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#5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place

Cabin with kitchen, near Black Hills National Forest

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At #5 Buffalo Cabin, unwind in a cozy cabin with vaulted ceilings and log accents. Cook meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and enjoy AC units for cooler comfort. Explore the shared backyard's gentle log swing, seating area, or firepits for evening relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

#5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place

NO PETS

#5 BUFFALO CABIN
| Kitchen | Dining Table | Living Room | Front Patio | 1 Queen Bedroom | 1 Sofa Sleeper | 1 Futon | Full Bathroom |

The Cabin
All our cabins at Ponderosa Place feature vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and log accents. Kitchens have everything you need to cook except ovens... Stove tops, Fridge, Microwave, Coffee pot, all dishes, pots, pans, utensils are provided. Each cabin has AC units to help you cool down as well as cove heat if you are visiting in the cooler months. 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. Or stretch your legs and let the kids burn some energy off in the two shared large front yards! There is a swing set for the kiddos, and 2 firepits for evening enjoyment.

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- No pets, No events, No family reunions, No weddings
Lodge (10 guests) – 1214298
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 cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please see all of our policies on out website at blackhillsponderosaplace.com

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
Onsite 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 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

Vrbo Property
Family Friendly Cabin Custer
Family Friendly Cabin Private vacation home
Beautiful Cabin Only 2 Blks From Downtown Custer
Family Friendly Cabin Private vacation home Custer

About the neighborhood

Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Way Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Magic Show - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place located?

Situated in Custer, this cabin 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

#5 Buffalo Cabin at Ponderosa Place Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great - location was very convenient for our trip & close to family staying in the same area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay! Very convenient to downtown! We would stay at the Ponderosa Place again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Perfect place to stay for day trips

Great trip location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Perfect Little Stay

Easy check in (key in lock box), great location, good amount of room for a short stay with 2 adults and 2 kids. I walked in the morning to the coffee shop (about a mile round trip). Custer is a very cool city with good restaurants. Stayed here to see Mount Rushmore, which is about 30 minutes away. This place has AC, which we needed (it was about 95 degrees when we were here). Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Great place

Great clean place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great Stay

This was a great little stop for us! We would loved to have a stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Great place to stay

Very easy to find locatiton, directions were clear, checkin process was easy. Clean and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Black Hills and Badlands area

Property was great for what we had planned while visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used Custer as our "hub" for traveling South Dakota sights. This stay was perfect! We had plenty of room for two parents and two kids. (Kids were happy not to share a bed--one took the futon, one took the pullout couch). They loved having the yard out from to swing and play tetherball. Crystal was super responsive and helpful with anything we needed. She also set us up with a binder of restaurant suggestions that made dining easy. Our experience was terrific!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Cozy lodging

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cabin 5 at Ponderosa Place. It’s conveniently located near Black Hills landmarks with access to local dining. Appreciated MeTV, WiFi and a fully supplied kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bekah S.

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

Great Stay. Clean and convenient!

Had a great stay with my family. Beds where all comfortable, place was clean and cabin provided everything we needed, including well stocked kitchen cooking supplies, bedding and even a spare toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc… Checkin and checkout process was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Perfect place

We very much enjoyed our time. The place was very clean. The host provided coffee which was a plus. Close to town and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Enjoyable Short 2 Day Stay

As advertized. Close enough to the town main street with total privacy. Enjoyable stay, all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Great communication and good set-up. Had everything that we needed, AC worked and well apportioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Felicia S.

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

Location

Close to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

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

Great Location

This is a great property to stay in to be in close proximity to all the wonders around Custer. Check in and check out were super easy. The unit had everything we needed fornour stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cabin #5

We really enjoyed what we got for a last minute trip. It was amazing location and stay! Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam w.

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

Great quick overnight stay!

We stopped in after a long day of traveling and getting to the room and into was easy. The bed was extremely comfortable, and there was plenty room for the kids to sleep on the futon and pullout sofa. The facility was clean, organized, and well stocked with amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great Custer location!

We really enjoyed our stay at Ponderosa Place. Our time in Custer was brief, but we really enjoyed the close proximity to shops, restaurants, and the main attractions we were there to see. Our family of five was very comfortable in the cabin. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

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

Mt. Rushmore and more

Good area to go to most parks and areas of interest.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

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

4 wheel adventure

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Very clean and everything we needed

The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Towels and bedding were freshly laundered and smelled so good. Close to trails and shopping as well. Definitely recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
They did a very good job
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

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

Cute Place

This was such a cute place. We were just passing through and only stayed one night but it work great for us. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024