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Two Blocks from Downtown Custer--SHOP, EAT, EXPLORE

Holiday home with kitchen, near Black Hills National Forest

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Two Blocks from Downtown Custer--SHOP, EAT, EXPLORE

1895 Victorian House, completely renovated and conveniently located in historic downtown Custer. This unit is a townhome and shares a wall with the front unit. Each unit has a private entrance.

This beautiful home has 2 bedrooms 2 baths complete with queen sofa sleeper sleeps 6, or have us put in queen size air mattresses and 8 will sleep comfortably. All the amenities you will need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Enjoy the five minute walk to downtown Custer to enjoy an array of wonderful restaurants, shops and bars. You will be 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and less than 10 minutes from Crazy Horse and Custer State Park.

You will LOVE the private back deck equipped with a grill so you can relax and enjoy a meal at home after your Black Hills explorations.

We are dog-friendly, and allow a maximum of one dog and this is subject to the owners approval. The fee is $100 per stay, when booking add the pet fee to pay for your pet. If you are leaving for the day, we do require that you keep the dog kenneled while you are away.

If you are looking to accommodate a larger group, check out our sister property. VRBO ID: 484469

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 one pet total)
With owner approval of breed and pet fee.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 32 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Blocks from Downtown Custer--SHOP, EAT, EXPLORE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Two Blocks from Downtown Custer--SHOP, EAT, EXPLORE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Blocks from Downtown Custer--SHOP, EAT, EXPLORE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Two Blocks from Downtown Custer--SHOP, EAT, EXPLORE located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of 1881 Courthouse Museum and Black Hills National Forest. Way Park and Grand Magic Show are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly fit our needs to explore the Black Hills. Nice and centrally located in terms of being able to get everywhere easily and allowed for perfect routes to start and finish the day in a nice loop.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raina H.

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

Perfect family vacation!

Cute home, so close to downtown and sightseeing! Loved everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Always a Great Stay

Our family has stayed here in the past and always enjoy our time. We loved the access to downtown, bike trails and short drive to Custer State Park. The location is clean, has everything you need for wash, cooking, and lounging as well as enjoying the town of Custer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great house great location

The property had everything we needed. It was close to everything we wanted to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

UTV vacation with friends

We loved the house. It was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The location was great! We could walk to downtown in the evenings. Even though it’s a duplex we never heard noise coming from the guests on the other side. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

August 2023

Nice time, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

July stay

I did not understand that there were 2 units to the same location. The part we stayed in was extremely nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

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

Sturgis getaway

This house is nice and cozy. Good for walking to town. Hideabed is not too comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmond K.

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

Great Black Hills Homebase

We just returned home from a trip with our 3 young children to the Black Hills. This property was perfect for our family. We liked that we were only 2 blocks from down town Custer and each evening we were able to walk down town and try something new to eat and take in the local shops. It is a great location to quickly get to Evans Plunge, Rushmore, Bear Country and many other stops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kari C.

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

Custer cottage

Perfect location being two blocks from downtown. Close to all downtown activities, but just far enough for quiet nights. We were there for Gold Discovery Days and a class reunion. We would definitely book again. Only two things that could improve our stay. Shower curtains were very hard to deal with and the bathrooms could use a cabinet or shelf for toiletries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni B.

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

Great House / Great Location

This house was the perfect location for our stay in Custer!!! Centrally located to ALL attractions and steps away from the Main Street through downtown Custer. The town is like visiting back in time and everyone we met was so friendly. We were 4 adults and stayed in Apt. B. The size of the house was perfect, beds were comfy and the house was VERY clean!!! Had everything we needed for our stay. The neighborhood was very quiet and quant!!! Absolutely loved all the deer that roamed the area and were in the backyard every night. The owners were very attentive to any questions we had and responded to e-mails almost immediately!!! I would stay here again if we ever returned to the area and would definitely recommend this home as the perfect place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for visiting the monuments/parks and walking to the restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and perfect for family trips. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Great location. Great communication. Spacious. Comfy beds. Equipped kitchen. Walkable to downtown. Close to Mickelson Bike trail. We liked Custer as our base to explore the black hills. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Awesome place!! Close to everything we wanted.

Awesome place!! Couldn't ask for better accommodations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are returning customers. The location is ideal, the space is well-equipped and comfortable and the communication is excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was for a family reunion. My brother and I grew up in Custer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place overall, perfect for 2 couples, and very nice to be able to walk downtown! Lighting in the bedrooms and bathrooms could be brighter. Adding some sort of cabinet in the bathrooms would make it easier to get ready since there are pedestal sinks. Definitely not a deal breaker though! We enjoyed our stay and would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam b.

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

7 day trip to SW South Dakota

Very nice house w/ 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Clean, well stocked, very comfortable and owners were super to deal with, answered any questions very promptly.Custer is a very nice, quite and safe city and you can walk any where you need to go. House is located 2 short blocks off the center of Custer. I can not say enough about the house and the owners.Thank you for being super hosts.Sincerely,Sam
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thadd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a great location! Very close to downtown Custer. Also, located close to many tourist attractions in the Southern Black Hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Couples Side by Side trip

This house was perfect for two couples. Its easy to find and we could walk downtown. One Pickup with a trailer would have room to park, but our friend was kind enough to let us park our rigs at his property and just mob'd around on our machines. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking but bring any spices you might need besides salt & pepper. We would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Perfect spot to enjoy the Black Hills

My husband and I stayed here with another couple and the house was perfect for us. Everything was as in the listing and the hosts were very responsive when we had a question. Walked to dinner every night and were close to all the attractions of the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

Great stay

Close to downtown and walking distance to lots of places. A geat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great location near downtown Custer

We enjoyed our stay in Custer! The house was perfect for our stay with our adult children. It was very clean and well maintained. It was centrally located to all of the nearby sites we wanted to visit during our week in South Dakota, Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood and Devil’s Tower in WY. It was about a block from downtown Custer so we could walk to the stores and restaurants and not have to worry about parking. Communication with the property owners was good and they were very responsive! They even searched for an item for me that I thought I’d left behind in the house. We would definitely rebook this property again should we be traveling back to Custer area. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great location - close to many attractions

Easy access to property, great LR, DR for us to sit and Relax at end of day. Comfortable queen beds. Even washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darin and Caitlin Smith

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Darin is a Custer local and Caitlin recently moved to the area to enjoy the mild weather and endless local amenities.

Why they chose this property

This is a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Custer and walking distance to local trailheads. It has great access and off-street parking.

What makes this property unique

30 minutes or less to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Bear Country, Reptile Gardens, Crazy Horse Memorial. the Mickelson Trail, the 1880 Train and many other attractions! Best restaurants in the country within walking distance!

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