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Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town

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A cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by tall trees and a gravel driveway.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a forest.
A wooden table with two lamps and a vase of flowers.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, and microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Black Hills National Forest
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom (primary) - Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom - attached outside to main house

1 Double Bed

Bedroom - Guest Quarters

1 Double Bed

Bedroom - Guest Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Main House - utility room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom - Guest Quarters

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - Main House

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom - Primary Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town

A true "cabin in the woods" experience. 5 acres, quiet, peaceful and private. The property includes a main house and separate guest house.
Main house features ceramic tile floors throughout, leather furniture, new kitchen appliances and LOTS of windows and 4 covered porches.

The primary ensuite bedroom is fully furnished in aspen log furniture with a queen bed.

A small cozy 'western room' with rock and cedar walls (attached to main house, accessed outside from the porch) has a full size bed and is just steps away from a full bathroom. (not appropriate for young kids)

There is 1 portable twin bed (it's pretty comfy), in the large pantry/laundry area. Can be moved where you'd like.

The guest house (no kitchen, but a mini fridge and kcoffee maker) has a living area plus a studio bedroom with queen bed and entry into small bedroom with full size bed.
Includes bathroom with shower.


1. Our rates are $290/night up to 4 people then additional people is extra $25/per night, per person. Nightly rate increase is due to vrbo rate changes. Guests will see lesser fees from vrbo.
2. No pets, No campers
3. Not appropriate for young children due to bedroom layouts.
4. Security lights/cameras are used outside

There are 4 covered porches the favorite and largest is partially enclosed with comfy wicker furniture. It's a favorite spot for morning coffee, watching thunderstorms or sipping cocktails in the evening. From any porch you can enjoy the view, peacefulness and wildlife.

Custer is in an area known as the 'heart' of the hills and local attractions include Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Jewel and Wind Caves, the scenic Needles Highway. It is also 6 miles from Crazy Horse Mountain, several lakes and approximately 55 miles from historic Deadwood (casinos) 45 miles from Rapid City airport, 21 miles from Mount Rushmore.
This area also attracts motorcyclists especially during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. In the fall Custer State Park hosts the famous Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival.

Keywords: Cabin, Black Hills, acreage, Mount Rushmore, secluded, privacy, guest house, private, forest, private

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Not great for children due to bedroom layouts
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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
Smoking outside is ok
No outdoor fires
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since we are on septic system only provided toilet paper and no other products go in the toilet

Important information

You need to know

Property # 115988vb
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 cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. 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 South Dakota State Railroad Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Custer State Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 24 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin and Guest House on 5 Acres....Quiet, Private & Peaceful - 1 Mile from Town located?

This family-friendly Custer cabin is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 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

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. 70 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family friendly property located near the town of Custer and many featured attractions of the area. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Daniel, thanks for staying and so glad you enjoyed your time here. Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, spacious kitchen, clean. Beautiful land scape and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were clean with plenty of cooking accessories. The room layout is a little different but worked well for us. Rock road was fine for motorcycles. And peaceful and quiet place to stay. Overall great experience. Only thing I would change is adding air conditioning. The temps get low at night, but takes a couple hours to cool down sometimes. They did provide fans which made a huge difference.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host. We enjoyed the time in the cabin. It is just as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thanks for your review and taking good care of our home. I appreciate you took the time to read the description and other info about my property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed and the location was great. We felt secluded yet so close to town. Our teenage boys enjoyed the back house. Very relaxing stay. Being from Florida my husband was skeptical of no AC but he loved having the doors open for a bit in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place to stay and great location. It was very clean. The communication was absolutely outstanding! She had everything we needed. The check-in process was done with ease and easy checkout. The sleeping arrangements were a bit tough with seven people. Only one queen size bed and a hide a bed in the laundry room. We chose to use the couch instead for a bed. There is one room that you have to go outside to get into and it worked OK, but it was very very small so not a lot of room for any extra things besides your bodies in the room.All in all, it was a wonderful place to stay, but we would not do seven people in this Vrbo again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Im glad you enjoyed your stay! Im confused about the bed comments. There are 2 queen beds, 2 full beds and 1 twin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in Custer. Great location, private area with nice scenery. Cozy clean cabin. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
Thanks for staying and welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home away from home

