This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Gates Park and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Gates Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Crazy Horse Memorial - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
Custer State Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
Sylvan Lake - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 5 min drive
Miner's Cup - 6 min drive
Baker's Bakery & Cafe - 5 min drive
Frontier Bar And Grill - 5 min drive
Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Buckhorn Cottage
Summary:
Buckhorn Cottage
The Space:
Unwind and relax in this modern cozy home. Enjoy your evenings on the porch within the peaceful trees of the back yard. Located in a pine tree filled neighborhood within minutes of downtown Custer, you'll never want to leave. Walk or hike the famous Mickelson Trail or enjoy dining out at many of Custer's local restaurants and brewery. Being in the forest yet, only minutes to Custer and 4 miles to Crazy Horse, makes this the perfect combination of convenience and country. With everything so close in a beautiful location, why stay anywhere else?
Crazy Horse Monument is a short 4.2 mile drive up the hill from this house, and Custer State Park is just 7 miles away. Medicine Mountain road is only 2.9 miles down the road, for access to miles and miles of national forest and forest service roads for your outdoor and ATV/UTV adventures. With everything so convenient in a beautiful location, this relaxing home will provide the perfect getaway for Black Hills adventures.
Planning a trip to the hills to ATV/UTV? This home is located near Medicine Mountain Road Road (2.9 miles away) which has many forest service roads which also connect to the Hill City ATV/UTV trail systems which turn into snowmobile trails in the winter.
Guests with motorcycles will love this home as there is only .5 miles of well maintained gravel to the highway, making it both centrally located and easy to get around. In addition to the limited gravel, there is plenty of parking outside for trailers and vehicles. Please note, the garage is not available for guests use.
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This home has central A/C
Amenities:
Buckhorn Cottage
Sleeps: 6
# Bedrooms: 3
Hot tub: No
A/C: Yes, central A/C
WiFi: Yes
TV service: One large 75" smart TV
Cell phone service: Yes
BBQ: Propane
Fire pit: No
Coffee maker: Coffee pot
City: Custer
Laundry: On site washer/dryer
Garage: No
Additional amenities: Centrally located with minimal gravel and nestled in the pines
Parking: 4 cars & 3 trailers
Gravel: .6 mile
Beds: 1 king, 1 queen, 1 full and 1 bunk bed
Miles to Mt. Rushmore: 18.3 miles
Miles to Crazy Horse: 4.2 Miles
Miles to Custer State Park: 7 miles
Pack 'n Play available at home: Yes
ATVing/Snowmobiling nearby: Yes just under 3 miles away on Medicine Mountain road which will connect to miles and miles of national forest and forest service roads.
Hiking/walking nearby: Yes just under 3 miles away on Medicine Mountain road which will connect to miles and miles of national forest and forest service roads or hop on the Mickelson Trail which is about a 10-15 minute walk away.
Additional Information:
Check in is at 4PM
Check out is at 10AM
Half of the total is taken at the time of reservation
The second half is automatically processed 14 days prior to reservation
No refundable deposits are taken
Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date are subject to a 5% cancellation fee or $50, whichever is greater. Cancellations or changes that are made within sixty (60) days of the arrival date, forfeit any payments made, unless the home can be re-rented; the cancellation fee still applies.
Airbnb cancellations that are made 7 days prior to the arrival date will forfeit 50% of the total booking cost. After 7 days prior to arrival, no refund will be given.
Rushmore Vacation Rentals provides guests with the following:
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Trash can liners
Linens and 1 towel for each person the home sleeps
Kitchen stocked with plates, silverware, cups, baking dishes, etc. (enough for the amount the home sleeps)
Basic seasonings (salt & pepper)
Propane for BBQ grill
Dish soap
Hand soap
Dishwasher soap
Laundry detergent
(Washers and dryers are free for guests use)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,680 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Custer, close to Crazy Horse Memorial, Sylvan Lake, and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. You'll also find Black Hills National Forest and 1881 Courthouse Museum within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Buckhorn Cottage?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Does Buckhorn Cottage have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies at Buckhorn Cottage?
Yes, every accommodation at Buckhorn Cottage comes with a balcony.
Buckhorn Cottage Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Bonnie D., Minnesota
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a very nice house and awesome shower in the master bath. One suggestion is to have enough toilet paper always available and facial tissues, too. Also enough hooks or towel racks for the amount of people that can stay there. A bit more shelf or table space in the bathrooms for the guests things would help, too. Also, look at getting a bigger pressure tank for water pressure. It would trickle out of the shower if you just flushed the toilet. The kitchen was great!
Bonnie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerry C., Pocatello, ID
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in Every Way
We loved everything about this house. The location was perfect for adventures to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, the Badlands, and so much more. In fact we could see Crazy Horse from the road to the house. It was comfortable for when we spent the afternoon watching movies while it rained. The property was clean and spacious. We loved staying there!