Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!
House in East Custer, SD
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Beauty and adventure inside and out! This completely custom stunning log home was built with relaxation in mind. The executive home is large and very open, perfect for large familys or multiple family's. When here, you will find yourself at one with the beautiful Black Hills. Views for miles, thousands of ponderosa pines, along with frequent visits from wild turkey and deer make this property a nature lovers paradise! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath log home has 2 king beds and relaxation areas on each level (4 total king sized beds!), 22 ft high soaring vaulted ceilings, free wireless internet, 2 smart TV's, exercise equipment, ping pong table, fully equipped kitchen, Laundry, gas grill, plenty of parking (including space for trailers), Zero entry on the main level, Geothermal efficiency, temperature-controlled floors, 2 viewing decks and over 8 private acres to roam and take in all the wildlife!
This property is on approximately 4 miles of gravel roads. The roads are very well maintained by the county and there are no steep or difficult hills or valleys to navigate, but it is gravel and in winter months a 4wd vehicle or decent snow tires are recommended.
Upon arrival you will instantly fall in love with your surroundings, which include: Beautiful natural landscaping, views, and thousands of ponderosa pines!
Once inside you'll love the openness of the soaring vaulted ceilings, attention to detail, rustic log interior, and oversized windows that allow tons of natural light to pour in. Hang out in the main floor family room where the amazing spacious structure of the home itself will amaze you. The home has heated and cooled concrete floors, concrete/epoxy countertops, custom built cabinets, and some of the finest craftmanship you'll find in a log home!
You will most likely be spending most of your time outdoors and this home could not be better situated: Hermosa is a growing community offering a central location to all the area’s surrounding magnificent sites. Once dubbed the ‘Hub to History and Adventure’, Hermosa serves as the eastern gateway to the beautiful Black Hills. The property is located a mere 12 miles north east of the Custer State Park entrance and only 12 miles east of the historic Mt. Rushmore! Also less than 20 minutes from Rush Mountain Adventure park! In thirty minutes or less you could be driving through the Badland Lands National Park or it’s out skirting National Grass Lands, walking through Rushmore Cave, sitting in the healing waters of the hot springs, gazing at the abundant wildlife in the Black Hills, hunting for fossils or Fairburn agates, indulging yourself in the rich history of the Native American Sioux Tribe, or enjoying a day of shopping in Keystone, Hill City, or Rapid City.
Additionally the property sits close to other major area attractions: less than 30 minutes to the following: Bear Country, Old McDonald's farm, Putt Putt golf, Reptile Gardens, Black Elk peak, Crazy Horse monument, and Lake Sylvan! less than 1 hour to Sturgis, Deadwood, Spearfish, and Lead! Easy access no matter where you want to go, scenic drives included.
In addition to being a central location, Hermosa also offers locally owned dining options; whether it’s one of many delicious specialty pizzas from the famous Lintz Brothers Pizza, burgers or chicken from Lazy R Bar & Grill, the daily lunch special at the Community Senior Center, or just a quick bite from the Flying J Truck Stop Deli.
Master suite #1: (upper level): king bed, whirlpool, WIC, fireplace, private deck.
Master suite #2 : (main level): King bed, Large Closet, Smart TV, Bath access.
Bedroom 3: (Main level ): King bed, oversized closet
Bedroom 4: (upper level): king bed located in nook of common area (cool kids spot)
2 separate sitting/living areas on each floor
Fully stocked kitchen, just bring your own perishables
2 full bathrooms + 1 1/2 bath
This property is on approximately 4 miles of gravel roads. The roads are very well maintained by the county and there are no steep or difficult hills or valleys to navigate, but it is gravel and in winter months a 4wd vehicle or decent snow tires are recommended.
Upon arrival you will instantly fall in love with your surroundings, which include: Beautiful natural landscaping, views, and thousands of ponderosa pines!
Once inside you'll love the openness of the soaring vaulted ceilings, attention to detail, rustic log interior, and oversized windows that allow tons of natural light to pour in. Hang out in the main floor family room where the amazing spacious structure of the home itself will amaze you. The home has heated and cooled concrete floors, concrete/epoxy countertops, custom built cabinets, and some of the finest craftmanship you'll find in a log home!
You will most likely be spending most of your time outdoors and this home could not be better situated: Hermosa is a growing community offering a central location to all the area’s surrounding magnificent sites. Once dubbed the ‘Hub to History and Adventure’, Hermosa serves as the eastern gateway to the beautiful Black Hills. The property is located a mere 12 miles north east of the Custer State Park entrance and only 12 miles east of the historic Mt. Rushmore! Also less than 20 minutes from Rush Mountain Adventure park! In thirty minutes or less you could be driving through the Badland Lands National Park or it’s out skirting National Grass Lands, walking through Rushmore Cave, sitting in the healing waters of the hot springs, gazing at the abundant wildlife in the Black Hills, hunting for fossils or Fairburn agates, indulging yourself in the rich history of the Native American Sioux Tribe, or enjoying a day of shopping in Keystone, Hill City, or Rapid City.
