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Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond

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Spring fed pond with fish.
Stunning Log Home on 11 acres. Spring fed pond. Borders USFS on 3 sides
Aerial view gives you an idea of the spacious land and surrounding area.
Upper deck and lower cement covered pad
Canadian Geese frequent the pond. Incredible deck views. Abundant wildlife.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12417 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Custer, SD
  • Popular LocationCuster State Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial53 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)76 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 and remember fondly. 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, 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.
Initially, 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.

Property manager

Matt Brown and Joy Falkenburg
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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
Take all trash to the trash cans at the end of your stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road and Sylvan Rocks Climbing School 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.
Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 25 min drive
  • Needles Eye - 28 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 40 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 16 min drive
  • Purple Pie Place - 17 min drive
  • Gold Pan Saloon - 16 min drive
  • Laughing Water Restaur - 24 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Custer State Park, Black Hills National Forest and French Creek. Stockade Lake and Monument Health Custer Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Pendleton OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Everything was better then pictured. The grounds and pond were amazing. The host Joy was above and beyond! This home and property are defiantly must. We be coming back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote Retreat
Grandpa’s Place is a lovely place to stay, far from the noise and in the middle of beautiful wilderness. I would highly recommend staying here when visiting Mount Rushmore!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in the Black Hills
The property and views were amazing. Quiet and secluded with a wonderful log home! Kids enjoyed the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Hills Perfection!
Great house for a large family get together! Beautiful house in a scenic and secluded location. The house had many surprises with the quantity and quality of amenities. Looking for our next excuse to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
wonderful stay for 50th wedding anniversary with Family
beautiful venue wonderful location for us
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt Brown and Joy Falkenburg

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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

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