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Rustic Roost Log Cabin | 1 Bed, 1 Bath

Cabin in Custer with kitchen and fireplace

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Rustic Roost
Exterior
Exterior
living room
bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 297.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Rustic Roost Log Cabin | 1 Bed, 1 Bath

Nestled between two mountains in the Black Hills National Forest, this 1944 log cabin not only removes you from the hustle and bustle of the city but transports you back in time- when life was lived in a slower fashion! Inside you'll find 1 bedroom and  bathroom, and all of the comforts of home including internet, and cable service.
Savor the vacation rental's peaceful forest location, while still enjoying easy access to Hilly City, Custer, Reptile Garden, Mount Rushmore, Sturgis, local wineries and so much more.

Amenities:

Bedrooms:•1 bedrooms
Bathrooms:•1 bathrooms
Amenities:• Deck Furniture , Towels Provided , Linens Provided , Laundry Soap , Paper Towels , Shampoo , Soaps Basic , Toilet Paper , Hair Dryer , Telephone , Ceiling Fans , Yard ,
Attractions:•Museums , Caves
Communication:• WIFI
Dining Area
Entertainment:•TV , Satellite TV , DVD Player
Internet Access:•Wireless Internet
Kitchen:• Microwave , Stove , Refrigerator , Toaster , Coffee Maker ,  Stove , Oven , Cooking Utensils , Freezer , Fully Equipped Kitchen
Leisure Activities:•Sightseeing , Gambling , Fly Flishing , Hunting Big Game , Bird Watching , Shopping , Pier Fishing , Live Theater , Hunting Small Game , Freshwater Fishing , Hiking , Casino
Living Room:• Gas Fireplace
Local Activities:•Boating , Mountain Biking , Kayaking , Cycling , Walking , Antiquing , Photography , Biking , Playground , Streams Nearby , ATV Trails , State or National Park , Fishing , Cross Country Ski Trails , Casino , Hunting , Horseback Riding , Canoeing
Nearby Attraction or Facility:•Restaurants , Wineries and Vineyards , Ruins , Scenic Drives
Outside:•Outdoor Grill Gas , Deck , Parking

Must be 25 years of age to rent units
NO PETS allowed in the rentals or on the premises. Guest will be immediately asked to vacate the property and will forfeit the rental fee.
NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE RENTAL. Guest will be asked to immediately vacate the property and will forfeit the rental fee.
NO Fireworks, bonfires and fire pits, rental is located in the National Forest Service. Be aware if you start a forest fire you are financially responsible.
NO EVENTS
SIgned rental agreement required
Types of Vacations:•Honeymoon , Activity , Adventure , Romantic , Away from it All , Tourist Attractions , Weekend Getaway , Couples Friendly

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 cabin 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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Granite Sports and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 17 min drive - 9.8 km
  • 1880 Train - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 29 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 30 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 31 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Water Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Roost Log Cabin | 1 Bed, 1 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Roost Log Cabin | 1 Bed, 1 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Roost Log Cabin | 1 Bed, 1 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Roost Log Cabin | 1 Bed, 1 Bath located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Granite Sports, South Dakota State Railroad Museum and Everything Prehistoric. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Twisted Pine Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very clean lots of wildlife
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Nice get-away!

Clean, relaxing place to stay! Enjoyed the wildlife that would visit us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S., Claypool

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

Perfect spot

Cabin was fantastic. If you are looking for a place close to trails, town, sightseeing or just relaxing this is the cabin for you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Great Woodsy Cabin

Great location which felt secluded but was also a short drive to the highway and centrally located for ease of traveling throughout the Black Hills. The cabin was homey and well stocked for cooking. Frequently saw wildlife - deer, turkeys, and songbirds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

B M.

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

Quiet Honeymoon Spot

Great place. Very peaceful even though the Rally was on. Great off roading from the cabin. Turkeys and deer visited us daily. The log cabin interior was authentic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., Sioux Falls, SD

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

Great Getaway!

We wanted to get away from the traffic and tourists and this place was great! Off the beaten path, private and quiet. Deer and turkeys were the only visitors. Cabin was clean and well equipped, very cozy. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W P.

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

Pleased

The property is well-kept and a remote location. The mornings are beautiful and serene and the morning walks were amazing. The cabin is well stocked as far as kitchen, bedding etc. Great TV reception and decent cell phone service. I'd stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Very peaceful and quiet.

