Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity
House in West Custer Township
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Experience a true wilderness environment with no other homes within view. Relax on the deck or patio and absorb the scent of pine, feel subtle forest breezes, and view wildlife in their natural habitat. Gaze upon brilliant stars during quiet and calm evenings. Our guests say that pictures can not do the home and location justice.
This home of rustic elegance is set on a scenic meadow completely surrounded by thousands of acres of Custer State Park and National Forest with no other homes within a quarter+ mile. No highway noise, nothing but forest, scenery and wildlife around you. Stroll across the meadow or set off by foot into Custer State Park or National Forest wilderness. Excellent road and driveway conditions with easy access provide for a stress free location. A roomy oversize two car garage for your vehicles.
Located just 7 miles southeast of Custer, South Dakota only minutes from Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Needles Highway, Slyvan Lake, 1880 Train, Biking, Boating, Swimming, (Stockade Lake) only 3 miles away, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, and everything else the Black Hills have to offer.
Everything from a blender, baking pans, teapot, toaster, griddle, crockpot, etc to a wine bottle opener is available. Hair dryers in both bathrooms. All linens, dish soap, hand soap, laundry soap, kleenex, paper towels, and more are provided. No Pets, No Smoking and no phone as cell service is excellent. Not suitable for toddlers as the stair well banister is not toddler safe. Children over age 6 are welcome if behaved and under constant supervision.
3 Queen, 1 King, 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen
Laundry room with large washer and dryer machines providing soaps (no need to do laundry we provide all the linens needed)
Unique log electric fireplace located in ground level living room (complete with beautiful views of national forest and meadow)
Hair Dryer
Heating and central Air conditioning
Internet with great Wi Fi
Garage large and roomy
Living rooms on both upper and lower levels
Excellent cell phone coverage
large deck and enormous lawn offer plenty of room for all kinds of family play.
This home of rustic elegance is set on a scenic meadow completely surrounded by thousands of acres of Custer State Park and National Forest with no other homes within a quarter+ mile. No highway noise, nothing but forest, scenery and wildlife around you. Stroll across the meadow or set off by foot into Custer State Park or National Forest wilderness. Excellent road and driveway conditions with easy access provide for a stress free location. A roomy oversize two car garage for your vehicles.
Located just 7 miles southeast of Custer, South Dakota only minutes from Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Needles Highway, Slyvan Lake, 1880 Train, Biking, Boating, Swimming, (Stockade Lake) only 3 miles away, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, and everything else the Black Hills have to offer.
Everything from a blender, baking pans, teapot, toaster, griddle, crockpot, etc to a wine bottle opener is available. Hair dryers in both bathrooms. All linens, dish soap, hand soap, laundry soap, kleenex, paper towels, and more are provided. No Pets, No Smoking and no phone as cell service is excellent. Not suitable for toddlers as the stair well banister is not toddler safe. Children over age 6 are welcome if behaved and under constant supervision.
3 Queen, 1 King, 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen
Laundry room with large washer and dryer machines providing soaps (no need to do laundry we provide all the linens needed)
Unique log electric fireplace located in ground level living room (complete with beautiful views of national forest and meadow)
Hair Dryer
Heating and central Air conditioning
Internet with great Wi Fi
Garage large and roomy
Living rooms on both upper and lower levels
Excellent cell phone coverage
large deck and enormous lawn offer plenty of room for all kinds of family play.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
Family friendly
Map of West Custer Township
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Reviews
5.0
Great place great host great location. We loved being able to get away from the crowds to this gorgeous home surrounded by nature.
5.0
Beautiful serene place to reconnect with family and nature! We loved the amenities and remoteness of the Big Horn Lodge! Room for all of us to be together as well as have privacy. We braved some of the local ATV and hiking trails around Custer. Loved the fire pit and patio areas to congregate. We thoroughly enjoyed our week here-was a wonderful escape to focus on fun, food, faith, and family!
5.0
This property was exactly as the pictures and description said it would be and even better! Secluded, peaceful and beautiful! Our weather was perfect as well! We hiked, biked, explored, played games and just had a great time on this family vacation. We cooked at home and could eat out on the deck or patio to enjoy the outdoors even more. I thank the owners for sharing their place with their guests and hope to return in the future!
5.0
While being only 7 miles from Custer. It is a true getaway with only the sounds of nature. It's also a very nice place with 2 family rooms. Wonderful decor matching the atmosphere of the region. Super clean too.
5.0
Wow- what can I say about Big Horn Lodge? This was our first family trip (that included our now adult children) since 2015. I could not have asked for a more amazing and perfect place for our family. As incredible as the pictures are, it’s even more impressive in person. The house is beautiful, spotless, and had everything we could have possibly needed. The owners were so responsive and helpful when we had a question. The location… wow- the location. It’s so serene and private. Sitting on the deck, drinking coffee and listening to the pronghorns was surreal. This was our first trip out west so I wanted a central location so we could do day trips to many locations. This was perfect! We went to Devils Tower, Mt. Rushmore, Needles Hwy, Spearfish Canyon, Badlands, Wall Drug and so much more. My husband and son fished Stockade Lake and me and my daughter visited Reptile Gardens. We loved the Wildlife Loop and did it several times since it was so close. Being at Custer State Park made the exploring easy and convenient. I realize this is quite a long review, but I want others to know how perfect this property is. We stay at many mountain cabins and this was by far the nicest. With our children getting older, this time together was priceless. I’m so thankful for the memories all brought about by Big Horn Lodge.
