Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts

5.0

Outstanding(139 Reviews)

House in West Custer Township

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Great Home on over seventeen scenic acres - very private!! Bordered by hundreds of acres of National Forest. This contemporary 'A' frame home has three bedrooms,(two king beds and one queen bed) two baths, a loft with a daybed/trundle, and a queen sofa bed. Two bunk beds with three twins and one full size bed are in the 'Bunkhouse' in another structure about 50 feet from the house. Very private views of trees, meadows and abundant wildlife.

Bring your horses for a ride through the wilderness and then let them rest in the fenced acreage with a two stall stable, tack room and large corral.

This property is secluded, yet only minutes from historic Custer, with great restaurants and unique shops. A short drive will take you to Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Crazy Horse Monument, Mount Rushmore National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, Needles Highway, Stockade Lake, Bismark Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Legion Lake. Only 30 miles to the south is Historic Hot Springs which has shopping, restaurants and 'Evans Plunge'- a large natural warm water indoor swimming pool that features several slides and an outdoor pool in the summer.

This home was built in 2002 and has it's own well and septic system. The Bedrooms are carpeted, the well equipped kitchen and baths are ceramic tile and the rest of the living area has beautiful hardwood floors. Regulation size horseshoe pits and wood burning fireplace added in 2013.

Call for more information.

Pets are possible upon prior approval with additional damage deposit.

Keywords: House

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of West Custer Township

Nearby attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

1880 Train - Hill City Depot

17.3 mi

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Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts

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5.0

Outstanding(139 Reviews)

House in West Custer Township

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of West Custer Township

Nearby attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

1880 Train - Hill City Depot

17.3 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(139 Reviews)

5.0

Jul 2024

We Came to the Black Hills for a wedding and stayed for a week. Property was great, there were 10 of us and had plenty of room. The acreage made it nice for the kids and dogs to run and play kids really like the horseshoe pit! Location was great a lot to do in a 20 mile radius

5.0

Jun 2024

Lovely property with everything we needed and more. Beautiful views, peaceful, close to all main attractions and plenty of space for our group of 6 people.

5.0

Jun 2024

This home was wonderful. Bigger than pictures. Huge closets downstairs for storage. Not much drawer space but shelves in closets. Lots of cookware , servingware, dining items: 4 crockpots, 4 types of coffee makers, multiple mixing bowls. There is an electric griddle but the temperature dial is messed up so not accurate. We had to put the coffee makers and a crockpot in a bedroom to make room for food in kitchen. Beware of outdated items in refridgerator and spice cupboard. Guests leave a lot of stuff. Plenty of paper goods.No sheets on bottom bunks but we had blankets that the guys used. There was probably some in the house but our blankets worked. Bunkhouse was comfortable. Saw deer and the lightning show was awesome(storm was 15 miles away). Sue's artwork around the house is amazing. Tom responsive to our questio s. Highly recommend this VRBO.

5.0

May 2024

The house is exactly as it’s described. Anyone who stays in the small room with queen bed better be a early riser or heavy sleeper. The room has a sky light that doesn’t have a darkening blind, so 5:30am it’s daylight in there. But bed was comfy and I was fully rested.

5.0

May 2024

House was clean and check in process was simple. House is right in heart of Black Hills with plenty of privacy and luxuries but also convenient to attractions, restaurants, and shopping.

5.0

May 2024

This place is perfect, owners are awesome Tom and Sue are great hosts, can not say enough good things about the location, property and how great the cabin was!

5.0

Jan 2024

Great place, secluded but close to main road bordering forest land to explore and hike with the kids and a great woodburning fireplace

5.0

Oct 2023

The house is about a mile off the highway, no other houses nearby, very peaceful and quiet, only ten minutes to Jewel Cave to the west and Custer to the east. Be sure to explore Custer State Park, especially the Wildlife Loop Road - we saw many bison, a pronghorn grazing next to the road, wild burros, and a coyote hunting prairie dogs.

