Sky View Log Cabin- Off the beaten trail yet close to all the main attractions!

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Plenty of room to roam and enjoy an evening campfire!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11172.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Custer, SD

Needles Highway
‪23 min drive‬
Crazy Horse Memorial
‪26 min drive‬
Sylvan Lake
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Camp Custer Log Cabins are Located 5 miles off the highway near Crazy Horse Mountain. Camp Custer Log Cabins are a work of art handcrafted by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) built in the 1930's.The scenery surrounding this vacation home is breathtaking. Filled with wildlife who never tire of entertaining you. Enjoy the coyotes song in the evenings while sitting by a crackling campfire!
(Sky View) is a 1,860 square foot peaceful & beautiful historic log cabin. Great for reunions, couples getaway, family and friends gatherings. There are 5 themed bedrooms in Sky View cabin #1- 1 Queen #2- 1 Double #3-1 Queen #4-1 Queen #5-1 Queen & 1 double extra long. Two full baths and one half bath. The stairs off the living room lead to the first 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The 4th room is on the ground floor with 1 full bathroom right next to it. The 5th bedroom is upstairs and has the 1/2 bath nearby. The Dining table seats 8. The couch, loveseat and recliner in the same room accommodate additional diners. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size appliances including a dishwasher. Dishes, utensils, pots and pans, coffee maker, toaster, 2 microwaves, even crock pots, baking sheets and more are all provided. The laundry room is equipped with both a washer and dryer.
You'll find board games, cards, books and a host of other surprises within the cabinets, nooks and crannies ready for those rainy days. You will love breathtaking views from the large deck which includes a propane grill, 2 picnic tables several benches and chairs. Ready for family and friends get togethers and cookouts! Spacious yard, bring your favorite outdoor games. (We do have horseshoes). Many miles of forest service land to explore! And just across the road on national forest service land is a very nice pond that adults as well as children really enjoy!

Property manager

Teresa Pedersen

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

5 max. No jumping on furniture/no food bedrooms.

Events

No events allowed

Only reserved guest are allowed on the property.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outdoors is fine

#1.Most importantly is enjoy your vacation! Please leave the cabin close as possible to the same condition in which you found it.

Do not allow children to jump on our furniture or have food/drinks in the bedrooms. And Please Do Not feed the animals.

Please be mindful of body oils/lotions and etc.. when using our bedding. If you stain them please get the stains out before they are washed and dried.

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

Note from host: Only reserved guest are allowed on the property.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cabin is in the mountains. Crazy Horse Memorial and Four Mile Old West Town Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Sylvan Lake. 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.

Custer, SD

What's nearby

Needles Highway - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
Crazy Horse Memorial - 26 min drive - 13.2 km
Custer State Park - 29 min drive - 20.9 km
Jewel Cave National Monument - 30 min drive - 20.1 km
Sylvan Lake - 33 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Purple Pie Place - ‬21 min drive
‪Laughing Water Restaur - ‬18 min drive
‪Wicked Espresso - ‬21 min drive
‪Feel Good Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Dakota Cowboy - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sky View Log Cabin- Off the beaten trail yet close to all the main attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sky View Log Cabin- Off the beaten trail yet close to all the main attractions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sky View Log Cabin- Off the beaten trail yet close to all the main attractions!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sky View Log Cabin- Off the beaten trail yet close to all the main attractions! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Indian Museum of North America, Black Hills National Forest and Gates Park. Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shea M.

20 August 2024

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

Rustic

The cabin was great. We had a great time roasting marshmallows around the fire pit

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

12 August 2023

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

Excellent

Great place too stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

17 June 2024

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

Magnificent

We had a wonderful time on our fathers day weekend 4 wheeler trip with our group of Dads, super clean house in a beautiful location. The host's were very accommodating on every reqest. Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

3 June 2024

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

Fun out west

Had a great time and Sky View served as a great home base for the week. Kids were actually excited about the location and yard. They loved the cabin and all of its “kid friendly “ extras that proved to be an all around great trip!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

24 July 2024

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

Amazing place to stay.

This place was fantastic. We had a great stay. I wish we would of had a day of non site seeing to just relax there for a whole day and do nothing. It was cozy and roomy. Great outdoor area. The very upstairs room does get warm and the ac unit could be updated but we are looking forward to book this place again. It's also close everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

6 July 2023

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

Black Hills Family Vacation

Great property for a family vacation. The kids loved playing outside.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

13 August 2021

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

Wonderful place!

This host was great to work with. The house had amazing views and was very clean!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rulon J.

21 July 2023

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

beautiful

central location, beautiful scenery, nice big yard

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert D.

11 July 2023

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

Amazing

Quiet comfortable assessable has everything so you can enjoy your stay we would stay here again if we came back to the hills

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci O.

14 June 2023

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

Great cabin for a family

We had a great time at this Cabin. There is lots of room for people to spread out. There is a great fire pit and space for people to enjoy the outside. Easy to find and easy to enjoy!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

24 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

30 June 2022

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

Wonderful accommodation for largish group

As described, the setting is beautiful, and with the 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, there is ample space for 10+ people. The house is decorated with interesting regional and historical items, and has many cupboards and closets furnished with everything you might need for your comfort and entertainment. Teresa was a joy to work with!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim r.

