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Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD

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Cabin #2
bathroom (1)
Cabin 2 deck
bathroom (2)
bathroom (3)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 668.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gates Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD

Elk Haven is a collection of 5 cabins on a 7 acre property located in the Black Hills, on the edge of Custer, SD. Our Cabins are ideal for families, reunions, hunters and group gatherings ...as well as a romantic getaway for two. Because our cabins are centrally located to all the area's wonderful Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore attractions, it's only minutes until you're back "Home" to rest and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity right off the deck of your Black Hills cabin.
There is a master bedroom with queen bed and closet, with direct access to a spacious bathroom with a shower. The loft area above is divided for privacy and has 2 queen beds. There is also a living and dining room area. Each cabin has a full kitchen with all the amenities of home which include stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot, blender, dinnerware, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware; everything down to spice rack, dish/hand soap, hand and paper towels. Each Cabin has it own private deck with outdoor furniture, BBQ with tools, and great views of wildlife! Elk Haven is a great space for a family to spread out and get comfortable and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Black Hills.
Check out our newest property located just 3/4 of a mile up the road past the cabins. The Bluebird's Nest is a brand new garage apartment with a master bedroom and bunk room. It has one Twin XL and one Full size bed in the bunk room, Queen bed in master bedroom, and queen pullout couch in the living room. The kitchen has a full size refridgerator/dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with double vanity. This location has heat and A/C. Property backs up to Forest Service and view of Crazy Horse. Peaceful and beautiful location.
- Elk Haven is a collection of 5 cabins on a 7 acre property located in the Black Hills, on the edge of Custer, SD. Our Cabins are ideal for families, reunions, hunters and group gatherings ...as well as a romantic getaway for two. Because our cabins are centrally located to all the area's wonderful Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore attractions, it's only minutes until you're back "Home" to rest and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity right off the deck of your Black Hills cabin.
There is a master bedroom with queen bed and closet, with direct access to a spacious bathroom with a shower. The loft area above is divided for privacy and has 2 queen beds. There is also a living and dining room area. Each cabin has a full kitchen with all the amenities of home which include stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot, blender, dinnerware, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware; everything down to spice rack, dish/hand soap, hand and paper towels. Each Cabin has it own private deck with outdoor furniture, BBQ with tools, and great views of wildlife! Elk Haven is a great space for a family to spread out and get comfortable and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Black Hills.
Check out our newest property located just 3/4 of a mile up the road past the cabins. The Bluebird's Nest is a brand new garage apartment with a master bedroom and bunk room. It has one Twin XL and one Full size bed in the bunk room, Queen bed in master bedroom, and queen pullout couch in the living room. The kitchen has a full size refridgerator/dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with double vanity. This location has heat and A/C. Property backs up to Forest Service and view of Crazy Horse. Peaceful and beautiful location.

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  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Custer

Custer is home to this chalet. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and 1880 Train are also worth visiting.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gates Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • French Creek Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skogen Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$269, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD located?

Situated in Custer, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Gates Park and Grand Magic Show. French Creek Park and Way Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison A.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! The listing was very accurate, cabin was clean and we had great communication with hosts. It’s located just outside of Custer which was nice nice not being right in town but still very close. Would definitely recommend staying here and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca S.

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

GREAT CABIN CLOSE TO IT ALL

the cabin was just as adverstised, clean comfy with most everyting you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Great Location!

We enjoyed our stay at this little cabin. The cabin is in a quiet area conveniently located to Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave National Park. The cabin was comfortable, and the hosts were helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Elk Haven

This place was amazing. It was so cozy the communication between us was spot on. Would definitely stay there again and encourage others to do so as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thanks Becky, So happy you found us and enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

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

Cozy retreat

Nice, compact cabin. Very clean and homey. Felt good to walk in the door and feel at "home."
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

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

Well appointed cabin. Perfect location for black hills activities.

Clean cabin with plenty of room and everything one needs to feel comfortable. Host was friendly and helpful and was always quick to respond/communicate. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

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

Better in person!

This place was even better then then I expected! Great location, great host, plenty of room for us 3 and our dog. It was my first time to the area and it was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great stay in a great location (June 17-20, 2020)

Our family of 4 had a great stay In our cabin. The cabin met all of our needs. The location was perfect and within a reasonable distance for everything we wanted to do (the Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, and Bear Country USA). The owners were easy to reach for questions and were very friendly and easy to communicate with. The only complaint we might have is the beds could be a little more comfortable (but that did not take away from our overall experience). Would recommend based on location and friendliness of the owners. Thank you for a great stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2020
Thanks Chris! We had planned on replacing all the mattresses in March (we even had them picked out) and then we had to hit the brakes because of Covid-19. We basically had 90% of our bookings for the summer cancel and we were just unsure if things would bounce back. Just this past week we ordered mattresses for all the downstairs beds. It needed to be done, we agree with you and other folks that let us know through feedback this last year. Hopefully if things continue to look up for next year we will finish replacing all the remaining mattresses next spring. We're glad you enjoyed the cabins and we appreciate your feedback. It lets us know where we can improve. Kris & Beth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Wonderful accommodations

