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Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching

2.0 star property
Lakefront apartment in Custer with a sauna

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Escape to Black Hills Bungalows, a serene retreat nestled among Ponderosa Pines with breathtaking views of the Needle Spires. Enjoy outdoor serenity and indoor entertainment with an arcade game, 65-inch TV in the living room and 40-inch TV in the bedroom. Take advantage of fishing opportunities at our pond or relax by the outdoor firepit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching

Lakefront apartment in Custer with a sauna
Along with a sauna, this smoke-free apartment building has an arcade/games room and charcoal grills. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Custer apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include a sauna.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

286348

About the area

Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • French Creek - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stockade Lake - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Custer State Park, Stockade Lake and French Creek. Black Hills National Forest and Big Rock Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great with our stay. The cabin itself is sort of a no frills place, so it is hard for me to give it 5 stars as an overall rating. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nursing School Graduation Trip

The perfect place to relax and unwind while also being so close to everything! Exploring Custer and the Black Hills was a great way to end our last semester of college!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

We liked the location. It was nice being in the country, yet close to main road leading to multiple towns and Custer state park. We hosted our kids for a few meals and it worked well. Had basic cooking supplies, a grill, etc. We would recomnend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Just as advertised. Only suggestion is to add a mixing bowl to the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Everything went well, staff got in touch within a timely minor. Minor hiccups, but nothing negative overall and was taken care of promptly. Property is nice, tucked away. Cabins clean and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandi R.

Disliked: Communication
Buyer beware! Make sure you fully read contract before booking this listing. If you book more pets then what is allowed in the contract. You will not be informed until 3 days before your stay which is too late to cancel and receive any refund. We even asked if we could pay additional pet deposit to keep our reservation. We were told we should have read the contract. How insulting, and just bad business. We had to scramble to book elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfortable king-size bed. Perfect weather for a fire in the firepit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly as described. Everything was just perfect. We loved the location as it was convenient to all the sights we had planned to visit. We would definitely stay again. The host was excellent and provided some excellent tips and suggestions. Definitely 5 out of 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025