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Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town

Vacation home with a hot tub, near Black Hills National Forest

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Escape to The Wandering Goat in the Black Hills, where peaceful surroundings and nature viewing decks await. Relax after a day of adventure with a hot tub soak or unwind in one of two living spaces amidst fresh mountain air.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town

The Wandering Goat is your getaway in the Black Hills, located near downtown Custer, South Dakota and the Mickelson Trail. Its peaceful location on 3 acres provides the perfect place to relax in the hot tub after adventures to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave and more. Decks wrap 3 sides of the home for nature viewing. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large open kitchen, two living rooms, BBQ grill and lots of space to spread out! Bring your UTVs!

Sleeping arrangements include a
*king bed in the master
*twin-over-double bunk bedroom
*queen bedroom
*queen murphy bed in the downstairs living area.
The home is well-appointed, featuring some art from local or up-and-coming artists, including a portrait of the wandering goat himself.
*Complimentary bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea.
*Complimentary Custer State Park Pass
*Free passes to Custer City pool

A 1-car garage as well as ample driveway parking and room for large vehicles.

We are available 24/7 by phone.

Just minutes from the local grocery store and convenience store, but you'll feel secluded and private down a dirt road and to our 3 acre property covered in trees and beautiful Black Hills scenery

Suggest a vehicle for touring the Black Hills area.

Like many Black Hills homes, we do not have air conditioning. The windows and doors have screens to provide fresh mountain air. Hot tub is available only May 15th to September 15th.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Wandering Goat, near Custer State Park Custer
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The Wandering Goat, near Custer State Park Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Custer, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harbach Centennial Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Grand Magic Show - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Way Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town 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 Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Rock Park and Harbach Centennial Park. Way Park and Monument Health Custer Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Wandering Goat*HOT TUB*Secluded privacy near town Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

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

Great place

Quiet, clean and daily visits from deer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fantastic stay

Loved the house! It was spacious and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfast every morning. The location was close to town and seeing all the sights. Custer is a great lil town to drive through the Black Hills. Hostess was great to deal with. Thank you South Dakota for a great vacation stay. South Dakota was quite a surprise as to how beautiful it is! Thanks
Custer State Park- Wildlife Loop
One of the many roads around Custer we drive
Great Fiends at Mt Rushmore
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Very nice

Absolutely great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Great time!

The home and property are very, very nice! Very secluded, but yet very close to town, which makes it very convenient! The home is comfortable, lots of kitchen space, large, wraparound deck, and the hot tub felt awesome once the sun went down and the air cooled. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great place for our family of 5!

Best vacation ever! Everything was perfect! It was just my husband, three kids and I and we had more than enough room! Another family or two could have easily stayed with us. We loved the kitchen and hot tub the best! We stayed at the end of June and didn’t need to use air conditioning at all! Great place with lots of wild life and room to explore!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda V.

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

Amazing

This property was perfect. Great location. Communication was excellent. We even locked ourself out and they answered right away. The house had everything you would need for a family. We saw deer daily and the hot tub was great after a long day of exploring. It was nice to be able to use the season pass for Custer park. I would recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Perfect family vacation spot

The house was perfect! We had a 21 year old son, 70 year old mom, and my wife and I, and everyone had a beautiful room that was spacious and clean. The kitchen was amazing - we made breakfast and dinner most days, and having a dishwasher made it that much better! The location of the home allowed for lots of wildlife including turkeys, deer and marmots(?), and we were lucky enough to be there when the aurora borealis was visible and the views from the house were unbeatable. Having the Custer State Park pass in the house book was an added bonus - we thoroughly enjoyed the park. Thank you for a great visit to Custer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, close enough to town but property was secluded with privacy. Home was well stocked with everything needed and the hot tub was a wonderful perk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie L.

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

Riding weekend

We had a wonderful time with friends exploring trails in Custer area. The home was very nice and clean and had everything we needed. The area was secluded but still so close to town. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great place

Fantastic place. So beautiful- deer and wild turkeys around. Comfortable beds, beautiful kitchen, great deck that we loved eating dinner on, room and just fantastic.......and when we needed to contact the people in charge they were available to us. You will be so happy you stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Comfortable home in the woods

Candice was easy to communicate with and accommodating. Property was clean and comfortable. All the necessary amenities and quiet for a relaxing retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Close to town but quiet and secluded.

Check in and out was easy. The property had a hot tub but was seasonal and we were unable to use it. Very happy with the place otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025