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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

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Custer, SD
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    8 min walk
  • Grand Magic Show
    8 min walk
  • Pizza Mill
    2 min walk
  • Subway
    3 min walk

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New Cozy cabin 2, with WiFi in beautiful Custer! Rental car available.

Pet friendly
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (4)
The price is $130
per night
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
New Cozy cabin 2, with WiFi in beautiful Custer! Rental car available.

About the neighborhood

Custer

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Custer, a 2-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 10 minutes from Custer State Park. .This family-friendly apartment is 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 19 mi (30.5 km) from Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 8 min walk
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Custer State Park - 10 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 12 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite

Looking for the perfect downtown spot? Check out this vintage-style apartment with modern amenities! Sit back and relax as you're transported to 1968 with a Johnny Cash vibe. Conveniently located off Main Street in Custer, it's just steps away from grocery stores and coffee shops - plus plenty of parking nearby on the parade route. Feel like home (and hear some classic tunes) at our place!

I give my guests space but am available when needed. As locals, we can answer any and all questions about the Black Hills - even our favorite places to eat!

Our downtown Custer apartment puts you right in the heart of great restaurants and coffee shops! Plus, it's just a few blocks away from one of South Dakota's most beloved trails - The Mickelson Trail. Just keep in mind that since this place is so conveniently located near all the hustle and bustle there may be some street noise - but we think it adds to its charm!

- Custer Pool is 0.5 miles (10 minute walk)
- Swimming in 7 lakes nearby
- 800 feet from the Mickelson
- 10 minutes from Crazy Horse
- 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore
- 2 hours from the Badlands
- 1 hour from Deadwood
- 10 minutes from Custer State Park

Guests have access to the entire place.

Looking for the ideal downtown abode? Come check out this prime spot in Custer! You'll be surrounded by delicious restaurants, quaint shops, and loads of delectable options like ice cream and buffalo. Not enough caffeine to fuel your day? No worries - there's always a nearby coffee shop as well!

- QUEEN BED
- SOFA BED (PULL-OUT)
- 1 BATHROOM WITH SHOWER

Live the good life at the Custer Rambler! Our convenient location across from Lynns Dakota Mart and next door to Ace Hardware puts you right in the heart of all that Custer has to offer. Everything is within easy reach - just take a leisurely stroll down Main Street for some great dining, shopping and coffee spots. Plus, we've got insider tips on where our favorite restaurants are so planning your day out will be a breeze!

With its unique Johnny Cash theme, our newly renovated apartment is the ultimate place to take a step back in time! Ride bikes along beautiful Mickelson Trail for an adventure you won't forget - it's sure not something every living space can offer!

- Renters must be 21 years and older
- Add-ons are available through Charge Automation

CONCIERGE: Come on over and chill! We'll take care of preparing the house for you. Our services include stocking the fridge, setting up for a birthday party, providing charcuterie boards, putting up light decorations, and much more. Everything will be ready for you when you arrive. Just ask! Sign-up for these services using our link in the email/message we gave you through charge automation. These services are based on availability.

CAMERAS: Custer is a VERY safe community. We do have a camera for video surveillance on the front door and in our store room in back. This room is not accessed by guests.

PARKING: Parking is IN FRONT of dirt lot next door along 8th street and in front of the Custer Rambler during the day. Trailer parking is available for a fee for our guests as well (upon availability).

ADD-ONS! (Subject to availability)
Our new add-ons will be in a link we send you after you book!
- Kayak rentals
- Pontoon boat ride
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
- And more for summer 2024!

IS THIS RENTAL AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND?
YES! Custer is high elevation. There are on average 228 sunny days per year here! The average summer temp is 80 degrees and winter can be in the 30’s-40’s. Many stores and restaurants stay open year-round! We have parades for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Burning Beetle in Custer. Custer has many fall/winter events. We are about 1 hour from skiing at Terry Peak.

WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN YEAR-ROUND?
The Custer Wolf, Custer Beacon, Skogen are a few of the restaurants that are open year-round.

DOES THE RAMBLER HAVE A KITCHEN?
The Custer Rambler is equipped with MOST kitchen supplies but not all. We have a refrigerator with a freezer, some pots and pans, cutting board, some knives but this is NOT a full-sized kitchen.

