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

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A single-story building with a white exterior and blue shutters, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A mobile home with a fenced yard and a small deck.
A wooden signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to various destinations.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, stove, oven, and a toaster.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Stockade Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place trash in container behind garage. If it's Sun take trash container to curb for trash pickup on Mon morn. If you're here on Mon & the trash is at curb, bring back to its place at rear of garage
Collect all towels and start laundry. Wash dishes that were used & put them away. Please turn off the A/C & replace the AC control to the unit. Set furnace thermostat to 60 degrees.
Please sign the guest book and text Daun to let me know that you’re leaving so I can inform the cleaners that they can begin cleaning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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 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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Way Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Stockade Lake - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Custer State Park - 13 min drive - 12.7 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
  • ‪VFW Post #3442 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬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 does it cost to stay at Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walking in the Woods! This home is 3 miles outside of Custer in the Black Hills on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,064, 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.

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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. French Creek and Harbach Centennial Park 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. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mobile home needs a little TLC inside. Other than that, it was perfect for our family stay. Love seeing the deer everyday. Proximity to Custer State Park and other attractions was great. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. It's a great location if you're traveling with family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was clean and cozy. Our family had good time relaxing after a full day of discovering Black Hills. Deer came really close to where we can see them from the back door. It’s quiet there. Very peaceful. Would recommend 100%!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Price was right for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home rental. Beds were very comfortable. We had a herd of deer visit us everyday in the yard, which was wonderful. Kitchen was spacious and worked well for us. Enjoyed our stay. Keep in mind that this is a dated home. So if you’re seeking ultra modern, move on.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 July 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I can't wait to have you guys back next year!!🤗
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 November 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host. The home is well kept with improvements where needed. We spent a week here with 3 adult daughters, so 5 total people and we had ample space. The scenery is beautiful and the deer visited each day and night. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Hla S.

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

Nice home

Silence area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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

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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