Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra
Rapid City
Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra
Located in Custer, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area. 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 Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Rafting and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Monument Health Custer Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Way Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 5 min drive
Frontier Bar And Grill - 4 min drive
Miner's Cup - 4 min drive
Skogen Kitchen - 4 min drive
VFW Post #3442 - 4 min drive
About this property
The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!
From the queen-size red cedar log bed and furnishings to the cabin inspired en-suite bathroom, you will feel like you’re in a north woods lodge. Fall asleep under the cozy quilt and dream the night away after your day of Black Hills adventures.
The Bears Den features private seating, beamed ceiling, and an en suite bath with a rustic slate tiled shower.
The common areas include a great room with fireplace, tv, coffee, refrigerator,, and microwave. Multiple outdoor seating areas from porch swings to patios to walk-in-the woods hideaways and fire-pits.
3 Minutes to shops & restaurants 5 Minutes to Custer State Park 15 Minutes to Crazy Horse Monument.
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
House Rules
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Children
Adults only
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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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! on 14 May 2026 start from AU$283, 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 The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! located?
Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Rock Park, Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park. Monument Health Custer Hospital and French Creek Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! Reviews
Reviews
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First time staying at a Bed and Breakfast-what a delightful surprise! Enjoyed getting acquainted with the host, her daughter and the animals …Gunner the German shepherd and 3 week calf that thinks she is dog!! It was super clean and the decor was perfect! Breakfast was delicious! We will definitely want to come back!
Warm and relaxing stay with a very comfortable bed. Perfect location away from noise yet close enough to visit very historic places. I’ll stay again when time allows and for a longer duration.
Quiet, clean room and beautiful property. Easy drive to all things in the Black Hills. We stayed 5 nights and felt very much at home. At breakfast don’t expect the usual pancakes, bacon and eggs (but she will cook what you request). Owner is an excellent breakfast chef, serving many of her grandmothers old recipes that are on the unusual side but delicious. Oh, and Maddie her assistant is great!
Dakota Dream is an absolute wonderful place to stay. It is convienetly located close to Custer. The host, is amazing. She goes above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay. The family atmosphere is priceless. The rooms are extremely clean and the bed is so comfy. I highly recommend staying here. You will not regret it.
We had a cozy room in a beautiful wooded ranch setting that felt like home. The bonus was the wonderful animal residents in this large property, including a sweetheart show bull, two wily goats, and a fluff of a cat. Downtown Custer, minutes away, wound up giving us some of the best meals of our South Dakota trip. And the whole region is gorgeous with much to see. Highly recommend.
You have got to experience this wonderful bed & breakfast! The whole experience was just what we were looking for. The location was perfect for all the exploring we had planned to do.. The afternoon we checked in we unloaded and went to dinner a few blocks away and headed to Mount Rushmore for the illumination program. It was spectacular. The next day we explored Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park and even Hot Springs. The next day Deadwood and Sturgis, the next day Spearfish and drove out to Devil’s Tower. All of these were easily accessible from Dakota Dream! Mackenzie served breakfast at 8:00am and after a quick visit with her getting recommendations we were off for the day. At night you can sit by the fire pit and stargaze. One of the greatest trips we’ve taken and Dakota Dream was a highlight. Close enough to everything but had a country feel. Next time we will bring the whole family and use her cabins and awesome glamping A frames.
We had an amazing time here and getting to enjoy the town. The property was beautiful. We enjoy walking and seeing the goats. We would definitely stay here again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy Custer cottage. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated and so clean. MacKenzie was so friendly and available to our needs. She also prepared a lovely breakfast for us. The cottage was conveniently located to downtown. We highly recommend this place for your stay in Custer!
Very easy to get to. Near Custer State Park👍
Safe, clean, beautiful room , very new and comfortable. Mackenzie was a great hostess and we loved every moment.
Laura
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent
John P.
7 Mar 2026
John P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
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29 June 2021
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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