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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Custer, SD
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬

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

Cozy Custer Cottage: Family-Friendly, SD Charm, Bar, Deck & Walk to Dining

Welcome to The Green Door Cottage in Custer! This cozy 3BR, 2BA cabin, filled with South Dakota charm, is just steps from local dining, shops, and bars. Relax on the spacious back deck or unwind at the small bar downstairs. Inside, enjoy a rustic atmosphere with plenty of local decor. Perfect for families or small groups, it’s a great base for exploring the Black Hills.

☀ 10 Min to Custer State Park
☀ 15 Min to Sylvan Lake
☀ 30 Min to Mt. Rushmore

Experience Custer With Us and Learn More Below:

Key Features:
☀ Sleeps 8; 3 bedrooms, 2 king beds + 1 queen + sofa bed
☀ 2 Full Bathrooms both with walk-in showers
☀ Modern, fully equipped kitchen
☀ Private back deck with seating & a grill
☀ Fast WiFi & Roku systems throughout the home
☀ Board games for family fun
☀ Walkable to shops, restaurants, and more!
☀ Easy access to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Mickelson Trail, and other Black Hills attractions!


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A Few Kind Words From Past Guests:

"Green Door Cottage is cozy, charmingly decorated, and well equipped. The location is PERFECT for walking to dinner and shops in Custer and day-tripping to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park." – Gary

"Adam’s house was perfect! Super clean, very cute, and in a great location. We easily walked to restaurants and shops—perfect for our family of four while visiting the Black Hills!" – Lisa

"Green Door Cottage was impeccably decorated, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location made it easy to walk to shops and restaurants in Custer." – Beth

"We loved our stay! Extremely clean, beautifully decorated, and the perfect size for our group. We enjoyed grilling on the patio and walking downtown for shopping, coffee, and dining." – DeeDee

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Inside Green Door Cottage

☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
Step inside and enjoy the inviting open-concept living space, filled with natural light. Relax on the cozy sofa while watching your favorite shows on the Roku TV, or unwind after a day of adventures with a good book or board game.

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
This home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests across three thoughtfully designed bedrooms and one sleeper sofa in the living room:

Primary Bedroom (Upstairs): Features a plush king bed, cotton linens, and warm, inviting decor for a restful stay.

Bedroom 2 (Main floor): A spacious room with a king bed, perfect for families or friends traveling together.

Bedroom 3 (Main floor): A cozy retreat with a queen bed, ideal for a peaceful night’s sleep.

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
Both bathrooms are modern and fully stocked with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Each features a walk-in shower, making them a great option for guests with mobility considerations. Please note that there is no bathtub, which may be a consideration for families with young children.

☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
☀ Private Back Deck: A quiet, secluded space to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink. Features a granite countertop with bar stools, two comfortable swivel chairs, and a grill.
☀ Relaxing Atmosphere: A great spot to unwind while staying close to nature.
☀ Spacious Off-Street Parking: Plenty of room for vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, and ATVs.

☆☆ BOOK TODAY & EXPERIENCE CUSTER LIKE NEVER BEFORE! ☆☆
☀ Perfect Location: Walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and the famous Purple Pie Place.
☀ Mickelson Trail (5 min away): A scenic 109-mile trail for biking, hiking, and running.
☀ Wildlife Loop (30 min away): See bison, elk, and pronghorn in Custer State Park.
☀ Mount Rushmore (30 min drive): A must-see American landmark.
☀ Sylvan Lake (20 min drive): Perfect for hiking, kayaking, and picnicking.
☀ Motorcyclists & ATV Riders Welcome! The Black Hills are famous for scenic drives and off-road trails.

Why You’ll Love Staying Here:
☀ Spacious & Comfortable – Sleeps up to 8 guests. Ideal for groups of 4-6 for the best experience.
☀ Fully Stocked Kitchen – Everything you need to cook and entertain.
☀ Prime Location – Walk to town, explore the Black Hills, and relax in comfort.
☀ Onsite Laundry – Perfect for extended stays.