Very nice cabin, extremely clean. Has a small kitchen, a dining room table, a spacious bathroom that was fully stocked. No air conditioning, but not needed at night and there are plenty of fans available to use. I will book with this company and at the Elk Haven Cabins again. We'll worth the money. Check-in was extremely easy. Also easy to communicate with the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful. Nice, close location to local parks. Never got an email the day of, or before, to tell us what cabin number we would be staying in. Waited until we got to the cabins to figure it out but that was complicated by lack of cell service. Finally was able to call and get that figured out then everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

lori c.

Very nice cabin in a quiet wooded area.

The cabin is very nice and relatively clean, except for the furniture (needs to be cleaned up) and some dusting. The kitchen had everything we needed except a cutting board. The front window (deck window) has a hole in the screen which led to an unexpected visitor in the cabin...a black and white cat. We had to keep the window closed. The beds aren't too bad, just a little on the hard side. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for the feedback Lori, Sorry you didn't find the cutting board. It was in the bottom cabinet. Always feel free to let your host know you are missing/needing something. It's why we check in with folks and encourage our guests to let us know if there is something you need.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzann and Lance P.

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

Cute and quiet

My family and I (plus 2 of our furry family members) stayed in cabin #2 for 3 nights. The hosts were great with communication before and during our stay making sure we had what we needed. Even our pups were comfortable enough to make themselves feel at home (we have rescues and that can create a challenge for them to be in strange places). The views of the STARS AT NIGHT were incredible. The cabin was clean and inviting. We had everything we needed. Our ONE AND ONLY small complaint: the beds were a bit hard. We are a family that prefers softer mattresses, and these were very firm. Oh...and we had to laugh at a nearby rooster greeting us with his wakeup call. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

My Rushmore Trip

Black Elk cabins was PERFECT for our recent visit to the area. The cabin was clean, located close to the sites and host was very communicative through texts to make sure we had everything we needed. The cabin was cozy, quiet and comfortable for the two of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Excellent property to stay at.

This was an incredible place to stay at. I would recommend it hands down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

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

Great cabin

The cabin was clean and had everything we needed… great location for hiking and seeing the sites
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy T.

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

Peaceful and comfortable!

Elks Haven was in a beautiful location and our cabin was clean and comfortable! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Custer Cabins

Great location for touring the area and nice setting for watching sunsets from the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

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

Black Hills Vacation

We loved our stay at Elk Haven! The cabin was very conveniently located to several attractions. Custer State Park is incredible! Kris and Beth were accessible via text with a quick response for anything we needed. We plan to visit Custer again in the future and will definitely be staying at Elk Haven when we do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof C.

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

Just suuuuuuper!!!!

Nice cabin, great location of the cabin, and CUSTER town?! Just wow!!! Beautiful place to stay and visit!!!! Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and the best was BLACK ELK PEAK, breathtaking!!!! We will come back, pretty soon!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Perfect getaway

The owners, Beth and Kris, were friendly and very helpful. We needed a couple of light blankets and they brought them same day. Also were available to take a call in the evening when we had a question about the lock. The cabin was clean and well-stocked and mattresses were very comfortable. The cabins are in a beautiful location, a very short drive to Custer. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Relaxing!

What a great find in Custer. We loved staying at Elk Haven. Very nice owners who were attentive and helpful. Our cabin was clean and spacious, had great furnishings, stocked with all the basics and then some, wonderful porch views, great wifi and tv, peaceful, and private. The gravel road is just fine. Will certainly consider returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti K.

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

Get away to the Black Hills of S. Dakota

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cabin. Everything was just as it appeared in the description. The cabin was clean and the beds were comfortable! It was a nice place to come back to after a long day of visiting the sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great lil cabin in the woods.

This cabin was clean and cozy. We loved comming home after a long day exploring. Although the cabin seems small it worked well for our family and we were all very comfortable. I recomend this cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Great place away from town

We had a great trip to S. Dakota. Beth was very prompt in her replies to our questions. The cabin was clean, with plenty of clean towels. The cabin is down a gravel road, outside of town. It was nice and quiet after visiting all of the different sites in town and the surrounding area, with all of the MANY people. We enjoyed our stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

lee a.

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

good location

If you are visiting Custer and surrounding areas, this is a good location. We had been warned that the road is rough leading to it which is true. Also knew there was no air conditioning which is common in this area with cool nights. Nothing fancy, but worked for our purpose of hiking and being out most of day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

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