Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.

Custer, South Dakota
$1169 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


Grandpa’s Place is our family home we are offering to you, for your family to enjoy. It can become your special place to build memories with your family for years to come.. It is one of a kind. This beautiful property is at the end of a gravel road (3 miles of gravel) with acres and acres of United States Forest Service surrounding it. The home is situated on 18 acres with trees, open prairie, natural springs, a firepit and a spring fed pond. You could hike and bike for endless hoursand endless miles, or you could sit and take in the view. Built in 2004 by Jorgenson Log Homes and finished by Jenniges Masonry, it is one of the premier Black Hills homes. It has central air, fiber optic WiFi, attached parking garage and a large deck with rocking chairs for your pleasure. The kitchen has fully stocked utensils and cooking pots and pans. The pond has a small paddle boat for your use.
My husbands’ folks built this home to be close to their grandkids. As the kids grew and life changed, so did their plans. In building their dream home, they spared no attention to detail and it’s a beautiful, secluded property with all the amenities you would want. The house and attached garage are over 5000 square feet. It is air conditioned and has a beautiful open floor plan.
Grandpa’s Place is 6 miles from Custer and nestled into United States Forest Service. Close and central to everything, but quiet and exclusive for your family. This gorgeous property and home is about 35 minutes from Mt Rushmore, 15 minutes to Crazy Horse, 30 min to Keystone, 20 min from Hill City, 40 min to Hot Springs, 50 minutes from Rapid City and right next door to our largest park on the state, Custer State Park.
Grandpa’s Place has an elegant log home with an attached 3 stall garage and has views of the Cathedral Spires. A well maintained gravel road winds it’s way through majestic forest and breathtaking views into this retreat. The property has a spring fed pond with bass and perch and a large firepit. We have lots of room to roam.
This is a stunning property with all the comforts of home. Enjoy living spaces where kids can spread out in the basement to visit or play, along with a nice living room complete with piano and plenty of sofa space off the kitchen upstairs. This creates an enjoyable space for everyone. It rarely gets hot in the Black Hills, but we have central air for your comfort. The firepit and pond create a lifetime of memories. Paddle boat or fish, or just simply sit and watch ducks and geese swim and fly. There are always turtles interested in dock goers.
Hike, bike and take a walk away from it all. Grandpa’s Place is located next to Custer State Park and close to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and all the sites.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to come stay at the premier property in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Owners, Matt and Joy, live nearby and know how to care for guests and their property. Make this your memory making spot with your kids and grandkids or splurge on an executive retreat for your staff. Enjoy Grandpa’s place like we do. Laughing, loving and enjoying time with each other in a beautiful, soothing, peaceful, calm and serene landscape. Do as much or as little as you want to.

Custer has some highly rated restaurants including Skogen Kitchen (reservations expected) , Sage Creek Grille (Wait and dine) and The Wolf (great indoor and outdoor seating). It has top notch brewery and dining at The Pounding Fathers. We like to keep you fed and happy with breakfast at The Baker’s Bakery and Our Place and we like you to be fueled with coffee at Calamity Jane’s and Miners. Excellent and unique shopping at Good Karma, South Dakota Outdoor Shop, A walk in the woods, Art Expressions, Ken’s Minerals, Dave’s Rock Shop. Antiques downtown and outside of town at Boyd’s Antiques are always a hit with the pickers.
Take a quick day trip to Hill City, Keystone, Hot Springs or Hermosa or Rapid City.
Be adventurous and mountain climb with Sylvan climbing. Have a beer at The Buglin Bull, The Frontier Bar, The Goldpan or The Pounding Fathers. Enjoy Pizza at Pizza Mill, Pizza Works or Pizza Hit.
Hit up the best burger in the nation at Burger and Bun Co and check out their organic grocery next door called The Wild Sage.
Take a walk on the Custer Skywalk near the Custer Chamber of Commerce.
Drive along Iron Mtn Road, Needles Hwy and the wildlife loop road. Visit one of the lakes nearby. Hike Sylvan Lake. Paddle on Legion Lake. Fish from the dock at Stockade Lake.
I love getting up early and hiking Harney Peak/Black Elk Peak at sunrise.
Do I sound like a local… I am.

