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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Custer Retreat w/ Pool Access, Walk to Downtown!

A unique and historic vacation destination awaits when you stay at this 4-bed, 3-bath South Dakota vacation rental, ‘The Custer House.’ Boasting a covered front porch, a spacious deck, a fully equipped kitchen, and access to community amenities, this home has it all! Located just minutes away from Custer State Park, Jewel Cave, hiking trails, lakes, rock climbing, and mountain biking in the Black Hills, this home ensures adventure is never far away. Book now and create unforgettable memories!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Deck | Grill | Fire Pit

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Sitting Room: Futon | Downstairs Living Area: Futon

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Pool, playground
OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered, porch, outdoor seating
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, DVD player, video library, 2 gas fireplaces, pool table, 2 dining tables, laptop-friendly workspace, breakfast bar, 2 shower/tub combos, walk-in shower, ceiling fans, board games, books, dog kennel
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances w/ dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, ice maker, microwave, toaster, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: No A/C, another rental on-site, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story house, 4 steps to enter
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Custer State Park (4 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (5 miles), Needles Eye Tunnel (8 miles), Jewel Cave National Monument (12 miles), 1880 Train - Hill City Depot (14 miles), Comos Mystery Area (25 miles), Big Thunder Gold Mine (26 miles), Rushmore Cave (32 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Custer Skywalk Trailhead (1 mile), Big Rock Park (2 miles), Stockade Lake Trailhead (5 miles), Sunday Gulch Trailhead (7 miles), Little Devil’s Tower Trailhead (8 miles)
LAKE DAYS: Bismark Lake (5 miles), Stockade Lake (5 miles), Sylvan Lake (7 miles), Center Lake (13 miles), Horse Theif Lake (32 miles)
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (49 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 3)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This single-story home requires 4 steps to enter
- NOTE: There is another unit on-site; other tenants may be present during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 3 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Custer W Deck & Porch Walk
New! Custer Home W/deck Porch Walk Downtown!
Custer Home W/deck & Porch - Walk Downtown! Custer
418996

About the neighborhood

Map
Custer, South Dakota

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 27 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Custer Retreat w/ Pool Access, Walk to Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custer Retreat w/ Pool Access, Walk to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custer Retreat w/ Pool Access, Walk to Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custer Retreat w/ Pool Access, Walk to Downtown! located?

Situated in Custer, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Grand Magic Show and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Black Hills National Forest. Way Park and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Custer Retreat w/ Pool Access, Walk to Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and spacious!
Had a family gathering and had plenty of room! Amenities were great! When deck is finished it will be perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, historic home in beautiful area
The home is large, beautiful and comfortable. Area is rustic and cozy. Amenities are plentiful and well seasoned. We will definitely visit again. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with family to celebrate nephew/grandson's graduation. Very accommodating.
We were in Custer for a graduation and the house was a wonderful option for our family. Plenty of space for people and a separate "wing" for our older parents so they didn't have to hear the louder activity when they went to bed in the evening. My mother uses a rollator walker and there was plenty of room to maneuver. We will definitely stay again... hoping for next year at graduation again 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

kaitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place!
Very cute place which made a great base for our family as we spent time exploring the black hills. Good sized kitchen for cooking. Was disappointed that the decks pictured were not usable due to being under construction of some kind. No air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sassy
The house accomodated our family very well and we enjoyed our stay there. The only issue was that the lawn needed to be mowed and the deck & deck furniture was in bad shape. A part of the deck was under construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Charming and lovely! We will be back!
We loved this house! So cozy and homey. It’s definitely an older house but that meant there was so much charm to it! It was a great size, there were plenty of games, books and movies available for our use. The pool table was a great added amenity. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We especially loved that a dog crate was available for use. We plan to come back with a bigger group and we know that the house will be able to fit everyone comfortably. Oatin was so kind, called to ensure we were comfortable and suggested things to do around town. The welcome book also had great recommendations. It’s in a great location, we could walk to many places plus an easy drive to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Black Hills. We can’t wait to visit again in the summer!