Additionally the property sits close to other major area attractions: less than 30 minutes to the following: Bear Country, Old McDonald's farm, Putt Putt golf, Reptile Gardens, Black Elk peak, Crazy Horse monument, and Lake Sylvan! less than 1 hour to Sturgis, Deadwood, Spearfish, and Lead! Easy access no matter where you want to go, scenic drives included.
In addition to being a central location, Hermosa also offers locally owned dining options; whether it’s one of many delicious specialty pizzas from the famous Lintz Brothers Pizza, burgers or chicken from Lazy R Bar & Grill, the daily lunch special at the Community Senior Center, or just a quick bite from the Flying J Truck Stop Deli.
Master suite #1: (upper level): king bed, whirlpool, WIC, fireplace, private deck.
Master suite #2 : (main level): King bed, Large Closet, Smart TV, Bath access.
Bedroom 3: (Main level ): King bed, oversized closet
Bedroom 4: (upper level): king bed located in nook of common area (cool kids spot)
2 separate sitting/living areas on each floor
Fully stocked kitchen, just bring your own perishables
2 full bathrooms + 1 1/2 bath
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of East Custer, SD
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and great location!
5.0 / 5.0
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5.0 / 5.0
Property was great! Came back to house able to relax make dinner enjoy each other in comfort.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed a week at the Black Hills Log Cabin. It is secluded and peaceful! We enjoyed the ping pong table upstairs and the king sized beds in each room! Plenty of deer and turkeys on the property and nearby.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this amazing property for a week with two families of four fitting very comfortably. The location is ideal with close proximity to all the area has to offer, especially Custer State Park. We enjoyed the deer and turkey visitors almost daily! This spot is truly a gem.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this cabin. Such a great location and had everything our family needed! Would highly recommend for families/groups!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent choice for visiting the Black Hills. The home is spacious, it can easily fit two families, and it has quick access to all the great things the Black Hills have to offer. The gravel road that leads to the house is very well maintained, we had no trouble even under heavy rain. You never run out of things to do in this area and it felt great coming back to this house after a long hike. Double thumbs up!
5.0 / 5.0
Cabin was very nice. Great location in the Black Hills. Area was very private and quiet. Tip: cabin has a very good water filtration system so there is no need to buy bottled water.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property in fairly remote location. Very peaceful and quiet with daily visits from fury friends including deer & bunnies. You will definitely wish you stayed longer.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cabin. Our children really enjoyed the ping pong table and all of the games. Everything was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
The property kept 6 of us very happy! It was easy to navigate to all of the sights and yet gave us a peaceful location to make dinner and rest for the next days’ activities. Our kids were very entertained and the grandparents were at ease. Beautiful, clean cabin. Lots of wildlife in this area!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the cabin/lodge! The location was perfect for quick trips to site see. We did Rushmore, crazy horse, devils tower, badlands, Custer, wind cave. At the home we saw so many turkeys and deer. The grocery store in hermosa was perfect to get all of your needs and was super close. We played with the games the host provided and built puzzles. It was a wonderful vacation and home. Thank you for allowing us to stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent place, communication, and location. 4 x 4 vehicle in winter required.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was perfect for our needs. It was very quiet and always nice to see the turkeys in the mornings.
5.0 / 5.0
While remote (as was explained in the description), the property was centrally located if you are visiting the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, or Custer Park. The pantry was partially stocked with non-perishables. The property was comfortable and, in addition to TV, provided corn hole, ping pong, beautiful sunrises and a morning/evening feeding frenzy for the turkeys and deer. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
It was a nice cabin, very comfortable. I had a question and received a very quick response. Outside of the cabin window, we saw; deer, turkeys and goats.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was amazing, cozy on the inside and surrounded by nature. Super nice. The downstairs had excellent access for my 95 year old mother. Level, smooth floors and wide walkways. Easy access bathroom and shower. It was perfect. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed the property and was central to where we wanted to site see.
5.0 / 5.0
Exactly as advertised. Beds were comfortable. Secluded and quiet. We had a great time.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect place for exploring Black Hills, Rushmore and Custer National Parks. The cabin is off the beaten path, set among rolling fields and woods. The kitchen was stocked with cooking essentials and coffee and a stop at Pops Grocery in Hermosa can get you most of what you need. We enjoyed the selection of books, games and puzzles and eating outside at the picnic table. The cabin was clean, well maintained and the owners are very responsive to questions and concerns. Only a few minor complaints- the beautiful floors are very hard and cold so bring your slippers and the frying pans are in rough shape. Overall, a great place set in an idyllic landscape.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our visit.
