Custom Black Hills Log Home w\/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of East Custer, SD
House in East Custer, SD
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
5.0
Excellent place, communication, and location. 4 x 4 vehicle in winter required.
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
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
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
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
Enjoyed the property and was central to where we wanted to site see.
5.0
Exactly as advertised. Beds were comfortable. Secluded and quiet. We had a great time.
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
We enjoyed our visit.
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
This cabin was perfect and was equipped with everything you could need. We enjoyed watching the wildlife and grilling every night.
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
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
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
Amazing home. Perfect place to get into the woods without missing any creature comforts. Highly recommend.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
5.0
We didn't want to stay in a city place and this cabin was a short drive from Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Bear Country, and Rapid City. It is in a dirt road, but the road is well maintained and our mini-van didn't have any trouble. We saw a lot of deer, turkeys and pretty birds just outside our windows. The beds were comfortable, the house was spacious and the kitchen was well equipped (we cooked our dinner every night). The bean bag game and the ping pong table were a lot of fun too.
5.0
Beautiful place and great communication with owner! Clean & great location!
5.0
Things to see in the area are not close to each other. That said, this cabin was centrally located to everything we wanted to do and see. I can't imagine a better location. The cabin was clean and the owners had thought of everything to make our check-in and check-out process as easy as possible.
5.0
Excellent property with all the amenities for your stay. Great central location to hit Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, the Badlands and all the surrounding area. Picturesque home in the forest with tons of deer and turkey sightings. Would highly recommend.
5.0
The house is beautiful and because of the trees, feels secluded. We saw a couple of deer on the property and liked the location. Just a couple of things to be aware of: the bed in the loft is located right outside of the master bedroom, and there are exactly 8 place settings, so if you have a full house and plan on cooking in, you might have to wash the things you use in order to have enough utensils/plates/bowls to eat.
5.0
Great property l!
We had a fantastic time at the house. Saw deer and turkeys every day of our stay. We had 6 adults and 4 kids and we had plenty of room.
5.0
All that and a bag of popcorn (literally)
We loved this property so much. The property manager was easy to communicate with and also left us a nice welcome gift - including popcorn :) the house was just as described, very clean and a great location. The beds and pillows were some of the best we have ever had at a rental property and we have stayed at many different houses. All around great trip and we would love to come back one day!!! Book this before it’s gone!
4.0
Peaceful and Relaxing
There was an abundance of wildlife close to the cabin. We saw deer many times, several rabbits and a gang of turkeys close by. It’s so quiet and peaceful that when sitting outside, you only hear the wind and birds chirping. The cabin is spacious and beautiful. We had fun playing ping pong and the beds are comfortable. It’s close to Rapid City, Keystone, and Hot Springs. We visited Mt. Rushmore, Custer Park, and the Badlands. Wonderful stay!
5.0
Excellent rental!!
The property owners are incredible! Lightning fast responses to all questions. Everything you need is provided to have a great vacation. I could not recommend it enough and would definitely book again if I had the opportunity.
5.0
Best Vacation!
This beautiful cabin was perfect for our Family Vacation! It was right in the middle of everything, so it was easy to hit most attractions. We will definitely be coming back!
5.0
Beautiful location, amazing cabin.
This is a wonderful location in the black hills. Great for a get away with your family.
5.0
We stayed here for a week while we explored the Black Hills region, and had so much fun! It was in a great central location, really close to Mt. Rushmore, Keystone, Custer State Park, etc. We really felt that we could not have been in a more perfect location for going to all the places we wanted to visit! The property itself was secluded and beautiful, with lots of trees and wildlife (deer and turkeys come right up to the property!) to look at. It was clean and spacious and when we contacted the owner about a problem we were having, he was kind and gracious and willing to help us out! We would definitely stay here again and would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is going to spend some time in this area!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in East Custer?
The average price for a rental in East Custer is $220 per night. This rental is $189 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 / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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