Beautiful vacation homes, great location, reasonable rates, great people to work with. What more…read morecould you ask for when vacationing? Forget the hotel, motel, campground, same-old, same-old... For the same price, you can stay in a gorgeous, clean, private, Heart of the Hills Vacation Home!

From the owner: Black Hills Vacation Homes and Cabins. Most within 15-20 minutes to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse…read moreMonument, Custer State Park and all the major attractions. Most are available year around. Fully furnished.

Black Hills Rentals is a collection of privately owned cabins of various sizes available for rent…read more Unlike many of the cabin rentals in the area, these cabins are spread out over several acres, not all bunched up together - so they are more quiet and secluded. Further unlike other rentals, they are located well off the main highway so road noise is not an issue. The owners are very friendly and gratious - easy to work with for reservations. The cabins are all relatively new, extremely clean and well equipped for any length stay. If you are looking for a truly tranquil and special experience in the Black Hills, it would be hard to go wrong with what these folks have to offer. Check out the selection of cabins on their website! I stayed at the Renegade cabin (about 4 miles west of Custer) and enjoyed its rustic feel and modern conveniences. It would be great for a couple or a young family of 3-4, but for larger parties I'd suggest some of their other properties. The kitchen is well equipped, a combination VCR/DVD player is available for entertainment, as is a small stereo with AUX and USB inputs for your CDs, iPod, etc. I was a bit concerned that this cabin was not shaded but I was amazed at how the logs insulate the inside. Even when the temps outside got up to 90 during the day, it remained comfortable inside, with ceiling fans to help keep the air moving around. It was the perfect Black Hills escape for me and I highly recommend them!

From the owner: Hello and welcome to our collection of delightful vacation home rentals! This grouping…read moreof private family mountain residences is unique to the Black Hills, if not the Nation. Most are full sized, year round homes and we have some smaller fully equipped cabins for smaller families. Each home or cabin has it's own lot that range from almost one to six acres! Most are located in the Custer area, and one is west of Hill City in a private, secluded location. We have been proudly serving the vacationing public since 1994, and we hope you are able to become part of our growing group of very loyal guests. Your hosts, John and Patricia

My Husband and I traveled out west touring national landmarks and parks. We stayed at the Hilltop…read moreCabin (a Deadwood Connections property) and Loved it! At first glance we thought we had made a mistake as we turned into the driveway of a tan pole shed looking building but upon driving to the back---WOW--- It was AMAZING! Newly remodeled and super clean this cabin contained everything from kitchen necessities to fluffy towels and a tiled walk in shower, comfortable beds, a grill to make dinner on and wonderful indoor/outdoor furniture to relax on. They also had outdoor games to play! Dining in after a small purchase at the local grocery store meant a very affordable way to consume healthy, delicious home cooked meals without feeling rushed along by a crowd. We loved this stay so much we decided to book an additional night. It was the most stress free portion of our trip. We saw deer every morning winding down the hilltop and as we returned from a long day of being elbow to elbow with people, it was a welcome & relaxing place to land. Hilltop Cabin was a quiet, modern lodge, with a spin of peaceful reflection at the end of a long day. We will definitely go back but this time, we may not leave this peaceful Hilltop cabin! Thank you Jerry at Deadwood Connections for your helpful guidance, great communication and for making our vacation such a hit! Pete & Tammy K. WI

We recently returned from our vacation in the Black Hills and stayed at Alta Vista (a Deadwood…read moreConnections property). The place was great, with more than enough room for our group of 8 (plus a baby). Large deck with hot-tub and propane grilled was used most mornings and many evenings. (though we didn't use the hot-tub, just enjoyed the deck). Full kitchen with most items you will need for cooking, etc. It's close to Spearfish Canyon (one of my favorite locations in the Hills) as well as Deadwood and Lead (gotta visit Sanford Underground Lab-surprisingly interesting). It's a little longer drive to many of the more popular areas (Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, etc.) but the scenic drive makes it worth it. Great communications from Deadwood team. When I come back, I'll use them again.

I can NOT say enough great things about Sheridan Lake Marina. A few months ago, my husband and I…read morenoticed a Living Social deal, which came with a 2-night stay and a 5-hour pontoon rental. We were immediately sold on the idea and finally used our Living Social this past weekend. Their prices are pretty reasonable. They have canoes, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and paddle boats for rent ($25 for 2 hours, $30 for 5 hours, and $50 for the whole day). I have never seen a place with better rental prices for these activities (not even close). Their pontoon rentals are $90 for 2 hours, $120 for five hours in the morning, $140 for five hours in the afternoon, and $190 for the whole day (at least for the 18 ft pontoon, which seats 8). Unfortunately, it was too windy to try SUP or kayaks during our stay. With that said, we were still able to take out a pontoon. I was really impressed with how well the pontoon was maintained. The owner told us that they had just reupholstered the seats, and I could tell. The owner was super friendly and patient with explaining how to use the pontoon. I really appreciated this as neither my husband nor I had never operated one before. This became readily apparent within 5 minutes of our having left the dock as we couldn't get the pontoon to start again and slowly drifted back in to shore (the horror!). Luckily, the owner came out and helped get the pontoon started again (as well as gave us some refresher instructions). After that, it was pretty much smooth sailing. We spent the 5 hours cruising the lake. We reallllly enjoyed the pontoon (so much so that my husband is now convinced that we need our own). Our day ended with our anchor getting stuck. Unsurprisingly, the owner drove all the way out to the end of the lake we were anchored at. He got us free immediately and was so patient with us. I reallllly appreciated how sweet he was and how he was readily available by radio the whole time we were out. We tried to tip him at the end for all of the headaches we caused him, but he refused to take anything (which I thought was way too generous). In sum, definitely a place you should check out if you enjoy water activities. Their prices are really reasonable and their staff are AMAZING!!!!

The Marina has a great newly remodeled convenience store with anything you need for a day on the…read morelake. The staff is wonderful and the rental boats are all brand new.

HEAVEN. Cabin Lovers, you don't need to search any further for the most amazing cabin experience…read more There is no "LOBBY" so please call the owners to arrange reservations and entry if you find yourself nearby or if you are planning your trip. The 5 acre property is Stunningly Beautiful, Peaceful and Secluded while being just minutes away from the Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt Rushmore and the Town of Custer. The cabins are CLEAN and sturdy, built in 1933 and the fascinating story of who built them with pictures and history adorn the walls of both cabins. There are two cabins; the larger one, "Skyview" has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and sleeps 13 (or more if sofa bed or cribs are used), the smaller one "Pinecrest" has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, sleeping 7 (not including sofa bed or cribs). Either one would be wonderful for a Romantic Getaway for 2 or for a Family or large group. Both have FULLY stocked kitchens (the large cabin has complete service for 20)! In each cabin you will find gorgeous hand-hewn large wood beam log construction, a wood-burning fireplace, comfortable beds & furniture, working antique radios, benches and tables made by the builder of the cabins, clothes Washer/Dryer, extra blankets and pillows, lots of towels, authentic western art and decor and FREE WIFI. Outside, both cabins have their own quality gas grills and wood-burning fire pits. The owners provide stacks and stacks of aged, split firewood and only ask for a donation if you use some. There is an expansive lawn of the softest prairie grass my bare feet ever felt. The land is geographically very interesting with a cluster of Ponderosa Pines atop a sudden, jutting section of slate and massive boulders. The sound of the wind through the pines, the Aspen tree grove and the waving prairie grass completes the perfect picture of total happiness that this property afforded my mother and I on our vacation in June 2017 while my boys were at the Medicine Mountain Boy Scout Camp nearby. We plan to return at every opportunity and are looking forward to celebrating my Mom's 80th birthday there in 3 years with the entire family. The owners, Teresa and Vic are very kind, wonderful people and I could tell by the details and decorating and care that these cabins are LOVED. Do NOT let an opportunity to stay here pass you by! I am nearly 50 and have been a cabin/cottage person all of my life when I travel and I've traveled many states extensively including my home state of Colorado and I have never found anywhere that will ever hold a candle to Camp Custer Log Cabins!!!

Just returned from a wonderful trip where we spent several days at Pine Crest at Camp Custer Log…read moreCabins. The location is great, a few minutes away from Crazy Horse, central location to all of the attractions in the Black Hills. The cabin is cozy, has all of the amenities you could need for a great stay. No tv, no problem, we didn't miss it at all. The gal who owns the place is great, she made us feel very welcome and was available if we needed her for anything, which we didn't but it was nice that she was willing. Why not 5 stars? Little bitty things that could use some attention throughout the cabin, such as the shower. The shower is clean, roomy, there's a nice tub if you have kids that want a bath, but, the lever that you pull up to make the water come out of the shower head has a problem where it pushes itself down and then the water is coming out of the main tub faucet instead of the shower head. And there's sort of a problem with flies in the cabin. Could be seasonal, I don't know, but it was hard to keep up with fly control such as swatting them or even sucking them up in the vacum to get rid of them. The last thing we would say is a minor issue is the very bright light in the yard. It tends to take away from the star gazing and general feeling of being out in the middle of nowhere. All in all, we would highly recommend the cabin to anyone looking for an accomodation in Custer and we would most definitely stay there again ourselves if the opportunity presented itself.

I found Sage Motel through Expedia and booked a room for a recent vacation through the Black Hills…read more Couldn't be more happier as the Accommodation was way above standard "Motel" decor. Pride of Ownership shows in the details; clean linen, furnishings, fixtures, lighting, exterior curb appeal, and entertainment connections with fast WiFi and Screen Options. Easy access to Highways, Dining, Fueling, and Historic Old Town as well. Highly recommended if you're ever travelling through Newcastle.

Very clean, great bedding and spacious bathroom. The a/c was super loud and wifi didnt work…read more We were not informed about breakfast which according to my reservation, was included

Management is unpleasant. False advertising of amenities. Management posted poor 1/5 VRBO review…read moreagainst me because I didn't give 10/10 review on the property. Beware!!

From the owner: Amazing location near Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. Clean, friendly, and centrally located…read morevacation rentals in Custer, South Dakota.

This property and management is amazing!! The owner and his wife are absolutely accommodating to…read moreany request we had they have so much knowledge about the area and, they also have so many amenities that you can use for free while on the property! Free use of the bikes, gold panning equipment, pool, hot tub, gas grills,and a campfire with access to free wood! Also many free items and items you can rent in the office, personal hygiene things, cooking utensils, really I could list so much more!! I will absolutely never stay anywhere else again as long as they have a vacant room!! Oh and I forgot to mention the breathing taking views, you are right by a creek and the views are just indescribable!! Thank you so much for making our stay one we will always remember!!my husband is only home 10 days a month from work and our time together is super special and you definitely helped make it amazing!!!

DAN AND I HAVE Been to BLACK HILLS CABINS AND MOTEL 4 times! We are going back again this year!…read moreGeorge is one the greatest people we know. A couple of years ago we rode our bike there and Dan got shingles. He needed to go to hospital, George let use his vehicle to take him to the hospital. And the next day to the eye doctor. There are many people out that would do this for you! George is a great host and now a good friend, if you never been to South Dakota this is the place to stay! Black hills cabins and motel are central located to all of the attractions! If you stay once and you ever go back you will be calling George to book a cabin! I give it a 5 star review