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Peaceful & Family-friendly Cabin Near Custer with Wildlife

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122576 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    17 min walk
  • Grand Magic Show
    18 min walk
  • Monument Health Custer Hospital
    4 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Custer

When you stay at this vacation home in Custer, you'll be in the mountains, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 10 minutes from Custer State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 17 min walk
  • Custer State Park - 10 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 26 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bell Lodge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful & Family-friendly Cabin Near Custer with Wildlife

With room for up to 12 guests, Needles Nest is the perfect getaway for families or larger groups. The cabin has central A/C and plenty of room to spread out with 5 bedrooms (2 have king beds!), 2 bathrooms, spacious dining areas, and an office. Needles Nest is kid-friendly with games, books, highchairs, 2 family rooms, and a large TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a quiet evening on the wrap-around deck that provides beautiful views of 3 acres of whispering pines, majestic granite outcroppings, and wildlife. Countless mountain adventures are less than 30 miles away: Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, cave tours, Crazy Horse, Needles Highway, & Mickelson Trail. Plus, there’s an abundance of hiking, fishing, kayaking, UTV off-roading, and swimming just down the road. After a busy day of touring, get off the beaten path and come home to the comforts and tranquility of Needles Nest!
Please note: Due to a short, steep hill on our gravel road, AWD is recommended if there’s ice/snow, and it’s not motorcycle-friendly.

Search "Needles Nest: Custer SD Vacation Rental" on YouTube for a video walk-through.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Candace Dockter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,576 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised to ensure safety.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Laughter’s encouraged, but no loud parties please.
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

Peaceful & Family-friendly Cabin Near Custer with Wildlife Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needles Nest is the Best!
This property was perfect for us. It was well stocked with everything you could need and had lots of thoughtful touches such as a welcome basket, coozies and treats! My 3 year old grandson loved running around the spacious wrap around deck and running in the yard. He also loved all of the toys provided. There is a beautiful area for a bon fire, but the conditions were too dry to have one. There were 8 of us but room for more if your group is bigger. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny and Laurene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lodging in the Hills
This beautiful home is in the perfect location to all of the attractions in the Black Hills. Our great grandchildren were amazed to catch plenty of peeks at the local wildlife. As older adults this was such a relaxing and lovely location. A grocery store was near by as well as some very good restaurants. The home had all of our needs for cooking. The kids loved playing with the toys. The Host was very attentive to questions and kept in contact. Our trip was well enjoyed :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great time over our 5 day stay. The 5 bedrooms was great for us as all the adults and kids had their own rooms. Beds were comfy and on the soft side so if you prefer a firm bed just a warning, but we enjoyed them. We had deer around every morning and throughout the day. Even had a group of turkeys wander through one afternoon. Had a nice Weber grill for cooking and the wrap around deck is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We enjoyed our Vrbo and it was a beautiful house. We were always greated by a mom and 2 baby deer in the mornings and evenings on the property. It was a great location, it was still close to town but secluded. Also very centrally located to all the places we visited!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location for exploring the black hills, close to everything as well as a quiet, private location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Custer Home
Property was great! Location is a great home base. House was super clean and organized! Had plenty of towels, beds were comfy. Great home for a Black Hills getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house. Perfect location
7 friends traveling together and we had a wonderful stay at Needles Nest. Plenty of room for everyone. The location was convenient to all the fun activities close to Custer. The nearby Big Rock Trail was a pleasant surprise with an overlook of Custer. We didn’t want to leave. Thank you Candace for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual trout fishing trip
This property fits our family size of 12 well. It is spacious and in a grand location. It is conveniently located near a grocery store. The property manager replies immediately to any communication.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elease K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Nest
We had a wonderful time staying in what truly can be described as a nest, you’re nestled in and surrounded by nature, rocks, trees, etc. Your close to town, but you don’t feel like it. We enjoyed the yard the house and the surroundings.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PLACE
Perfect house, has everything. My family really felt in love with the place. Everybody whish to come back. Host very attent and friendly. Location couldn't be better, close to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great property. The only issue we had was if you have women trying to get ready, downstairs bath does not have any plugs near the sink for hair drying, curling irons etc. I know that’s picky but it is a great thing to know if you are women!!🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needles Nest
Great property, great location, had everything we needed. Took our adult children for a vacay and they got to see the Needles mountains, Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, the Buffalo roundup, got to go 4 wheeling and we all had a great time. The property didnt dissapoint, plenty of room and nice and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodations with beautiful views and close to Custer
The place had enough space for all 12 of us and worked great for kids and adults. Everything we needed was supplied. Candace was extremely responsive. Great views, private, but within minutes of Custer. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needles nest
Excellent property! We stayed with two families and had plenty of space for 11 people. The house was clean and the beds were incredible! The location of the house was spot on to all the attractions we visited. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to the Black Hills area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, beautiful home!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at needles nest! The home had plenty of room for our party of 12 and was well stocked with toiletries, kitchen utensils and appliances, we were very impressed. Candace was easy to communicate with and we would definitely recommend this place to a friend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation in the Black Hills
The property and views are amazing! It's great to have your own private mountain residence, walkable to Custer! We appreciated the children's toys and books. We had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Vacation in SD
Excellent stay! Candace was an excellent and accommodating host. Everything was as described and more! The location is on the heart of all attractions. We were within 45 minutes of everything. The home was updated and spacious. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you for a wonderful location for our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed!
We came here for my 40th birthday and it was perfect! Cute cabin with wilderness feel yet close to town- we had a campfire one night and it was amazing to star gaze.very nice that the lower level is another living space since we had a bigger group. Coffee on the wrap around deck watching a deer and her fawn was definitely a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Remote setting was great for getting away, yet conveniently close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & cozy home in the perfect location!
We loved our stay at Needles Nest! It was perfect for our 2 families, one on each level of the home. We never felt cramped! The house is right in the town of Custer, but feels like miles out of town. We had deer in the yard every day and the kids loved tossing carrots out for them to munch on! Super close to Custer State park, Sylvan Lake, Wildlife loop, Mount Rushmore, and so much more! Stay here! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Beautiful location and easy access to all there is to see in Custer or Keystone. The property is spacious and the yard was the perfect outdoor playground for our kids. We loved that there were toys and books to play with in the house as well. It all felt very private too. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
If you’re in the area, I highly recommend staying there. Hostess was super and the location was perfect to get to all the places we wanted to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the wrap around porch
Wonderful property! Centrally located by so many great destinations. House up on the hill above the city of Custer so easy to get groceries, or stop by the great Mexican restaurant in town or quickly get to the main roads yet you feel very remote. Wrap around porch let us sit in the sun or shade any time of day!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Yankton

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was what we expected
We needed a cabin close to our family in Hot Springs and this did exactly that. Its location just outside Custer made it easier for us to get Pizza from town. It made for a nice getaway before the new year begins. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The home was spacious and located well to see everything we wanted to. Host responded quickly. Would be a great spot for a small Family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022