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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Custer, SD

1881 Courthouse Museum3 min walk
Rocky Knolls Golf Course3 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial16 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)56 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great house very close to downtown.. bed was very comfortable.. parking was great.. we had a wonderful time and would st...

Jodi M.

Jan 7, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Cozy Custer Cottage w Deck: Walk to Shops & Food!

Free WiFi | 1,350 Sq Ft | Central Location

Escape to the Black Hills of South Dakota and get ready for endless adventures with your friends or family, using this cozy Custer cottage as a home base - you'll be nestled in the heart of downtown and only 10 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial and 30 minutes to Mount Rushmore!

Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs, electric fireplace, tasteful rustic decor, 'groundhog burrow' basement bar (wet bar w/ 4 bar stools, ample glassware, refrigerator, & Smart TV), book collection in master bedroom

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, updated stainless steel appliances, 4-person table, cooking basics, coffee maker, Crock-Pot

OUTDOOR LIVING: Back deck w/ cushioned seating & bar, gas grill

GENERAL: Washer & dryer w/ detergent, linens, towels, window A/C upstairs only, fans downstairs, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans, Pack 'N Play

FAQ: Window A/C unit is upstairs only, no A/C downstairs

PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), trailers permitted

We are happy to share The Green Door Cottage with you! My father restored and completely renovated this house from head to toe in 2017. He owned the local hardware store for 35 years and has designed several hundred of the nicest homes in the Black Hills.
Great location for visitors to be able to walk to our downtown area. Good mix of local families and vacation rentals in the neighborhood.

Our home is located right on Mt. Rushmore Road, which is the main street of Custer. We're about 2-3 blocks west of all the restaurants and shops.

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Property manager

Adam W

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Custer

This holiday home is located in Custer. 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.

Custer, SD

What's nearby

1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min walk
Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 3 min drive
Custer State Park - 11 min drive
Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial - 16 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min walk
‪Gold Pan Saloon - ‬5 min walk
‪Laughing Water Restaur - ‬8 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Custer Cottage w Deck: Walk to Shops & Food! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Custer Cottage w Deck: Walk to Shops & Food!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Custer Cottage w Deck: Walk to Shops & Food!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Custer Cottage w Deck: Walk to Shops & Food! located?

Situated in Custer, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Magic Show and Black Hills National Forest. 1881 Courthouse Museum and Monument Health Custer Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

20 June 2024

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

Wonderful House!

Adam’s house was perfect! It was very cute, super clean, and in a great location. We easily walked to restaurants and shops. It was perfect for our family of 4 while visiting the Black Hills!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

20 June 2024

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

Custer house

This property is fantastic! Great location, extremely clean and has everything you need for a getaway. Stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and cozy environment. The welcome guide was so thoughtful and gave great recommendations in the area. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane R.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Custer cottage

The house was well appointed and clean and in a convenient location. We never could get any of the three tvs to work.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ G.

9 May 2024

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

Great convenient stay

Great house in the perfect location to see this beautiful area

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

7 Jan 2024

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

Great stay in Custer

Great house very close to downtown.. bed was very comfortable.. parking was great.. we had a wonderful time and would stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

2 Jan 2024

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

Awesome Space

Everything was great for what we needed! House was clean and instructions were very clearly layed out. There is a park close by which was great for our kids! Communication was great as we had some issues with the door code to get in. Response was quick and issue remedied immediately! We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

28 Oct 2023

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

Cozy

Cozy house close to Custer state park. Happy with the stay. Great communication with the property manager

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

14 Oct 2023

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

Custer

House was very comfortable and close to town. We were happy with our choice.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

2 Oct 2023

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

Great experience

The cottage is beautiful. Quite at night, very relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grayson A.

5 Sept 2023

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

Excellent

Great location. Easy walks to restaurants and shopping. House was clean and big! Welcome packet the owner provided before arrival was super nice and very helpful. I would recommend this to everyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Revonda J.

