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Thunderheart

3.5 star property
Vacation home in Custer with kitchen and balcony

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At Thunderheart, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a library. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this vacation home. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Thunderheart

Vacation home in Custer with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. The vacation home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer. Guests will appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a dining area, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is not available.
This vacation 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 refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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 September 16 and May 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Custer, this vacation home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and 1880 Train are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
25147 Cougar Rd., Custer, SD, 57730

What's nearby

  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Custer State Park - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 23 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner's Cup - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderheart pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Thunderheart?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderheart?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Thunderheart?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Thunderheart located?

Situated in Custer, this golf vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Rocky Knolls Golf Course and Gates Park. Grand Magic Show and 1881 Courthouse Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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