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NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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At 3 Hills Hideaway, enjoy a nature lover's paradise in one of our unique convertible A-Frames. Open the roof onto the deck to expand your space and take in sunrise, sunset or stargaze from bed with clear roof views. Each hideaway comes equipped with a mini fridge, coffee/tea kettle and picnic table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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

NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream

Welcome to our 3 Stargazer convertible A-Frames!

** NEW 2025 Shared outdoor kitchen! Stove, Refrigerator, Ice maker **

These unique convertible A frames are a nature lovers dream. Enjoy looking at the deer and enjoy the sunrise and sunset and star gazing out the clear roof while laying in bed. In the morning and evenings or even all day you can open the roof onto the deck and expand your space.

The A frames come equipped with a mini fridge, coffee/tea kettle, mugs, king bed, linens, sheets, towels, heater, picnic table and table top grill. When open, the attached deck doubles your living space!

New in 2025: Enjoy shared access to our full outdoor kitchen!

A short few steps away from your hideaway is the bath house, but don't fret no sharing with other guests! You have your own personal bathroom equipped with a stand up shower, toilet and sink, and storage.

Breakfast is not included with the Stargazer rental. Our B&B rooms in the main lodge that do include breakfast are the Black Hills Room at Dakota Dream, the Bears Den at Dakota Dream, and the Lodge Suite at Dakota Dream B&B

Presented by Dakota Dream Cabin & Camp, visit our other properties, DakotaDreamBandB, located in Custer South Dakota.

Property manager

Mackenzie Wright

Languages

English

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

Rules

We are a quiet property. No loud music or boisterous behavior.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

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Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Custer State Park - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road - 32 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Big Rock Park, Harbach Centennial Park, and Way Park. Monument Health Custer Hospital and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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NEW! Glamping A-Frames, Stargazer 1 at Dakota Dream Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Perfect for a couples retreat and for the whole family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

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

Fantastic stay !!

Mackenzie and her beautiful place are awesome. Wonderful host and a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

Perfect place to stay!

We had a great stay at this cute A-frame that opens up! It was clean, cozy and close to all the excursions. Would definitely recommend for any couple!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Stay!

The stargazer tents are AMAZING! Easily the coolest place I have ever stayed. Very convenient location to get to Custer state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful area. Plenty to do just minutes away. Very kind owner. Peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed it immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy c.

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

Great Stay

First time glamping So fun!!!! Property is incredible. Close to town but yet feels so far removed. Host is great, provided great service, and receptive to any issues. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Marion, IA

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

A little piece of heaven!

We absolutely LOVED staying in our Stargazer! It was so comfortable and so unique! The bed was awesome and the bathrooms were very clean and nice! We will stay here again FOR SURE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleigha S.

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

Perfect glamping experience

We truly enjoyed our stay in the A-Frame Stargazer! It was so cute and cozy. The property was beautiful and the host was very accommodating. It is perfectly located just outside of the Custer Main Street and not to far from Needles Hwy. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Beautiful, quiet and cozy

This was our 1st time " glamping " and we loved it! Even though we didn't spend much time here, we did enjoy the stargazer 1. Being able to fall asleep under the stars is so calming! Will definitely recommend and visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Black Hills Adventure

Wonderful, stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Left the lid up both nights, listened to the quiet. A delightful well maintained place with friendly host. Great nearby modern bathrooms with all amenities. Enjoyed two evenings out in nearby Custer, SD.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Awesome

The Stargazer was awesome. Quiet and very comfortable. We will be back! (Hopefully with less rain next time…lol)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene D.

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

Outdoor Adventure!

The property was as described. Unfortunately the weather was not great while we visited. This is something to keep in mind when renting an indoor/outdoor space. With that being said, this place will be amazing for anyone visiting during good weather. The host was attentive to our needs and easy to reach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Best stay from South Dakota to Wyoming to Montana to North Dakota....

We went on our honey moon from our home in Pa, we stopped in the black hills before we continued on to Wyoming and Montana.. I am so glad we stayed here... The a frame was awesome with the star gazing wall.. The best touch was the heated mattress topper. The host and the hosts helped was completely awesome. Very personable. Out of 5 different Vrbo properties we stayed at this was by far our favorite, I was waiting until the end to do my review. Best night of sleep we got.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie b.