6/10 Okay

Keenan A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Missed the mark on quality/value
The kitchen, utensils, and equipment was in rough shape. All very old. Getting door code late and getting rushed at checkout wasn’t great. Outdoor space wasn’t usable due to in-progress patio construction, so only eating in doors was a disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disappointing
The location of this property is perfect for touring the Black Hills. However, as mentioned in other recent comments, the house is old and needs a lot of work, particularly the bathrooms. They are very old and in need of major work - no shower head in the basement shower, kitchen faucet on the master bath sink, torn shower curtain, among other things. The kitchen and living area were fine, but I expected something more up to date for the amount of money we paid. Very disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Janice P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Great location, but…
Outdoor areas were virtually unusable. Huge hole in the ground directly outside the kitchen door. Because th porch/ decking has been removed with no disclosure before we arrived. The weeds would have had to be mowed by us to use the fire pit. We brought an entire bag of s’mores ingredients which we never used. It was spacious but furniture is mostly like hand me downs. Super thin toilet paper and paper towels so we bought our own. Shower curtains are very grungy. Great location and easy checkin. I’m sorry but we wouldn’t stay here again unless it got some tender loving care from the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Rachelle R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible bathrooms!
House was pleasantly larger than anticipated. Plenty of beds. The low rating is due to the condition of the bathrooms and general uncleanliness of house & yard. Bathroom toilets, sinks & tubs were gross with chips, stains, & hard water rings. Carpet in the king bed room was filthy with stains in multiple places. The bathroom towels were stiff and not present on the main level. We had to search the house & found them downstairs. The kitchen was dirty, dusty and not stocked well. It didn’t feel like house was ready for paying guests and overpriced for the value we received. For heavens sake, take the huge host fee and shampoo the carpets, clean the silverware, wipe off the front of the dishwasher, & be ready for the next client.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and historical home
I grew up in this town and was in this house often over my childhood at birthday parties, play dates, etc. This house has so much history! It was great for our group of 7—plenty of room to cook, dine, and watch movies in the basement as a family. The front porch was also a great place to have an evening cocktail and watch the rabbits and deer in the neighborhood. And the location was perfect for walking downtown and to many restaurants, etc. Also, the city pool is two doors down! The only disappointments were the grass wasn’t mowed on the property, the pool table wasn’t accessible as the house “manual” suggested we enjoy. And the back deck was gone/in the middle of being repaired. It was a big pit of gravel. So instead of being able to walk right out of the kitchen onto the deck to grill, we had to walk down the stairs on the side of the house to the grills in the grass. The top step of those side steps was rotting and one of our family members fell. So if you plan to do a lot of outdoor cooking and eating, I’d confirm the back deck is actually there as is in the pictures.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Great location in historical home
I grew up in this town and was in this house often over my childhood at birthday parties, play dates, etc. This house has so much history! It was great for our group of 7—plenty of room to cook, dine, and watch movies in the basement as a family. The front porch was also a great place to have an evening cocktail and watch the rabbits and deer in the neighborhood. And the location was perfect for walking downtown and to many restaurants, etc. Also, the city pool is two doors down! The only disappointments were the grass wasn’t mowed on the property, the pool table wasn’t accessible as the house “manual” suggested we enjoy. And the back deck was gone/in the middle of being repaired. It was a big pit of gravel. So instead of being able to walk right out of the kitchen onto the deck to grill, we had to walk down the stairs on the side of the house to the grills in the grass. The top step of those side steps was rotting and one of our family members fell. So if you plan to do a lot of outdoor cooking and eating, I’d confirm the back deck is actually there as is in the pictures.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very close to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home in downtown Custer
Custer is a great place to be central for activities in the Black Hills. We hiked in Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park. We visited both Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. We had a cave tour at Jewel Cave. We rented e-bikes in Hill City for a 35 mile bike ride on the Mickelson Trail. We also drove a loop that went to Devils Tower and Deadwood. Custer has good restaurants and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a few days!
This property is wonderful. Very clean and well arranged for several people to stay comfortably. Close to down town and area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Needs a lot of updating
The property is old and needs work. Everything from towels to toilet paper was cheap. The listing was not as expected, for example community pool doesn’t open weekends, which is when we stayed. Pool table was in a locked garage with junk on it! With a rental company adding fees, the property was overpriced for what we got. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Custer Home
Great home with ample space for the entire family. Cozy. Already sent the link to a friend traveling there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here!
We enjoyed all the room at this house. Everyone felt they had enough space. We wished there were more windows that could be opened as there was no air conditioning and it was very hot when we stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage home
Vintage home with plenty of space for family. If you are wanting sparkling new, this is not your place. Comfortable beds. Nice kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Pam O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointed
The basement stinks! If you unplug the Glade plug ins, it smells musty and moldy. There was a double bed in the downstairs bedroom and it’s supposed to be a queen size. There is mold in the bathroom. The deck is a hazard because it’s not finished. And it’s been that way for 2 years, according to past reviews. There is no working dehumidifier in the basement and the exhaust fan does not exhaust to the outside. Someone finally came to cut the grass but did no weed whipping. When I talked to Oatin about the downstairs he brushed it off. We loved the upstairs and it’s wonderful charm. But we really needed that space downstairs that we couldn’t use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Fall Getaway
Came to Custer, SD for a wedding. Weather was great & house was perfect. Communication on day of arrival was perfect and instructions prior to arrival was very helpful. We enjoyed the location of the house to downtown Custer. Also, loved waking up and watching the deer in the yard. Recommend the house for someone looking for a place with room and great location.

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice home for big family
Overall, this was a nice home for our family with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. It was nice to have a separate family room downstairs to stay up late and watch a movie. Internet and appliances all worked well. A nice easy walk or drive to downtown Custer. The only negatives are that the basement shower needs some repair, back deck was being replaced and could not be used by us, and the lawn and borders could use a little maintenance and TLC (i.e. around the firepit, etc.). But overall a nice place and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamies E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This was the perfect location for weekend vacation with family. Having to drive many hours, this was perfect location with short drives to everything we wanted to do. Had great family bonding game evenings at large dining table. Disappointed back (morning shade) deck was removed, once sun rose higher was able to sit in front deck for morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Custer SD Stay
Overall the stay was great. Very convenient to all the activities we wanted to do. The inside of the house was great. There were plenty of sleeping space for our family of 9 plus our 3 dogs. We didn't spend much time outside as we were busy sight seeing, but it would have been nice if the lawn was mowed and trimmed a little more often.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022