5.0 / 5.0
This very clean home was perfect for six adults and two children. Quiet location and only a short drive to all the attractions. Descriptions and pictures are very accurate. Lots of room and comfortable beds. Highly recommend it!
5.0 / 5.0
This cabin was perfect and was equipped with everything you could need. We enjoyed watching the wildlife and grilling every night.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome place to stay. All the comforts of home. Their were 8 people in our group and everyone enjoyed the quiet.We we’re visited by deer and wild turkeys on a daily basis.Excellent customer service by Cody when I had questions regarding our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great cabin. So much room for everyone. Very quiet and secluded area. Goats, a lot of turkeys and deer seen everyday. Great place to stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Spent a long weekend in the Black Hills sight seeing and riding the trails on side by sides. The cabin is conveniently located for Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, and needles highway. Would book again if we go back!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing home. Perfect place to get into the woods without missing any creature comforts. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
The lodging was beautiful and secluded. We absolutely loved the accommodations and the daily visit from the deer and turkeys. Great access to all the surrounding locations for site seeing. Fantastic hosts and wonderful experience.
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cabin. Spacious, clean, and visits from wildlife (usually in the morning) made this Cabin a wonderful base for our trip. Great location, and very close to Custer Park. Highly recommend this cabin.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 4 (our 2 kids are young adults) loved this cabin! We visited over the long Easter weekend. The wood craftsmanship detail is amazing and we loved the concrete floors. It's in a fabulous location (beautiful sunrises!) and easy to get to great hiking and all the key places to visit in the region: Custer State Park, Black Hills, Crazy Horse, Keystone, Hot Springs, even Spearfish was close enough. Our favorite was hiking Black Elk Peak on Easter Sunday. We wish we had more time and that our days weren't so full so we could enjoy the cabin more. We were out early and back late so we could hike and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Highly recommend for your visit to the area.
5.0 / 5.0
We LOvED this cabin! We have four kids ages 6-13 and they loved the games, large tub, ping pong table and overall great space. My husband and I enjoyed the sunrise over the back hills in the mornings and evenings with our little family.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the cabin and the location! The cabin was clean and cozy. It was in a perfect place for us to do all the sightseeing we wanted. The deer and turkeys that would stop by were lovely to see. We will definitely be coming back!
5.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. There was plenty of room for our family of 7. We all enjoyed the ping pong table, bean bags and the deer and turkeys.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed staying in this deceptively large log home - - spotlessly clean, quiet and private, great forest views, comfortable beds, complete kitchen. And the ping pong table is great also. Loved seeing the local wildlife (deer, turkeys, hawks).
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 4 really enjoyed the cabin. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed cooking most of our meals there. Played lots of ping pong! The location was beautiful and quiet. Pretty quick drive to lots of fun outdoor activities.
5.0 / 5.0
Better than we expected! Beautiful property for any season! We had 4 adults (grandma and grandpa included), two teenagers and a preteen, and the property had something for all! We will definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
We came to Custer on vacation for the Buffalo Roundup. The accommodations were very nice with a warm rustic feel. If we come back to the Black Hills we would not hesitate to rent this VRBO again.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful cabin, amazing star gazing and wildlife, not to far from popular sites is what you will find with this cabin. Enjoyed are stay.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our first trip to South Dakota and this beautiful log cabin was the perfect place to stay. It's close to everything and yet there is seclusion and privacy, and the only visitors were the deer, turkey and bunnies that came to enjoy the corn from the deer feeder. Charming. We loved the "drive home' from either direction through Ghost Canyon. It's a beautiful area! The layout of the house is beautiful, roomy and comfortable. We enjoyed the table tennis upstairs. Our Ghost Canyon Hideaway was absolutely perfect.
4.0 / 5.0
This is a beautifully built home, in a quiet area. The house itself was great, but did have a few hiccups. First, it’s not a quick (or easy) drive to any of the sites. It may be 12 miles to Rushmore, but took us almost 40 minutes to get there. It’s a slow drive to get to most attractions. Once we left the house for our adventures for the day, there was no going back until we were done due to the location & travel times. Lastly, I’d recommend getting more coffee mugs and cups! We had 5 adults/ 2 kids and ended up having to wash dishes daily due to the limited number of mugs/cups. And no one likes to do dishes when they’re on vacation! Outside of the required drive time, we enjoyed our stay. Response from the owner was quick & helpful, and the feeder on the property was a nice touch. The kids loved the turkeys! The house is comfortable and cozy, and has plenty of parking and turnaround space. I was also impressed with the amount of gems that the area has to offer. Absolutely worth the trip!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in East Custer?
The average price for a rental in East Custer is £191 per night. This rental is £75 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!. 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 Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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