IS THERE A PLACE TO RENT BIKES AND UTVS?
YES! Black Hills Power Bikes is a great way to see the Mickelson Trail. For UTV/ATV rental we recommend Hill City Adventures. We also have 2 bikes to use during your stay (upon availability). Sign-up for this amenity through the link in your email (Charge Automation). We provide helmets with the bikes for the safety of our guests.

HOW MANY HIKING/BIKING TRAILS ARE THERE?
We have over 70 miles of hiking in and around the park. Other than the Mickelson Trail (500 feet from the house) we put our favorite hikes (including Black Elk Peak) in the guidebook.

ARE THERE STORES NEARBY TO BUY FOOD?
We have Lynn’s Grocery across the street and and Dollar General nearby.

Check out our other properties in Custer and Hill City! Look up “Black Hills Family Vacations” in both towns.

With 400 sq. ft. of well-designed space, the Custer Rambler features a bathrooms, bed, and a pull-out couch comfortably accommodating up to 4 guests

PLEASE NOTE: A signed rental agreement is required for each reservation. If you book online you will still need to provide this information after booking. If you book AirBnB, we will text you a link. Along with this reservation, if you have pets you will pay after the reservation is booked. This agreement is linked in the email you received (Charge Automation)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment offers wheelchair access and games.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Sarah Walker

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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NEW Johnny Cash "The Rambler" Suite Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hailey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K., Riverton Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyment
Lovely property with convenient access to all the Black Hills locations, esp. Custer State Park. Walkable to restaurants and grocery. Fun decor. There was some road noise but a sound machine was available. The washer and dryer was an added convenience. Management was very responsive when we had a question. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Hills visit
Property as described. Noise from highway during daylight working hours as we had read about prior to going. Location excellent. Very close, in downtown area. All within walking distance. Clean and everything we needed right there which is much appreciated. Mattress on bed could be upgraded. A bit hard. Great communication with owner. Code to enter the door only worked once. We used the key in the lock box after that. Thank you for the great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Rambler
This was a great stay for us. No kids were with, just my husband and I. Impromptu getaway. We did CSP and BHNF. Perfect locale. Adorable little place with a very cool theme. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Custer National Park
We spent 5 nights in the apt. The pros: LOCATION. We were within 4 blocks to the restaurants we wanted to visit. There is a small grocery across the street. The apt is well appointed with everything we needed. CONS; It is on the main street and morning until about 8pm it is quite noisy. The bed is quite hard and the roku system was difficult to maneauver. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Cincinnati

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Great location.We had everything we needed. Great communication from the owner.Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We really enjoyed staying at the Custer rambler. It is centrally located to all the Black Hills attractions. We loved how close it was to restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place and location
We enjoyed three nights and the place and location were the best for access to Rushmore, Custer, crazy hirse and beyond - the owner was very very responsive and helpful with any questions or needs. Would definitely stay here again if in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Cute little place in a perfect location. Across the street from grocery and a block or two from Downtown. Owner responded quickly to inquiries. Pass to Custer State Park was a really nice amenity! Only complaint is there was TV is streaming only so no local news.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Emily G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
An unpleasant stay
Upon arrival we noticed the room smelled like cigarette smoke. We contacted the owner who said she was aware of it as previous renters had notified her about it and she was hoping to get an air purifier installed in the future. We informed her we could not stay in a smoky environment as our child has asthma and we requested a refund for the 2 additional nights we could not stay. She agreed but the following morning told us that our first night was the most expensive night, while the Friday and Saturday during Sturgis(!) were the cheapest nights of our stay so we would only be refunded a much smaller amount. We informed her that bugs were present during our stay, including in the kitchen and one that crawled on us in bed at night. She finally agreed to give us a refund for the two nights only after demanding to see photos of the bugs. Later, after admitting others complained about the cigarette smoke she tried denying the cigarette smoke, stating it was just musty from being old. The apartment did not come with the appropriate amount of bath towels for three people. It was missing some dishes and basic utensils such as a spatula, ladle, measuring cups and spoons. The fridge seemed old with condensation in the freezer and no ice. There was no oven, stove, or dishwasher. There was an espresso maker but no coffee provided and no grinder for beans. There was a Keurig machine with kcups and a poorly stocked basket of cheap, generic snacks. We won't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We really enjoyed our stay in Custer. The property was perfect for us. Sarah was helpful. The place was clean and just as pictured.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and close
This is the cutest little place to spend a night or two in. The house has everything you need and super close to cute shops ans ample places to eat. Our host, Sarah was AWESOME! She had a few things she wanted to tell us about and we continued our conversation even after checkout. The only downfall is the parking, it’s right on main street and we were there while the Sturgis rally was around so it was busy. Other than that it was great! The Johnny Cash items are SO cool. Such a fun places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was so comfortable and had such a homey feeling and had everything we needed and more! Close to downtown was great and grocery store across the street! Sarah one of our hosts was so friendly and and so nice to deal with! We highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika S., Zionsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Black hills
We had a wonderful stay and Sarah was an amazing host! The property was as described, clean, comfy bed and close to shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla S., WAUSAU