4.0

Oct 2023

First time our family visited the area. This was the perfect location and close to many fun and historical things

5.0

Sep 2023

This is our 2nd stay at this home & once again we thoroughly enjoyed our time. We love the secluded feeling of the property and the abundant wildlife. Added bonus of this location is they allow our dog to stay as well!

5.0

Aug 2023

Our family spent 2 weeks at this house in the beautiful black hills. It was perfect with everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation. We enjoyed cooking on the grill, sitting around the fire pit roasting marshmallows and looking at the stars. The locations great if you want a place away from town but still close to all the attractions. Some of our favorites: Custer state park, crazy horse, tatanka, Pactola lake and swimming at Sylvan lake. Booking was easy and the host provided everything needed prior to our arrival making it a very nice experience and stay. I would definitely recommend staying here if you plan on vacationing in South Dakota.

5.0

Aug 2023

Great property house and surroundings were awesome. Second time renting and would go back again.

5.0

Aug 2023

This was a 5 star stay in all aspects. Perfectly located To see all the area has to offer! I’m sure at one point this was the owner’s primary home. Cannot say enough about how comfortable my family felt. 8 of the members were from another country and were awe struck by the amenities this place had to offer. Great place to get away and relax.

5.0

Jul 2023

Absolutely a beautiful place. Just a short distance from Custer. So peaceful and full of wildlife. Grandkids had so much fun.

5.0

Jul 2023

The place was so comfortable and relaxing! The pictures don’t do the place justice; it is beautiful and well taken care of. The wildlife (doe, fawn and chipmunk) was so fun to watch. I would definitely recommend Tom & Sue Thelen‘s place!

5.0

Jul 2023

The property was just as described - secluded, clean, and beautiful! The location worked perfect for us as a springboard to all the wonderful things to see and do in the Black Hills area. In addition, we enjoyed seeing deer, turkeys, and songbirds from the house everyday. And hearing coyotes calling at night. When we come back to the area - we will definitely stay here again!

5.0

Jul 2023

We throughly enjoyed our stay! It was quite and relaxing as the property backs up to the national forest. This vacation home offers everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed the access to off-roading, Jewel Cave, Mt Rushmore, and much more. Was a rememberable relaxing stay!

5.0

Jun 2023

This was an exceptional place for the 10 members of our family to gather for 10 days. It was roomy, clean, and artistically-furnished. We loved the wilderness-like location which was still close to all the major attractions in the Black Hills. Tom and Sue responded almost immediately to any questions we had. We couldn't ask for a better place to celebrate our 50th with our family!

5.0

Jun 2023

This is our second time staying here and it will be the only place we come back to in the area. We like to go to different places/areas but this property is so amazing there is no need to try others.Tom and Sue really do everything to ensure your stay is as comfortable as it could be. The area is peaceful and the home is welcoming. You feel like you are at a friends house. Thank you

5.0

May 2023

We’re repeat visitors because of the beautiful location, outdoor amenities, and great value. The family takes immaculate care of the property and keeps it stocked with everything you need!

5.0

May 2023

Seven guys stayed at the house for a week while turkey hunting. The house adjoined the Black Hills National Forest and was only about 10 miles to town. We had no issues with any of the appliances. There were plenty of beds if you use the bunkhouse. The Internet connectivity was a lot slower (about 15mbps) than what I am used to, but it worked fine. I highly recommend it.

5.0

Apr 2023

Great location away from town.

5.0

Dec 2022

This is a beautiful area, property, and cabin. The owners were very good to communicate in a timely and positive manner. Would and have recommended and would definitely stay again.

5.0

Nov 2022

Great place to stay! Nice Property.

5.0

Oct 2022

This property had everything we needed for comfort for the family. Good communication with the owner was a plus! Thank you!

5.0

Sep 2022

We have been doing the Mickelson trek for 9 years and always stayed in motels. This year we changed it up. Our stay was excellent. Enjoyed being able to cook our meals at the house, relax and play with the kids in the yard, and a quiet restful night before the next days ride. The bed in the master was very soft. It was not our favorite. But we were so tired each night it worked. Our grandson (age 23 months) Played in the driveway near the house with his trucks. Our granddaughter enjoyed sitting on the swing and reading stories with me. The men enjoyed the mounts in the cabin and the outdoor areas around the house. Thank you for having the available.

