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Blue Roof Lodge: Pet-Friendly, Walkable to Downtown Custer

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a gravel area with four Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
A living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a digital clock, and a painting on the wall.
A conference room with a long table, several chairs, a plant, and a deer antler decoration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1230677 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, 1881 Courthouse Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbach Centennial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, French Creek Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Custer

When you stay at this vacation home in Custer, you'll be in the mountains, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 7 minutes from Custer State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Magic Show - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • French Creek Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Rock Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Roof Lodge: Pet-Friendly, Walkable to Downtown Custer

Experience the perfect Black Hills getaway at our newly renovated Blue Roof Lodge! Located in the heart of Custer, this beautiful home comfortably sleeps 12 and is just steps away from downtown dining and shops. We are perfectly positioned for your adventures, offering quick access to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave, and Jewel Cave.

Inside, you will find a large, updated kitchen, a comfortable living room, and a separate downstairs entertainment room featuring a foosball table and Smart TVs. We provide super-fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and fresh, crisp linens and towels for your comfort. To make your stay extra special, we include complimentary snacks, bottled water, and a pass to the Custer City pool.

The outdoor space is designed for relaxing with your family and furry friends. Enjoy the large fenced-in backyard, fire pit, BBQ grill, and Traeger smoker. We offer plenty of off-street parking, including a spacious two-car garage and additional space for trailers. Whether you are here for the scenic mountain views or the historic attractions, our lodge provides the ultimate home base. We are available 24/7 via phone to ensure you have a safe and wonderful stay in our quiet, friendly neighborhood.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 30,677 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Max of 2 dogs, no cats allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Blue Roof Bungalow in Custer near Mount Rushmore Custer

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Blue Roof Lodge: Pet-Friendly, Walkable to Downtown Custer Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved the location of this house! Everything was clean and fit everyone just right. Kitchen was well appointed and living area was very comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location and home.

Great central location. We even had deer hanging out in back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Excellent place. Exactly as described Wonderfull location!

Large family enjoyed the visit. Everything Was clean and modern. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda iLm M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Great communion with Host.Great location with lots of amenities close by. We would stay here again. Plenty of room for entire famy. Bunk room down stairs is more suited for children as beds are smaller.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Custer Fun & Relaxation

Property was great modern appliances, clean, comfy beds, with plenty of games, Ping-Pong, bags, foosball, and a fire pit! Central location very close to downtown custer with short drives to Mt Rushmore, crazy horse and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Family Reunion

Lovely area and very clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great location

The house is in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. All the amenities necessary to make you feel at home. Clean, comfortable, and safe. We would like to stay again some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & Dennis D.

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

America Beautiful Motorcycle Group

Property was clean with all the amenities. Walking distance to Custer, SD so location was awesome. Host was accommodating and our group of 9 adults was comfortable. Property exceeded expectations. Enjoyed backyard BBQ pit and grill.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Amazing location - spacious and updated.

Wonderful location - host was available if needed but very through in descriptions and checking in and out. Spacious and was nice with two floors- place had spices and other things needed as well. Would definitely recommend for anyone with a family of 5 or more. Oh and the deer and wild turkey walking around the property was a plus as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larisa P.

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

Weekend with Friends

The property was conveniently located to the Buffalo Round Up, the Volksmarch up the Crazy Horse Monument, and to other Black Hills sights. We enjoyed the quiet, comfortable, and clean property. We had an amazing weekend! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Three generation family vacation

Our stay at the Blue Roof Bungalow was a perfect fit for our three-family vacation. It had just the right bedroom set up, a large kitchen and plenty of living and activity space for our eleven family members. We enjoyed playing ping pong and corn hole in the garage on rainy days. Watching the wildlife pass through the neighborhood and the back yard patio was an evening hit. The use of the Custer State Park pass was a bonus. Thanks to our hostess who was available and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Blue Roof is awesome

Great centralized location for much to see in the Black Hills. Very well taken care of. Updated appliances, grill, fire pit, outdoor games and ping pong table in the garage ( super clean). The whole facility was very clean, two large modern bathrooms. Nicely layed out!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

Custer

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Vacation home in Custer,SD was ideal !