23 July 2023

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

First Time to South Dakota

This was our first visit to South Dakota. My son and his family met us in Rapid City where we rented a car to head to Custer. This house was the perfect location! My son and his wife were able to walk into town at night to listen to music and get a drink while I watched the grandkids! All of us could walk downtown to breakfast or dinner. It was a great little town that had something for all of us. The house was perfect. We had 8 people and slept comfortably. We were able to cook and eat in when we wanted because it was stocked with all the proper cooking items. We were also able to wash clothes with the washer and dryer which was perfect with little kids. I was excited that the bathrooms had walk-in showers. We had my Dad and I didn't want him to fall, so this was a great amenity. The house was clean which is the first thing we all noticed, and it is important to us because we have two family members who are OCD. The house had a cute basement which would have been perfect for watching football if we visited during the Fall, but the location was so perfect that we spent most of our time outside. I was able to take the grandkids to the park just up the street to play on the swings before turning in at night after a day of adventure. The owner had plenty of literature for us to review that helped us plan our week. There was still so much to see that I know we will be back and this house will definitely be used again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., CARY, NC

7 July 2023

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

Great Location and Property

This was one of our best VRBO properties. The house was very clean, comfortable and extremely well supplied ( including toiletries and games) for a family of 4 adults and one child. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Adam, the owner was very attentive and communicated frequently before, during and after our stay. The location is perfect for exploring the Black Hills. All restaurants were within walking distance and Custer is a pleasant town. I would highly recommend this property for up to six people. We hope to stay here again on our next visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

25 June 2023

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

Great location!

What a nice property! Home was everything we saw and read about! Walked to dinner every night due to its great location! Less than a 10 minute drive to the park! Great location

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

19 June 2023

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

Perfectly located for everything in the Black Hills

We had 5 adults stay here for a wedding in Custer State Park. This was close to everything in town as well as all the major tourist attractions in the area. The house was clean with everything you could need while staying there. The only thing we thought it could use was more/brighter lighting, but it didn’t deter us from a great stay. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

14 June 2023

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

Perfect Home Base for Black Hills Adventure

The Green Door cottage was the perfect choice for our visit to SD. Custer is a delightful town and is located close to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park. It was easy to explore the entire area from the cottage. We could walk to main street shops and restaurants. The home was VERY clean and VERY comfortable. We cooked in a couple of evenings and had all we needed including a nice grill. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

4 June 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

The property was truly unique and ideally located. My husband got to climb Crazyhorse and check it off his bucket list! Very good communication and well appointed rental. Would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B., Pinetop

10 May 2023

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

Custer stay

Everything was great

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

6 May 2023

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

Custer

The house was very charming. We could not have picked a better location to all of the places we wanted to see.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

29 Mar 2023

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

Just as described

I, and another adult family member, stayed for 4 nights. The house was everything as described and reflected in the on-line photos. We only needed to use 2 of the 3 spacious bedrooms— and slept well. The house is just off of Mt. Rushmore street (main drag) so walking is an easy option for downtown Custer.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

17 Mar 2023

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

Spring Break Trip with our College Kids

This wonderful cottage far exceeded our expectations. The home has an inviting, creative unique western decor. It was great to relax together in the evenings after a busy day of hiking and adventure. It was also very quet and comfortable and we all slept well. The location in Custer, SD was great too. It was an easy drive to get to various hikes, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave and Jewel Cave. The location within Custer was close to everything you might need (dining, groceries, church etc.). Adam (the owner) was responsive and proactive. He provided good ideas/advice about things to do in the area and kept in touch with us to make sure our stay went smoothly. We had no issues during our stay as the property is extremely well maintained. John

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Raleigh NC

5 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Location

We had a wonderful stay. The house was perfect and location excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

28 Dec 2022

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

Excellent!

This was a perfect spot for my husband, his brother and Dad to stay while they were out Elk hunting! Andrew was more than accommodating when it came to road closures and terrible weather that impeded on them making their way out! The day extra stay was greatly appreciated! House was clean and very nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

14 Nov 2022

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

Convenient Location

Had to go into Custer for business. Location of this property is very convenient for Custer, about one block off of the main street in town. Property was clean and had all that was needed for a pleasant stay. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

23 Oct 2022

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

Perfect cozy little place

Perfectly located in the center of Custer, this cozy cabin feeling home will capture your heart. 3 full sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were perfect for our group of 6. Games in the closet, everything we needed was stocked and check in was a breeze. Adam was very attentive and responded quickly on questions. We will def look at this property for future stays!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., thornton usa

14 Oct 2022

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

Custer, SD

The Green Door house had a comfortable couch, chair, kitchen eating area and bed. Granted we were two people staying in a three bedroom house but we like having the space. The kitchen table had fold down leafs. The house was especially well-appointed in South Dakota decor! The location was convenient to shops and restaurants. We went the second week in October. Many of the stores and restaurants had sporadic hours. Being close to the town made it easy to find open establishments. Custer too is centrally located to many of the outdoor attractions.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022