Apartment

Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife

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A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, overlooking a rural landscape with trees and a dirt path.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a patterned rug, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A rustic interior with a wooden wall, a bench, an exit sign, and a view through a glass door.
A wooden pergola with string lights, a bench, and a view of a forest and lake.
A bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with patterned pillows, and two windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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. Needles Highway and National Presidential Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, fishing and birdwatching.
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Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Custer State Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 25 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 26 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$687, 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 Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Joy: Needle Spire Views + Sauna + Wildlife located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Custer State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stockade Lake and French Creek. Black Hills National Forest and Big Rock Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and welcoming. The host was super friendly and communication was good. I would come and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
We’re so pleased the home felt clean and welcoming for your stay! We appreciate your kind words about the communication and would be happy to host you again anytime, Nicolas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little Joy cabin was just what we needed for our stay in Custer. We were able to relax in the peacefulness of the area yet stay close to town and attractions. It was clean and comfy. Communications with the host were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
We’re so happy the cabin was just what you needed for your stay in Custer! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting while still being close to town and the area's attractions. We’re also happy you found the cabin clean, comfortable, and appreciated our communication. We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

it was great!

cabin was pretty clean, there was a bag with a blanket that was on the floor next to the sofa and i was unsure if it was meant to be there but we didnt interact with it. otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you so much, Kiaya! We’re glad to hear you had a great time and found the cabin clean. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall very nice place to stay, we would stay again. We stayed for 5 nights and had a really nice view of the needles in Custer park. The dirt road they are located on leads right to the park so that's nice, we found that out by accident. The grills are charcoal so if you want to use it bring your own and same with firewood for the firepit, it's an orb like one and works really well especially for keeping sparks in. The only knock we would give is the shower is really tight, we're avg. size and my wife had to get out to lather up and go back in and rinse. There was plenty of room for our dogs to play. We used the sauna 1 night it's nice, they keep it hot all the time so it's ready when you are.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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