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Whitetail Springs Ranch-3 BR Log Cabin on Private Acreage w/ Personal Pond

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View off front deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Custer State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Whitetail Springs Ranch-3 BR Log Cabin on Private Acreage w/ Personal Pond

Whitetail Springs is a log home set on 17 private acres and is completely surrounded by National Forest. The home itself is 2100 sqft with a large family room, stone fireplace, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The large covered deck overlooks a meadow with small ponds that attract wildlife. Almost all of the Black Hills attractions are within 20-30 mile drive. See my other very private Black Hills cabin properties at listings Property #991680ha and Property #2363336

Amenities: 3 bedroom/2 bath, Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. Pellet stove and gas fireplace, covered porch with a beautiful view and gas BBQ grill. Family room with TV with satellite, board games.

You will have the whole house and the entire 17 acres of beautiful views to yourself. There are no neighbors in sight and the property is surrounded by Black Hills National Forest. No highways, neighbors or noisy cars in sight.

Distance from Attractions:

Black Hills National Forest-Borders Property
Mickelson Trail-1 mile
Custer Golf Coures-1 mile
Sylvan Lake-10 miles
Hot Springs Golf Course-15 miles-Golf Digest #1 nine-hole course
Mt Rushmore-20 miles
Crazy Horse-10 miles
Custer State Park-6 miles
Jewel Cave National Monument-7 miles
Wind Cave National Park-15 miles
Bikers! ¾ mile well-maintained gravel road from the highway to the cabin, large barn with concrete floor to store bikes and trailers

Base rate is for up to 4 guest. $25/night for each additional guest

Property manager

TrailHound Cabin Co
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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Base rate is for up to 4 guest. $25/night for each additional guest.

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 23 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Custer State Park - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 33 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitetail Springs Ranch-3 BR Log Cabin on Private Acreage w/ Personal Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitetail Springs Ranch-3 BR Log Cabin on Private Acreage w/ Personal Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitetail Springs Ranch-3 BR Log Cabin on Private Acreage w/ Personal Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whitetail Springs Ranch-3 BR Log Cabin on Private Acreage w/ Personal Pond located?

This family-friendly Custer cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gates Park and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. Black Hills National Forest and Way Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 167 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Perfect getaway

Awesome place! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Buffalo Roundup

Spent 4 nights here and didn’t want to leave . Very nice accommodations and wonderful location ! Will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Secluded peaceful convenient

We are a married couple that stayed 8 nights at this property. 17 acres of quiet in a beautiful crafted log cabin. Whitetail deer watching every evening from the covered porch. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. With that said property could use some attention. Landscaping & mowing could be better, a mowed path to white barn and pond would be nice. Broken old bureaus & cluttered closets were unusable. We adjusted and used spare bedroom bed as our closet/dressing room. Juke box and pinball machines did not work, but not a deal breaker, but they are advertised as working, so they should work. No pellets for pellet stove and pilot out on gas fireplace. We adjusted and used some candles for ambiance. Window sills full of dead flies and moths clearly not cleaned before our arrival. I cleaned them up so it wasn’t gross. Family room ceiling fan switch broken so could not shut it off. But ultimately when we adjusted & got past these things we were out all day and spent each evening on the porch, which was heavenly. Sleeping was peaceful. Location was perfectly located close to the town of Custer for restaurants, groceries and gas. Hill City not far off for more restaurants. All the sites were easily reached and even Devil’s Tower and the Badlands were further afield but doable. Would recommend strictly on location and beauty of the log construction but it really needs some love.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie L.

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

Gorgeous view

Amazing property. Quiet and secluded. Excellent location. We sat on the deck and watched the wildlife. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

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

Private, Quiet, and Cozy cabin

Whitetail Springs Ranch is exactly as advertised. It sits off a gravel road in a quiet wooded area, but just a few miles from downtown Custer. We saw deer every day on the ranch. The pinball machine and jukebox were a hit with our family. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. We did have a couple issues (microwave wasn't working and WIFI was slow), but the owner was very quick to respond and both items were fixed promptly. You will not regret renting this property. It's perfectly located to everything the Black Hills has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tish G.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This property is beautiful and the location is great. We enjoyed the juke box, sitting on the back porch watching the wildlife, grilling, and sitting by the fire pit on the deck. Would love to stay here again! We loved Custer state park and the downtown area. We saw all the sights with minimal driving. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

March 2024 stay

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

STINKY SHEETS - Excellent Place- Pin Ball Wizard FUN!