Great location for everything we wanted to do near Custer! Was perfect for our family! Plenty of space and loved the guest house! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This was a lovely cabin, very well decorated, in a beautiful location, just outside of Custer, SD. The majority of our stay was very nice and the location was very convenient for us. Unfortunately, the last night we stayed, there was a storm which included a lightening strike nearby (possibly the transformer closest to the cabin) at about 11:00 p.m., which took the electricity out and, after a couple of hours of no electricity, the water stopped working as well. There were no instructions on how to deal with this and since it was so late, we didn't try to contact the owner. Unfortunately electricity and water were still out in the morning which made our departure much more complicated. I recommend that the owner include some instructions on what to do in this type of emergency, and a notation that the water will stop working if the electricity goes out. Some "what to do if..." instructions posted with the other Rules they posted would be very helpful for any future visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Any guests should contact the owner for any/all emergencies so as to protect the property and themselves. Homes in the country run off wells which use electric pumps, therefore - no water. Once we were notified by guests of the outage we called the power company and service was restored an hour later.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well maintained and Mary was quick to respond to any questions. Beautiful property and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation

Excellent property. It was exactly what we needed and in an outstanding location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay overall was good, our kids love the outdoors so great place to be away from everything! We had a horrible smell in the guest house, but Mary reimbursed us one nights stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Nice clean property. Had to purchase a few things like paper towels, wash clothes etc but over all great place. Would definitely stay there again! Loved the location for our adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Thanks for taking time on writing a review! There should have been plenty of wash clothes but I will double check. The website shows what we provide, paper towels is not one of them!! Regards Mary
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Custer

The overall stay was great. The house was exactly as described. We enjoyed the solitude of the location while being so close to Custer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

Great cabin and location. Love the property with space for our 4 boys to roam. So convenient to run into Custer for supplies. Easy trips to Sylvan Lake, Stockade Lake for fishing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Loved your stay and please come again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Retreat

Being from the flat lands of Illinois we had a lot of goals to check off. Our cozy retreat was just perfect! It was close to town for supplies, central to all our destinations and serene in our down time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Space in Custer SD

This property is very well stocked and maintained. It has a lot of space for everything you need to do and has an area that family can hang out and spend time. It is an awesome VRBO. This is my second time staying there with my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two cabins, very comfortable

The main cabin has all modern appliances and was spacious. Back cabin was great for added sleeping room and facilities. Quiet secluded property and conveniently located. Thank you for the use of this nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Very clean, with lots of wildlife. A few cars pasted each day. Quite and private. We had a great time. Nothing bad to say.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little challenging to maneuver a truck and 24 foot trailer but overa⁹ll it is an awesome property and the amenities were absolutely great.We all enjoyed the heck out of it . The host was very helpful with answers to our dumb questions lol. Thank you for providing us with an unforgettable experience. Looking forward to doing it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great Setting

