You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond. . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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 hours and 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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Piano
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
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.
4 accessible parking spaces
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Kayak
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return all furniture to original location
Clean the grills you used
Check the pond and return any fishing poles, paddle boat, life jackets
Clean up trash around pond and fire pit, deck area
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Take all trash to the trash cans at the end of your stay.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Needles Highway and Holy Terror Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. Visit our Custer travel guide
How much is parking at Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond. located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Custer State Park, Stockade Lake and Black Hills National Forest. Big Rock Park and Harbach Centennial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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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.
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!
Stayed here for a week with my wife’s family. Location and house were great and perfect for our needs. Nice big kitchen for cooking family meals. Great star gazing on the deck. Hosts very easy to communicate with should you need anything. Will definitely be staying again!
We enjoyed an energetic multigenerational gathering to honor several birthdays, and introduce some of the family to their heritage in the Black Hills.
Grandpa's Place offered a beautiful relaxing location for visiting, and a base for exploration.
The home was perfect for the three generations of our family visiting the Custer area. It had everything from a high chair, pack & play, and LOADS of toys to a Blackstone, Grill, and bedrooms for accommodate everyone. I highly recommend this house and its likely the best home I've ever stayed at.
Great house for a large family get together! Beautiful house in a scenic and secluded location. The house had many surprises with the quantity and quality of amenities. Looking for our next excuse to come back!
This cabin is absolutely gorgeous! Our grand babies had a ball fishing in the pond, roasting marshmallows and just exploring everything they could find! We woke up to deer in the field and went to sleep to coyotes howling. Grandpa’s Cabin will definitely be our home in the hills whenever we come to visit!!
This property is beautiful, comfortable & clean! Pictures of home and property are accurately detailed. The views are amaising....sit back on the (wrapped around) deck and you might see deer roaming the pasture. Do a little fishing at the pond or, hike around the property. It is remote but worth the drive (maintained dirt road). Home owner is great to work with. I would book this property again and recommend it to anyone.
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.
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.
Robert Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL B.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
wonderful stay for 50th wedding anniversary with Family
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
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!
Grandpa’s Place is a lovely place to stay, far from the noise and in the middle of beautiful wilderness. I would highly recommend staying here when visiting Mount Rushmore!