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The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!

This cabin-inspired haven offers stargazing opportunities and easy access to South Dakota's treasures like Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Monument.

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The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B offers lodge-like charm in a rural setting. Travelers gather around the fire pit, children enjoy the playground, and everyone loves the free WiFi. Guests especially value the secluded location and delicious breakfast served each morning.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is €211
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

About the area

Located in Custer, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area. 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 Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Custer travel guide
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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Way Park
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • French Creek Park
    4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    5 min drive
  • Miner's Cup
    4 min drive
  • Frontier Bar And Grill
    4 min drive
  • Baker's Bakery & Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Skogen Kitchen
    4 min drive

About this property

The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!

Bed & breakfast near Black Hills National Forest
Consider a stay at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! include comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! on 10 Apr 2026 start from €211, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Rock Park, Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park. Monument Health Custer Hospital and French Creek Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Bears Den Dakota Dream B&B. Secluded, Close to Custer, Great Breakfast! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Awesome

Property and host were excellent. Would be great for kids
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

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

Quaint and quiet

Warm and relaxing stay with a very comfortable bed. Perfect location away from noise yet close enough to visit very historic places. I’ll stay again when time allows and for a longer duration.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean room and beautiful property. Easy drive to all things in the Black Hills. We stayed 5 nights and felt very much at home. At breakfast don’t expect the usual pancakes, bacon and eggs (but she will cook what you request). Owner is an excellent breakfast chef, serving many of her grandmothers old recipes that are on the unusual side but delicious. Oh, and Maddie her assistant is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place, peaceful, quiet. I was able to reflect and rejuvenate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Wonderful place

Dakota Dream is an absolute wonderful place to stay. It is convienetly located close to Custer. The host, is amazing. She goes above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay. The family atmosphere is priceless. The rooms are extremely clean and the bed is so comfy. I highly recommend staying here. You will not regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hakhamanesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a cozy room in a beautiful wooded ranch setting that felt like home. The bonus was the wonderful animal residents in this large property, including a sweetheart show bull, two wily goats, and a fluff of a cat. Downtown Custer, minutes away, wound up giving us some of the best meals of our South Dakota trip. And the whole region is gorgeous with much to see. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was outstanding and Tranquil location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Great!

First time staying at a Bed and Breakfast-what a delightful surprise! Enjoyed getting acquainted with the host, her daughter and the animals …Gunner the German shepherd and 3 week calf that thinks she is dog!! It was super clean and the decor was perfect! Breakfast was delicious! We will definitely want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

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

Very nice

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Randi B.

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

This place IS a dream!!!

You have got to experience this wonderful bed & breakfast! The whole experience was just what we were looking for. The location was perfect for all the exploring we had planned to do.. The afternoon we checked in we unloaded and went to dinner a few blocks away and headed to Mount Rushmore for the illumination program. It was spectacular. The next day we explored Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park and even Hot Springs. The next day Deadwood and Sturgis, the next day Spearfish and drove out to Devil’s Tower. All of these were easily accessible from Dakota Dream! Mackenzie served breakfast at 8:00am and after a quick visit with her getting recommendations we were off for the day. At night you can sit by the fire pit and stargaze. One of the greatest trips we’ve taken and Dakota Dream was a highlight. Close enough to everything but had a country feel. Next time we will bring the whole family and use her cabins and awesome glamping A frames.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great property!

We had an amazing time here and getting to enjoy the town. The property was beautiful. We enjoy walking and seeing the goats. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Darling cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy Custer cottage. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated and so clean. MacKenzie was so friendly and available to our needs. She also prepared a lovely breakfast for us. The cottage was conveniently located to downtown. We highly recommend this place for your stay in Custer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to. Near Custer State Park👍 Safe, clean, beautiful room , very new and comfortable. Mackenzie was a great hostess and we loved every moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021