19 June 2023

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

Wonderful property

This was our 50th anniversary celebration, and it can best be summed up by my 3 grandchildren - "Grandpa, I think we should rate this 5 stars - it has been the best day in my life" They repeated this each of the three days. The history was not lost on them either, as a good friend of ours told us that his grandfather had built that camp, so that made it extra special. Everything that we needed was found, so it is extremely well stocked!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

20 July 2024

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

Historic CCC cabin with all the amenities

This cabin experience of six days matched the wonderful reviews that I had read. Although off the beaten trail, GPS got us right there after dark. The kitchen was well stocked, the many bedrooms provided the privacy and quiet that our family of four adults and three children needed. The proximity to Crazy Horse, Custer, Mount Rushmore and Hill City allowed for the right balance of activities. Although we stayed during a heat wave in Rapid City (a one hour drive away), this site was appreciated for its much lower temperatures. The Skyview cabin has a remarkable history, and the historic photos inside provided context. WiFi, games and children’s books were appreciated. Despite its age, (90 years) the cabin was clean and the beautiful grounds allowed for safe play for the children. The hosts were excellent communicators! We would be happy to stay again in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

4 July 2024

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

Peaceful

This former CCC cabin (updated of course) was a great place for our family. The surroundings were beautiful and with only a vehicle passing by rarely, it was peaceful. We heard and saw a variety of birds, deer, and rabbits. The parking area was a good sized for 2-3 vehicles. The firepit was nice to have - we used it several times - the wood was available and only asked for a donation. The beds were all comfortable in the 5 bedrooms - 6 queen or full beds. The kitchen, though on the small side, was well-stocked. The bathrooms were nicely remodeled. There is no TV, but wifi worked fine (we liked having no TV!). There really was nothing we lacked. We were within 20 minutes of Crazy Horse, 30 minutes of Mount Rushmore, 1 hour to Rapid City, and 15 minutes to Custer (the city). The week we were there was cool, so did not use the air conditioners. If you don't like gravel roads this may not be the place for you - the road in was a few miles of gravel road - seemed to be well maintained. It was well worth it in my opinion. Cell phone reception was not good at the cabin, but with the wifi, it worked just fine. Theresa was very helpful and easy to contact.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

5 September 2022

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

Recomend for a good family time!

We had a great time! Kids loved the outdoors!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerrona P.

19 August 2022

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

Vacation 2022

First family vacation was a success due to being able to stay in the Custer cabins. Accessible location to all the activities we wanted to do. The cabin was very quaint.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrin W.

12 August 2022

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

Absolutely beautiful

Teresa had excellent Communication

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

2 August 2022

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

Great stay in South Dakota

The Cabin was very nice inside and out. We had 3 boys ages 3,5, and 6 and they had plenty to do in the large yard. My favorite is its off the main drag so it is quite and not a lot of traffic.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

31 July 2022

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

Great family gathering

We had a multiple family group gathering at the Skyview cabin and were very happy with our stay. We stayed during a very hot weather week and loved the shade at the cabin. We enjoyed both the outside and inside space to gather together. The location of the cabin was ideal to be peacefully away from the touristy area, but close for a quick drive to what we wanted to visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindi b.

29 July 2022

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

Family reunion

Perfect location in middle of the hills. We rented both cabins so had plenty of room to spread out. Enjoyed sitting at night by the fire pit and watching the wild bunnies and the stsrs

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

5 July 2022

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Very comfortable stay for the whole family. We had 9 total in our group, 3 separate family groups, the way the beds and bedrooms are laid out was perfect for our group. We were impressed at the cleanliness of the cabin and how well stocked it was. The cabin is conveniently located to all the things we wanted to see (Mt. Rushmore, 1880 Train, Needle Eye Highway, Bear County USA, Reptile Gardens) and was close to the local market for groceries and the best hamburger place we’ve ever eaten at. We loved watching the wildlife around the cabin, especially the cute baby bunnies! Even with two teenagers and one 10 year old, no one missed not having a TV, so peaceful to disconnect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

5 July 2022

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

Family Fun

We had a great time, our children and their spouses, the 10 of us stayed in this cabin. We enjoyed it very much, we had 5 bedrooms so there was perfect amount of bedrooms. We cooked a big breakfast one morning which was a lot of fun. Enjoyed the quiet evenings with a fire in front yard, and watched the bunnies and the deer in the morning. Everybody did a load of laundry before we left, which help us, not having to load up dirty clothes as we traveled. The beds were comfortable, and everything was cleaned. Enjoyed the antiques in the cabin. Thank you for making our stay easy, comfortable and enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peg H.

25 June 2022

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

Great country experience. Grandkids loved it

Teresa was great. Answered my questions immediately. Love the originality of the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari D.

8 June 2022

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

Peaceful and Away

We stayed here for a long weekend family getaway. Our family appreciated the rustic history of the cabin and the quiet setting away from all of the regular touristy hustle and bustle. Accommodations worked well for us as the family with small children had the upstairs bedroom suite to themselves and everyone else didn't have to worry too much about making noise to wake the kids. Kitchen was small but well stocked. Vic and Theresa were very kind and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by Teresa Pedersen

Languages:

English

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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