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#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place

Holiday home with kitchen, near Black Hills National Forest

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Located just a few blocks off the main street in Custer, Lodge at Ponderosa Place offers a cozy retreat. Unwind by the fireplace or enjoy quality time with family and friends on the private front porch. With its well-equipped kitchen, two full bathrooms, and plenty of seating areas inside and out – including a shared backyard under a huge willow tree – this spacious lodge is perfect for relaxing getaways.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$717
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

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

#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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not 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
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
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

House
No Cleaning Fees Unique Historic Lodge
No Cleaning Fees- Unique Historic Lodge Custer
No Cleaning Fees- Unique Historic Lodge Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Way Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Magic Show - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

As of 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place on 22 Nov 2025 start from AU$717.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at #7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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Reviews

#7 Grand Historic Lodge at Ponderosa Place Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! Spacious and pretty house, location was very convenient for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Kids had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with so much charm! Everyone had a good stay! Lots of rooms/ places for everyone to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane W.

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

Wonderful stay!

Property was convenient, located near all events and sites we wished to visit. Exceptionally clean, well provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Nichole H.

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

Great getaway

This cabin was a great getaway for friends, we enjoyed staying here and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

janelle w.

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

Family time

This was a great place to stay. It was clean, well stocked, good location and the owner was easy to work with. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Incredible property and host!

This place was just perfect for our family vacation! It was a central hub that was close to all the sites with restaurants and markets very close by. The host was incredibly helpful and very responsive to all needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

Julie W.

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

Excellent group accommodations

We had a wonderful time here on a quick overnight for the Big Mick bike ride. Comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, nearby grocery permitting a relaxing dinner at home. Everything clean, nice, perfect. Thanks for opening your lodge to us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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