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Tranquil Trailside

Custer vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • Place, Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Custer

In Custer .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Custer vacation home, you'll find French Creek Park and Grand Magic Show. 1881 Courthouse Museum and Way Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 24 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Needles Highway - 27 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 27 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Custer State Park - 39 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 43 min drive - 24.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tranquil Trailside

Tranquil Trailside is located just 5 miles out side of the historic City of Custer off a paved and well maintained road. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house comes furnished and ready for you and your family to enjoy their next get away. Come kick back and rest in this peaceful 2 acre setting with a full length back patio overlooking a pond, farm land, and the Mickelson Trail. Also included is an attached, enclosed 2 car garage to keep your ride dry and safe during your stay.

Main Bedroom has a King size bed with matching dresser for convenient clothes storage during your stay. The Main Bedroom has an en-suite that, if desired, can be accessed (or shut off) from the hallway. This bathroom has an oversized tub and separate shower.
2nd Bedroom has a Queen size bed, dresser and closet.
3rd Bedroom is equipped with a bunk bed that is full size on both top and bottom with a single trundle underneath.
Living room has 2 comfortable Futon Sofas which easily fold out for sleeping or made up for lounging. Extra linens for futons provided.
2nd Bathroom has an easy access shower, toilet and single sink.

Kitchen is well equipped with most all that you would need to prepare for meals with the family. There is a gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, Keurig, utensils, dishes, cups and a good amount of counter space!
Clothes washer and dryer are in the hallway and available for your use.
Patio has a gas grill, table and chairs for enjoying those quiet evenings outside enjoying the Black Hills.
The back yard is spacious enough for a family football game! There is a very small pond in the back yard. NO FISH though ... the pond has proved to be too shallow for winter life!

If Trailside doesn't meet your needs exactly take a look at Cozy Creekside Cottage. Creekside is a little smaller but still well stocked and just walking distance from the amenities of Custer City. The VRBO listing number for Creekside is 1160594.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

No 3rd party booking
We cannot allow electric vehicles to be charged on property. Electricity is very expensive in Custer. We will retain security deposit for expense.

Pets

  • No pets 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Tranquil Trailside Custer
Tranquil Trailside Private vacation home
Tranquil Trailside Private vacation home Custer

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tranquil Trailside to the airport?

This vacation home is 55 mi (68-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tranquil Trailside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Tranquil Trailside offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tranquil Trailside?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Trailside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tranquil Trailside?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tranquil Trailside have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tranquil Trailside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tranquil Trailside to downtown Custer?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Custer.

Reviews

Tranquil Trailside Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean well kept place to stay. Owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrisia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean and ready to move into. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenic view of the pine covered hills across from the property and spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the horses that grazed there. The Mickelson Trail is within feet from the home and provides great opportunities for hiking or riding a bike.My family found it relaxing and rejuvenating !The owner provided thorough directions and answered all of our questions.I would highly recommend this as a VRBO rental !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for the family to relax

The pictures don't do this place justice. We were slightly unsure about booking this based on pictures, but we were wrong. You feel at home staying here! Sitting on the back porch and looking at the tranquil back yard. The house is on a main road, but you would never know it. Very comfortable beds, plenty of towels and anything you would need in the kitchen. Everything is labeled for easy findings in the house. The host has gone out of the way to make your stay great. They even had sandwich bags, tin foil, bug spray, candles if power went out, etc...We came for all the tourist activities and hiking and this house was great to come home to for a family of 6. Guest book on the table has all great compliments and is booked every week!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We prefer home settings as opposed to hotel stays. This was a great location without hustle and bustle while also being in relatively close proximity to various attractions. This was a cozy cabin-like home and all enjoyed their stay! We had 6 adults and a 14th month old so accommodated all of us nicely!!Host was very timely with communication! Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P., St. Louis Park, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home plus access to bike trail