The stay was great! We had several wildlife (deer & turkey) come to the open grass area each day and a turkey that loved sleeping on the front porch. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. It was a little out of the way but very quiet and peaceful. The bedroom was great as it provided darkness when the sun came up at 5 am (we were not expecting that). Overall, a beautiful area to go on a vacation with lots of things to see. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property clean and cabin well stocked. Some electric issues and some window issues. Saw animsl near property and loved the quite
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Martha M., Griswold IA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

The cabin was very nice. Comfortable. Very pretty setting. Very disappointed that I didn’t have cel

As I was by myself. As the 2 person wasn’t able to come. It was too far out. No cell service. But beautiful setting. As I saw deer every morning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Anniversary getaway

We loved that this location was close to town (Hill City), yet far away enough to be alone in the woods. We saw deer, elk and wild turkeys, and walked both the gravel road and the ATV trail. Never heard any vehicles and maybe only passed 10 total on the road over 3 days. If you are looking for peace and quiet - this is it! The 5 mile drive to Hill City takes about 15 minutes on a beautiful winding road up a hill. The town has tourist shopping, the Alpine Inn (they open at 5 but you can get on the wait list starting at 4 - they don't take reservations), the 1880 Train to Keystone where we did the historic walking tour, and a George S Mickelson trailhead. Note: if you want to rent bikes from the bike place right across from the trailhead in Hill City, they are closed on Tuesdays. We drove a bit north and walked the Mickelson trail from the Deerfield #40 marker toward the Mystic trailhead - it was lovely (mostly passed bikers) and it takes you through 2 tunnels. We had a restful getaway. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin's location is great. Off main road with a nice tree lined driveway. The cabin is roomy and has nice decorations. The bed was comfortable. The furniture in the living room area was comfortable and homey. The kitchen is a nice size with room to put up a portable table for guest that were invited for supper. The host was easy to communicate with via phone and email and texting. The only thing I wish was different was the space around the toilet. Otherwise the rest of the bathroom was great. Thank you so much for this cabin. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Merri H.

Liked: Communication, location
Much older than photos depict, moth infestation,Difficulty opening lock without instructions, unable to turn on TV, no dishwasher, towels old and unmatched, old red bathmat. Bathroom floor uneven. Musty odor upon entering. No AC.Kitchen dishes/ utensils unclean, bugs.Town area was wonderful with plenty to do and see. Location of cabin nice. Much updating needs to be done for the price we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property. It was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay except that it does not have air conditioning. It worked out fine because it did cool off at night and we kept the windows open but it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Other than that, it was perfectly located for our day trips around the area. We would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Deep in the Black Hills forest

We loved our stay at the Rustic Roost Log Cabin.The cabin is located 4 miles off the main road. It is peaceful and quite. The road is not paved but easily driven with a car. Along the drive there is a ranch with several Bison. The kitchen had all the amenities. We made breakfast every morning before heading out for our days adventure. Centrally located for trips to the Badlands, Custer State Park, Deadwood, and Mt Rushmore. Only small inconvenience is that the bathroom toilet is wedged in tightly between two walls leaving little room to maneuver.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen H.

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

Nice and quiet

We enjoy being tucked in the hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

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

SD

Relaxing time! Best vacations ever!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri A.

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

Peaceful cabin get away

Quiet and secluded but not to far away from area attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Quiet Stay

Loved that this property is off the main road. So quiet. We had deer and turkeys in the yard. So fun to watch. The cabin was nice. Clean with all the amenities of home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carroll O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The worst stay ever

This property needs some serious attention. Please see the following issues. The main screen door was broken. When you entered the cabin to the porch it smelled like mold, damp stink. The whole cabin smelled horrible. We could not even eat in there due to the horrible taste in our mouths from the moldy stinky smell. No air and 1 fan at 98 degrees and being closed up for who knows how long. We wanted to leave the 1st day there, but stuck it out and ate in town because we couldn't eat in there it made us sick. Some of the windows you had to hold up with sticks the window sills were full of dead flies and the windows were filthy dirty, cobwebs on lights, bathroom ceiling fan not sure how it even worked it was so dirty. All the bedding, towels etc. smelled like old rotten moldy wood. The patio screen was broken. We had to save for a long time for this experience and we had to cut our vacation short by leaving early because we were sick from the smell. Our trip to the Black Hills was fantastic, our stay at Rustic Roost was the worst ever. We had to purchase $30.00 worth of spay and plugins to try and get rid of the stink which did not help. I think we deserve a partial refund for our stay. Had to wash every bit of clothing etc. when we got home the smell was on everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Peaceful Getaway Between Crazy Horse and Rushmore

This was the perfect getaway to see the monuments. The cabin is up road, half paved, about 3 miles into the woods. It is located in between Rushmore and Crazyhorse, which was perfect for our short trip. The cabin has a cozy bedroom, comfy bedding, nice shower and fully stocked kitchen for cooking. Living room with movies, games, fireplace, etc. It has a nice big yard, lots of trees and a deer that came and visited us every day. Check in was a breeze, Kathleen was great. Everything was easy, wasn't hard to find the cabin. We would stay here again. Although a little further away, Buffalo safari in Custer was the highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

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

Rustic Roost

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The area is peaceful and quiet. The cabin was just what we needed to escape from the heat back home and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and all there is to do in the Black Hills.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

steve m.

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

Quite

It was perfect for us… our standards are not very high.. cooking essentials comfy bed & hot shower.. that’s our expectations, deer, chipmunks, turkeys are all great to see we have plenty being from northern Minnesota, the coolest thing was last night a mountain cat was in the driveway when we came back from dinner…..there was a request to sign the guest book but didn’t find it….
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

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

Great place

Perfect location to get to utv trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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