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Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m
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Custer, SD
- Place, Gates Park7 min drive
- Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course8 min drive
- Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Separate dining area
About this property
Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest
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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
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
About the area
Custer
Custer is home to this chalet. 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. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting.

Custer, SD
What's nearby
- Gates Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
- Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
- French Creek Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
- 1881 Courthouse Museum - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
- Four Mile Old West Town Museum - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
- Frontier Bar And Grill - 10 min drive
- Miner's Cup - 11 min drive
- Skogen Kitchen - 9 min drive
- VFW Post #3442 - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryn Z.
21 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryn Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick W.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cailey M.
21 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April Trip
Cailey M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
13 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kimberly S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dean V.
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Dean V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing we loved it!!
Scott B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy I.
4 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Amy I.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jen F.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
Jen F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
joel r.
4 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
joel r.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
1 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bird’s Best SD
Carolyn B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chanda S.
29 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Black Hills getaway
Chanda S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judith F.
1 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Retreat
Judith F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike T.
11 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place
Mike T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel V.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Daniel V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Cindy
23 July 2023
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jazmin L.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
Jazmin L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catie K.
22 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Apartment
Catie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and amenities
Michael F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Larry E.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country setting, beautiful apartment
Larry E.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Rifle, CO D.
19 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December
A guest from Rifle, CO D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette B.
24 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bird Nest in the Woods
Jeanette B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie T.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stephanie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Christine C.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Retired Couple
Christine C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven C.
28 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Blue Birds Nest
Steven C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Beth Paulson
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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