5.0
Great location - house felt like home
5.0
Loved the place. The beds were very comfortable. My kids enjoyed each having their own bedroom. The kitchen was great, had all the dishes we needed. Location was central to everything we did. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Great place to stay with family, close to many activities in state park. Beautiful site, clean and neat property. Everything you could want or need close at hand.
5.0
Beautiful home. Peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed our stay there and hope to visit again someday!
5.0
Quiet and peaceful
Wonderful property.
5.0
Spectacular!!
This place was absolutely amazing! Everything and more than we expected! The owners are great and the location was gorgeous!! This place is definitely worth going to you won’t regret it!
5.0
Super secluded and close to nature
Wonderful property. The thoughtful owners provided odds and ends and marketing wasn’t too far away. Lots of deer and beautiful skies. Two floors with full bathrooms on each floor and a very workable kitchen. Lots of seating inside and outside. Beautiful rock gardens and scenery. Two families worked well within the space. We thoroughly loved it.
5.0
Seclusion
Beautiful cabin and grounds. Quiet and serene location. If owner ever wants to sell, please contact me................Terry
5.0
Great secluded cabin
The property is beautiful and peaceful! Deer visited daily. Quiet; and stars are amazing when the sky is clear. Comfy cabin. Responsive owners when power went out. Would stay again.
5.0
Great stay, site was “as listed”
Everything was great with the cabin! It was very clean, organized, secluded and it matched the description. I was impressed with the area and the entire stay was amazing! The check-in/out was easy. My only negative would be that Scott is based out of a remote location and if something would have happened I feel like it would have been extremely hard to get someone out to help. I would highly recommend anyone who wants a quiet secluded cabin in the Custer state park to pick this one!
5.0
Great vacation
Beautiful property. Nicely secluded. Able to see the Milky Way every night which was a real treat for us city folk. Everything we needed was there. Would definitely stay again!
4.0
Excellent Location for a Black Hills Visit!
The property was centrally located to everywhere we went! It was so beautiful and peaceful looking out at the yard or sitting in front of the fire pit. There were plenty of kitchen and laundry supplies, dishes, and cooking utensils. We were gone exploring from 9:30 in the morning until 5:00 or so in the evening. We spent our evenings playing cards at the large dining table. We really enjoyed the house and location. Thanks Scott!
5.0
Amazing property
Our stay at the big horn lodge did not disappoint. The property was perfect and our kids loved it. The variety of wildlife was amazing to see everyday. This was the best home we have stayed at so far, well stocked with anything you needed. We hope to come back again someday!
5.0
Serenity
The perfect house to rent. The property is fantastic. Great location. Loved it!!
5.0
Amazing place
Beautiful home and very secluded location
5.0
Another Fantastic Stay in Custer
This house is one of a kind with a great view and excellent access to Custer State Park! everyone was thoroughly impressed with this house. Everything is well maintained and exactly what the listing describes! Thank You and cannot wait till next time!!!
5.0
Great place to stay
Great place to stay
5.0
Peaceful paradise
Very tranquil, nice place to get away from the crowds of black hills attractions, easy access to state park. Nice and comfortable
5.0
Big Horn Lodge - quiet, secluded meadow and mountain view
Really loved this property, about 3 miles off Hwy. 16, French Creek rd. by Stockade Lake. By the time you drive through the Lodge gate and up the hill, you've left behind anything commercial and settled in on the beautiful Big Horn "spread." Interior is beautiful wood finish, perfect to have one family upstairs and one on main floor, each with a bathroom. Beautiful wrap-around deck, watched the deer and turkey wander by. Perfect location - we drove the Needles, bison loop, went to Sylvan Lake, Stockade, Wind Cave, Rushmore, Hill City, Deadwood and Devils Tower, all reasonable drives. Nice property.
5.0
Big Horn Lodge
This by far is the best VRBO we have experienced! Scott was so helpful in all ways. The property is a true hidden treasure. Will be planning a return trip here with our family.
5.0
Ultimate Privacy!!!
Great house, amazing location!
5.0
Beautiful property!
Great house, in an even better location. Quiet and serene with abundant wildlife. Note: If you plan on doing any distant work or schooling and need internet, bring a hotspot as the house internet is not meant to handle serious streaming.
5.0
A true treasure convenient to all attractions
This beautiful lodge and property is perfectly situated to all main attractions in the Custer area. The owners of the property are so accommodating and easy to communicate with. The lodge exceeds all expectations! The wildlife on the lodge property is very entertaining. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to return!
