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#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

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This historic home was built in 1914!
Exterior
Kitchen island with bar seating
Huge living room to hang out in
Ponderosa Place

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Custer, SD
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

Our spacious Lodge at Ponderosa Place sleeps up to 10 comfortably.
NO PETS, NO EVENTS, NO FAMILY REUNIONS, NO WEDDINGS

FIRST FLOOR
Open Floor Plan | Kitchen | Dining | Laundry Room | Private Front Porch | 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 queen)
| Full Bathroom | Living Room | Fireplace

SECOND FLOOR
2 Bedrooms (both queens) | 2 Sleeping Nooks (1 full bed, 1 queen futon) | Full Bathroom

* No Steps from the Private Front Porch into Main Floor | No Steps on the Main Floor

The Lodge
House has 4 bedrooms with 5 beds total along with a futon. Well equipped kitchen with simple stocked pantry. Farmhouse table with plenty of seating and bar stool seats around the kitchen island. Living room has flat screen a TV with cable, glorious fireplace, antique desk workspace, and room to play. Both bathrooms have walk in showers and two sinks each. Washer and dryer located on main floor. Central heat and AC! All linens and towels are provided along with basic soaps.

Outside Space
Cool off in the shared back yard with gentle log swing and seating area all under our huge willow tree. Stretch your legs and let the kids burn some off energy in the huge shared front yard or at the swing set while you relax by one of the firepits.

Location, Location, Location!
Located just a few blocks off the main street in Custer. You can walk to the grocery store along with shopping and restaurants!

Cabin Listings- Please note No events, No family reunions, No weddings
Cabin 1 (6 guests) – 1267286
Cabin 2 (4 guests)- 1264680
Cabin 3 (2 guests)- 1343428
Cabin 4 (6 guests)- 1268036
Cabin 5 (6 guests)- 1267490
Cabin 6 (4 guests)- 1267332

Property manager

Crystal Carlin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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.
Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Custer State Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 26 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place located?

Located in the heart of Custer, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Rock Park and Black Hills National Forest. Harbach Centennial Park and Way Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

Family Holiday celebration

Great accomodations and space for family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great location

Great property and location would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin G.

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

Stay at Ponderosa Place

Great place, great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

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

Awesome place

Great place for a girlfriends weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Nice place

We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great place!

The property was clean, well furnished, close to town, and the perfect location for exploring the Black Hills. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Yankton

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

Good Location for holiday

With family living nearby, cabin was in a good location that allowed for easy in and out throughout our stay. We do hope it works out to stay in future trips to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaelene R.

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

Birthday Get Away

Second time staying at the Ponderosa! House is very clean, lots of space, and cozy! As always, communication is great and the home is very welcoming with some history!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaelene R.

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

Very clean, accommodating, beautiful property!

Cleanest VRBO I have ever stayed in!! House is beautiful and very accommodating. Home had everything we needed and the ambiance was perfect! Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

great place for the family

we really enjoyed our stay. Ponderosa Pines was a great place for our family to unwind after a day of exploring . The host was very kind and there was plenty of room and it was quiet an peaceful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie L.

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

Family getaway weekend

We were able to cook great family meals and walk downtown for ice cream. Great to be able to fish and hike in Custer State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Awesome Place to Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay. It was clean with plenty of room. Centrally located in Custer to hiking, restaurants, and parks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great Lodge!

The Lodge was so cute, clean, and fun! I wish we had several nights there instead of just one!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

Awesome location for sturgis trip close to all beautiful sites

This was our second year staying at This house and its a beautiful house and the communication with the property owners is great. Super clean and close to everything you will want to see in South Dakota.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Great place for a family to stay!

House was clean, well layed out for convenience, especially for sleeping, and the location in Custer was very convenient. Neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

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

Excellent

Stayed at Ponderosa Lodge and 2 cabins. Very clean and very comfortable for our group of 12. Outside property is well maintained. Crystal accommodated us very well. If we ever go back to Custer we would stay at Ponderosa Lodge again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place

We enjoyed our stay at Ponderosa place while riding the Mickelson trail. It was convenient to the trail and to town. The lodge was lovely, had everything we needed and was a great place to hang out at the end of our day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great location for July 4th

The house was clean and just as advertised. It was a great location for visiting Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore and Rapid City. We were able to cook our meals in the fully stocked kitchen. And we were able to watch the Fourth of July fireworks from the porch as it was fired from across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

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

Wonderful Property

We loved our stay at The Lodge! It was a great location for our group to stay and explore The Hills! The property was beautiful and had so many wonderful amenities! 10/10 recommendation!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Custer stay

Amazing place. The house was perfect for all of us to fit easily and the location was better than expected. An easy distance to downtown to walk or drive and get to the grocery store. City park close by also. The house was very clean and accommodating. I would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Great black hills location

The location was great for exploring the black hills. Just a few minutes from Custer state park. The house was very comfortable and just as described. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bonnie H., Spring Green

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

South Dakota UTV Ride

We enjoyed the time spent in SD. This place is relaxing and convenient to gas stations and grocery. We will return to share our trip with other family members
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great location!

The house is so beautiful, elegantly decorated and importantly, it’s immaculately clean! Enough beds for our family. Location is perfect for the places we want to go. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Custer Getaway

Very nice clean property, and Donna perfectly as a cabin in the beautiful Black Hills
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

oo2325ooalice L.

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

Great stay

We wish we could have stayed longer! Everything was perfect. Well stocked kitchen annd great beds. Bathrooms large and also well stocked with everything you may need. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Crystal Carlin

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests