My 17 year old son and I stayed 3 nights at Bison Pines. It was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

My wife and I fell in love with Bison Pines! Everything there is perfect! Jim and Carmen are the greatest hosts and go above and beyond for their guests. Their dog cooper is awesome too. She loves coming to say hi in the morning. You choose how much interaction you have with the dog and the hosts. They respect your privacy. The building and grounds are perfectly clean. Having a full kitchen set up we cooked breakfast and dinner every day and we had everything we needed for cookware and grilling! We will be back for sure! Craig & Debbie St John

We will highly recommend Bison Pines to anyone who is headed to the Black Hills! The cabin was very clean and welcoming and the scenery was so beautiful. We had plenty of space for our family of 4. Our hosts were so welcoming, kind, and helpful. They went above and beyond in taking care of us. Here are some of the things we appreciated: *Our kids really enjoyed the hammocks, playing with the dog, and using the movable privacy wall to create their own "room" around their beds in the cabin. *My husband and I enjoyed sitting outside watching the sunrise and sunset. *We also appreciated that there were 5 ice cube trays so we could start each day with our water jugs filled with ice water. *There were several yard games and a nice space to play them. We also enjoyed playing some of the board games that were there. *We roasted marshmallows over the gas firepit. *The beds were super comfortable. We enjoyed Bison Pines so much that we stayed an extra day, and we hope to stay here again in the future!

The property provided an excellent home base for exploring the Black Hills. It is in a quiet rural setting. The cabin was very clean and had everthing we needed for a comfortable stay. We would highly recommend it.

Beautiful property and Jim & Carmen were great. Our girls got to feed the cows some treats. Nice fire pit area and enjoyed some beautiful scenery. Decent drive into Custer and surrounding areas as well so all went very well with our stay.

This trip was a sisters trip for my 3 sisters and I and we could not have been happier with our stay. The location and area was beautiful. The hosts truly outdid themselves. We would definitely stay here again!!

Carmen and Jim made this a stress free stay. Everything was clean and comfortable and the cabin was appointed with everything we needed. They even went out of their way to rearrange things so we could park our car under cover when a hail storm threatened. Wonderful hosts.

We loved our stay at Bison Pines. Hosts are friendly, and helpful. The cabin was clean and so many nice amenities, they have made it a great place to get away. Nice and quiet…far enough enough away, but easy drives to everything you want to see. Beautiful property. We would definitely recommend a stay here when you come to the Black Hills.

Was a first time using VRBO as with work travel I am a loyal Wyndham traveler. Location was amazing just close enough to places but just far enough away to feel like you are a local. Hosts amazing, cabin amazingly stocked and clean. We couldn't ask for anything better.. was our best family vacation ever. We will be back and hope the hosts are still renting.

We spent two nights at Bison Pines while riding the Mickelson Trail. After riding pretty hard for three days (with fully loaded bikes and a persistent headwind from the south), it was wonderful to just sit on the porch and relax for a day. The cabin is large, clean, comfortable, well-furnished, and only about a mile from the trail. The owners have put a lot of thought and effort into making this a nice place. They also very kindly kept their (cute and friendly) dog away after I mentioned my allergies. We highly recommend Bison Pines as a place to stay when riding the Mickelson Trail.

This stay was our first rental. We had always stayed in hotels/motels. I have to say this place is Fantastic! Beautiful cabin in a beautiful landscape. While the weather wasn't the best, the host even checked to make sure the provided flashlights were working when the power went out briefly. Cabin was extremely clean and loaded with provisions to make our stay Great! I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

Bison Pines exceeded our expectations. The property is off the beaten path, but easily accessible to the parks and attractions in the area. The house was pristine, the beds were comfortable, and the living areas would handle more than two gyests quite easily. We will definitely keep Bison Pines in our list of places to stay in the Black Hills.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bison Pines. The cabin was well stocked, clean and comfortable. It was an ideal base to explore the Black Hills: Custer, Wind Cave, Hot Springs were easy, scenic drives. And it was grounding to just relax and enjoy the beauty of the property. We highly recommend the cabin and appreciate our accommodating hosts.

This cabin was perfect for our trip! Hosts are great!

The owners were great help in getting our short notice hunting trip set up, from helping us book, to turning on the heat for us! Thank you for a great stay!

We had a great week at Bison Pines. Beautiful, peaceful, cozy! Carmen and Jim are excellent hosts. So many nice extras in the cabin. We also enjoyed the visits from Cooper and Taffy. Easy distance from Custer and Hot Springs for outings. Our vacation was worry free and relaxing. We would stay again!

The hosts and the property are simply delightful. This was the best VRBO experience we’ve ever had. The pictures don’t convey how charming the property is and the accommodations were the most thoughtful of any place we’ve stayed. The hosts have thought of everything! If you are looking for a lovely stay in the Black Hills, this is the place.