2.5
We would give this 10 stars if we could. Peace and quiet, animals, stars and a beautiful cabin. We loved sitting on the deck at night and watching the stars. We saw deer, weasel, chipmunks, a baby snake, and even a female elk who stepped out of the woods one evening. I highly recommend hiking up the small hill behind the garage - the view is amazing. The cabin was much more then we hoped for. My hubby fell in love with the gas grill. The wildlife loop in the Custer State Park is a must for seeing buffalo, deer, etc. We saw a coyote in the park one morning. Thank you so much for sharing your home and we will be booking again VERY soon.
5.0
Very nice property
Enough bedrooms for party of six. Virtually in Custer State Park and close to the town of Custer. Owners were a -leisure to work with.
5.0
WOW...Don't hesitate for a minute. Book this beauty!!
We would give this 10 stars if we could. Peace and quiet, animals, stars and a beautiful cabin. We loved sitting on the deck at night and watching the stars. We saw deer, weasel, chipmunks, a baby snake, and even a female elk who stepped out of the woods one evening. I highly recommend hiking up the small hill behind the garage - the view is amazing. The cabin was much more then we hoped for. My hubby fell in love with the gas grill. The wildlife loop in the Custer State Park is a must for seeing buffalo, deer, etc.
We saw a coyote in the park one morning. Thank you so much for sharing your home and we will be booking again VERY soon.
5.0
Very nice place. Really enjoyed the property
Beautiful views and wildlife daily. Only drawback is the five mile dirt road. Wish we knew as we were on motorcycles
5.0
Great place!
This was our second time staying at Big Horn Lodge - it didn’t disappoint. Quiet, secluded, played frisbee in the huge yard, watched stars at night, and easy access to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore.
5.0
A Great Experience
This property is welcoming, spacious, and serene. Open space and privacy together in a cool retreat. Exceptional.
5.0
Wonderful stay
We loved everything about our stay at your lovely cabin. Spacious, private, beautiful scenery, convenient to all of the area attractions. We had a wonderful time!
5.0
Perfect!
This property is pretty much the ultimate in seclusion and serenity. The home is fantastic and the property is beyond words. Bonus that the owner let us use the garage - saved my truck from a hailstorm! The owners are great communicators as well. We will stay here again in a heartbeat!
5.0
Custer Paradice
This house was exactly what I was looking for! No neighbors and peace and quiet. Sat on the porch every evening and watched deer come out of the high country and cross to the evening feeding areas. Scott was a pleasure to work with as my plans unexpectedly had changed.Can't wait to visit this true paradise !
Thank you for some unforgettable memories! Tim
5.0
Fantastic lodge accommodations
Our family of five visited the week after memorial day this year and our two young children were ecstatic when we finally arrived at the dramatic entrance gates!! The property is pretty much exactly what it appears from the pictures in the listings call Lynn clean with meticulous Decour, my favorite being a massive bison portrait on the stairs. Each bedroom has a theme and our kids were so excited that they did FaceTime with grandparents to show them around the house. The wraparound deck Has to be one of the best attributes in my opinion, plenty of outdoor seating, and the stars at night were breathtaking. Very cool fire pit area as well, which turned out to be one of the highlights for my son, sadly we could only squeeze in one bonfire night, that being the last night but it was memorable. My kids enjoyed riding bikes and exploring the property, the one disappointment I had was the ability to hike in and out of Custer State Park from the property-I was led to believe you could hike to Mount Coolidge from the property, but it’s actually all fenced off, unless I missed something as far as boundaries go. But outside of that, the property is stunning, didn’t see any wildlife on the property but it’s probably the most serene setting you can imagine, with all the privacy one would need!
I will say, although I was seeking privacy and seclusion, it did turn out to be a little bit further away from the main attractions then what I was hoping for-we attempted to ride bikes to the Mickelson Trail extension and that was very difficult for our six year old, as it’s a gravel road with some uphill grade. But if you’re driving, it’s about 12 minutes to get to the main highway and it is only 15 minutes or so from downtown Custer which turned out to be a great little town. In summary, just a fantastic VRBO property, very well-maintained, very unique and had plenty of amenities like resources for Black Hills, etc.
5.0
Wonderful home in beautiful setting
I can’t say enough good things about this home. First, the basics, it is clean, well equipped and comfortable. We cooked quite a bit during our visit and the kitchen had all we needed. The master bed was great (only one used) and bathrooms very nice. Now for the reason you really want this one; the property sits in its own private valley. We saw deer on a daily basis, as well as a marmot that lives on the property. All you see from the deck and windows is natural beauty all around. This truly is a great place to get away from it all!
5.0
Home away from home
House and property were just as explained in the online listing. Very comfortably slept eight. Comfortable home away from home living. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together and apart. I would recommend this house to friends and family wanting to get together in a spectacular setting.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Custer Township?
The average price for a rental in West Custer Township is $324 per night. This rental is $684 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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