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Borders National Forest/Sleeps 8-Close to Town/Privacy Yes!

Cabin in Custer with kitchen and balcony

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Cabin with front deck from yard @ Golden Valley Ranch
Living room with large screen DISH satellite TV and electric fireplace.
Queen-sized sofa sleeper in living area
Dining table can add leaf, bench and stools to seat eight.
Kitchen and island with dinning room table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Borders National Forest/Sleeps 8-Close to Town/Privacy Yes!

Golden Valley Ranch is a wonderful single story 3 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin sitting at the back of 7.02 acres surrounded by National Forest Service on 3 sides . The inside of the home is open and light plus there are views from just about every direction you look. There are two king sized beds, a smaller bedroom with a trundle (two singles) along with a queen sized sofa sleeper in the living room. All bedrooms and living areas have ceiling fans. There are two small ponds on the property fed by a natural spring that bubbles out next to the deck. The National Forest is out the back gate for those of you who want to ride four wheelers. A nice large deck with table and chairs is accessed from the kitchen door and has a gas grill for those cooking adventures! There is a wooden bridge that crosses the small creek at the upper pond so you can walk to enjoy the outdoors in the meadow. Enjoy the variety of wildlife and view from the front deck. Deer, fox, turkey and marmots are common sights. The veranda (all glass windows) front porch is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the scenic beauty for morning coffee or evening beverages. It is 1-1/2 miles to the entrance of Custer State Park and Stockade Lake. The tall pine trees, the wildlife, the seclusion, bordering National Forest and being close to the town of Custer make this the ideal place to stay. Come see for yourself.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under ten years of age are free.
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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
Parking only on gravel, no parking on center grass area (septic tank location)

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Custer

Custer is home to this cabin. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Stockade Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Custer State Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 28 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Borders National Forest/Sleeps 8-Close to Town/Privacy Yes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Borders National Forest/Sleeps 8-Close to Town/Privacy Yes!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borders National Forest/Sleeps 8-Close to Town/Privacy Yes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Borders National Forest/Sleeps 8-Close to Town/Privacy Yes! located?

Situated in Custer, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Stockade Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Custer State Park. French Creek and Black Hills National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Elaine and Kirby Mellegard

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We have lived 30+ years in the Black Hills. We recently retired and live in Rapid City. We enjoy outdoor activities of fishing, hiking, four wheeling, boating. This property offers easy access to those and all the attractions of the Hills.

Why they chose this property

It was a rare opportunity to get an authentic log cabin that offers privacy yet easy access to town. It also has the historical note of being in the valley where General George Armstrong Custer camped in 1874 and near where gold was discovered on French Creek.

What makes this property unique

It has modern amenities in a rustic log cabin offering a very private setting, yet only 3 miles to town.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests