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Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley

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Spa
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley

This 3000 sq ft, custom built home sits on 40 acres and has huge deck off the side and a covered front deck. There is a huge fully appointed kitchen that features a gas range, 2 ovens and a warming drawer. The views are spectacular from the full length covered front porch or the huge side deck (perfect for watching the stars). The 40 acre property is right in the middle of the Black Hills and is surrounded by forest service with French Creek rolling through the valley. There are an endless amount of trails that can be accessed directly off the property for all your outdoor activities (ATV's, horseback riding, hiking and climbing).

The outdoor activities are endless with great hiking, ATV or mountain bike riding, horseback riding or just relaxing in the heart of the hills. It is also very close to downtown Custer, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, great restaurants, bars and much more. Horses and ATV's have access to endless trails right off the property.

And we just added a hot tub!!! Relax after a busy day in the hills by sitting out in the hot tub under the stunning stars. A perfect way to end the day or enjoy your morning cup of coffee.

Property manager

David P Sharp

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Please contact me prior to your stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: contact me to discuss. We can be flexible.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 23 min drive
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 26 min drive
  • Jewel Cave National Monument - 29 min drive
  • Custer State Park - 30 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gold Pan Saloon - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Indian Museum of North America, Rocky Knolls Golf Course, and 1881 Courthouse Museum. Grand Magic Show and Monument Health Custer Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Beautiful home, amazing views, 40 acres, French Creek meandering through valley Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
This was our second stay at this property and we will return again. The house is very nice and the valley around the property is amazingly beautiful. The hosts are great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place!!
This was our second vacation at this house. If it was not good the first time we would not have been back. House is modern and clean, well stocked and set up for families. The quiet mornings are awesome. The fresh flowers and candy were a nice touch. Thanks Dave, for sharing this beautiful home and piece of the Black Hills. I hope all who visit will leave it just as beautiful as they found it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This property is amazing. Private, quiet, big space inside and out, space for the dogs to run, close to the sites in Custer State Park and the town of Custer. If you are looking for a secluded get away, that is close enough to the things you want to do in the Southern Black Hills, this is the place. Dave was great at communicating with us, the house has all your cooking essentials from spices to cookware. We loved it, our kids loved it and our dogs loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
French Creek Cabin
There are no words that can describe the peacefulness and beauty of this property. It’s set in a beautiful little valley. The only sounds you hear are French Creek meandering through the property and the birds singing. The cabin is fully supplied with many items including shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Plenty of space for a group to spread out and relax on the wraparound deck. If that’s not enough jump in the nice hot tube or go down to the fire pit and make some s’mores. This place is perfect. Cannot say enough about our host Dave. He has great communication skills and will text you once in a while to see if there’s anything that you need to make your stay even better. You can’t go wrong renting this property. There were eight in our group and had room for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most peaceful place
My whole family absolutely loved this property for the beauty of the land, the tranquility and the endless trails to explore. The property was well-furnished to accommodate any type of cooking or baking, which made it a perfect birthday experience. Thank you, Sharp family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome, relaxing getaway!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Black Hills area has plenty of wonderful activities and attractions, so we had a week full of inspiring daytime adventures. Nonetheless, this property was the biggest hit of our stay. It is a peaceful, secluded, beautiful and relaxing setting that creates indelible memories all by itself. Campfires, hot tubbing, hiking on property, nature, wildlife, grilling, upgraded kitchen - the complete package. David was a wonderful host as well. Very highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever in Black Hills
My wife and I and daughter stayed. At the property period it was one of the nicest VR BO properties we have ever stayed at. I would highly recommend period the view was spectacular. The home was immaculate and our host was excellent. Do not overlook this place when you are looking for a stay in the black hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaurtiful home and scenery
We loved this cabin. It is by far one of our favorites that we have stayed in. The home is beautiful and we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Property
Beautiful property, amazing views and close to major attractions. We had an amazing time making memories with our family. I have recommended this property to several friends and coworkers. Thank you for opening your home to us, and making us feel welcome. Great communication with the property owners and just an overall wonderful vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is fantastic!
Our favorite family vacation so far and it had a lot to do with where we stayed. The cabin was very modern, spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed for a good time. The kitchen was big and well-stocked, the beds were comfortable with nice linens. Eight of us stayed and we had plenty of room. There were two large tables where we could gather and play games. A large hot tub was on the back patio right out the door so very easy to get to and the view was beautiful! There was an amazing fire pit all ready to go and the host had corn hole, a hammock and a large swing the kids enjoyed. The best part was the view from the back deck!! It looked over a beautiful valley surrounded by pine trees. I loved the view every morning and evening and was sad to leave. The deck had a grill which we used twice and a table with very comfy patio furniture to sit and enjoy the view and visit with each other. The cabin is tucked away where you have lots of peace and quiet and privacy. Yet it was close enough to all the fun things we wanted to do at Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park and the surrounding sights. On our last night there the kids wanted to forgo some activities and just hang out at the cabin because it was so nice and comfortable. We grilled, enjoyed the view, played games and enjoyed the hot tub. Wanted to use the fire pit but it was raining. My family enjoyed this place so much we’re talking about coming back every summer. David was nicest host and made our stay so pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Gorgeous views and lots of privacy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Something for everyone
