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#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

Holiday home with kitchen, near Black Hills National Forest

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This historic home was built in 1914!
Exterior
Kitchen island with bar seating
Huge living room to hang out in
Ponderosa Place

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Place, Sylvan Lake

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

Our spacious Lodge at Ponderosa Place sleeps up to 10 comfortably.
NO PETS, NO EVENTS, NO FAMILY REUNIONS, NO WEDDINGS

FIRST FLOOR
Open Floor Plan | Kitchen | Dining | Laundry Room | Private Front Porch | 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 queen)
| Full Bathroom | Living Room | Fireplace

SECOND FLOOR
2 Bedrooms (both queens) | 2 Sleeping Nooks (1 full bed, 1 queen futon) | Full Bathroom

* No Steps from the Private Front Porch into Main Floor | No Steps on the Main Floor

The Lodge
House has 4 bedrooms with 5 beds total along with a futon. Well equipped kitchen with simple stocked pantry. Farmhouse table with plenty of seating and bar stool seats around the kitchen island. Living room has flat screen a TV with cable, glorious fireplace, antique desk workspace, and room to play. Both bathrooms have walk in showers and two sinks each. Washer and dryer located on main floor. Central heat and AC! All linens and towels are provided along with basic soaps.

Outside Space
Cool off in the shared back yard with gentle log swing and seating area all under our huge willow tree. Stretch your legs and let the kids burn some off energy in the huge shared front yard or at the swing set while you relax by one of the firepits.

Location, Location, Location!
Located just a few blocks off the main street in Custer. You can walk to the grocery store along with shopping and restaurants!

Cabin Listings- Please note No events, No family reunions, No weddings
Cabin 1 (6 guests) – 1267286
Cabin 2 (4 guests)- 1264680
Cabin 3 (2 guests)- 1343428
Cabin 4 (6 guests)- 1268036
Cabin 5 (6 guests)- 1267490
Cabin 6 (4 guests)- 1267332

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the city centre. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Custer State Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 31 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Rock Park and Black Hills National Forest. Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Property was convenient, located near all events and sites we wished to visit. Exceptionally clean, well provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Nichole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

This cabin was a great getaway for friends, we enjoyed staying here and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible property and host!

This place was just perfect for our family vacation! It was a central hub that was close to all the sites with restaurants and markets very close by. The host was incredibly helpful and very responsive to all needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We lived our time in Custer and at Grand Lodge! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised! Could not have been more pleased. Absolutely no disappointments. Walk to shopping. Excellent location for all Black Hills sights and activities. Thanks Crystal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great property and location would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location for sturgis trip close to all beautiful sites

This was our second year staying at This house and its a beautiful house and the communication with the property owners is great. Super clean and close to everything you will want to see in South Dakota.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway weekend

We were able to cook great family meals and walk downtown for ice cream. Great to be able to fish and hike in Custer State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great black hills location

The location was great for exploring the black hills. Just a few minutes from Custer state park. The house was very comfortable and just as described. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Stayed at Ponderosa Lodge and 2 cabins. Very clean and very comfortable for our group of 12. Outside property is well maintained. Crystal accommodated us very well. If we ever go back to Custer we would stay at Ponderosa Lodge again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Black Hills Adventure

The property is a wonderful spot to enjoy the Black Hills. The home is beautiful and very well stocked. Our granddaughters enjoyed the swing set each morning before starting out on our daily adventures. We would love to come back some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris w., Fairport NYUSA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful home

This home is well appointed, well maintained, very close to Custer. We enjoyed all the comforts of home, especially the gas fireplace. Crystal was a joy to work with, very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Hills Getaway

This property served our southern Black Hills girls getaway perfectly. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pans, etc. It was cool enough to enjoy the fireplace. We appreciated the proximity to Custer State Park during the day and the closeness to a variety of restaurants at night. Great sheets and comfy beds. One extra hair dryer for each floor would have been great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buffalo Roundup

Loved your property and thank you for your excellent communication. I would stay here again for our second night in the park instead of the State Game Lodge. What a difference in how we were treated! Thank you again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and very home like

We were very impressed. The kitchen was well equipped for making meals - you bring the food, of course. The downstairs had central AC but the upstairs was a little warm at night. There was a portable AC unit for one room and some fans but might be a little uncomfortable on hot days/nights. The temps were pretty mild during our stay. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

My husband and I, along with my sister-in-law and her husband, loved our stay in this home. With Covid 19 still active, we wanted a place to come home to and this fit the bill. It is beautiful. We loved sitting on the front porch at night and watch the deer come down the hills across the road. We cooked supper each night in the well-stocked kitchen. There is also a gas grill, so we used that too. The bedrooms are lovely, with very comfortable beds. We'd highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time there just is enjoyable as the first
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy stay and the owner has amazing communication! Will definitely look into this house if I’m back in Custer!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great for our extended family of 9. Was very clean with a well stocked kitchen & plenty of towels in the bathroom for all. We would recommend this house to all interested in exploring Custer & the The Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! Spacious and pretty house, location was very convenient for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Kids had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

janelle w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

This was a great place to stay. It was clean, well stocked, good location and the owner was easy to work with. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with so much charm! Everyone had a good stay! Lots of rooms/ places for everyone to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent group accommodations

We had a wonderful time here on a quick overnight for the Big Mick bike ride. Comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, nearby grocery permitting a relaxing dinner at home. Everything clean, nice, perfect. Thanks for opening your lodge to us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday celebration

Great accomodations and space for family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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