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Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park

Escape to a secluded haven surrounded by nature's beauty where you can unwind around the fire table after an exciting day exploring nearby attractions.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park

The Laughin Place allows you to spend less of your precious family and vacation time driving and spend more of that precious time doing the things that matter. Right in the middle of it all, with easy access to highways and attractions, The Laughin' Place is a mile high, and is nearly surrounded by both the fabulous Custer State Park and the spectacular Black Hills National Forest. Both offer you easy access to hundreds and hundreds of acres of hiking, animal sighting, and exploring. So close to everything, yet so private.

Our cabin is a tri level home, very easy and comfortable. Much of it is finished in knotty pine, with a soaring slate chimney. The kitchen is updated with hickory cabinets, side by side refrigerator and glass top range. We have all the conveniences you'd expect at home. The loft looks out over the living room below, and features a door leading to its own private outdoor deck. The lower level features an impressive slate wall, a second kitchen, and walks out on to our lush yard.

Bathrooms remodeled and refreshed in 2021. Walk in showers in both bathrooms now, a nice update.

The main floor master bedroom has a king size TempurPedic bed. The loft has two twin beds and also a day bed with a trundle if you need it. The lower bedroom has a queen size bed and also a futon if desired. The lower level den has a full size pull out sofa.

Our expansive decks allow a person or two to relax with a quiet cup of coffee in the morning sun. Later on, you can watch the evening shadows fall, reliving your day with friends and family around the propane fire table.

The Laughin' Place is ideally located for your Black Hills vacation plans. Custer State Park is literally a stone's throw. Custer City is quick trip by car or an easy bike ride, coming and going. Outdoor fun abounds in every direction. Biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, running and exploring.

From The Laughin' Place:
Mickelson Trail .8 mile
Stockade Lake 1 mile
Custer State Park west entrance 1.5 miles
Custer 4 miles
Crazy Horse Monument 9 miles
Poet's Table ???
Sylvan Lake/Needles Highway 10 miles
Wind Cave National Park 11 miles
Jewel Cave National Monument 17 miles
Hill City 18 miles
Mount Rushmore/Keystone 22 miles
Rapid City 42 miles
Badlands National Park 50 miles
Historic Deadwood 60 miles
Terry Peak Ski Area 65 miles

Property manager

Brett and Lori Koenecke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

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  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are loved!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Stockade Lake - 17 min walk
  • Custer State Park - 5 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 22 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bell Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stockade Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Custer State Park. French Creek is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Adjacent to Custer State Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay
Great vacation. Need handrails going to basement otherwise great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rav M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miracle in South Dakota
This property managed to WOW 3 generations of our family (including 2 initially resistant teens). THEN, we explored all the amazingly close lakes, mountains, trails, wildlife, towns, and historic Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Thank you for blessing our family with your incredible vacation home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in Custer
Wonderful place to stay. It was perfectly situated to where all our ventures were. Our daughter was in a wedding in Custer State park and it was a was a nice drive to and from the wedding venue. This VRBO was peaceful, quiet, and comfortable. The setting was great with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and great for families
In a very great location with views of Custer state park. Amazing outdoor area and very short drive to some trail riding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MinDee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views. Cozy location
What a great location. Feels cozy. Scenery was perfect! Easy communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fowler
Great location to area attractions! Very comfortable and relaxing cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and setting
Perfect location for our family vacation. Amazing setting! Short drive into Custer and easy to get to all the area attractions. Perfect place to have your morning coffee on the deck or take it with you on a drive through Custer State Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
The close proximity to Custer park made easy access to all the trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burton K.

