#5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Custer, SD

1881 Courthouse Museum
‪11 min walk‬
Sylvan Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Crazy Horse Memorial
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

NO PETS

#5 BUFFALO CABIN
| Kitchen | Dining Table | Living Room | Front Patio | 1 Queen Bedroom | 1 Sofa Sleeper | 1 Futon | Full Bathroom |

The Cabin
All our cabins at Ponderosa Place feature vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and log accents. Kitchens have everything you need to cook except ovens... Stove tops, Fridge, Microwave, Coffee pot, all dishes, pots, pans, utensils are provided. Each cabin has AC units to help you cool down as well as cove heat if you are visiting in the cooler months. All linens and towels are provided along with basic soaps.

Outside Space
Cool off in the shared back yard with gentle log swing and seating area all under our huge willow tree. Or stretch your legs and let the kids burn some energy off in the two shared large front yards! There is a swing set for the kiddos, and 2 firepits for evening enjoyment.

Location, Location, Location!
Located just a few blocks off the main street in Custer you can walk to the grocery store along with shopping and restaurants!

Cabin Listings- No pets, No events, No family reunions, No weddings
Lodge (10 guests) – 1214298
Cabin 1 (6 guests)- 1267286
Cabin 2 (4 guests)- 1264680
Cabin 3 (2 guests)- 1343428
Cabin 4 (6 guests)- 1268036
Cabin 5 (6 guests)- 1267490
Cabin 6 (4 guests)- 1267332

Property manager

Crystal Carlin

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please see all of our policies on out website at blackhillsponderosaplace.com

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

Custer is home to this cabin. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting.

Custer, SD

What's nearby

1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Custer State Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 26 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk
‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
‪Miner's Cup - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place located?

Situated in Custer, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Rock Park and Black Hills National Forest. Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

8 Oct 2024

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

Cozy lodging

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cabin 5 at Ponderosa Place. It’s conveniently located near Black Hills landmarks with access to local dining. Appreciated MeTV, WiFi and a fully supplied kitchen.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

20 Sept 2024

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

4 wheel adventure

Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great base camp location, very small space

Very clean, easy to check in and out. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to all the Black Hills sites. All other visitors were quiet and considerate. Cabin is small and shower is very small. Listing is not clear about the actual size. Larger and/or physically challenged people might have difficulties. 6 adults in this space would be unpleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

4 Aug 2024

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

Cute Place

This was such a cute place. We were just passing through and only stayed one night but it work great for us. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

3 Aug 2024

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

Enjoyable Short 2 Day Stay

As advertized. Close enough to the town main street with total privacy. Enjoyable stay, all the comforts of home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

They did a very good job

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

28 July 2024

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

Enjoyable Stay

Great communication and good set-up. Had everything that we needed, AC worked and well apportioned.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Felicia S.

17 July 2024

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

Location

Close to everything!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

15 July 2024

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

Clean, comfortable and charming

This was such a charming cabin, from the tasteful decor to the sparkling clean bathroom to the extra towels stocked on a shelf in case we needed more than 2. We really appreciated the welcome binder of information about Custer. Crystal included her # in case of any issues but we didn’t have any! Such a comfy stay, thank you Crystal!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

13 July 2024

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

Perfect place to stay for day trips

Great trip location was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD N.

13 July 2024

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

Far Exceeded Our Expectations

This was our first trip to Custer and we weren't sure what to expect. We stayed 4 nights in the Buffalo Cabin at Pondeosa Place. We loved it so much we wanted to rearrange the second part of our vacation and stay here longer. The cabins and property are modest but are meticulously cleaned and cared for. We were very surprised at how nice the inside of the cabin is. The furniture, bedding and kitchen all seem new. The entire inside was spotless. The owner is super friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. The property is just a couple of blocks from downtown. We walked to everything in town. The town of Custer has a fair share of restaurants, coffee shops and even a brew pub. It never felt crowded and everyone was really friendly. The surrounding area is jaw-droppingly beautiful. We have zero complaints about anything and are already planning our next visit to the Ponderosa Place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

6 July 2024

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

Black Hills and Badlands area

Property was great for what we had planned while visiting the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

26 June 2024

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

Perfect place

We very much enjoyed our time. The place was very clean. The host provided coffee which was a plus. Close to town and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

15 June 2024

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

Great place to stay

Very easy to find locatiton, directions were clear, checkin process was easy. Clean and well kept.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

28 May 2024

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

Good Basic Accommodation

This property is small but fine for two people who were on the go most of the time. It could feel a little cramped if there were more people or as a place to stay for an extended period during the day. It is a few miles from Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore, so it was in a good spot for our adventures, and easy walking distance to the downtown area. It offered good, basic accommodations without any frills. We have no complaints.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alvice S.

27 May 2024

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

Nite stay

Okay

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

6 May 2024

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

Very clean and everything we needed

The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Towels and bedding were freshly laundered and smelled so good. Close to trails and shopping as well. Definitely recommend this to everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K., Springfield, USA

9 Oct 2023

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

Quiet, clean and convenient!

My husband and I were thoroughly pleased with our stay in every way. Everything was prepared and welcoming when we arrived and the key code check in was super-easy! If you wanted to walk, the location is near enough to downtown, the Custer visitor center and a lovely park but we made quick jaunts in our vehicle so we could shop. :-) We also had the chance to meet the owner which only added to our pleasure of staying. They are hard working and personable and present a great place to stay and enjoy the beautiful area of Custer and the Blackhills! We will stay again, I'm sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K., Springfield, USA

2 Oct 2023

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

Our stay was perfect!

From check-in to check-out, our stay was perfect. Our cabin was immaculate, 100% as advertised and such a welcome sight as we arrived. We found the location to be quiet and offering easy access to all the places of interest both inside the city of Custer, the state park and in the surrounding area. The owner and property manage, Crystal, was delightful to work with as our dates of stay were adjusted slightly due to a change in our itinerary! After exchanging messages online, we were so happy to have a chance in-person introduction to her one morning as we enjoyed breakfast on our patio. (We cooked several meals and enjoyed having the top quality grilling area available!) We are so happy we chose Ponderosa Place for this trip. We're repeat visitors to Custer and found Ponderosa Place to rank among the very best accommodations we've enjoyed during these travels! Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanna L.

18 Sept 2023

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

Cute, quaint and comfortable!

This is the place to stay in Custer! The canine was adorable and had everything and more we needed. Loved how close to downtown and amenities it was. It was very clean and well taken care of. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for a nice place to stay in the heart of Custer!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

10 Aug 2023

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

Great Location

This is a great property to stay in to be in close proximity to all the wonders around Custer. Check in and check out were super easy. The unit had everything we needed fornour stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

4 Aug 2023

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

Custer

As advertised. Clean and quiet. Great location convenient to everything Custer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

16 July 2023

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

Perfect!

The property and cabin was just as advertised. Never did speak with the host due to everything was ready and very simple. Fire pit and grill were clean and stocked. Location to town was so close! We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

13 July 2023

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

Great Custer location!

We really enjoyed our stay at Ponderosa Place. Our time in Custer was brief, but we really enjoyed the close proximity to shops, restaurants, and the main attractions we were there to see. Our family of five was very comfortable in the cabin. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

4 July 2023

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

Great place to stay in the Black Hills

The property was clean and had everything we needed. Nice charcoal grille outside for grilling. Excellent location to access Custer state park. There is a neat little park behind the property that has several overlooks that is worth hiking -- check on all-trails.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Crystal Carlin

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Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

Living room

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property