Remote setting was great for getting away, yet conveniently close to town.

We loved our stay at Needles Nest! It was perfect for our 2 families, one on each level of the home. We never felt cramped! The house is right in the town of Custer, but feels like miles out of town. We had deer in the yard every day and the kids loved tossing carrots out for them to munch on! Super close to Custer State park, Sylvan Lake, Wildlife loop, Mount Rushmore, and so much more! Stay here! You won’t regret it!

Beautiful location and easy access to all there is to see in Custer or Keystone. The property is spacious and the yard was the perfect outdoor playground for our kids. We loved that there were toys and books to play with in the house as well. It all felt very private too. Thanks for a great stay!

If you’re in the area, I highly recommend staying there. Hostess was super and the location was perfect to get to all the places we wanted to see.

Wonderful property! Centrally located by so many great destinations. House up on the hill above the city of Custer so easy to get groceries, or stop by the great Mexican restaurant in town or quickly get to the main roads yet you feel very remote. Wrap around porch let us sit in the sun or shade any time of day!

We needed a cabin close to our family in Hot Springs and this did exactly that. Its location just outside Custer made it easier for us to get Pizza from town. It made for a nice getaway before the new year begins. Thanks!

The home was spacious and located well to see everything we wanted to. Host responded quickly. Would be a great spot for a small Family reunion.

Four of us stayed for four nights. Candace was great to work with, the house was great. Lots of space, well equipped, comfortable beds, beautiful area. We highly recommend Custer County.

Convenient to downtown Custer but feels like your own house in the woods.

My wife and I stayed here for a week with our two adult children. we enjoyed the time here. The house is close to town, but when you are at the house, it feels like you are far away in the mountains. The bedrooms were nice and the kitchen was perfect.

Really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect. We saw lots of turkey and deer. Kids would love exploring the property. Plenty of room for large families. Would definitely stay here again. Candace is a great host and almost always responds in a few minutes.

If you're looking for something fancy, this isn't the house for you. But if you're looking for spacious, comfortable, and peaceful - this is the house for you. There is plenty of room to spread out and there are two decks outside with nice patio furniture. Located on the outskirts of town, we were constantly entertained by deer. The last night we were there, we saw seven deer in the yard. We used the fire pit and as it got dark we couldn't believe all of the stars we saw - we don't see many stars living in a city. There aren't any neighbors close by so it really is quiet. Our grandkids got a kick out of the record player and repeatedly asked us to play a record. Candace was easy to get in touch with if anything came up and there are little extras in the house that you just don't see at many VRBO houses anymore...a welcome basket of goodies, Kleenex boxes around the house, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, etc. Even plenty of dishwasher pods & laundry detergent (we've rented houses where you get two dishwasher pods & one roll of t.p. "to get you started" and you have to go to the store right away). We would definitely rent this house again!

We loved the welcoming committee that greeted us when we arrived (3 deer & serveral rabbits)! Our stay was quiet, serene, and peaceful. This charming home with stylish decore’ was a delight to stay in and had more room than two couples could ever use. Loved the proximity to the Mickleson Biking Path and all the beautiful sights of the Black Hills. We appreciated the quick responses to our inquiries and needs. Thank you for a delight stay!

Worked great for our large family vacation. The kids loved the big yard full of adventure.

This property was wonderful to stay at for all ages. The view was beautiful and the deer kept us company in the morning. The community was friendly. The house was well stocked with things we needed and it was a great launching point for all of our adventures.

This was a great cabin for all of our activities on our family vacation for the first time in South Dakota. Check in was easy and any questions were quickly answered by the owner. The cabin is fully stocked with linens, dishes and any kitchen ware we needed and the grill was easy to use. The location was perfect with every major attraction on the west side of the state within 2 hours drive, even Devils tower. We had a great time and if we ever visit South Dakota again we would stay here!

Our family group of 6 Adults and 6 youth ranging from age7 to 14 had a delightful stay at Needles Nest. The 5 bedrooms fit our family perfectly and the upper and lower family rooms were great for multiple activities. We loved the setting and the incredible deck, seeing deer several times a day and several turkeys. Even though it was Sturgis week, Needles Nest was a welcome refuge from all that noise and commotion. Sad to have to leave as all ages loved our time there!

My family had the best time staying at this home in Custer, SD. It is so close to Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Needle Highway, many many other attractions. It was quite and peaceful, and the host was excellent.

We very much enjoyed our time and stay at Needles Nest! The home was well maintained and appointed, with a great location to boot! We appreciated the abundant supplies of things like paper towels, laundry soap, shampoo, coffee, etc. Beds were comfortable and our boys enjoyed playing outside around the property. Custer is a great home base for enjoying Custer State Park and the Black Hills area!

Our big group had an amazing time!! The house was exactly as expected based on the photos - cozy, comfortable and in an absolutely beautiful setting. Our young kiddos loved exploring in the woods and our big kids played cards all night at the big dining table. We enjoyed morning coffee on the big porch, taking in all the nature, including so many deer!! The location to all the Black Hills attractions was fantastic as was the proximity to the local grocery store, ice cream shop and lots of restaurants. When the teenagers are raving about the accommodations you know your trip is a 10 out of 10. Candace was so kind and easy to work with. All in all a wonderful vacation for our family!!

This property is just as advertised, we were able to sit on the deck and watch the deer every morning and every night. Location wise we were right in the center of everything we wanted to see and do, we spent time at Custer National Park at several lakes, we golfed and then we went up to Pectola lake- everything was easy to get to & a quick trip. We will definitely be back!

Cabin was exactly what it was described to be - cozy, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Deer everywhere. If you love nature you will enjoy staying at this cabin

Our family of 5 absolutely loved our stay in this home. We had plenty of room. It was clean and very conveniently located. We could walk from the house to all the shops and restaurants. We also loved walking on the nearby trail. The host was very accommodating to us . We enjoyed watching movies downstairs as a family. I highly recommend this home!

Our family of 5 absolutely loved our stay in this home. We had plenty of room. It was clean and very conveniently located. We could walk from the house to all the shops and restaurants. We also loved walking on the nearby trail. The host was very accommodating to us . We enjoyed watching movies downstairs as a family. I highly recommend this home!

Great time

When researching a quiet place tucked in the Black Hills, The Needles Nest popped up and it was described just as it looks! It’s a wonderful home away. It’s very peaceful and quiet. It met all of our needs and then some! I would definitely recommend spending time at the Needles Nest! The host is super sweet to work with and she’s very prompt in answering any questions you have! I would give this place a 5+ star rating! ⭐️ Hannah Orick- MO

The property was as described. The setting and surrounding were even better than we could have hoped for, very clean and peaceful. Plenty of room for our group of 8, 5 adults, 1 teenager and an 8 and 5 year old. Open and spacious. Host was quick to respond and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Needles Nest was super clean and comfortable for our family of 6. It was well stocked with all the necessities and many extras, including a welcome basket of treats. The living room was a great place for us to hang out as a family and we really enjoyed the fireplace and vintage record player. We had deer in the yard every day, and the kids enjoyed exploring the rocks on the property. Needles Nest is in a great location for exploring the many parks and attractions in the Black Hills. We enjoyed the restaurants in Custer, and we made multiple trips to Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park. We look forward to returning in the future!