What a magical special place. So convenient to Custer. The Pin Ball machine was such an awesome touch. The juke box was fun too. *There is no reason using HEAVY Perfume for laundry or cleaning. It does not make it a pleasant experience for many people. We all do not like the over the top perfume smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Cozy Cabin

Great property for a family getaway! My husband and I and our 2 kids enjoyed taking a week to just relax with no obligations. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the property. Kids enjoyed playing outside in the snow and we enjoyed lounging by the fireplace. It was close enough to Custer to still go in for groceries or have a meal out. It makes small town living very appealing. It's a nice place to chill out and unwind from the crazy pace of life!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lori W., Erie, PA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visiting the Black Hills

This log cabin home is on a beautiful private property but only minutes from Custer State park and the town of Custer. The town has plenty of shops and restaurants and the state park and Black Hills are magnificent. The best features of this property are the location, privacy, the great porch. Shane the host was friendly and responsive and helped us out with a request. The beds, bathrooms and appliances were clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The cabin looks exactly as pictured on the website. There were a couple of very minor details that could use some attention and I feel the house overall could benefit from a thorough deep cleaning. But we really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great place in the country to unwind

Beautiful house on a peaceful and isolated piece of property. Only about ten minutes from town and close to all the Black Hills area attractions. Very well appointed, all the conveniences, great gas fireplace, stunning views and so quiet. Perfect for winding down, getting awY or as a home base for area fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rainer S.

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

Great stay

Very clean and well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Beautiful Property and Great Location!

We stayed here in order to be centrally located to the many parks and monuments South Dakota has to offer. We immediately felt at home the minute we arrived. The property is gorgeous and we enjoyed dinners on the deck, as well as watching the thunderstorms roll by. The house was comfortable and clean, and checking in and out was a breeze. The best part was how centrally located we were to National Parks and Monuments, Custer State Park, and we even ventured up to Devils Tower. We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

pamela t.

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

FANTASTIC!

More than we expected. The location is great. Only about 1.5 miles from Custer. The property is very secluded and private. Deer came right up to the house to eat. The managers stopped by making sure everything was ok and to drop off bottled water in case we didn't care for the well water. Very friendly. The house is decorated beautifully and spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

Wonderful and Cozy!

Beautiful location, very accurate listing! The property manager was super communicative! We arrived late from our flight and it was dark and rainy, but the check in was SUPER easy! The property is quiet and a great place to relax after a long day of sightseeing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE C.

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

Relax, breath and settle in...

We loved this location!! Custer is a small, but growing city...this house is close, but secluded. Every morning we had a view of deer in the yard, wild turkeys and a beautiful view of this property! We ate most meals on the deck and loved the daily visits of the mountain bluebirds and northern flickers. Beautiful location to establish as home base for day trips to the monuments, Custer National Park and other activities that include hot air ballooning, helicopter tours, horseback riding, atvs...almost anything you can think of!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., USA

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

Hidden Wooded Treasure

Cabin in a beautiful setting off the beaten path. Acres of serenity, complete with a family of white tail deer. We had to contact the owner/manager about, who responded kindly and promptly, and were resolved promptly. Great hide-a-way within a couple miles of great restaurants and groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Peaceful

The location provided an additional break from the stress of every day life. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Impressive! A Wonderful Cabin to Vacation In