A Beautiful vacation home which was centrally located in Black Hills. The house was spotless with beautiful spaces inside. The home was very well set up to meet all our needs. The extras and the treats provided by the Host were fun! The brochures and welcome book of the nearby parks and memorials were so helpful. Thank you for Custer State Park Entrance tag! Deer and Wild Turkey walked by to say hello… we couldn’t have had a more wonderful experience. Thank you again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Loved it!

The house was great - even better than the pictures, super clean, and lots of thoughtful touches throughout. The double living rooms/dining rooms gives a big group a lot of space to spread out - and our kids loved having the basement to themselves. We also loved the town of Custer and the location of the house in relation to town. The neighborhood is quaint and wooded, yet you are close enough to walk downtown for restaurants and shopping. And of course, the Black Hills are gorgeous and there is so much for people who love the outdoors (like us) to do. Our family had the best time and we are so glad we came!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Cool weekend but warm family feels 3

I am a pre-preplanner. I was worried about a few things, and the owners had no problem with me reaching out to them via Facebook Messenger. It took such a weight off my shoulders!My daughter was looking at pictures and noticed the table looked like it seated a lot less than the 8 members of our party. By the time we arrived, the table was set with plenty of chairs.We loved the fact that the bathrooms were located on both levels, and were stocked with free samples. Plenty of dishes, towels and bedding.The grandsons enjoyed having two floors to run around and play, especially as the weather was very cool and damp. However, if it had been warm, every closet had an electric fan for our use. We still found opportunities to walk around the neighborhood, and everyone was so friendly. My husband was thrilled to observe the deer sleeping in the yard and turkey across the road.This may not have been one of the fanciest homes we've ever stayed in, but it certainly felt like a home we could put our feet up and simply relax in. If we ever return to Custer, this will be the house for us...again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Clean and Conveniently Located

This home was easy to find and near the highway, which was perfect in the Black Hills because we were off to all the beautiful sights each day. The location was great! We visited Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Custer State Park, rode the 1880s Train at Hill City, rode horses at Hollingsworth Horses, visited Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore. All were all less than 3o minutes away. We also went to Hot Springs which was only about 40 minutes. We saw deer and turkeys often in the yard which was fun! Much of the interior is new. The kitchen and bathrooms were gorgeous and clean. The appliances and most of the kitchenware seemed brand new and worked great. (We only missed a muffin tin and dishtowels, but dish soap and dishwasher detergent were provided.) My kids said the upstairs bunk beds were really comfy. All three could fit in one room since there was a bed to pull out from under the bunks. The kids also LOVED the game table in the lower level. I'm not sure if the house has AC, but we were able to keep it a comfortable temperature by opening windows at night on the hotter days we were there. A pass to for Custer State Park was included for our use which was awesome! Overall, we were really happy with our stay and recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Black hills is great lot to look at

Gret location for the activities we ad planed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Awesome Property and Host

Staying at the Blue Roof Bungalow was a great experience! The property had everything we needed and accommodated 9 adults nicely. The location was conveniently close to Custer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andra L.

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

Large Family Getaway

Close to everything the Black Hills offers. Comfortable house with all the comforts of home that can hold a large extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Wonderful stay

This house is well appointed and very large. Some of our group ended up not coming so we only had 4 people and we definitely had our own spaces. Kitchen has everything you will need. Very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed here with 5 adults and 6 kids and it worked out great. Property manager was very responsive. Great location to see all the sights in and around Custer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Great house and location!

The house was perfect for 2 families with kids. Well equipped kitchen and fabulous location for all activities. The “neighborhood” isn’t great but it didn’t bother us because we were either out and about or hanging out in the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Comfortable Custer Vacation House

Very spacious fully updated house. Kitchen was extremely well equipped with new appliances and cookware. Comfortable living room with large TV plus a second large family space downstairs with TV, microwave, mini-fridge. We were surprised & pleased to find Custer Park pass provided for us. Great Southern Black Hills location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice place

It’s really nice to stay with friends and family here. Sleep 12 and have 5 rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021