Great place to stay
We enjoyed staying at the site. Many things to do in the area. We had 6 people - 4 adults and 2 teens. Good beds, kitchen and baths.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Howard and Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Custer
A great place and spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Woodbury, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 generation family vacation
We had an amazing vacation. This property was perfect for our 3 generations. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, fantastic location
The cabin is great. Every amenity you would want. The owners are very hands on and contact you before and during stay. The location is great. It borders Custer State park and Wind Cave NP, Jewel Cave NM, Crazy Horse memorial and Mt Rushmore are a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in SD
We had a great time visiting SD for the first time, and this location was perfect. We enjoyed the large yard, deck, the three floors inside worked out great for teens in the loft, parents on the main floor, and we took the basement. The space for the provided hammocks and cornhole were a bonus! Thanks you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the perfect location for exploring the Black Hills!
We had a great time and enjoyed the area. Location is close to all of the Black Hills attraction. The hosts made sure we had everything we would need for our stay. We realized on the road home that we had left an item behind. We let Brett and Lori know and they found the item and made sure it made its way back to us. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great basecamp for southern blackhills
This was our 4th trip to the Black Hills. This location was outstanding - close to Custer, Black Elk Peak, Wind Cave, etc. The setting is beautiful and very private. Great deck. Definitely will try to see if this one is available on future trips to S.D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing!
Beautiful cabin in perfect location, central to everything. Spacious, well stocked and well maintained, the cabin is located on an idyllic lot of land surrounded by tall pines. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and enjoying the quiet. Thank you for everything, Brett and Lori! We'll certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Cabin!
Great cabin, super private surrounded by State Park land with no other houses in sight, but only 5 minutes to Custer. We had deer in our yard every day, and a cool little hiking trail behind the house takes you up into magical rock formations. Tons of room both inside and out. Best deck ever. Can't wait to come back next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Dubuque

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed!
This property is ideally located next to Custer State Park, which contains miles and miles of pet friendly hiking and generally beautiful scenery. You are somewhat secluded, yet only minutes from groceries, restaurants etc. Brett’s place had everything you could need and provided us with a great home base after returning each day from a new hiking adventure. Truly a peaceful, relaxing, clean and well kept property and it was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Siri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property
This was our second trip to Brett’s property in Custer and we loved it even more! The home is comfortable, clean and well equipped. It feels cozy and warm, yet has plenty of room to spread out. The 3 kids enjoy all being in the loft bedroom together. The property is great as well, and we enjoy walking around and exploring there, as well as the company of the deer in the yard. We look forward to going back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A True Gem
Our family loved it here. This place is so perfect as it is super secluded (literally surrounded by nature) yet so close to town. We saw so many deer on the property and the kids loved exploring the rocks. The actual house was so much nicer than the pictures give credit. My three boys stayed in the loft and there was so much room. We barely even used the lower level. The location of the property was super central to all the things we wanted to do.. explore the national parks, ATV, Mount Rushmore, boating Pactola. Custer was our favorite town. It’s less touristy and had some great shops and restaurants. Beggin Burro, Custer Beacon and Baker’s Bakery were our favorite . Horatio’s Ice Cream parlor is also delicious. The owner was super responsive, checked in with us and gave some recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Great Location, but Communication with Property Owner was unpleasant
My husband, family, and friends enjoyed ourselves greatly until the very end. The location of this property was a perfect get-a-away. We spent most of our time outdoors, however, our children enjoyed playing games and spending time with family on the property. We started noticing items such as appliances such as the washing machine and coffee machine were broken. Then, we discovered under the blankets on the banister- every single column was not connected to the main banister. They easily fell apart after the blankets were removed by our children. Several attempts were made to reconnect the falling columns, but it was not something I felt I needed to fix. This could have been a dangerous situation if we had a toddler traveling with us. I contacted the owner about the broken appliances and the columns, but the owner later accused me of breaking his staircase after we left and were driving back to our home. I am horrified by the way the owner treated me and after I was trying to establish a positive relationship with hopes of staying again. I do not recommend this property-- not because of his home, even though he should have disclosed his items were broken, especially the staircase. I have saved the text messages and would be happy to share the poor exchanges between myself and the property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vaca
The house was perfectly located just outside of Custer. It was a beautiful home, so clean, and was just right for a trip with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sept 2024 buffalo roundup accomodations
It couldn't have been more perfect!! And the owners were extremely helpful and so good natured about answering all my questions. The cabin (house) was stunning, easy to find, and just everything we were hoping for. LOVED IT
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
Perfect access to the fabulous Black Hills North to South. Every attraction and visitor destination with in 90 minutes. Great home within 10 minutes of Custer. All you need for your vacation home away from home. S. Busch
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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