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Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Custer State Park

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A deck with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a hill.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a red pot on the stove, and a window.
A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a coffee table, a television on a wooden stand, a ceiling fan, and a door with a window.
A two-story house with a porch, a staircase, and a lawn.
A vegetable garden with rows of plants and a clear blue sky with clouds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, French Creek
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Garage Beds and overflow

2 Queen Beds

guest room 1

1 Queen Bed

guest room 2

2 Queen Beds

guest room 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Holy Terror Mini Golf. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • French Creek - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Custer State Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 21 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 24 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Custer State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Custer State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Custer State Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Custer State Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Custer State Park located?

This family-friendly Custer holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of French Creek and Custer State Park. Stockade Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay and great location for hiking and exploring. Loved being able to use the kayaks and the tipi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!! We try to create the home we would want to stay at with our family!! We would love to have you return!! Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, everything was as described. Joy was a pleasure to work with. Lots of deer and turkeys and nice area to walk and explore. Would recommend and stay again if we come back to South Dakota!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
I live nearby and enjoy walking and seeing the wildlife. There are few places where you can slow down in the world. This is one of them. If you choose to! Come back soon. Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and accommodations. Beautiful property with ample wildlife.Slight barrier (8" step up) accessing upper level bedrooms and bathrooms and very few clothes hangers available. One member of our three couple group stumbled downward at the hallway transition. There was no injury involved. Otherwise this was a great VRBO experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The cabin is in a great location, easy to find with excellent access to groceries, stores, restaurants, and the park. Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you so very much. We are so glad you enjoyed the property and had a great time. Thanks for leaving the house so clean!! Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property! Accurate description of property, in a great location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We loved the location, peace and quiet. House was perfect size for our family. Close to Custer state park, bear country and reptile gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us! I love how close we are to all the fun things the Black Hills has to offer. Come again! Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with good view of stars and wildlife. Great proximity to all the sights, fishing & hiking. We had a group of 8 and had everything we needed. Our host was very responsive. Loved it and wouldn't think twice about staying again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed this gorgeous setting. We hope you return! Thanks for taking great care of our property. Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lots of space and amenities. Close to lots of tourist attractions but also secluded to feel at home! Cows were fun roomies outside. The whole family loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! There was more than enough room for 6 adults. The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances and tools. It was so quiet and peaceful. This was one of the cleanest Vrbos I've stayed in. I hope I can come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with plenty of space to spread out and relax. Both kids and adults enjoyed the game room. Very quiet area along lower French creek with wildlife visiting the property often. Very easy drive to Custer incase you need anything. Also, a quick way into Custer State Park wildlife loop. Due to a burn ban, we couldn't cook over the fire but there was a very nice blackstone and gas grill there for us to use. Large kitchen for food prep. You do have to go up a fight of stairs to enter the house, which might be hard for some but didn't bother us. Owner is local and very nice to work with. She definitely has a passion for the area and to be a great host. I would not hesitate to stay at any of her properties.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2026
Thank you so much!! We love it here and always do our best to make it great for others!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The property is breathtaking and location was perfect for Custer/Mt Rushmore. Communication with Joy was perfect, check-in was a breeze, the listing photos were true to the house. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of space for our family of 10 (7 adults, 3 kids). The kids loved the game room for downtime. We all loved waking up and sitting out on the deck, watching Ferdinand and Milkshake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you so very much! I strive to create the type of environment I want to stay in.! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Come again. Best regards. Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Families and Friends

House was clean, and well designed for families to share time together. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was large enough to cook for family of eight. Blackstone grill on deck was clean and easy to use. The fire pit was a big hit with the kids. We ate s'mores even when it was raining! We were supplied with enough paper towels and toilet paper for our week. The livestock and wildlife on the property provided constant entertainment. The stream was just fast moving enough to be a little thrilling, but safe to play in! Location was great because it is close to the town of Custer, and remote enough for kids to run and play without bothering neighbors! I would highly recommend this property for families and friends that want to explore Mount Rushmore and the surrounding area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We love the indoor, outdoor space as well. Thank you for taking care of our house and staying with us. You are welcome back anytime!! Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful area and wonderful stay

We took our kids here on a family vacation and we all loved it. The house was it great shape and had so many activities to keep the kids entertained. They were ages 9-13, and never got bored. They explored the creek, went hiking in the Black Hills National Forest right out the back door, and played many of the games the host provided. The highlight for our daughter (and also the boys) was getting to see Penelope and Ferdinand. The house is very close to so many outdoor attractions like Stockade Lake, Bismarck Lake, and Custer State Park. We always had many choices on outdoor activities. The house had everything we needed, as well as a great stock of coffee. Several mornings I took some coffee outside to watch the peaceful morning while the kids slept in a bit. Thank you for making our vacation perfect and memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you for your review. I have tried to create a memorable space with the things I enjoy when I travel. My son is 17 and loves fishing in the creek for trout and catching crawdads. Penelope and Ferdinand enjoy the attention for sure. I personally sit on my porch (which is just down the road), drink my coffee and think of how blessed I am to live where I do. Thank you, Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is a great place to stay. It’s very quiet and secluded but also very close to Custer and Custer State Park. We were sad that the cows were nowhere to be seen because we were looking forward to seeing them. There were many deer around the property and we enjoyed watching them. The stairs to enter the property are steep and may be difficult for some. The house was greatly stocked and made cooking a breeze. The common areas are spacious and comfortable. Two of the bedrooms don’t have air conditioning and were pretty warm for sleeping. We loved the fire pit Overall this was a great place to stay and we would return
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you so much for the beautiful review and thoughtfulness! We hope you do return! Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for staying. We hope you come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
Thank you for staying with us. Please come again.
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