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Thunderheart

3.5 star property
Holiday home in Custer with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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25147 Cougar Rd., Custer, SD, 57730
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Custer

This holiday home places you steps from Rocky Knolls Golf Course and within a short 5-minute stroll of Gates Park. Highlights at this holiday home include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .Home is individually decorated and features a TV with cable channels, along with 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony or patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A pillowtop bed, a living room and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a library, a terrace and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Custer holiday home, attractions include Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Custer State Park - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 23 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 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.

Thunderheart

Holiday home in Custer with kitchen and balcony
As a guest of Thunderheart, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Thunderheart also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
This holiday home offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with cable channels and DVD players.

Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 5 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 16 September and 31 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 1000.00 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 90 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Thunderheart House Custer
Thunderheart House
Thunderheart Custer
Thunderheart Custer
Thunderheart Private vacation home
Thunderheart Private vacation home Custer

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thunderheart?

Yep, Thunderheart has a free self car park.

Does Thunderheart have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderheart?

No, Thunderheart does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thunderheart?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thunderheart?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Thunderheart?

There is a golf course next to Thunderheart.

Reviews

Thunderheart Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is very nice, but it lacks a little more AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chui Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the edge of Custer SD. Close enough but very quiet. Owners are super nice, and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

MikeMcelroy, wells ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place and I recommend highly if your going on vacation in the black hills.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic time at Thunderheart. Pat and John met us at the house when we arrived and showed us around. They were very friendly, answering our many questions. During our stay they reached out to us to see how we were doing. The house is very close to many tourist attractions, but still secluded and in a quiet area. We will definitely recommend Thunderheart to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018