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Black Hills Cabin: Hot Tub, Game Room & Deck

Entire home in Custer, SD

16 guests·6 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
5.0 · 14 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private hot tub, fire pit, and decks invite evenings under the stars.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Adventure-ready location near Black Hills with woodland views and trails.

Group & Family Friendly

Group & Family Friendly

Huge game room and space for large groups to bond.

Property details

Looking for a getaway that’s equal parts fun and relaxing with an added bonus of a prime adventure location? You’ll find it at 'Heavens Gate,' a stunning 6-bed, 3-bath home on 5-acres adjoining the Black Hills National Forest and 3 miles from Custer! Visit Mt. Rushmore 24 miles away or drive through pinnacles and scenic vistas along the Needles Highway in Custer State Park. Prefer to stay put? Don’t worry, this vacation rental is a destination in itself with a pond, game room, fire pit and more!

The space
2 RV Sites | Game Room | 3,650 Sq Ft | Free WiFi

Say hello to the deer and turkeys that often frequent this family-friendly vacation rental, stocked with top-notch amenities like a game room, private pond (Due to extreme drought, the pond has very low water levels), and hot tub, and boasts an unbeatable location near the Black Hills attractions and scenery!

Bedroom 1: King Bed, Futon | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed | Lower-Level Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: 2 Queen Air Mattresses, Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks, gas fire table, private spring-fed pond w/ beach (Due to extreme drought, the pond has very low water levels), hot tub, fire pit (availability depends on fire danger), gas grill, dining area
(Due to extreme drought, the pond has very low water levels).
INDOOR LIVING: Fireplace, Smart TVs, 6-person dining table, jetted tub
GAME ROOM: Pool table, Foosball table, wet bar, TV w/ DVD player, video library, games, fireplace, refrigerator, 6-person dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, cooking basics & spices, coffee maker, 4-person breakfast bar
GENERAL: Linens/towels, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, air conditioning, ceiling fans, high chair, freezer
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 4 exterior security cameras
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles), 2 RV sites w/ 50amp & water hookups

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- No fireworks of any kind
- No discharge of firearms allowed
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are 2 RV sites with 50amp and water hookups for an additional fee. Please contact the owner for additional information and pricing
- NOTE: Due to ongoing drought conditions, the pond water level is currently very low
- NOTE: The outdoor fire pit may not be available for use. This is dependent upon the status of the fire danger
- NOTE: Your safety is important. There are 4 exterior security cameras on the property. They do not face any interior spaces

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 double Bed, 1 single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 king Bed, 1 sofa Bed

Living room

1 sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Private hot tub

    Private hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

Star icon 5.0 | 14 reviews
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Erik

A perfect spot for a family Christmas.

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December 2025

We had a quiet and wonderful stay in the woods of Custer. We had a large family to accommodate and this did the trick. The owners were responsive and very helpful!

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Joel

Beautiful/Well Managed Property

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November 2022

The property has everything you need which is covered well in the listing. Two things i found pleasing that I thought I would share. 1. The main level fireplace is wood burning. Since our stay was in November, we enjoyed having a fire every evening. It’s also a very nice wood burning unit. (Everything on this property is nice) 2. The exterior grill and blackstone are plumbed into the main propane line. They are also on a timer for efficiency and safety. One of the biggest concerns for me when renting a cabin is the quality of the outdoor cooking and running out of propane since that is how we cook all of our meals.

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Sherie thompson

Fantastic stay May 2022

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May 2022

In all of the places we have rented this house was by far the best in exceeding expectation. Exactly as advertised and then some. Plenty of room for the crew of 13 to spread out as well as sleep. The kids loved the pedal boat, feeding the deer and seeing the baby geese. The adults loved all the extra touches. Most places give you one roll of toliet paper, one garbage. Etc. Heavans gate was fully stocked with plenty of supply of all of these things and the communication was exceptional. Cant thank them enough for the stay.

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Christina

Beautiful Cabin in Custer

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November 2021

The cabin was wonderful! We spent Thanksgiving with family that we hadn't seen in over 20+ years. The Kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook on Thanksgiving day. We had an issue with the water pressure and the team/owner took care of it immediately. The game room and hot tub were a big hit along with the trails and breath-taking sunsets! I would highly recommend Heaven's Gate and plan on staying again.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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