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Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park.

Experience South Dakota's stunning natural beauty from this home base, where moonrises meet elk grazing and horses roaming free.

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6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park.

This 6 bedroom, 3000 square foot home is a completely remodeled ranch style house with new paint, flooring, bedding and amenities. Central Air conditioning added in 2021.
We are located 1.5 miles from the edge of Custer State Park. My husband and I have a house nearby and another rental called The Little Red Inn, along with Grandpa’s Place down Rocky Road. The Little Red Inn is 1.5 miles from this Brown House and Grandpa’s House is about 2.5 miles.
We bought The Brown House and renovated it in 2020. We placed stone along the bottom and we completely repainted it inside and out in 2020. We removed a carport and put in a large firepit and outdoor area with pea gravel that flows into a garage converted into a gathering area. The yard is enclosed so young children can run. There is an upstairs sitting area with a large tv and a downstairs area as well so the kids can have a space. Both spaces have 70 inch TVs. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and downstairs there are 2 more. Bathrooms are on each level. You are 1 mile from the back entrance to Custer State Park. This takes you to Needles Hwy ( about 4 miles away).
The house has a little room with books, toys and a canvas mushroom play space for youngsters and there is a shuffleboard for adults and tweens.

The outdoor Firepit area is a favourite.

We are next to the best hiking, biking, motorcycle riding in the nation.
We are also close to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and centrally located to Keystone, Hill City and Hot Springs. We are about 5 miles from Custer, 2 miles on gravel.

We believe in supporting the community and want to invest in the future of Custer. I’m a local physician and I work at the hospital and clinic. We have all new furnishings and wonderful views. Hiking and biking is right out the front door. Views of the meadow include a moonrise and elk grazing, along with horses roaming and running. Morning coffee on the large deck is glorious with a calming view and we have a garage for gatherings that walks out into a large firepit and gathering area. We have created what we would want when we travel with our family. We take pride that we manage our own property and live in the area.

We have internet but not fiberoptic. It works great but could be slow if multiple users and two TVs are streaming.

Custer has incredible dining. Best burgers around at Burger and Bun and Bakers Bakery. Get reservations for upscale fine dining at Skogen Kitchen. Enjoy breakfast at Bakers Bakery and upscale Hjem am (reservations encouraged). Have dinner on the patio and relax with a beer at The Custer Wolf. Enjoy the locals at Our Place. Experience a brewery experience at Pounding Fathers and a sports bar atmosphere at The Buglin Bull. Sage Creek Grille is fantastic and may have a line in the summer. Incredible food.
Cook at home with a Ninja blender, Ninja Grill, Airfryer and Pressure Cooker. I have stocked this home like I cook in my own home.
A Ninja hot and cold coffee maker is available for your pleasure.
There is a large roaster pan and lots of sauce pans and cooking bowls and utensils. Service for 12 with bowls, plates and glasses. Blackstone Grill outside.

Nightlife and live music at The Beacon.

Tons of outdoor biking and hiking activities. Hot Air balloon rides with Black Hills Balloons. Bikes and climbing, kayak equipment at South Dakota Outdoor Sports.

You could spend days in the surrounding area going from place to place ... or you could relax and do nothing.

Property manager

Matt Brown and Joy Falkenburg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: fenced yard

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 5 min drive
  • Stockade Lake - 9 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 22 min drive
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 28 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bell Lodge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Custer State Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from French Creek. Stockade Lake and Black Hills National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bedroom Next to Custer State Park. Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable for 6 adults and 6 children. The outdoor area and shuffleboard table were great. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved
We loved everything about our vacation in SD!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very nice place, stayed with our family of 8 adults 4 children, plenty of room and beds. Very clean! Beds super comfortable! Everything you could possibly need in this place including lots of appliances in kitchen! Enjoyed the firepit outside and close to trails for 4 wheeling.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B., Inver Grove Heights, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country home
Good location for visiting Custer State Park, this home had everything we needed for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