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

Awesome

This was my husband's cup of tea and I thought I would hate it. But to my surprise I total enjoyed it. It was very comfortable with great mattress, soft bedding and fluffy towels in our own bathroom just a couple feet from cabin. Thought i couldn't live without AC but cabin was a good temperature night and day. Especially when you opened the wall and a breeze blew through. Makenzie was a great host and gave us all the hot spots to hit like the hot springs spa. Would definitely suggest staying here for the comfort and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Quiet retreat

We had a great time staying in this little Glamping A-Frame. It is away from the noise and traffic. The weather had turned cooler, but we had heating pads on the bed and we slept comfortably. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brad A.

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

Nice place, would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Living the Dakota Dream!

The Dakota Dream, as always, lived up to its name. The host is friendly, helpful, and genuinely cares about the quality of the guest experience. Whether you stay in the lodge, or one of the Stargazers, no detail has been overlooked. On this trip I chose to stay in a Stargazer, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The setting, in the heart of the Black Hills, is beautiful, and access to town, and many nearby attractions makes this the perfect place to stay. You feel like a million miles away from civilization, but you arent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole C., jacksonville

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

So relaxing. Clean and peaceful.

I highly recommend staying here. Beautiful property, private and peaceful. Well done at all levels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Mini vacay

This place was very peaceful and quiet. I did here a lot of noise the first night . That kinda scared me but come to find out I guess they said in town it was the sound of elks mating 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😬😂 Gota love the great outdoors! The stargazer 1 we stayed at was nice and cozy. Everything was very clean. Next time we will come when it’s warmer. It was too cold and windy to open it up and enjoy what we really came for. We didn’t get to meet the hostess in person but replied to my messages in a timely manner. I most definitely will come back but next time I will make the effort to meet our hostess in person just to make me feel more comfortable also come when it’s warmer to really enjoy stargazing with our window open .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Very Cool Place

We had a great time at this very unique property. The owner was very accommodating and friendly. We plan on staying again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave C., Ventura IA

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

Slept with the Stars

The Stargazer gives you all the best parts about tenting without the unpleasant things we put up with. No laying on the ground—you get a VERY comfortable bed, with an electric blanket if you want it. No line for the restroom or showers—you get your own. And if it rains, you’re not getting wet from a leaky tent—you can lay there and listen to the rain fall and look at the stars overhead! We were in Stargazer 1 and loved it! Beautiful view and so quiet! It rained the first night we were there, but we enjoyed the Big Dipper framed in the glass. The second night we left the A frame open all night. It was our favorite night of vacation! We’ve recommended it to all our friends and would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Cozy and Beautiful

First and foremost, McKenzie is the best. This was our first A-Frame experience. This property is excellent! We had two clear nights to see the stars (it happened to be a 'dark sky' with no moon) and my husband had a blast taking photos of the Milky Way. We were gone most of the two days touring and not being able to take advantage of the quiet surroundings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall an amazing experience, the A-frame was so adorable and very clean, loved that it had its own bathroom also impeccable in all the aspects, host was amazing, friendly, and attentive. Loved every minute of it my family and I will definitely return! Thank you for a beautiful experience…..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

Wonderful Glamping Experience

We absolutely loved our glamping experience at Dakota Dreams. We are normally campers, and staying here elevated our vacation above our usual tent. The bed is amazing (truly - it’s the best sleep we’ve had in a long time) and it was wonderful to fall asleep looking at the stars, or on some nights, listening to the rain. It was fantastic having our own private shower and not having to share with the masses in a campground. The property was quiet and peaceful - we could come back and relax on the deck of the A frame or play games at the picnic table. Mackenzie and her daughter were wonderful hostesses and stopped regularly to say hello but were never intrusive. They are still working on the final touches to finish the property and I understand that a fire pit is forthcoming, which is as the only thing that I thought was missing that would have really made the experience perfect. This place is a gem for those that are looking for a more rustic, quiet and unique stay in the Custer area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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