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in downtown Custer!
My sisters and I stayed here for an overnight getaway. It was fun being downtown. Walked to the Gold Pan and had a fun night out. The king bed was very comfy. Had an issue with getting the lock to lock when leaving the apartment, but Sarah and her husband were very responsive and drove from Hill City to help us out. They have a new lock on order so it won't happen again. Overall a lovely stay in Custer:) We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hali, Saint Louis Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Custer Rambler! Loved having laundry and a kitchenette. Loved the location--walkable to downtown Custer for dinner, shopping, ice cream! There is a park a few blocks away for kids. Grocery store literally across the street. We loved having the apartment to ourselves--no noisy neighbors! Loved the location in the Black Hills/Custer State park area. The owners were very responsive. We had no issues with the property--the property was very clean! Beds were comfy. They have thought of all the details to make your stay great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stays
Our stay was short and sweet, stayed only a couple days and the place was exactly as offered updated appliances included, and two beds for the size of the room, we couldn’t decide if we wanted to watch tv so we left both beds open, wine was a great surprise, for the prices this is one of the best rentals you can get
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Paige S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Yikes
The location was the best part about this place. The parking directions she sent me in a pic vs the parking directions she told me contradicted themselves. My low score is how Sarah treats you. We both agreed that I could have a late check out, so my friend and I could go hiking the next morning and I could leave my dog during that time. I was appreciative and thanked her. That night, a very normal thunderstorm for SD occurred and the ceiling started leaking through the light fixture. Water sat in it overnight and the active leak stopped. Sarah started to get an attitude with me. She mentioned sending a maintenance guy to fix the light that morning with my dog inside the vrbo while we were gone. When I told her I was uncomfortable with that, as you never know what happens with dogs and strangers. She asked me if I brought a crate for my dog while on the trip, and told me the guy would be coming 2 hours before my scheduled (agreed upon) time of check out. I asked her if he could come after we checked out, the leak had already sat all night and wasn’t active any more. I know it sucks but I don’t live anywhere near SD and didn’t want to rush or have to stare at a guy fix a light when I can do that at home. She didn’t seem empathetic for us at all, and told me I was lucky she was letting me check out late at all and that I should be happy she didn’t charge me for the extra hours. This vrbo would be the best if the owners were more understanding, compassionate, and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The Custer Rambler rocks!
The owners have done a great job with the property. The Johnny Cash theme is a fun one. The unit is clean, comfortable and close to everything you need in Custer. The grocery store is across the street and most restaurants are within easy walking distance. The Mickelson trail is a block away and we got in a couple of beautiful bike rides during our stay. The Rambler is also a great launching pad for virtually everything else the Black Hills had to offer. We definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karrie F., Kingwood, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stop in Custer
We loved our stay in this unit. Everything about it was cozy and comfortable. We slept so good in the bed. Loved the comforter! Sarah was a great host. She was immediately available for anything by text. The unit was well-stocked with what we needed and was conveniently located to great restaurants nearby. We’ll definitely be staying here again next time we come through Custer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice
Well it was awesome. I love the theme of Johnny Cash. We were able to play his record. The whole kitchen dinning room was beautiful. The amenities supplied for us were perfect. Having the host respond to our questions about the area was very important to me. We will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023