The Property Manager, Shane, is very easy to reach for communication, and that’s beautiful! I have to comment that this place was sparkling clean. My hat’s off to the cleaning staff. Every blanket and sheet was quite fresh also. I thoroughly enjoyed that about this place. And offering so many spare blankets to use watching tv and for weight on the bed was very kind and unexpected. Thank you. The air conditioning rocked. That was working very well, allowing us to cool the house to a great sleeping temperature. The beds were so comfortable that we felt fully rested every morning. And the water was delicious! It was like fresh spring water, to drink and to cook with. We enjoyed so many features. Everything in the kitchen works great for cooking and every pan or dish I needed was there. And they were nice items, not junk. Impressive! We found plenty to watch with the services offered for tv, and the Property Manager helped us use the Roku to find Netflix. Loved the romantic lighting. Very much enjoyed the pinball machine and jukebox. My favorite in the evening was sitting on the back deck under those beautiful stars and with such a gorgeous setting in the mountains. I didn’t expect such a view off the deck. The hills in the yard and mountains beyond, with the pond inside, is beautiful and relaxing. This cabin offered far more amenities than any other I’ve stayed in. Thanks for caring and thank you for offering such a wonderful cabin to vacation in.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Serene and Peaceful

Loved the porch and deck areas, the views are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

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

Wonderful!

The setting of this home is unbelievable. Our favorite part of our trip was eating our meals on the deck and enjoying the view. The bathrooms are not fancy, but get the job done. :-). We are so happy we were able to stay in this home and will always remember it. The pinball machine was an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M., PEORIA, AZ

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

Beautiful location

Can't beat the beauty of the location and very convenient to all there is to do in the area. As others noted, does need a little TLC in places, but would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Quiet, peaceful with perfect location

Sitting in the middle of 18 acres was so peaceful, yet only 5 min drive to Custer. The location was close to everything. A great location for families. The house has plenty of room, especially with the extra family room. The twin beds are not the most comfortable, so keep that in mind if an adult needs to sleep in there. Overhead lighting is not the best, but everything else was great. I would rent there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Black Hills Treasure!!

We absolutely loved the house and the land it sits on. It is close to town but far enough away that it was peaceful and private. The rustic decor added to the Black Hills mystique. We were pleasantly surprised by the pinball machine and juke box. The pinball machine offered some fun and competitive play and the jukebox inspired an impromptu dance party in the kitchen that will be remembered by all of us. Our grandchildren loved the rock formations near the house. The house was well-stocked in the kitchen and with extra towels and bedding. We highly recommend this property to any family that loves the great outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by TrailHound Cabin Co

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Hi there! We are Shane and Kianna Binger and we own TrailHound Cabin Co. We’re just a couple of trailhounds who visited the Black Hills and decided to stay forever. We think you’ll like it too. Whether it’s the sightseeing or outdoor activities, there’s a little something for everyone.

We’ve been together since 2013 and tied the knot in scenic Spearfish Park. Kia is local – sort of. She’s from Philip, South Dakota, near the Badlands, and her parents have hand-painted the Wall Drug signs since 1991. Shane grew up on the other side of the state on a farm near Tulare, South Dakota. We actually met on a school trip to Washington, DC, so traveling has always been close to our hearts! In our free time, we love hiking, kayaking, basically anything outdoors, and traveling to new places. Come visit us and we’ll show you some of our favorite Black Hills destinations!

Why they chose this property

Enjoy your own acreage at Whitetail Springs Lodge. Seventeen acres, that is! This cabin is tucked away, off the road, for a quiet South Dakota oasis. Bordering National Forest land, it’s complete with beautiful views, your own private pond, a balcony off the master bedroom, and a wraparound deck. There are no neighbors in sight, aside from deer, chipmunks, birds, and the occasional elk that might stop by!

What makes this property unique

Nestled in the heart of Black Hills National Forest, Whitetail Springs is a secluded log home with breathtaking views and abundant wildlife. With 17 private acres and no neighbors in sight, this 2100 sqft cabin provides the ultimate peaceful retreat. Enjoy the spacious family room with a stone fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, covered porch with gas BBQ grill, and more. Explore the Mickelson Trail just 1 mile away, or drive a short distance to visit iconic attractions such as Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park. Bikers will appreciate the well-maintained gravel road leading to the cabin and the large barn with a concrete floor for bike and trailer storage. Book now and experience the serenity of Whitetail Springs.

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