LEE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vanniers
It was a great stay for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Custer Getaway
This place was exactly as pictured, actually it's even larger than what we were expecting. There were 3 of us couples, we rented UTV's in Hill City for 3 days and had the best time. The house and property was so relaxing and quiet. The views from the front and back were awesome. The big picture windows in the front looked out over a beautiful lake and the back was a serene meadow with deer every evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter stay
The house was great for a large group. Well set up for cooking, eating together and games. Owner was very helpful, check in with us via phone and answered all questions
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Bismarck, ND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
This property worked really well for our multifamily group of 10. We had lots of space to spread out and the views of the lake and wildlife were great. It was especially nice when the horses were hanging out in the pasture across the road. The location was great, right by Custer State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
The famiy had so much fun using the outside area with all the seating, fire pit and view. The most amazing sight was the horses that run up to the fence and greeted the kids. The home is very clean and spacious. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Our Whole Family
Came for a wedding in Custer State Park, and this was the perfect place for our large family of kids and grandkids to stay. Plenty of place for sleeping and getting fixed up for a wedding. Great steamer to get all the travel wrinkles out! Loved morning coffee outside on the beautiful patio area. Well stocked kitchen with anything you could need. Two coffee pots to keep us all caffeinated.😊 Lower level bathroom so wonderful with blue tooth speaker. We all loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything and more
We couldn’t have been more pleased with the house or the location! It never felt crowded with the 12 of us. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful countryside experience.
This property had lots of room for our family and so many amenities. We enjoyed the evenings outdoors by the fire pit. We watched the wildlife and beautiful nighttime sky. Short drive to Custer and Hill City. Overall a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with all you need for a great stay
Clean, plenty of space, and great amenities for a 6 bedroom to help make your stay great. From Kitchen supplies, cooking supplies and options from large Blackstone grill to insta-pot to ninja grill. Which is needed for a large house with large capacity. Awesome outdoor area with large sitting area to a nice firepit area which has access to the garage which has a second frig and a shuffleboard table. Also great fishing for the kids on the small pond/lake across the road. My family truly enjoyed our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older home fit our needs.
Not a fancy house but that was nice as we had little kids with us so no need to fuss. House was clean which we appreciated. Not a lot of cooking space so if you're cooking for a big group this might be a bit challenging. No dishwasher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2021 vacation in the Black Hills
The property suited our needs. Space for 8 of us 4 adults and 4 children between 13 and 4. Great location for touring Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer Park, Jewel Cave and Wind Cave. We took a day trip to Devils Tower - a 2 hour drive. Enjoyed the deck and outdoor fire pit. Saw elk and deer from this home, Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy
Very cute cozy place to stay! They have Almost anything you need for the kitchen! Loved having access to 2 washer and dryer sets for clothes, because with kids things happen and it helped lessen the amount of dirty laundry we brought home. Ladies, we all know what the laundry situation is when we get back from vacation! Loved the location with it being so close to Custer state park. We saw wildlife in the mornings and evenings, the fire pit area is great for campfires! Would stay here again. Joy was absolutely wonderful to work with!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time out west!
My husband and I brought our 4 children, 3 spouses and 2grandsons to SD. House was perfect for our large group. Beds were great, plenty of towels and temperature was very comfortable. Opened the windows at night and it was cool, closed them in the morning and the house stayed cool. Joy and Matt were helpful and neighbor saved our fire pit night with dry wood after it rained much of one day. I would easily recommend this house as it was convenient to downtown Custer, the state park and Mt Rushmore. And if you want to see the Buffalo , go later in the afternoon or dusk. The kids saw none when they went early morning, but HERDS later in the day😉
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquility, yet centrally located to attractions!
The house is away from the hustle and bustle of Custer yet close enough for easy trips for groceries, restaurants, or shopping. The house is excellently located for quick access to Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and all of the scenic drives such as Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. The updates to the property are very well done - the 2 tv rooms are comfy and relaxing. While the back deck is private and has pastoral views, the front of the house is close to some other properties (houses) off Four Wheel Drive so there’s not too much privacy from the front of the house. Also, there was no dishwasher installed in the kitchen, although there was a dishwasher staged in the utility room that looked like it was ready to install, so just check with the owners on the status of a dishwasher if that is a must. Overall very tranquil setting with easy access to many local attractions. The updated bathrooms and living spaces are modern and well appointed. The outdoor fire pit area is relaxing and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barry B., York, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sturgis Motorcycle Trip
The overall experience with the property itself was very good. The location is not ideal for motorcycles because you have to drive on a dirt/stone road to get to the property and the parking is not the best. The only complaint with the house is the steps leading to the basement. They are shorter than normal and have a very steep incline. The location itself is beautiful, set back in a valley overlooking a field. Wildlife (deer, turkey, elk, geese and horses) all around you. In the evening you could hear the coyotes talking back and forth. I would rent this place again, however, I would not do it for Sturgis Bike week. The owners were very responsive (answered in minutes) when we needed something.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and setting
We loved sitting outside around watching the horses and listening to the elk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best for large families!
We stayed at the Little Brown House while on a family vacation. We had 5 kids, 4 and under, and 8 adults. We had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy each other. We loved that the house was stocked with all the essentials as if it was our own! Plus the outdoor space was beautiful! We were even greeted a few times by the horses nearby! Definitely recommend this space for large groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful, charming house
We had a great time and enjoyed the stay. The beds were so comfortable and we enjoyed the wildlife and quiet atmosphere!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family reunion
All of my relatives had bedrooms of their own choosing. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed being outdoors - both during the daytime and at the firepit in the evenings. Kitchen and cooking, and eating spaces were more than adequate. We did not watch TV because we were all so grateful to have a great time without it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 th of July stay
The house was amazing! Saw deer everyday, elk some days, and turkeys. All from the back porch!! Lots of stuff to do here and not a bad drive from Rushmore. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Niobrara United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home!
Had everything we needed to accommodate our family- easy access for all! The fire pit was a hit after a long day of being tourists especially for the grandkids! Quiet peaceful lots of animals around! Nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021