Whether you're here for outdoor adventures, family fun, or a relaxing retreat, Green Door Cottage is the perfect home for your Custer getaway. Book your stay today!
This holiday home's good location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Magic Show. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 11 minutes from Custer State Park
Cozy Custer Cottage: Family-Friendly, SD Charm, Bar, Deck & Walk to Dining offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Adam

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,346 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cozy Custer Cottage: Family-Friendly, SD Charm, Bar, Deck & Walk to Dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerad T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Cozy and Convenient
Our family of five very much enjoyed our fall getaway to Custer. The cabin was exactly as pictured. It is cute up north cabin theme. It was extremely clean and everything was neat and in working order. Host was responsive, informative and lovely to connect with. Pride and love for the community and property was evident. We loved being able to easily walk to great meals - even in the off season. Totally recommend visiting in the fall. It was quiet and beautiful. Thanks for a great trip and many family memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Green Bay Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Custer Cottage
The online pictures are very accurate and the home is literally just a block or two from the main hub of shops and restaurants. Recommend eateries were spot on; especially the breakfast and pie/dessert places. Communication with the host was prompt and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Hills Adventure
Green Door Cottage is cozy, charmingly decorated, comfortable and well equipped. It has all you need for cooking. The living room was a comfortable gathering space for the 4 of us. We used the electric fireplace for the ambience and for a little bit of heat on the chilly mornings. There is a large TV with ROKU (which we did not use). The hosts are friendly and very responsive. The location is PERFECT for walking to dinner and shops in Custer and day tripping to Mt. Rushmore, and Custer State Park. I highly recommend driving the Wildlife Loop, Needles Highway, and the Iron Mountain Road (start from the south near the Custer State Park visitor center for a great distance view of the presidents). We enjoyed the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, an active paleontological dig site. Sauce and Dough pizza was very good and Skogen Kitchen was excellent (needs reservations). Don't hesitate to book Green Door Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This home in Custer was perfect for us exploring the area. It had all the comforts home and was clean and cozy. We enjoyed being able to walk to town for meals when desired, especially after we'd done so much driving.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri V., Alta Sierra, California

Liked: Cleanliness
An Excellent Adventure!
This home was perfect in so many ways. It is in the heart of Custer City but very private. The house sits on the upside of the street on an elevator that allows you to keep the window shades open and enjoy the outside deck with total privacy. We had everything we needed for a week. The amenities are well maintained and great quality. We look forward to staying here again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy in Custer
Very convenient, comfortable, clean and relaxing for our group of 6. This was a 5 star experience. Hopefully we will be back and refer our family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M., South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient home in the center of Custer.
Everything went smoothly with our stay at this home. Check-in was quick and easy. Check-out was done with minimal effort, which got us on the road home earlier than expected. We were able to walk to several restaurants and the shops in the center of Custer. The bedrooms were perfect and the beds were comfortable. Despite the temperature almost reaching 100 degrees, the house was comfortable. Would like to stay there again when we go back to the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela C.

Custer/Mt Rushmore/Crazy Horse
Cute little cottage. Great location. Centrally Located. Supplies were sufficient as indicated. Note to future guests- it is a pretty hilly area, so be prepared for that. Steps up into the cottage so could be an issue if knee problems. Could have been a little cleaner. Wet runner just thrown out on back deck. Kitchen and bath floors sticky. Kitchen was very disorganized with lots of mis-match stuff. The downstairs "bar area" was beyond sketchy! It is just a dark basement, but the cash register was cool. LIGHTS/REMOTE - I did text the owner and let him know that there were 10 lightbulbs burned out and none of the remotes worked. We did replace 6 necessary light bulbs and batteries in one of the remotes. With a deep clean and some organization, I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
The cottage is beautiful. Quite at night, very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grayson A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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