This was a beautiful area. Saw deer in the yard every day. No air conditioning but didn't need it. The cabin was nice and cool. The guest cottage is a garage that was made into two bedrooms and a bathroom. The 2nd bedroom at the main house you have to go outside to use. It did smell musty. Those extra bedrooms could have used some kind of cooling unit. The cabin could have been cleaner....a lot of dead bugs and cobwebs. The towels all smelled dank and musty. Overall, it was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for your feedback. We don't provide air conditioning as it would spoil the pristine and quiet environment of the forest, we do provide several floor fans. The outside entrance to the "western room" is noted in the property and bedroom descriptions. The forest does produce many bugs and we do spray regularly, a few days between renters and cleaning can leave a few bugs present, this is just part of the environment. Our towels are regularly sanitized as the well water will leave a metallic smell to them perhaps someone left damp towels sitting in the dryer I will have house cleaning treat the towels. Thanks!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Location was great, Only one real bedroom in the main cabin. alleged second bedroom was in laundry room with a signal roll bed . Two of the three showers were so small you could not turn around in or bend over to was your feet. the guest quarters was not clean upon arrival dead bugs and dirt on the floor. trash in the can just outside the door. Of the Two beds one had a pad as a mattress. No frig or coffee makers in this building. again shower very small. we arrived at 4 pm as the maid was leaving and the floors in the main cabin were wet. The add states great for two families and a total of 7 people not sure where all seven would sleep, as the 4 of us had a problem. Would we rent again NO
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2025
Sounds like you didnt find the second bedroom off the main house, we provide 3 keys, one of them opens it. Its location is described in the description of the house. Every bed has a regular mattress on it so, no idea what your talking about in regards to just a pad on one of the beds. The roll away bed in the landry room is actually very comfy and its for squeezing in a 7th person. Many people have used it with no complaints including my 85 year old mother. Others have used it for small children who want to sleep closer to their parents. There are 2 coffee pots on the property one in the main house and one in the guest house. The refrigerator in guest quarters is being replaced, someone left it completly unusable. Potential guests should read the information provided on the website. This is a cabin with unusual layout but it is described well on vrbo. There are 5 beds 2 queens, 2 full size and the roll away. Not sure how this didnt work for a party of 4. I will talk to housekeeping about your concerns, normally they do good work.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The home itself is pretty clean but the owner should have a conversation with the cleaning people about cobwebs at eye level on several of the hanging lights. Also the owner needs to repair the very end of the driveway thats washed out on one side. It was not a good experience having the back of my brand new 24 ft trailer drag on the ground as we drove through it. In general the listing should advise that the driveway itself is not good for long trailers because of the spot at the beginning of the driveway thats washed out on one side and causes the tail of a longer trailer to drag on the ground as you pass over it. There is also a tight turn at the top that is pretty tight with a truck and 24 ft trailer. Turning around at the top is also a nightmare due to an old camper parked on one side and a pile of yard waste and tree limbs on the other. The bedroom connected to the porch on the house is creative but has not heat so became useless for us 2 of the 4 nights. I think the listing should be more detailed so people have a better idea if the place is a good fit for them. If your coming to UTV/ATV and have a large trailer, id say it is not. The washout caused damage to the tail of my brand new, trailer and a rock sticking up on the edge of the grass driveway behind the guest house cause damage to the front right corner as I maneuvered to be able to turn the rig around. Not a good overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Very Good!

We were well pleased with this home. The main living areas were welcoming and comfortable. The setting was beautiful with the pine trees right outside the windows and a small pond nearby. We could hear the ducks and geese each evening. It is a little way out of town and that was great for us. We felt as though we had our own private piece of the mountain yet it was only about 5 minutes to the grocery store in town. The sleeping arrangements are spread out so you don't feel as though you are all jammed together. We had three couple and two kids and we did well though I don't think more people would be comfortable. It was clean and well appointed. We really didn't require anything that was not on hand. We found a lot of wonderful things to do in the Black Hills and Custer was a reasonable central location to be based. I truly recommend exploring the beautiful Black Hills area and feel that this property is a good value.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Tom, Thanks for your positive review and glad you enjoyed it. Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations! We took a family trip with 3 couples and a teenager and the layout worked very well for us in that each had their own space and bathrooms and the communal area was large enough for us to gather comfortably. The beds were all very comfortable. The showers were not great but I attributed that to the harshness of well water and for some, the actual size. I was worried about no air-conditioning but it really was not a problem at all. We parked 2 mid-size vehicles and a Wagoneer with ease with room for at least 2-3 more. The host was quick to respond to questions and has put a lot of thought and care into the accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Mary Shepard

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I live in beautiful Colorado foothills, but fell in love with the Black Hills after attending several Sturgis rallies. I feel very fortunate to have this property and enjoy sharing it with others.

Why they chose this property

The hills, trees and rock formation are beautiful, peaceful and scenic with lots of history. I love the small town slow pace.

What makes this property unique

Most people can't decide if they should stay and hang out at the cabin or if they should go sight seeing or tour other area attractions. It is so relaxing you won't want to leave!!

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