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Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt

Apartment in Custer with kitchen and fireplace

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Custer Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1BA | 1,200 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Courtyard
Exterior | Parking | Community Lot (1 Vehicle)
Living Room | Free WiFi | Window A/C Unit | TV
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Magic Show
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Rock Park
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt

Historic Building - On the National Register of Historic Places | 7 Mi to Crazy Horse

Steeped in local charm and surrounded by natural beauty, 'The Garlock Hotel' sets the stage for a memorable Custer escape. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental apartment places you steps from downtown and dining. With Custer State Park, Black Hills National Forest, and countless outdoor gems nearby, enjoy hikes, wildlife sightings, and dramatic rock formations. Book this Black Hills retreat today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed

KITCHEN
- Fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, spices

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV, electric fireplace
- Board games, books
- Dining table

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Linens/towels
- Window A/C, ceiling fans
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board
- Coin-operated laundry

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story apartment, 2 flights of stairs to enter

PARKING
- Community parking lot (1 vehicle)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- 12 miles to Jewel Cave National Monument
- 14 miles to 1880 Train - Hill City Depot
- 18 miles to Wind Cave National Park
- 20 miles to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- 49 miles to Rapid City Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story apartment requires 2 flights of stairs to enter
- There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a first aid kit
Property # 9717864

About the area

Custer

Custer is home to this apartment. 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 Mount Rushmore. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting.
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Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Way Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Rock Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shop, Hike & Explore! Historic Dtwn Custer Apt located?

Situated in Custer, this apartment building is steps away from Way Park, 1881 Courthouse Museum and Grand Magic Show. Harbach Centennial Park and French Creek Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place, very convenient. Easy process. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert M.

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

Great location, Great stay

This was a great spot for our time in the Black Hills. Our family lived the location, being in the center of town and preferred this location to where we have stay before in Hill City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an awesome furnished apartment for us! The 3 bedrooms were perfect! Our grandchildren were each able to have their own bedroom. The stocked kitchen with dishes, pots and pans were great for making our own food. This place was a wonderful place to relax each morning and evening. We spent the days out exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Family Vacation

This was a wonderful area and apartment to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Great spot for exploring the area

We stayed for a week and had a great time The apartment is clean and well stocked with everything you could want or need including a keepsake cup Custer is a great little town to see Crazy horse and Mount Rushmore Cheers to our host
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

billina d.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Dona’s Dakota Trip

The rating wouldn’t allow me to choose one star, for check-in, which I would’ve given a one. I did not get instructions in time for check in. I was given a reply 3 days into my stay. The VRBO company helped with check in. You cannot beat the location of this VRBO. Would rent again!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Nice apartment in the heart of Custer!

Large apartment in the heart of Custer. Great location, convenient to all the sights and near many restaurants and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Peaceful

Owner was very attentive and knowledgeable about the area, peaceful location, would definitely stay there again.

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

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

Custer

Nice Historic apartment situated right downtown. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Vacation 2023

Excellent service and location and host!

8/10 Good

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay overall was good, it’s hard to beat the location. Having the main street so close made walking around and exploring very convenient. Check-in and check-out was smooth, which we appreciate. The only downside was how inaccessible the stairs and shower are. Although we navigated the stairs just fine, I can see how for other folks with mobility issues may find them extremely difficult. My aging parents struggled with using the claw tub shower - in fact one of them did not use it at all because they did not feel stable enough to use it. The liner also needs to be replaced, it’s moldy. If the shower was a standard shower then we’d happily come back to stay again, unfortunately this will be a one time place for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Walking distance to food and shopping anytime of day. Great furniture, beds were great, kitchen was roomy and well stocked, bathroom was roomy with an awsome claw foot tub. Plenty to do in town with museums and rodeo To name a few. Short drive to yellowstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lila H.

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

Great place

Amazing. Everything as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matias

Mount Rushmore

This apartment was great. It was nice to be right in downtown and we were able to walk to eat or shop. It also was very clean and nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Custer stay

Perfect will return very good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Adorable, thoughtful space

Super cute property right downtown. Everything was as promised. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute apartment in Downtown Custer

We liked the location, walking distance to grocery store, restaurants and shops. Check-in was seamless. Apartment is comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the proximity to Custer State Park where we enjoyed off season hiking and siteseeing. We really enjoyed the location, close to all the sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Excellent location and comfortable

The description is exactly what we found during our visit here. The beds and bathroom were clean and the kitchen was also in good order. We loved the location and being able to walk all around town and hike up to the top of the hill to start every morning. My only complaint was the faux antique bath tub which fit the decor but wasn't the most convenient to get into and out of. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Walking distance to everything-plenty of space. Super clean. Fun to look down onto Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

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

Custer Stay

My family and I truly enjoyed staying in the apartment. Very close to the president monument and crazy horse. We were practically in the middle of the town ... everything we needed was a short walk. Thank you for an awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

In the heart of it all

As the title says, location, location, location. We walked to most meals and took in many local attractions with short drives. 25 steps to enter this quaint apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

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

Air Conditioning

The place is great…the only draw back is the only source of air conditioning is the window unit in the living room. The bedrooms are pretty warm at night even with doors open. Admittedly the building is old and the location was great for what we wanted to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Fredericksburg VA

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

Custer Blizzard

What a perfect location! we had to arrive early because of the early April snow storm. Jerry was super accommodating. The apartment was sufficiently furnished and we had no problem keeping warm. The location is great. Not far from the Monuments and Parks. We were not disappointed. Best regards Jerry.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Wonderful Accommodations!

Sisters trip to Custer. We LOVED our apartment which had everything we needed. Living area is large. Kitchen is stocked. Quiet at night. We loved the fact that just out the door was the Main Street. Center of the coffee shops, restaurants and breakfast areas. All within walking distance. Jerry and his team were wonderful to visit with. He recommended many wonderful places to eat. This was our first time to Custer. We definitely would come back again!

4/10 Poor

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great property; bad communication

This is the second time staying at this property and it’s a lovely spot in the heart of Custer. Trying to connect with Evolve, the property management company, was a dead end and frustrating. The one question I asked took them over a week to respond to. The second question I asked they never responded to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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