This is a great location for relaxing. Not too far from Custer, but just far enough. Being away from the city has the advantages of being so quiet at night AND wonderful star gazing! The place is immaculate, well stocked (has everything you need) and very homey. It is also quite roomy; would accommodate a family of 4 very nicely. One slight drawback (although not a problem for us) is there is no divider or separation of all the beds from the living room or each other. It is all one big room. This was not a negative for us, but could be for 2 adult couples. Jim and Carmen are the absolute best hosts, and just good people. They were very helpful with suggestions of things to do and places to eat. We are blessed to have met them, and gotten to know them. We will most likely be back and therefore will stay here again.

Bison Pines is a country setting, very relaxing and quiet. The hosts are wonderful to work with and easy to get along with. We plan to return some time. It's now one of our favorite places

The cabin was set up with everything that we needed. The view, peace and quiet was perfect. There was plenty of space on the property for the kids to run and explore. Would absolutely recommend!

Host are very friendly and informative. All the amenities you would want and be sure to check out all the wildlife behind the cabin. The king bed is excellent. The visits from Cooper the dog and Taffy the cat make you feel at home.

We so enjoyed staying with Jim and Carmen. We really wish we had more time to spend with them and their property. It was so clean, homey, and the views were breathtaking. We will be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bison Pines. Everything was just as advertised and more. Carmen and Jim have left nothing undone to make your stay comfortable. Gracious hosts and a beautiful setting! Thanks for a great stay!

We arrived Thursday evening, Sept 1st '22. My wife was very sick with a head cold and body aches and we have two small children, so unfortunately we did not get to speak with Jim and Carmen much. Carmen was very welcoming and aware that we did not want to get them sick. We walked into a wonderful, cozy cabin that was well thought out and full of everyday amenities that you will find lacking in hotels, even extended stay hotels with kitchens. Cooper and Taffy were very friendly, even with our 18 month old. We did not watch much tv, but it seemed to have a lot of entertainment from streaming to direct tv and dvd player. The property is great to walk around with kids. The gas fireplace was wonderful for making s'mores without all of the smoke of a wood fire. We absolutely found a true gem in the southern Black Hills. Short drive (20 min-ish) to Custer or Hot Springs. We did not get to try the restaurant in Pringle which is down the road a few miles, but was recommended by Jim for their prime rib. We cannot wait to return next year! Very clean, water pressure was great, tub for little ones was big, beds were fine and alththough I did not take advantage of the little herb garden in the back when grilling steaks I wish I would have. Complimentary wine and jam was a sweet surprise as well!

We can’t say enough about this property! Jim and Carmen are so warm, welcoming, and helpful! We were traveling with our 8 month old and Carmen made it so much easier for us. She communicated with me before the trip to see what she could provide for the baby so we didn’t have to bring it from Wisconsin. Everything from a pack n play to the booster seat to baby soap and lotion. She even provided a sound machine, baby monitor, and outlet covers. The many detailed touches in the house were wildly appreciated and truly made it feel like home. I can’t stress enough how much this trip felt like staying with family. Also of note is how impeccably clean it was! I’m a bit of a neat freak and it was easily the cleanest vacation rental I’ve stayed at. Jim’s leather work is also incredible, so make sure to check it out! We probably won’t make it back for a few years but have already talked about how we hope they’re still doing this then so we can come back! While it’s a bit outside of Custer, you get away from the main hustle and bustle and get to enjoy a beautiful property that is still near all of the attractions. Some of our best wildlife sightings were actually between Bison Pines and the parks (and actually even right on Bison Pines). Carmen and Jim went above and beyond for us and are the most gracious of hosts! ❤️

Amazingly beautiful property with every amenity you need in a vrbo- comfy beds, super clean, kitchen well stocked, soap/paper products/towels all provided. Our elementary-aged boys loved exploring the expansive property and relaxing outside in the beautiful black hills countryside was just what we needed after busy days sightseeing in the area. Can't recommend highly enough.

The property was peaceful quite pretty and had everything we needed plus very pretty view.

The place was very clean, well stocked and the owners went out of their way to make us feel at home.

What a treat this cabin was! Our whole family had a wonderful stay here. Well appointed, clean and comfortable. The icing on the cake was Carmen and Jim who are absolutely lovely. My only issue was that we didn't get to spend enough time here :( Just the way our schedule was, but I would definitely make sure we had more time to just spend chilling and exploring this beautiful property. I hope we get a chance to stay here again!

Beautiful location, comfortable, just like home. Great owners.

This was our first big vacation with our children and we wanted them to experience the nature of South Dakota. Everything about the cabin was perfect! It had everything we could ever need. The kids loved the games and outdoor things, including the gas fire pit to make s’mores every night! The beds were comfy, with super soft sheets. The owners were so friendly from the very beginning and we even added an extra night with them. Jim and Carmen answered a lot of questions we had about the area, they were the best hosts! We would go back in am instant! It was a perfect stay!

Everything about our trip was perfect!! The cabin was great for our family and the hosts were the best! There to greet us when we arrived and offered suggestions on where to go. The location is great, close enough to get to everything each day, but a little way away so you can enjoy the beauty of South Dakota and the landscape! We will stay again when we go back.