Notes from the host
Custer Farmhouse
- Located downtown on Main St.(hwy 16) Walk to shops + food
- Hot tub in fenced backyard - plenty of privacy
- Gas fire pit, Grill, lawn games, PLENTY of seating in backyard
- Family friendly space
- 25 min to Mt. Rushmore, 15 min Crazy Horse, or 20 min to Custer State Park
- UTV/ATV and motorcycle friendly with hoses to wash your toys!
I give my guests space but am available when needed
Enjoy the comforts of home with a stay at our downtown Farmhouse! Hang out in some cool cafes and restaurants, or take an adventure in the Black Hills. There are also charging stations nearby!
- Take a Tour of the Historic Downtown - Discover hidden gems inside and outside of downtown Custer
- Explore the Beauty of Nature in the Black Hills National Forest - Enjoy breathtaking views, trails, and wildlife
- Have Fun at Crazy Horse Memorial - Learn about the history and culture of Crazy Horse while admiring the amazing monument from above
- Sip a Beer at Local Breweries - Experience some of South Dakota's best craft beers in Custer
- Check Out Festivals & Events - From art shows to outdoor concerts, there's always something fun going on in Custer
- Dine & Shop Along Main Street - Find unique gifts, souvenirs, and delicious restaurants along Main Street
Guests can access the Custer Farmhouse from the back ally off 8th street or on Highway 16-A (also called Main Street)
BEDROOMS (new mattresses)
- Bedroom 1: 1 King bed downstairs
- Bedroom 2: 1 Queen downstairs
- Bedroom 3: Twin/Twin and Twin/ Full in bunk room
- Bedroom 4 Upstairs*: 2 Twin beds
- Bedroom 5 Upstairs*: 1 Queen bed
- Bedroom 6: Upstairs* 1 Twin/Full bunk
* The Custer Farmhouse has a VERY steep set of stairs. Use caution when using the stairs.
BATHROOMS
- 2 full baths: one shower + one bathtub/shower combo (see pics for more)
- TONS of storage
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash, hairdryer, hand soap provided
KITCHEN
- Fully stocked kitchen - double amount of dishes you would need!
- Toasters, teapot, blender, crockpot, Keurig coffee maker
- Pots, pans, and baking dishes
- Storage containers, mixing bowls, knives, dishtowels
- First Aid kit
- Grilling supplies and paper plates
DINING
- Seating for 8 at table
- Seating for 4 in kitchen
- Outdoor seating + +
- Outdoor grill
OUTDOOR SEATING
- Large hot tub in back yard
- Privacy fences in back yard
- Plenty of seating for everyone
ENTERTAINMENT
- 3, 55” Roku TVs
- SLING live TV account for sports!
- High speed WiFi
- Printer + extra computer screen available (by request)
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Games + Outdoor games for the family
- Toys and books for your littles
- Game Room with Foosball, darts, board games, Connect Four, beanbags
- Fenced-in backyard
- Walking distance to the parks in town
Live the good life at the Custer Farmhouse! Our convenient location across from Lynns Dakota Mart, Dollar General, and Ace Hardware puts you right in the heart of all that Custer has to offer. Everything is within easy reach - just take a 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! Make sure you ask for the list!
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. This service is upon request.
CAMERAS: Custer is a VERY safe community. We do have 3 cameras for video surveillance on the door to all of our properties. A camera on the south side of the house facing the doors, and one on both the front and back door.
PARKING: Our property has a lot of parking on Main Street in front and in the back of the house via the ally.
*NEW* 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
- Pet fee
- 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.
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.
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 Dollar General nearby.
Check out our other properties in Custer and Hill City! Look up “Black Hills Family Vacations” in both towns.
With over 2400 sq. ft. of well-designed space, the Custer Farmhouse features 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating 16 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.
