Title: Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest Chalet in Custer ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57170000/57167300/57167234/fc7473d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57170000/57167300/57167234/6809bc07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, paper towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57170000/57167300/57167234/6c1b6957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57170000/57167300/57167234/e116d25b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57170000/57167300/57167234/0b080dc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest provides everything that you need. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest Elk Haven is a collection of 5 cabins on a 7 acre property located in the Black Hills, on the edge of Custer, SD. Our Cabins are ideal for families, reunions, hunters and group gatherings ...as well as a romantic getaway for two. Because our cabins are centrally located to all the area's wonderful Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore attractions, it's only minutes until you're back "Home" to rest and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity right off the deck of your Black Hills cabin. There is a master bedroom with queen bed and closet, with direct access to a spacious bathroom with a shower. The loft area above is divided for privacy and has 2 queen beds. There is also a living and dining room area. Each cabin has a full kitchen with all the amenities of home which include stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot, blender, dinnerware, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware; everything down to spice rack, dish/hand soap, hand and paper towels. Each Cabin has it own private deck with outdoor furniture, BBQ with tools, and great views of wildlife! Elk Haven is a great space for a family to spread out and get comfortable and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Black Hills. Check out our newest property located just 3/4 of a mile up the road past the cabins. The Bluebird's Nest is a brand new garage apartment with a master bedroom and bunk room. It has one Twin XL and one Full size bed in the bunk room, Queen bed in master bedroom, and queen pullout couch in the living room. The kitchen has a full size refridgerator/dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with double vanity. This location has heat and A/C. Property backs up to Forest Service and view of Crazy Horse. Peaceful and beautiful location. \- Elk Haven is a collection of 5 cabins on a 7 acre property located in the Black Hills, on the edge of Custer, SD. Our Cabins are ideal for families, reunions, hunters and group gatherings ...as well as a romantic getaway for two. Because our cabins are centrally located to all the area's wonderful Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore attractions, it's only minutes until you're back "Home" to rest and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity right off the deck of your Black Hills cabin. There is a master bedroom with queen bed and closet, with direct access to a spacious bathroom with a shower. The loft area above is divided for privacy and has 2 queen beds. There is also a living and dining room area. Each cabin has a full kitchen with all the amenities of home which include stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot, blender, dinnerware, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware; everything down to spice rack, dish/hand soap, hand and paper towels. Each Cabin has it own private deck with outdoor furniture, BBQ with tools, and great views of wildlife! Elk Haven is a great space for a family to spread out and get comfortable and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Black Hills. Check out our newest property located just 3/4 of a mile up the road past the cabins. The Bluebird's Nest is a brand new garage apartment with a master bedroom and bunk room. It has one Twin XL and one Full size bed in the bunk room, Queen bed in master bedroom, and queen pullout couch in the living room. The kitchen has a full size refridgerator/dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with double vanity. This location has heat and A/C. Property backs up to Forest Service and view of Crazy Horse. Peaceful and beautiful location. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556800/34556754/4488df5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet country location on 5 acres -enjoy the beautiful evenings while you relax. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Nestled against the Black Hills National Forest Custer 325904 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.78163%2C-103.62801&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Awy8PxReISL2MXGP-uyg1L-9Nw=) Custer, SD #### What's nearby - 1881 Courthouse Museum - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles - Crazy Horse Memorial - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles - Needles Highway - 21 min drive - 13.5 miles - Custer State Park - 22 min drive - 10.5 miles - Sylvan Lake - 29 min drive - 12.0 miles #### Getting around - Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Miner's Cup - ‬11 min drive - ‪Baker's Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Purple Pie Place - ‬8 min drive - ‪Black Hills Burger & Bun CO - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest pet-friendly? > Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest located? > Situated in Custer, this chalet is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rocky Knolls Golf Course and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Gates Park. Grand Magic Show and Way Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elk Haven Vacation Cabins, Custer SD, The Blue Bird's Nest Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cailey M. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### April Trip The hosts of the Blue Birds nest are super friendly and helpful. The place was super cute and perfect for our groups to stay in. Would definitely stay again. ##### Cailey M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean V. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Accommodating for 4 men ##### Dean V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing we loved it!! The place was amazing! Quiet and peaceful. The bed was amazing. Kitchen was nicely equipped and the bathroom amenities were perfect! ##### Scott B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn B. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Bird’s Best SD Very clean and comfortable ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike T. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful place Beth was Very communicative and helpful. Awesome area for a drive through the hills. ##### Mike T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy I. 4 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Everything about our stay was excellent. Would highly recommend it! ##### Amy I. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen F. 10 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot! Such an easy process, communication was great and it was wonderful to have the place to come back to at the end of the day! ##### Jen F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joel r. 4 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great property and great owners, they also own the elk haven property up the road if this is booked. We will stay again!! ##### joel r. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith F. 1 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Retreat The Blue Bird's nest was such a perfect spot for our family of 5. We did lots of sight seeing during the day, but loved coming back to a picturesque spot to relax in the evenings. Such a beautiful property, off the main roads, fully stocked apartment, and wonderful accommodating hosts! Would definitely stay again! ##### Judith F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chanda S. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for Black Hills getaway This home was in a beautiful and convenient location close to everything you want to see in the Black Hills. The unit was well appointed and very clean, and the hosts were quick to respond to any needs. ##### Chanda S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jazmin L. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip The place was great for my family and I. The bedrooms were great size and kitchen met all our needs. The cabin is a bit tucked was exactly what we wanted and only minutes away from downtown to your town fix. Owner very nice and respectful. ##### Jazmin L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy 23 Jul 2023 Worked great for our family. ##### Cindy Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael F. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and amenities Stayed with a friend and used it as a base for exploring the Black Hills and Badlands over four days. Incredibly convenient and central location while safely and quietly located in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from Custer. The property is gorgeous and the amenities were all as described with generously proportioned rooms. We were very pleased with our entire stay and would recommend highly. ##### Michael F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine C. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Retired Couple Nice place in a beautiful area. Reached out several times to get check in information as requested on the site and never received a response. Had to call and leave a message and finally got a return call with our check in information. Created a stressful situation since we had been traveling and needed this info to plan our timeline. ##### Christine C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie T. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property! This apartment is set in such a beautiful setting, surrounded by the best Black Hills hillsides. The kids found plenty of fun on the rocks and hillside surrounding the cabin. You are technically right beside the property owner, but you feel miles away from civilization with an entrance that opens facing away from the homeowner's home. The house is clean, easy to use, and had plenty of room for our family of four. The property owners were available when needed and were friendly to chat with. We hope to make it back again someday! ##### Stephanie T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terrance 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Terrance Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catie K. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Apartment What a beautiful, cozy apartment! Our family loved staying right on the edge of the forest and being surrounded by nature. Beth was an efficient communicator and gracious host. ##### Catie K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### David B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry E. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful country setting, beautiful apartment Nearly new, well maintained apartment above owner’s new garage. Interior so warm, welcoming, large; comfy bed. Well supplied kitchen with nice new appliances. Quiet—about 2 miles out away from Custer, yet close to anttractions. Owners friendly and hospitable. ##### Larry E. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Rifle, CO D. 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### December Weather unseasonably warm, clear and few people ##### A guest from Rifle, CO D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette B. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Bird Nest in the Woods The Blue Bird Nest cabin was the perfect choice for us. It was clean and comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen where we cooked our meals each night after a day of hiking the various trails in Custer State Park. The views from the cabin are picturesque and we saw lots of dear in the area. The owners live on the property, but gave us complete privacy and were available by text if we needed anything (which we didn’t). The town of Custer is a few miles away and has lots of nice restaurants and a supermarket. By the end of our stay, we felt like this cabin in the woods gave us the complete experience. ##### Jeanette B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel V. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay You can see Crazy Horse from the hill on this property! Close to Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Very clean and new construction. Great hosts. ##### Daniel V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. 28 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Blue Birds Nest This was our first time doing a vrbo and it worked out perfectly for us. The location was central to everything we were doing and the place felt almost like home. Kitchen was supplied with everything we needed to make our meals. Would rent again if we return to the black hills. ##### Steven C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. 19 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice and clean We really enjoyed this Private apartment. The property owner was very nice and helpful. The private fire pit and spacious outdoor space was a nice surprise. Great Custer location served us well as a Basecamp for all the incredible places to see in and around the Black Hills. ##### Charles H. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April H., Casper 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property This was an absolutely beautiful home. I visited with my husband and kids, and all of us loved it. The family enjoyed sitting outside under the stars by the fire pit, and playing cornhole. There was more than enough space for all of us. I especially liked chatting with the host - she was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. ##### April H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022