5.0

Sep 2022

All of us enjoyed our stay, the property is amazing and we quite surprised how clean and well stocked the house was especially the kitchen which we weren’t expected it to be. Thank you for all your great suggestions and detail of the areas. We all wished we could have stayed longer . We will be back , we loved all the excursions we were able to participate all were well worthwhile especially the bear experience Thank you again for making our first rental vacation an overwhelming success Marguerite and family

5.0

Sep 2022

By far the best home we have rented. It was clean and extremely comfortable for 5 adults. If they added a double bed in the loft it could easily sleep 6 adults. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking & pantry. The only items we had to buy were toiletries. They do offer plenty of toilet paper. It is so secluded and peaceful yet 15 minutes from Custer. We enjoyed feeding the wildlife with feed they leave on the front deck. Custer offers a variety of restaurants & tourists shops. They have a wonderful grocery store and Dollar General. The owners are very thorough and organized about the rental and things to do in the area. We rented ATV"s for a day and took a balloon ride. The patios had plenty of furniture. They have a gazebo with a propane grill and a fire pit with wood to burn. There is a bunk house that sleeps 4 if needed. Thank you so much!

5.0

Sep 2022

Everything about this place is absolutely perfect, from the owners to the setting to a great location. From the very beginning, Tom and Sue were great to work with and provided a lot of information. The cabin sits back off the road so you can enjoy the serenity of the Hills a mixture of mature trees and grass meadow. Nice and peaceful. The house sits a little over a mile from the paved highway and approximately 8 miles from Custer. We loved the ability to leave the property on our UTV and hook up to one of the many forest service trails. The house itself is very well stocked and setup for comfort and relaxing, we really hated to leave and go back home!

5.0

Aug 2022

Perfect

5.0

Aug 2022

Excellent Experience.

5.0

Aug 2022

The location of the house if fabulous. Great wildlife watching location. We had an issue with the a/c but owner was very prompt and kept communication with us on updates. Would recommend this place to stay.

5.0

Aug 2022

The home in Custer is perfect for a family gathering. The setting is beautiful and very peaceful. The kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals. It is close to all the attractions that the area has to offer. Tom and Sue were excellent hosts. We plan on coming back again.

5.0

Jul 2022

Great place

Great place

Relaxing and enjoyed the time in Custer. Thank you!!1

5.0

Jul 2022

Clean, quiet, and perfect

Clean, quiet, and perfect

We were looking for a place with space, quiet, scenic without being surrounded by people. It was wonderful. Had more than we needed. Was a beautiful place to stay with very responsive owners. It met and exceeded expectations.

5.0

Jul 2022

Great house for a large group

Great house for a large group

The house is close enough to everything Yet so secluded I was there with my daughter and her family Also my son and his family Plenty of room for everyone The kids loved it too

5.0

Jun 2022

Excellent as Described

Excellent as Described

Great place to stay with a group. Would highly recommend.

5.0

Jun 2022

SD VRBO-Custer

SD VRBO-Custer

Property was amazing and far exceeded all expectations. Ammenities were great and pantry was really well-stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again as well as highly recommend.

5.0

Jun 2022

family vacation 2022

family vacation 2022

The cabin was AMAZING, we had a wonderful time doing many things in the area. Keystone, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Hill City.

5.0

Jun 2022

AMAZING!

AMAZING!

Our family is from MN, CO, and NE. We try to get together twice a year and this property was all we could hope for. After a busy day sight-seeing it was great to come back and enjoy dinner around the table and visit and play numerous hands of cribbage. The kitchen was well stocked for our group of 8. The firepit area was a popular hangout where we enjoyed s'mores and stargazing. We also enjoyed the horseshoe pit. Would highly recommend this property!

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 $203 per night. This rental is $98 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts. 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 Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts

House in West Custer Township

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of West Custer Township

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in West Custer Township?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Best of Both Worlds - Wilderness ~And~ Comforts?

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