food! on 16 Aug, 2026 start from S$222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite on Main - walking distance to all stores and food! located?
Located in the centre of Custer, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Harbach Centennial Park and Black Hills National Forest. Big Rock Park and Way Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place is one of the best places we stayed. Clean, close to shopping and restaurants, and Custer State Park! The owners are very helpful and easy to work with. Our stay was superb!
Perfect place in every way thanks so much will highly recommend to others
Karen B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Douglas S.
16 Jul, 2025
Johnny Cash "Rambler" on Main - great accommodations!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Johnny Cash "Rambler" on Main. The accommodations were great - it had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. The location was great - you're right on the main street so we could walk everywhere. We were also minutes away from Custer State Park. We would definitely book there again!
We enjoyed three nights and the place and location were the best for access to Rushmore, Custer, crazy hirse and beyond - the owner was very very responsive and helpful with any questions or needs. Would definitely stay here again if in the area
kelly p.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2024
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our location perfect for exploring the surrounding landmarks! It's wonderful to know that our responsiveness contributed positively to your experience.
We can't wait to welcome you back should your travels bring you to the area again. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave such a positive review.
We really enjoyed staying at the Custer rambler. It is centrally located to all the Black Hills attractions. We loved how close it was to restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations. We’ll be back!
Bobbi H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheri
8 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay here was so comfortable and had such a homey feeling and had everything we needed and more! Close to downtown was great and grocery store across the street! Sarah one of our hosts was so friendly and and so nice to deal with! We highly recommend this place to stay!
Sheri
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
1 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay! Great location.We had everything we needed. Great communication from the owner.Very clean
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
KatelynR
11 Oct, 2023
Great time!
We had a wonderful time at Sarah’s place in Custer, SD. It was walking distance to everything and we really enjoyed the trails on the mountain nearby, as well and used the park pass that was provided - what a great idea! Loved our stay and would stay again!
This was a great stay for us. No kids were with, just my husband and I. Impromptu getaway. We did CSP and BHNF. Perfect locale. Adorable little place with a very cool theme. We'll be back.
Kristen J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
10 Jul, 2023
Wonderful!!
The apartment was very clean and decorated so cute!! Loved the Johnny Cash theme and all the little extra details that made this apartment really nice. The owner was also very easy to work with. Great stay in a cute little town!
Amanda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thanks Amanda. We were glad to have you here in Custer. Thanks for your review!
Our stay was short and sweet, stayed only a couple days and the place was exactly as offered updated appliances included, and two beds for the size of the room, we couldn’t decide if we wanted to watch tv so we left both beds open, wine was a great surprise, for the prices this is one of the best rentals you can get
Austin M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review, Austin! We really appreciate that you chose to stay with us at The Custer Rambler and were pleased to hear that our recent updates were noticed. It's great to know that you made good use of the two beds! We hope to be able to host you again very soon; thank you for choosing The Custer Rambler.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sheri W.
10 Jul, 2023
Amazing!! Loved this place!!
We highly recommend staying here! It had everything we needed and the location was perfect! Grocery store was directly across the street and downtown was right out your front door! Our host Sarah was amazing and answered any questions we had! We also had our two small dogs with us and they were very comfortable and felt at home!
Sheri W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thanks Sheri! We are so glad to have your on your trip out. Thanks for a great review and for being awesome guests!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elaine K.
9 May, 2024
At Home
This place felt like home from the beginning. It was clean comfortable and welcoming. Great communication and care from Sarah: loved it!
Elaine K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tina A.
8 Jul, 2023
Great location, great hosts and great views.
We had such an amazing adventure while staying here! Right next door is an indoor axe throwing place and it's SO fun and child friendly.the house itself is cute and everything you need. I would highly recommend the breakfast burritos from the taco truck which is just a 1 min walk from the home! I would 100% stay here again based on location, hosts, activities etc.
Thank you for hosting us, you guys are great!!
Tina A.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
We are so glad you had an amazing adventure while staying at The Custer Rambler! It makes us so happy to hear your enthusiasm for the indoors axe throwing place and the taco truck nearby. We love being able to offer our guests unique experiences and it sounds like you took advantage of all that we have to offer!
Thank you for the five-star review and for recommending us to others. We appreciate your kind words, Tina, and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Sarah Walker
We traded our Colorado mountain views for the beauty of South Dakota and Michigan. Now, we’re discovering everything that makes the Black Hills such a special place to call home!
Why they chose this property
Ethan's connection to the Black Hills runs deep; not only was he born and raised here, but we also manage several properties in this area! Though our reach extends beyond Custer - with additional locations nestled away in Colorado and North Carolina – nothing beats his hometown appeal.
What makes this property unique
If you're looking for convenience during your stay, our unique property on Main Street is the perfect fit! Explore all that Custer State Park has to offer - just steps away from delicious restaurants and ice cream shops. Enjoy morning coffee by one of the many beautiful lakes or take a short stroll over to local stores. Convenience meets relaxation here in this lively area near everything!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests