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Original Log Cabin At Entrance To Custer State Park Overlooking Stockade Lake

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A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and gravel.
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A rustic log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden shelves with various items, and a leather couch.
A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockade Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and South Dakota State Railroad Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stockade Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Log Cabin At Entrance To Custer State Park Overlooking Stockade Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Original Log Cabin At Entrance To Custer State Park Overlooking Stockade Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Original Log Cabin At Entrance To Custer State Park Overlooking Stockade Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Log Cabin At Entrance To Custer State Park Overlooking Stockade Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Log Cabin At Entrance To Custer State Park Overlooking Stockade Lake located?

This family-friendly Custer cabin is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Custer State Park and Stockade Lake. French Creek is 1.6 mi (2.6 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. 144 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, loved the outdoor view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible cabin with easy access to Custer. Roberta is very kind and generous. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin was a great stay for sure. Roberta was really kind and thorough. Loved waking up to deer passing by in the morning. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roberta was a great host! The cabin was clean, cozy, and well stocked. Roberta was very easy to communicate with and always responded quickly when we had any questions. We will definitely book the cabin again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, cozy clean! Great host to answer any questions! Great location to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin and surrounding property was beautiful and the perfect size for the two of us. Roberta was a great host and was there for us when we had questions. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the cabin! Roberta was an amazing hostess, greeting us at check in, and answering any questions we had. The cabin is cozy and felt like home. Breakfast on the front porch is a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We loved everything about our trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely cabin in Custer!

Roberta is a fantastic host and the cabin was everything we needed. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Roberta’s cabin was a great place to stay for our short stay in South Dakota. It was in a great location just outside Custer State Park. The cabin was bigger than it looked in the pictures. It was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this cabin was great. We loved being so close to Custer State Park. Roberta was a sweetheart. She put out snacks for us for when we arrived, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin

Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Access to the Black Hills

This cabin embodies the spirit of the Black Hills. It is ideally situated for access to all of the best of Custer State Park. We had a wonderful time! .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will Return!

Convenient location to the sights. Private location and interesting historical decor adds to the experience of the Black Hills. Lots of amenities that make you feel like it's your home too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jul 4 Weekend Visit

An absolutely wonderful stay and lodging for us -- thoroughly enjoyed it. Roberta is a great host. The cabin is wonderful, the setting beautiful, and everything very easy. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South dakota trip

Very comfortable older home. Perfect location to get to custer state park, mt rushmore, crazy horse, needles highway, wildlife scenic route.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful by Stockade Lake

Beautiful property, quiet location (at least before Memorial Day!). Walking distance to Stockade Lake and a beautiful walk in the forest surrounding it. Roberta's place is clean and stocked with thoughtful treats for us boarders. Recommended stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

This cabin is truly a home away from home. Roberta was beyond welcoming and so very kind. This cozy cabin is in the perfect location and allowed us to experience and see so many different things that South Dakota has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cabin in the woods

We felt instantly welcomed and at home. This is a fully furnished cabin with all the comforts of home. Charming decor, a little bit Native American and a little bit Country and whole lot cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

We really loved Roberta’s cabin. We wish we had a few more days to explore. Roberta was a fantastic host and greeted us with delicious muffins and food for the morning. That was very thoughtful. Was one of our favorite places to stay so far. Thanks Roberta!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Cabin

We absolutely loved this Cabin! The owner Roberta was just a wonderful women and provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Fantastic location at the entrance to Custer State Park . 15-20 minutes to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. We thoroughly enjoy our quick 4-day trip! Thank you Roberta!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This cabin is the perfect location for visiting Custer, SD and surrounding area. Roberta was a terrific hostess, complete with fresh fruit and blueberry muffins upon our arrival. Although we never needed anything, no doubt she would have been very accessible and responsive to any needs. An added bonus was seeing deer in the yard each morning and evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Pleased with our Stay

The pictures of the interior of the cabin don’t do it justice. Very charming, clean and comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised at how large the living room was. Large window with a great view of Stockade Lake and surrounding mountains. Frequently saw deer on the property. Would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just about a Perfect Place

Everything was great, except for extremely spotty WiFi and no Dish network. We made due but expected those amenities to be there. The location is great and the cabin looks just as is advertised. I give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Sorry about the spotty WiFi….our server company is in process of installing fiber optics here, so hopefully that will help solve that problem. And our Samsung smart tv has over 100 free channels and guests can use their Netflix, prime tv, etc accounts .
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