Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity

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A two-story wooden house with a balcony, stone pillars, and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a clock, and a bar stool area.
A two-story wooden house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a satellite dish.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a television. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a microwave.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bathrooms. Enjoy birdwatching, fishing, and game walks in the surrounding mountains. The patio offers a perfect spot to take in the mountain views. Nearby attractions include Stockade Lake and French Creek.

Highlights

  • Your cozy retreat
    Guests love the top-rated, comfortable rooms for a restful stay.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 84 bedrooms4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Stockade Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity

Experience a true wilderness environment with no other homes within view. Relax on the deck or patio and absorb the scent of pine, feel subtle forest breezes, and view wildlife in their natural habitat. Gaze upon brilliant stars during quiet and calm evenings. Our guests say that pictures can not do the home and location justice.
This home of rustic elegance is set on a scenic meadow completely surrounded by thousands of acres of Custer State Park and National Forest with no other homes within a quarter+ mile. No highway noise, nothing but forest, scenery and wildlife around you. Stroll across the meadow or set off by foot into Custer State Park or National Forest wilderness. Excellent road and driveway conditions with easy access provide for a stress free location. A roomy oversize two car garage for your vehicles.
Located just 7 miles southeast of Custer, South Dakota only minutes from Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Needles Highway, Slyvan Lake, 1880 Train, Biking, Boating, Swimming, (Stockade Lake) only 3 miles away, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, and everything else the Black Hills have to offer.
Everything from a blender, baking pans, teapot, toaster, griddle, crockpot, etc to a wine bottle opener is available. Hair dryers in both bathrooms. All linens, dish soap, hand soap, laundry soap, kleenex, paper towels, and more are provided. No Pets, No Smoking and no phone as cell service is excellent. Not suitable for toddlers as the stair well banister is not toddler safe. Children over age 6 are welcome if behaved and under constant supervision.


3 Queen, 1 King, 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen
Laundry room with large washer and dryer machines providing soaps (no need to do laundry we provide all the linens needed)
Unique log electric fireplace located in ground level living room (complete with beautiful views of national forest and meadow)
Hair Dryer
Heating and central Air conditioning
Internet with great Wi Fi
Garage large and roomy
Living rooms on both upper and lower levels
Excellent cell phone coverage
large deck and enormous lawn offer plenty of room for all kinds of family play.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please don't wash any towels or linens as we have them commercially done.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9531518
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 the mountains and on a lake. 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. Needles Highway and Holy Terror Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • French Creek - 15 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Custer State Park - 17 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 17 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Stockade Lake - 21 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wind Cave National Park - 25 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bell Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gold Pan Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity?

As of 25 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$6,440, 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 Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Horn Lodge - Rare Cabin Bordering Custer State Park - Absolute Seclusion and Serenity located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from French Creek and within 6 miles (10 km) of Custer State Park and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road. Black Hills National Forest and Stockade Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Scott Nelson

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We grew up in the Black Hills. We are outdoor people and love sharing this special place with others.

Why they chose this property

Our dream was always to have a "GetaWay" in the Black Hills.

What makes this property unique

Big Horn Lodge fulfilled all of our goals for a cabin in the Black Hills. It is so rare to have a locations so secluded but still accessible to all the fun things to see and do.

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