Entire home
Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.
Photo gallery for Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.





Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12416.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Custer, SD
- Place, Custer State Park10 min drive
- Place, Stockade Lake11 min drive
- Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum15 min drive
- Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)74 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Downstairs bunk beds. 2 sets. 4 total single beds
2 Single Bunk Beds
Downstairs King bedroom
1 King Bed
Downstairs King bedroom with adjoining bathroom
1 King Bed
Downstairs large common area
1 Double Futon
Master bedroom upstairs
1 King Bed
Open loft
2 Double Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs bathroom attached to bedroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Downstairs bathroom between bunk bed and king room
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main floor toilet and mirror
Toilet
Master bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.
Grandpa’s Place is our family home we are offering to you, for your family to enjoy. It can become your special place to build memories with your family for years to come.. It is one of a kind. This beautiful property is at the end of a gravel road (3 miles of gravel) with acres and acres of United States Forest Service surrounding it. The home is situated on 18 acres with trees, open prairie, natural springs, a firepit and a spring fed pond. You could hike and bike for endless hours and endless miles, or you could sit and take in the view. Built in 2004 by Jorgenson Log Homes and finished by Jenniges Masonry, it is one of the premier Black Hills homes. It has central air, fiber optic WiFi, attached parking garage and a large deck with rocking chairs for your pleasure. The kitchen has fully stocked utensils and cooking pots and pans. The pond has a small paddle boat for your use.
My husbands’ folks built this home to be close to their grandkids. As the kids grew and life changed, so did their plans. In building their dream home, they spared no attention to detail and it’s a beautiful, secluded property with all the amenities you would want. The house and attached garage are over 5000 square feet. It is air conditioned and has a beautiful open floor plan.
Grandpa’s Place is 6 miles from Custer and nestled into United States Forest Service. Close and central to everything, but quiet and exclusive for your family. This gorgeous property and home is about 35 minutes from Mt Rushmore, 15 minutes to Crazy Horse, 30 min to Keystone, 20 min from Hill City, 40 min to Hot Springs, 50 minutes from Rapid City and right next door to our largest park on the state, Custer State Park.
Grandpa’s Place has an elegant log home with an attached 3 stall garage and has views of the Cathedral Spires. A well maintained gravel road winds it’s way through majestic forest and breathtaking views into this retreat. The property has a spring fed pond with bass and perch and a large firepit. We have lots of room to roam.
This is a stunning property with all the comforts of home. Enjoy living spaces where kids can spread out in the basement to visit or play, along with a nice living room complete with piano and plenty of sofa space off the kitchen upstairs. This creates an enjoyable space for everyone. It rarely gets hot in the Black Hills, but we have central air for your comfort. The firepit and pond create a lifetime of memories. Paddle boat or fish, or just simply sit and watch ducks and geese swim and fly. There are always turtles interested in dock goers.
Hike, bike and take a walk away from it all. Grandpa’s Place is located next to Custer State Park and close to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and all the sites.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to come stay at the premier property in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Owners, Matt and Joy, live nearby and know how to care for guests and their property. Make this your memory making spot with your kids and grandkids or splurge on an executive retreat for your staff. Enjoy Grandpa’s place like we do. Laughing, loving and enjoying time with each other in a beautiful, soothing, peaceful, calm and serene landscape. Do as much or as little as you want to.
Custer has some highly rated restaurants including Skogen Kitchen (reservations expected) , Sage Creek Grille (Wait and dine) and The Wolf (great indoor and outdoor seating). It has top notch brewery and dining at The Pounding Fathers. We like to keep you fed and happy with breakfast at The Baker’s Bakery and Our Place and we like you to be fueled with coffee at Calamity Jane’s and Miners. Excellent and unique shopping at Good Karma, South Dakota Outdoor Shop, A walk in the woods, Art Expressions, Ken’s Minerals, Dave’s Rock Shop. Antiques downtown and outside of town at Boyd’s Antiques are always a hit with the pickers.
Take a quick day trip to Hill City, Keystone, Hot Springs or Hermosa or Rapid City.
Be adventurous and mountain climb with Sylvan climbing. Have a beer at The Buglin Bull, The Frontier Bar, The Goldpan or The Pounding Fathers. Enjoy Pizza at Pizza Mill, Pizza Works or Pizza Hit.
Hit up the best burger in the nation at Burger and Bun Co and check out their organic grocery next door called The Wild Sage.
Take a walk on the Custer Skywalk near the Custer Chamber of Commerce.
Drive along Iron Mtn Road, Needles Hwy and the wildlife loop road. Visit one of the lakes nearby. Hike Sylvan Lake. Paddle on Legion Lake. Fish from the dock at Stockade Lake.
I love getting up early and hiking Harney Peak/Black Elk Peak at sunrise.
Do I sound like a local… I am.
Consider a family vacation for Christmas, Thanksgiving or Spring Break. Get away with the girlfriends for the weekend. Make your stay even sweeter with a spa day at Moccasin Hot Springs (in Hot Springs) and book an evening meal. Wine and dine your friends, or take the grandkids on a trip. We have it all.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Have a question?
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties

10 Person Cabin near Mount Rushmore
10 Person Cabin near Mount Rushmore
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return all furniture to original location
Clean the grills you used
Check the pond and return any fishing poles, paddle boat, life jackets
Clean up trash around pond and fire pit, deck area
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Custer
Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Needles Highway and Holy Terror Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Custer, SD
What's nearby
- Custer State Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
- Stockade Lake - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
- Big Rock Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
- Harbach Centennial Park - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
- 1881 Courthouse Museum - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 17 min drive
- Miner's Cup - 15 min drive
- Frontier Bar And Grill - 16 min drive
- Baker's Bakery & Cafe - 16 min drive
- Skogen Kitchen - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
20 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ronald V.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ronald V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kari F.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
Kari F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane Y.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jane Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler M.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tyler M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
scott J.
15 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
scott J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert Z.
27 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joe
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh B.
19 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kail M.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kail M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL B.
23 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
wonderful stay for 50th wedding anniversary with Family
MICHAEL B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darcy K.
27 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous slice of heaven!
Darcy K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark K.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Hills
Mark K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha C.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote Retreat
Samantha C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret D.
11 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place!!! So beautiful! It was perfect for our family!
Margaret D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brett K.
4 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in the Black Hills
Brett K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
30 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September at Grandpa’s Place
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda L.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Home for My Family
Linda L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William B.
1 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandpa’s Place June 2023
William B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Spencer S.
7 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Custer
Spencer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia D.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gathering in the Hills
Patricia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregg J.
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful family stay
Gregg J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
28 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House, Has Everything
Matt C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randy C.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Randy C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Matt Brown and Joy Falkenburg
I'm a family doctor with a small farm down the road and I own The Little Red Inn, The Brown House and Grandpa's place. I believe in supporting the community and being a good philanthropist. I think that human connection is important and that more people should try to disconnect and spend time in nature and with their families. Vacations and introspection is important and this is the perfect place for that. I like to buy properties that are close by and improve the drive to work. I love seeing people enjoy the houses that we rent and want to decorate and supply them with things I would want when I travel. I hope to create a magical and memorable vacation for you and your family.
Why they chose this property
It was our families property and we bought it from them. It is important to us to keep it beautiful and clean. My father in law comes back to it each winter.
What makes this property unique
very private. handcrafted and exclusive.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback




