Our entire family enjoyed the stay. This house is large and beautiful with ample supplies and furnishings. The kitchen was well stocked. There is a good supply of toys and puzzles for the kids plus a pool table. The house was very clean and everything in order. Kids enjoyed bikes, picking wildflowers and berries and riding the trails in RZRs and especially the swing. The adults appreciated the quietness of the area, the amazing meadow of purple wildflowers in front of the house, sunrise coffee on the deck, the fire pit and the absence of traffic and noise. The layout and design of the house provided privacy for each family and ample gathering places for meals. Grilled and ate meals on the large deck. The baby turkeys were entertaining and a surprise. The house is fabulous, Dave maintained daily contact with us ensuring we had all we needed and understood the access trail for the RZR. I would recommend this house if you want to put your feet up, have a glass of wine and experience having a piece of the Black Hills all to yourself. Perfectly relaxing but only minutes from the bustle of tourist activities. It's also perfect for bringing ATVs to go out on the many numbered trails accessible. Some of our group even got to climb the Bear Mountain Lookout Tower. It's a ten!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Hills Get Together
Very nice location away from it all (except the flies - make sure to bring a fly swatter). Thoroughly enjoyed the very well stocked kitchen, the pool table, hot tub, large deck and the incredible views. As mentioned in other reviews the kids loved running back and forth on the deck. We had some great croquet games on the lawn near the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view, from an amazing house.
Amazing view from the wrap around porch. Super clean house with all the necessities you need. The property manager was so quick with responses. The property manager was also kind enough to alert of us of the possibility of bad weather, one evening. Very thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Syd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This house was perfect for our group of seven for our week stay. The house was clean and property owner kept in contact to ensure our stay was great. Unbeatable views from the property and the central location worked great for all the activities. Would highly recommend and hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S., Hammond, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to go back!
David and Sarah were amazing hosts and the property couldn't have been better! All the reviews about a beautiful property and well-stocked kitchen were accurate! There was also plenty of parking for our three trucks, two trailers and four SxSs. Access to the trails was right there, which we loved. We enjoyed lots of time on the deck, in the hot tub, playing cornhole (they provided) and other yard games (that we brought), and playing cards at the perfect 8-seater table downstairs when we weren't out riding. Sleep with the windows open if it's not too cold and you can hear the creek. Just awesome. Of course we had lots of rain so the water was high and moving pretty good, it seemed. French Creek Farm provided all we could ever need the day it was raining too hard to trail ride. This property is the perfect distance to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Needles Highway, Hill City, Custer State Park and many of the random trails in the Black Hills. We put on 70-80 miles each day we rode. While we missed the yaks, we enjoyed Gypsy and Wyatt the horses, and saw other wildlife throughout our 5 night stay (a few marmots, 3 deer, 2 turkeys, lots of birds and chipmunks, and even a coyote our last morning). We never did have a fire, but only because it was either too wet or we were too exhausted from all our fun! We also appreciated the reasonable price and can't wait to go back when the yaks are there! Thank you Dave and Sarah for sharing this piece of heaven with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Clean, nicer than expected, beautiful setting, super quiet, private…..all of the things you want in a rental. Great communication with the host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home on a Yak Farm! Best Family Vacation!
We absolutely loved this home! We had 3 generations gather there to attend the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and see Mt Rushmore. The location was perfect for the ultimate Black Hills experience. Tha host Dave was so responsive to all of our questions! We loved his yaks. They are very curious and will walk over to the fence to greet you! The home had the most well appointed kitchen! We enjoyed coffee on the deck each morning and cooked family meals every night. We loved the fireplace for the chilly night. The kids explored the surrounding forest, played pool, games and puzzles. We enjoyed the amazing view of the valley and the mountains! I am a premier host in Florida so my standards are high and this home exceeded all expectations. I would highly recommend staying here for your next vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G., WACONIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic and quiet cabin away from it all
We had a great time visiting the Black Hills for the first time and staying at this beautiful home tucked in a valley away from it all. My parents loved relaxing in the rockers on the deck in the morning overlooking the property. I enjoyed the calmness you felt with how quiet it was when you were on the property. The house itself is great, has everything you would need and great finishes. We were out and about most days since it was our first time exploring the area. However, if we come back to the Black Hills I would love to stay here again and spend more time relaxing at the house. Dave was very easy to communicate with and we did take up the offer for the farm tour and to meet the yaks which were very friendly. We took his advice to hike 1.5 miles down the west valley and saw some more deer and about half a dozen elk heading up the western slope on the way back. Definitely recommend this place. Probably the best rental we've stayed at so far on our travels.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Oasis
Our love for the Black Hills goes deep and when we come here we want to be far away from others. We enjoyed jumping on RZR trails right from the house. Great stay and great communication with Dave and Sarah!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin in the valley
The property is in a beautiful location. The view from the house deck is amazing. The house kitchen is well stocked with top end appliances. We had a wonderful stay and hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful setting with quick access to the OHV trails.
We had an amazing trip at this beautiful yak farm. We had 8 adults(4 couples) and had more than enough space in this new home. Everyone loved getting to view the Yaks and the gorgeous views from the extra large deck. The home has everything you need plus a pool table, dart board, bags, access to OHV trails, etc…. If you like to cook the kitchen is a dream! If we travel here again this would our first choice. We also loved the easy access to the OHV trails. So much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yak Ranch - Dads and Lads
My best friends and I do a guys weekend every year with our dads. This was the perfect place to get away. Minutes from downtown Custer and central to any activity you can think up in the Black Hills. The property is tucked away in a valley giving you stunning views of nature in your own private sanctuary. The house is huge with plenty of amenities, games provided for the perfect hangout. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L., Newcastle USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Custer SD cabin
The property is absolutely beautiful. Extremely spacious accommodations with a huge open kitchen which is great for visiting, cooking and eating with family and playing games. Our favorite part was watching the stars by the fire at night. The owners are amazing and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., Brookings, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay at the Yak Ranch
This was our first VRBO rental experience. The property was beautiful and was even better than the listing showed us. The hosts were the most helpful and friendly people we could have asked for. They even came out to let the us all feed the Yaks, which was a great hit with everyone of us. You will not be disappointed in this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022