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Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest

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The Bluebird's Nest
Bunk Room
Bunk Room
Bunk Room
Bunk Room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Custer, SD
  • Popular Location1881 Courthouse Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake24 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrazy Horse Memorial25 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Separate dining area

About this property

Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest

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.

Property manager

Beth Paulson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Custer

This chalet is located in Custer. While the natural beauty of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sylvan Lake. Needles Highway and Sylvan Rocks Climbing School are also worth visiting.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 9 min drive
  • Custer State Park - 20 min drive
  • Needles Highway - 23 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 24 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 10 min drive
  • Purple Pie Place - 9 min drive
  • Gold Pan Saloon - 10 min drive
  • Laughing Water Restaur - 17 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Rifle, CO D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December
Weather unseasonably warm, clear and few people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bird Nest in the Woods
The Blue Bird Nest cabin was the perfect choice for us. It was clean and comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen where we cooked our meals each night after a day of hiking the various trails in Custer State Park. The views from the cabin are picturesque and we saw lots of dear in the area. The owners live on the property, but gave us complete privacy and were available by text if we needed anything (which we didn’t). The town of Custer is a few miles away and has lots of nice restaurants and a supermarket. By the end of our stay, we felt like this cabin in the woods gave us the complete experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and amenities
Stayed with a friend and used it as a base for exploring the Black Hills and Badlands over four days. Incredibly convenient and central location while safely and quietly located in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from Custer. The property is gorgeous and the amenities were all as described with generously proportioned rooms. We were very pleased with our entire stay and would recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
You can see Crazy Horse from the hill on this property! Close to Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Very clean and new construction. Great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy

Worked great for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Paulson

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Languages:

English

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