We had three older couples, taking our electric bikes for a week of biking and enjoying the beautiful area. This was a wonderful home access to the trail just out the backyard. It was very private and cozy but yet close to town and amenities. We have everything we need home is beautifully decorated and this was probably one of the most responsive host we've ever had. We were returning her at the recommendation of one of the members of our group and we will come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property! We all enjoyed being so close, to so many great places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Wild Rose WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We have been going to the Black Hills for the last 30 years and really enjoy the area. Our family wanted to see the Buffalo Round up, Needles Highway, Wildlife Loop, and Mt. Rushmore. We also visited the various shops that featured local artists. The house we stayed at was wonderful. It was very clean and well supplied.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Our stay was great, the hosts were wonderful! The house was so cute and very clean. We truly enjoyed our stay and will book here again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Home was clean and the views were fantastic. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

This is the second time we stayed here and would certainly stay again and recommend to all. Clean, nice amenities, including washer/dryer, garage, grilll and fire pit and the beds were comfortable! A little glitch when we were waiting for our checkin code, but resolved VERY quickly, did not and would not hinder another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place, quiet and peaceful.

Awesome place to stay, would love to rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed. . .and more

This home is great. The owners have anticipated every need a guest might have and then have gone above and beyond to meet those needs. Items in the kitchen as well as linens, towels, etc. throughout the house are easily found in labeled cupboards and drawers. Our group of 4 bicyclists riding the Mickelson Trail found the location of the house (right on the trail) as well as the huge garage for bike storage a major perk. And finally, the hosts were incredibly accommodating and responsive to our correspondences prior to our arrival. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We enjoyed our stay here so much that we changed our ideal vacation days next year to accommodate what they have open. Great communication, clean, stocked with the basics and more! Outdoor patio with a gas fire pit for the evening was so relaxing. Truly a home away from home for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great location, clean, cozy. We loved our stay here and the owners were so kind and helpful. Communication was easy and questions were answered promptly. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed this roomy cabin! Space for so many people - great for families and bigger groups. Well-stocked kitchen and adorably decorated. Conveniently close to the town of Custer, but far enough away to be a more quiet, private setting. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

This was our second time renting tranquil trailside, our stay was just as great as the first time. House is clean, beds are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans/dishes/griddles/coffee makers/toaster/waffle maker/sheet pans ect.) Backyard is plenty big for outdoor play (we brought our own outdoor games), back patio is a great spot for eating and relaxing. Plenty of towels, toilet paper, paper towels and soaps to get you started. House is outside of town, but close enough for a quick run in if needed. Close to all attractions. Owners take a lot of pride in this house and are wonderful hosts. Would rent again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Hills Getaway

Very cute house. Ideal location to setup base camp and explore the Black Hills. Can’t beat the view off the back porch!! Drinking a cup of coffee and watching the Deer play across the meadow. What a wonderful home. Definitely recommend staying here. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

My family stayed here (2 adults, 2 kids) for a few days to explore the black hills. We were really happy with the house. It was a perfect size for us, super clean, and a good location for the places we wanted to go. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Owners

My family of 7 enjoyed this property. Location was great, was just a seen in the pictures and the property owners were great to communicate with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Girls getaway

Was further out of town than we thought but really, 5 miles is not much. Great place for us all to hang out, chat, good sized table to gather around. S'mores on the gas fireplace (no gathering of wood!) Mickelson Trail out the back yard to walk/run in any direction. Good relaxing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun weekend

The kids loved playing in the large yard. It was great being so close to the mickelson trail, and a very easy drive into Custer. It was a great weekend getaway for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S., Johns Creek

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Great place to stay for all the beautiful mountain motorcycle rides in the area. Was sad to leave this wonderful house and area. See ya soon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The property was beautiful. The owners answered and responded right away when the key pad was not working, and was there within ten minutes to help. The instruction book was well put together. The house was clean! Will recommend this property to others and will hopefully be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

deanne k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

We have rented vacation rentals many times over the last 20 years. This property is one of the best we have rented. it was very clear, complete with anything needed to prepare meals. the patio was nice to set on and relax. It is close to Custer for convenience, but is secluded enough to be quiet. The property owners made check in very easy. I would recommend this property to others without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021