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Two story authentic log construction home, built in 1936 with two fireplaces.

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The Blessing Place. Built in 1936 this log home epitimizes the Black Hills life
A covered porch with a swing includes views of the needles area.
Outdoor Deck with Dining and BBQ
Outdoor Dining for 12
View of rock Outcroppings from Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13265.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Ground Floor Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second Floor Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Two story authentic log construction home, built in 1936 with two fireplaces.

4 bedrooms and1 sofa/futon, 3 full bathrooms, large dining table, large kitchen and separate laundry, 2 fireplaces, large LR with sitting room, MBRM and Bath, covered porch with swing and view of mountains, nestled in pine tree forest with natural rock outcroppings. New Outdoor deck with BBQ, patio lights, and dining table that seats 12. Fire pit with seating.

Property manager

Cheryl and Frank Urrutia, Hosts
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Please read special house rules.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Beware of wild animals and cattle grazing. Childre
When checking out please strip beds, place linens
No food allowed in second floor bedrooms.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 city centre and in the mountains. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 43 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Two story authentic log construction home, built in 1936 with two fireplaces. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Two story authentic log construction home, built in 1936 with two fireplaces.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two story authentic log construction home, built in 1936 with two fireplaces.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Two story authentic log construction home, built in 1936 with two fireplaces. located?

This family-friendly Custer holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of French Creek Park, Way Park and Harbach Centennial Park. Black Hills National Forest is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rena G.

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

NICE LOCATION

Overall a very enjoyable stay. Location in Custer was excellent to area activities. There were some areas of the home that were in need of repair and looked like they had been this way for sometime. Nice home for a larger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Wonderful Historic Cabin

It was a beautiful Cabin rural yet close to downtown Custer. Tea or coffee in the morning on the dexk overlooking the Bulls was an add benefit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Relaxing Stay

We were in Custer for our daughter’s wedding and several family members stayed with us. Hosts were very accommodating and the banana bread and cookies were delicious! Had plenty room for everyone and it was very relaxing. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Homey and Relaxing

A group of 6 of us stayed in the cabin for 4 nights and found it delightful. It was clean and comfortable. The (2) porches were amazing places to sit and relax with a cup of coffee. We grilled out one evening on the BBQ grill and ate outside. Perfect setting!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

A perfect spot

This was our second visit to Custer and we loved this house's proximity to town, the state park, and other destinations. The interior is spacious and very well taken care of. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were updated, decks were gorgeous. Lots of beautiful outdoor space for the kids to run around and climb on rocks. There was some road noise when sitting on the side deck especially, but for us the trade-off of being so close to town was worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ R.

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

Relaxing home base

Our family loved staying at the Blessing home. There was enough room for everyone to spread out and relax after adventuring all day. The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do. Very clean and well maintained. There were books and games if we wanted to use them. Every kitchen utensil/appliance we needed was available. The host is amazing! We loved this stay and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott.Kirsten M.

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

Nice stay!

Overall, this is a wonderful place to stay, with nice accommodations and plenty of space to spread out. A few things would improve the stay - a fan in every room or better yet window air conditioning units since the swamp coolers didn't function properly. Also, a mirror in every room would be appreciated. The washing machine put tiny holes in a couple of new shirts that were washed in it, so check that out. Thanks for plenty of dishes and pans. You do need to replace one of the frying pans since the handle is about to come off, and the carbon monoxide is outdated and needs to be replaced, as well. Addressing these items will improve the stay for future guests. Thank you for sharing your lovely place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family space

Location was perfect except that it’s so close to the highway. Lots of noise. Had to sleep with windows open as there is no air conditioning. Perfect for families. Lots of space. Clean. Everything you’d need to stay was available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

A lovely place for a group in the Southern Hills

This was a great place for my family of 6 to have ample space for fun and relaxation. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The location is just outside of Custer, which made driving around very convenient. The trade off is some highway noise, which was only noticeable when we were on the deck. As a bonus, it was nice to have the Mickelson trail so close. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun in the Black Hills

It was an amazing. Fresh baked goodies greeted us when we came in. Anything we could have needed was available. We cooked and barbecue everyday. It was so convenient as a cental location to take day trips to Custer State Park, Mt Rushmore and the 1800s Train! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

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

Great place

We had a wonderful time was probably the hottest weekend but at nights it cooled off they had little ac things that helped keep upstairs cool was very clean and owner were very nice and helpful it had lots of room for our family outside area was always wonderful for everyone they left banana bread and cookies for us had everything you needed to cook and enjoy the wonderful cabin thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect! Each family had their own rooms, bed numbers fit us exactly. Ample parking, fire pit was great and kitchen had absolutely everything we needed. We want to make this an annual trip to this same house! Kids loved the rocks to climb and enjoyed "Martin" the Marmet when he showed up. Even the cows were friendly! Host was a dear.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie V.

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

Family Vacay

Excellent stay and location. FYI - there is air conditioning on the main level but not upstairs bedrooms, however it does cool off at night and having the windows open really brought the temps down and it was very comfortable (in June) Host was very welcoming and friendly - would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine J.

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

Great place

We had two families staying here and they loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great place

Great home for a family vacation. Well equipped with everything required for short or long stay. Very large comfortable home for family togetherness or places for solitude. Location perfect for exploring the Black Hills. Owner very responsive to all inquiries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy R.

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

Great cabin in a beautiful area!

Had a great time at this cabin. Loved the outdoor area, just wish it wasn’t so close to the main road. They had fun outdoor and indoor games for the kids, the kitchen had just about everything you would need. Cheryl was friendly and gave us a full tour of the cabin when checking in. Great place for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

Beautiful cabin with Excellent accommodations

Suited our family and our friends perfectly. Our host was responsive and kind. We loved the house and the yard. Definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret p.

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

Custer wonder

Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Black hills trip

Property was super nice.. newly remodeled bathrooms. Everything a family needs to prep and cook food. We locked the keys inside and Cheryl ran us a spare key right away! Overall a great host and a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Loving Custer!

We were in Custer for a wedding as well as visiting local attractions. The house was so perfect-spacious, well maintained and in a great location for all our needs. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time to enjoy the property! Would definitely recommend if you have large family/friends who need a place to spread out, it had everything! PS: the cookies and banana bread were a definite unexpected treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Beautiful cabin

Perfect for a larger family. The cabin was beautiful and just as described. Very nice to be able to relax comfortably after long days exploring. Lots of amenities. Excellent location. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

Great outdoor get away

The cabin was beyond clean. The attention to detail was amazing. The owners have taken very good care of the cabin and genuinely care about your comfort and experience during your stay. What you see is definitely what you get!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Beautiful getaway

The log home was perfect for our hiking group of 8. The home was updated and very comfortable. It had everything we needed. It was also very close to town and our hiking trails. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B., Grantsville, United States

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

Beautiful location!

We stayed at this property for a family reunion. It was the perfect size for our family. Beautiful location, comfortable furnishings. Owners were easy to communicate with. I really appreciated that the owners let us know upfront that the week we booked was the Sturgis motorcycle rally. We decided to keep it booked anyway and have no regrets. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best host ever

If you are in Mt Rushmore, this is the place to stay. It is very close to crazy horse, custer state park and Mt Rushmore memorial park. Host Cherly and her husband are exceptionally amazing host. They personally welcomed our family, they also had some goodies for our family. We had amazing experience .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Cheryl and Frank Urrutia, Hosts

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