Consider a family vacation for Christmas, Thanksgiving or Spring Break. Get away with the girlfriends for the weekend. Make your stay even sweeter with a spa day at Moccasin Hot Springs (in Hot Springs) and book an evening meal. Wine and dine your friends, or take the grandkids on a trip. We have it all.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4486 Sq Ft (417 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Piano Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Musical Instruments
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Joe

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This home is spectacular! Everything was in great condition, well stocked, and ready to enjoy. We had a large group of family with a bunch of little kids- they lived in the paddle boat and canoe! Would definitely stay there again!

  • Topher C.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Big spacious cabin that was perfect for our large family. We enjoyed everything about this place.

  • Jake B.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2026

    Stayed Jun 1, 2026

    This property is absolutely a beautiful property and the owners were great as well. I’d highly recommend this property to anyone looking to relax in The Black Hills!

  • Penny N.

    Submitted May 29, 2026

    Stayed May 25, 2026

    This house was amazing! Joy was an awesome host. The views were great. My grandkids loved it there! We would definitely stay again. It’s an amazing place

  • Joshua S.

    Submitted May 22, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    I can’t say enough good things about this property or the hosts! Wow! Communication was easy and super fast - they responded rapid quick and were very attentive! The property is amazing. We made some great memories with my kids and my parents (the grandkids!). My dad has a type of terminal cancer and we are cherishing these moments with him and with the grandkids. It was very special - we will forever hold the memories made at this place in our hearts!

  • Jane Y.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Close to everything

  • scott J.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Beautiful

  • Kail M.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    This stay was phenomenal! Joy was super responsive to questions and the property was amazing! It was a bit of a drive out, and some of the road was a little rocky, but nothing that a car couldn’t handle! The house was spacious and clean, and the surrounding land and scenery was amazing from both dawn to dusk. Made a great Labor Day home base for our little family vacation and would highly recommend to anyone with a medium to large size group!

  • Robert Z.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Everyone in our group thought this was a wonderful place to stay. The pictures and description accurately reflect what you can expect, and cabin/house was very clean and well maintained. The owners provided fast and thoughtful communication. It was the best VRBO experience we've had.

  • Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This is a wonderful home away from home that I would highly recommend! If we are ever in the area again, we would love the opportunity to stay here once more.

  • Josh B.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We absolutely loved Grandpa’s Place! It was clean and spacious. We had 13 people in our group and never felt crowded. The views are stunning and peaceful. Everyone was happy with the beds, very comfortable. It felt like we were visiting our own family’s home. Hope we can come and stay again on future trips

  • Ronald V.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Perfect for a family get-together. Close enough to Custer and park attractions, yet private with plenty of opportunity for family time.

  • Kari F.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Beautiful house, lots of amenities. Perfect summer getaway.

  • Lori H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Our stay was fantastic!!! The grandkids had such a wonderful time with all the kid activities both inside and out. Grandpa's Place is so beautiful and accommodating. Highly recommend Grandpa's Place. Thank you for making our stay very enjoyable.

  • Tyler M.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    We loved our stay here. The grounds and cabin were well maintained and cared for. Communication with the property owner was great.

  • Linda L.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    The house, the view, the location was perfect for our family vacation this year. The house was fairly close to all the attractions we wanted to visit and still gave us a sense of being secluded. The family enjoyed fishing and swimming in the pond and watching the wildlife in the area. The house was set up perfectly and plenty of room for everyone. Nice touch with the piano -- my sons, who took lessons when they were young, played for the family the first night we arrived. Great way to start the vacation. Thank you for having such a beautiful home, in a beautiful location for my family to enjoy.

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$1,169+
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