Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills
Secluded and comfortable three bedroom home located on the famous French Creek known as the "Jewel of the Black Hills". The house is vintage 1970's architecture and filled with character. The five acre property shares a boundary with the Black Hills National Forest. Custer State Park and Blue Bell Lodge are a five minute drive away. The City of Custer is only a ten minute drive (eight miles) and offers unique shopping and dining. The house is conveniently located within 30 minutes of Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Sylvan Lake, Jewel Cave, Black Elk Peak, the Mickelson Trail and all the sites, activities and beautiful scenery the Hills have to offer. Fish for trout in French Creek without leaving the property, or head out for a hike in any direction. Children welcome, no smoking, no pets.
Property manager
Todd and Michelle
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Custer
Located in Custer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Needles Highway and Holy Terror Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Custer, SD
What's nearby
Custer State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Stockade Lake - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Sylvan Lake - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
Crazy Horse Memorial - 28 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Bell Lodge - 10 min drive
Baker's Bakery & Cafe - 12 min drive
Purple Pie Place - 13 min drive
Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 12 min drive
Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Custer State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stockade Lake and French Creek. Black Hills National Forest and Big Rock Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Perfect place for our sisters trip stay. Lovely setting, private and peaceful. House fully equipped with all you need. Backyard seating for listening to the wind whisper in the pines. Just perfect.
Pros: Welcoming and Responsive hosts. Location convenient to many attractions/activities. Comfortably furnished. Well equipped kitchen with outdoor gas grill and fire pit (with wood supply)/washer/dryer
Cons: 2 bathrooms but only one with shower/Steep learning curve for TV/satellite operation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The owners, Todd and Michelle were quick to respond to any text. The house was spotless and very comfortable. We never took advantage of having the grill and outside patio, but it looked very inviting!! We walked down by the stream and also enjoyed watching the deer in the yard in the mornings and evenings. It was such a calm, peaceful setting and was so welcoming when we returned after each day’s adventure!
This property is amazing. The house was so cozy. We had a relaxing time playing in the creek and watching wildlife. The host were very thoughtful. 100% would return.
This location was perfect for a girlfriend trip. Plenty of space, great fire area, close to Custer and had a stream in the backyard. The owners stopped by to ensure everything was correct at check-in, and let us know they lived right up the street if we needed anything. Perfect trip
This is a beautiful property, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was secluded which was great, well stocked kitchen and we loved cooking on the outdoor grill. If you’re on a motorcycle be aware that it’s 3 miles of gravel road to the house but it’s been treated, the dust was low and we didn’t have any issues. The location was perfect to go see all the sites! Lots of great restaurants in Custer too. Todd was great to talk with, sorry we didn’t get to meet Michelle. Wonderful experience, we’ll definitely be back.
The four of us enjoyed the quiet setting by the creek (inhabited by two snapping turtles), eating outside on the patio, and playing cards in the game room beside the stone fireplace. We had a great time using it as our home base.
This home is in a perfect location that is close to Custer State Park. House was spotless including a well stocked kitchen. The beds are very comfortable. The welcome basket was a lovely surprise. We even saw the resident turtle down by the creek. There was a lot of good information about local hiking, restaurants and other family activities. We highly recommend this home. The hosts are wonderful and have a lot of knowledge of the area.
What a great place to stay! I can't say enough good things about this get away. The location was perfect! Just a few short minutes from everything. The running creek behind the house was amazing! We enjoyed firing up the bbq every evening for drinks and relaxation. The house was clean with everything we could possibly need. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
The house was perfect for our family! You can't ask for a better location. We were able to make trips to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Devil's Tower, and Badlands while staying in one location. The secluded setting and welcome basket was icing on the cake!
What a beautiful home! Clean and stocked with more goodies than you could imagine. Todd and Michelle were the perfect hosts & hostesses!
Todd gave us ideas on sites to see and even offered to take us around. The house was clean and full of goodies for a wonderful welcome! Our trip was to see Mt. Rushmore and take advantage of the more than 50 hiking trails available. We purchased some travel guides but found Michelle had stocked the house with information at your fingertips. What a wonderful vacation! I hope to come back again someday soon!! I would recommend this beautiful home to anyone wanting to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills Country.
We had several visitations with Todd what a knowledgeable guy we had several questions about the local area and utv rides great help about the local area. Much appreciated. Very nice location and a great place to stay. Thanks
We’ve stayed at various homes from both VRBO and AirBB. We’ve noticed that you can make anything look good with the right photos. This place is LEGIT. A wonderful and CLEAN home, located on a beautiful property, with the peace and serenity of the Black Hills and French Creek surrounding you and only minutes from the town of Custer and Custer State Park. From the welcome basket on the counter (and in the fridge!) to a living room with large windows overlooking the property (and wildlife passing through) to a wonderful back patio where you hear the current of the creek and the smell of Ponderosa Pine, this place is the REAL DEAL. I kinda hate telling everyone this as it’ll likely never have availability again when I want it! WELL DONE Michelle and Todd…THIS place is a winner!
The property was perfect for our needs and the hosts did an exceptional job at making us feel welcomed! The home was very clean and roomy and had all the conveniences you could need. The location was ideal for us, only a few minutes from downtown Custer, which made it a great launching point to all the local attractions. We would definitely recommend and stay there again! Thank you Michelle & Todd!
We had a great time staying at this property. It was well appointed, very clean, and had beautiful views of the Black Hills National Park. The host and hostess were very accommodating and the overall experience was a very smooth one. Highly recommended!!
Myself and 4 friends spent Thanksgiving in Custer and could not have picked a better spot. The house was so lovely and perfectly maintained. It was close to the state park and to the town of Custer. We saw lots of wildlife and the house was exactly what we wanted to come home to after a cold day out. The hosts were so easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. We sure hope we will be back!
We took the motorcycles for a wonderful trip to South Dakota, we could not have asked for a better place to stay. The house is well stocked and the welcome basket was the best. Even had a wonderful surprise in refrigerator. The property is a hop, skip and jump to the wildlife loop which I think we did every night to see the critters. Michelle is a wonderful and extremely responsive, she even made access available for us to park the bikes in the garage. That was a very special treat. You have a wonderful place and we felt right at home.
My brother and sisters and I came for the buffalo round up and stayed in the cabin it was excellent. We made so many wonderful memories. Thank you for letting us rent your home
Our hosts met us within 5 mins of arriving, made us feel welcome, let us know where to eat and fish and made sure we knew where everything was located in the house. The setting sure is a blood pressure reducer. And it's centrally located to everything in the area, so it makes a perfect home base for a vacation. And to make it even better, the house is very well outfitted - kitchen dinnerware and utensils are plentiful, bedding and towels are plentiful, etc. Our stay there was just what we needed.
Christopher H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Todd and Michelle
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests