Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Custer State Park

3 bedroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Custer, SD

Stockade Lake17 min walk
Custer State Park5 min drive
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road22 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Den

1 Double Futon

Loft

4 Single Beds

Lower Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Laughin Place allows you to spend less of your precious family and vacation time driving and spend more of that precious time doing the things that matter. Right in the middle of it all, with easy access to highways and attractions, The Laughin' Place is a mile high, and is nearly surrounded by both the fabulous Custer State Park and the spectacular Black Hills National Forest. Both offer you easy access to hundreds and hundreds of acres of hiking, animal sighting, and exploring. So close to everything, yet so private.

Our cabin is a tri level home, very easy and comfortable. Much of it is finished in knotty pine, with a soaring slate chimney. The kitchen is updated with hickory cabinets, side by side refrigerator and glass top range. We have all the conveniences you'd expect at home. The loft looks out over the living room below, and features a door leading to its own private outdoor deck. The lower level features an impressive slate wall, a second kitchen, and walks out on to our lush yard.

Bathrooms remodeled and refreshed in 2021. Walk in showers in both bathrooms now, a nice update.

The main floor master bedroom has a king size TempurPedic bed. The loft has two twin beds and also a day bed with a trundle if you need it. The lower bedroom has a queen size bed and also a futon if desired. The lower level den has a full size pull out sofa.

Our expansive decks allow a person or two to relax with a quiet cup of coffee in the morning sun. Later on, you can watch the evening shadows fall, reliving your day with friends and family around the propane fire table.

The Laughin' Place is ideally located for your Black Hills vacation plans. Custer State Park is literally a stone's throw. Custer City is quick trip by car or an easy bike ride, coming and going. Outdoor fun abounds in every direction. Biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, running and exploring.

From The Laughin' Place:
Mickelson Trail .8 mile
Stockade Lake 1 mile
Custer State Park west entrance 1.5 miles
Custer 4 miles
Crazy Horse Monument 9 miles
Poet's Table ???
Sylvan Lake/Needles Highway 10 miles
Wind Cave National Park 11 miles
Jewel Cave National Monument 17 miles
Hill City 18 miles
Mount Rushmore/Keystone 22 miles
Rapid City 42 miles
Badlands National Park 50 miles
Historic Deadwood 60 miles
Terry Peak Ski Area 65 miles

Property manager

Brett and Lori Koenecke

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

Children are loved!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No occupancy of campers, rv's or travel trailers and the like is permitted.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

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 a rural area and 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. Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road 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

Stockade Lake - 17 min walk
Custer State Park - 5 min drive
Sylvan Lake - 16 min drive
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 22 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - 7 min drive
Purple Pie Place - 8 min drive
Blue Bell Lodge - 14 min drive
Gold Pan Saloon - 7 min drive
Dairy Queen - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Custer State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Custer State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Custer State Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Cabin on 15 Acres of Woods Custer State Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stockade Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Custer State Park. French Creek is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

11 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful home in the perfect location for exploring the Black Hills!

We had a great time and enjoyed the area. Location is close to all of the Black Hills attraction. The hosts made sure we had everything we would need for our stay. We realized on the road home that we had left an item behind. We let Brett and Lori know and they found the item and made sure it made its way back to us. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MinDee S., Malvern

7 Jan 2024

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

Stunning views. Cozy location

What a great location. Feels cozy. Scenery was perfect! Easy communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

6 Nov 2023

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

Amazing location and setting

Perfect location for our family vacation. Amazing setting! Short drive into Custer and easy to get to all the area attractions. Perfect place to have your morning coffee on the deck or take it with you on a drive through Custer State Park!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carol F.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great Location, but Communication with Property Owner was unpleasant

My husband, family, and friends enjoyed ourselves greatly until the very end. The location of this property was a perfect get-a-away. We spent most of our time outdoors, however, our children enjoyed playing games and spending time with family on the property. We started noticing items such as appliances such as the washing machine and coffee machine were broken. Then, we discovered under the blankets on the banister- every single column was not connected to the main banister. They easily fell apart after the blankets were removed by our children. Several attempts were made to reconnect the falling columns, but it was not something I felt I needed to fix. This could have been a dangerous situation if we had a toddler traveling with us. I contacted the owner about the broken appliances and the columns, but the owner later accused me of breaking his staircase after we left and were driving back to our home. I am horrified by the way the owner treated me and after I was trying to establish a positive relationship with hopes of staying again. I do not recommend this property-- not because of his home, even though he should have disclosed his items were broken, especially the staircase. I have saved the text messages and would be happy to share the poor exchanges between myself and the property owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

17 Oct 2023

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

Very relaxing

The close proximity to Custer park made easy access to all the trails.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brett and Lori Koenecke

We're family people, professionals who were born in South Dakota and still live and work here. We've spent a lot of our family time in the Black Hills over the years and so very many of our family memories have "the Hills" in the background.

Why they chose this property

The Laughin' Place wasn't easy to find. We looked for years to find a cabin property which is in the middle of everything and still just a bit out of the way. Our place is a great base for a Black Hills adventure, no matter how many days. We have a place so close to everything yet so private. With the Park on two sides and the Forest on a third, no one will be seeing many human neighbors from our windows and decks. Trees, rocks, hills, flowers, grass, deer, turkeys, foxes, chipmunks and bluebirds. Love the bluebirds.

What makes this property unique

Our place is close to town without feeling like it, really at all. Easy to get in and out and onto the highway system for your day trips around the Black Hills. Fun to use a back entrance into the park as well. You'll be finding the places that others don't see on their trips.