Vacation in the Heart of South Dakota, The Black Hills.
 

 

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Welcome to: Hidden Rentals 2025

Come and enjoy all the beauty that the Black Hills has to offer.  There is nowhere else in the country that has such a unique ecosystem as the Black Hills, with it's isolated mountain range rising up from the Great Plains of North America. Making the Black Hills an island. 

The history of the native people, settlers staking-out livelihoods and the iconic gold rush, has filled the Black Hills with rich history. 

The preservation of The Black Hills came from; Presidents Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Peter Norbeck, all of which did their part in preserving this unique island for future generations, with Custer State Park at its center.  The Black Hills has so much to offer so get out and explore!

 As a destination retreat, you will experience clean, crisp DRY air.  With an elevation of over 5,000 feet and an of average 226 days of sunshine with each night dropping below 65 degrees you will see virtually no mosquitoes, ticks or poisonous snakes.
Custer is located in southeastern area of the Black Hills, known as the “banana belt of the Black Hills”.   There is little congestion, (unless it is Sturgis bike week). The people here are warm, helpful and friendly. 

  
Photo's Above are:  The Historic French Creek - that runs along our Custer properties  /  The National Forest Valley & Glen Erin Creek -  which dumps into French Creek / Hwy 16A - Custer State Park
Photo's Below are:  Crazy Horse Monument - 11 miles away /  The Boarder between Wind Cave National  & Custer State Park - 12 miles away Hwy 87  / Mount Rushmore -  25 miles away

      

 
 

Custer, Centrally  Located in the Black Hills

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Rental Season: Seasonal Camping is May through September. Year round are the Bed & Breakfast Loft and the Meadow View Dome.

Accommodations for Horses

Our list of: Things to do in the Black Hills scan QR


For Tourist Information, Goggle "black hills attractions" for planning your personal adventure.

Contact 

All reservations through Air BnB


The A-Frame Cabin:  Sleeps 6, (5 in one room and 1 in loft)  Gorgeous Property. Pets allowed. 
Custer, SD

Description:  The A-Frame Cabin, pets allowed (if no pets $65 cleaning fee will be refunded). Has 2 entry steps. Sleeps 6 in two full beds & two in two single beds (one bed in loft). Toaster oven, mini frig, fan & heater, limited utensils, DVD / VHS player w/ monitor, wash basin, all linens, body soap/shampoo, pillows & blankets. The following are the Shared Spaces; The A-Frame Cabin is 40 ft. away from portable-potty & 150 ft. away from an adult decor-full bathroom,12 feet from the pavilion, with fire place room, outside seating, sauna, shower, 6-outdoor tubs tubs, & full kitchen - with your own private full refrigerator.  This kitchen is proprietary to Cabin & Loft guests. Central to all attractions. Beautiful & peaceful.

https://www.airbnb.com/h/a-frame-hiddenrentals2025

Ray's Rendezvous 6 guests, 2 bedrooms. Amazing Views.
No pets. Family Friendly. Custer, SD

Enjoy a tranquil getaway in this uniquely built home. 5 miles from downtown Custer & 2 miles from Custer State Park. Peacefully watch deer & turkey from your balcony overlooking the historic French Creek. This private home has a ramp entrance, modern comforts w/ rustic styling. Relax with the whole family at this private, centrally located home. Enjoy scenic drives, history galore & adventures for young and old. This is a-one-of-a-kind gem is waiting for your visit. IN 2027 WILL SLEEP 12

https://www.airbnb.com/h/rays-rendezvous

Want to bring your horses to ride, stable/pasture accommodations available across the creek.  For equine accommodations.  Click Here

Ray's Roost: 12 guests, 4 bedrooms. Unbelievable artistic carpentry.
Just off of a paved road. No pets. Family Friendly. Hermosa, SD

Relax w/ the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Only five minutes from Custer State Park!  Enjoy the serenity of deer in the meadow & occasionally turkey. Ample room to roam in the private yard. Dine, stargaze & take in the sunrise from the spacious deck overlooking an expansive view of the Black Hills. Note: Lower and middle levels accessible without stairs. Enter/exit directly to front & back yard with covered parking & 30 amp RV spot. IN 2027 WILL SLEEP 8 ON MIDDLE & UPPER LEVEL.

https://www.airbnb.com/h/rays-roost

guests

The Loft With Breakfast:  Enjoy an incredible breakfast at this getaway. Private entrance from the lanai (w/ 2 tubs). Enter through the garage & up the stairs. One open room w/ 2) Q beds (1 Murphy) & 3) twin/single trundle beds. Heater & fans, Smart TV w/Blu ray, desk & drop table for 4. Closet w/ full mirror & mini frig w/ full bathroom down hallway & half bathroom under stairway. All linens, pillows, blankets, body soap/shampoo, provided. Outside 75 feet away is the shared pavilion, with fire place room, outside seating, sauna, 6-outdoor tubs tubs, shower & full kitchen - with your private full refrigerator. This kitchen is proprietary to the Loft & Cabin guests.  You will have access to a shared Studio with all types of activities &  an adult - full bathroom w/ outside shower. Beautiful & Peaceful. Allergenic free. https://www.airbnb.com/h/bnbloft-hiddenrentals2025

The Loft: 7 guests, 1 room. Beautiful and peaceful. No Pets.Custer, SD

The Loft - Without Breakfast: Keep it simple at this centrally-located peaceful spot w/ stunning views. Private entrance from the lanai (w/ 2 tubs). Enter through the garage & up the stairs. One open room w/ 2) Q beds (1 Murphy) & 3) twin/single trundle beds. Heater & fans, Smart TV w/Blu ray, desk & drop table for 4, closet w/ full mirror & mini frig.  A half bathroom is under stairway. All linens, pillows, blankets, body soap/shampoo, provided. Outside 75 feet away is the shared pavilion, with fire place room, outside seating, sauna, 6-outdoor tubs tubs, shower & full kitchen - with your private full refrigerator. This kitchen is proprietary to the Loft & Cabin guests. You will have access to a shared Studio with all types of activities &  an adult - full bathroom w/ outside shower.  Beautiful & Peaceful. Allergenic free.  https://www.airbnb.com/h/loft-hiddenrentals2025

The Meadow View Dome:  Stunning and Serene. Sleeps 6, comes with w/ RV Site, two horse stalls- turnout and house keeping!
No Pets. Custer, SD

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable space. This tranquil, "Over The Top", The "Meadow View" Dome offers expansive views filled w/ wildlife. This elegant gem is fully stocked. All white linens, table service-crockery-cookware, induction cook top, micro wave, convention, air fryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, list goes on. 4 Smart TV's, Blu-ray players, heat/AC, handicap accessible shower, bathtub, grab bars throughout, Washer/Dryer - not stacked, Two King beds (one in sound proof master bedroom, the other upstairs loft). Sleeper sofa, high speed internet & security camera. Wroth iron outside furniture. Covered  entrances & parking. Included with this rental is an RV site & 2 horse stalls w/ turnout.  House Keeping is included, so you can spend your valuable time to completely enjoy a stress free vacation! During May-Sept, you will have access to all shared spaces; studio, sauna, tubs, pavilion, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, etc. This is location is private and centrally located to all attractions. 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop Hwy. Then 1 mile east to Custer State Park and 3 miles west to Down Town Custer.  https://airbnb.com/h/meadowview-hiddenrentals2025

The RV:  This stationary unit is for 2 guests. Has a full size queen bed,
is fully furnished and with all the amenities of elegance.
No Pets. Custer, SD

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Fully contained - stationary RV unit. A feel of earth is in this 38' RV w/ bump-out has: a refrigerator, propane oven & stove, convection/microwave oven, coffee-maker, infra-red oven. Heater, AC, shower/sink, Q bed, TV/blue-ray. Beautiful & luxuriously furnished. Full access to shared property: studio (w/ activities), full adult bathroom w/ outdoor shower, pavilion w/ full-kitchen, fire-place room, 6 outdoor tubs, sauna,& shower, and 30+ seating. Exquisite. https://www.airbnb.com/h/rv-hiddenrentals2025

Camp Sites: for Campers, Tents, 5th wheels, RVs & Trailers:

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G/H
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In All Shared Spaces

Equines

Lower Six Stalls: Bedding provided, water, wash station, buckets, manure forks, garbage, wheel barrels, tie posts, mounting block, saddle racks, broom, hooks to hang feed bags, itching mats on wall portable-potty at site I in this area- as well as round pen.  All stalls have daily turn out paddocks. 

 
two Stalls:
w/ bedding provided, water, wash station - hitching rail, buckets, manure forks, wheel barrel, saddle racks, hooks to hang feed bags, itching mats on wall and a shared turn out.  These stalls come FREE with Meadow View Dome rental.

 
 Riding out of the back gate of property to National forest and Ray's Rental Rendezvous across the creek.

 
Pastures & Turnout area - mix of electric and steel fencing.
   For equine pricing. PDF

 


CAMPING SITES:  Site Map
 

Site A: Bring your own self contained sleeping unit & reconnect with nature. Site A is the first site on your right as you drive in. It is all grass, good for tents. Your site is from the road in, all the way to the big pine tree. Your view will look onto the property so park according. Space for cars, tents & trailers, electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station. Stunning views with access to all of the shared guest facilities. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, offering of miles of trails. 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop Hwy then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer.   https://www.airbnb.com/h/a-hiddenrentals2025

Site B: Bring your own self contained unit & reconnect with nature. Site B is the second site on your right as you drive in, just past the large pine tree & Portable-Potty. This is an all grass site, good for tents. Your view will look onto the property so park according. Space for cars, tents & trailers, electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station. Stunning views with access to all of the shared guest facilities. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, offering of miles of trails. 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop Hwy then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/b-hiddenrentals2025

 Site C:  Bring your own self contained unit & reconnect with nature.  Just follow the fence line & you will find Site C on your right. All grass, good for tents. Your view will look onto the property so park according. Space for cars, tents & trailers, electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station. Stunning views with access to all of the shared guest facilities. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, offering of miles of trails. 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop Hwy then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/c-hiddenrentals2025

Site D: Bring your own self contained unit & reconnect with nature.   Site D on your right will be the last site along the fence and can back up to the back of the property. It is all grass and good for tents. Your view will look onto the property so park according. Space for cars, tents & trailers, electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station. Stunning views with access to all of the shared guest facilities. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, offering of miles of trails. 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop Hwy then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer.  https://www.airbnb.com/h/d-hiddenrentals2025

Site E: Bring your own self contained unit & reconnect with nature.   Site E has limited grass for tenting, & is located at end of the driveway - driving past both the large and smaller Dome homes, past the hay shed.  This secluded spot has lots of room & beautiful pasture views. It is close to the shared handicap adult bathroom and studio. Electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station, portable fire ring with chairs and table.  Along with access to all of the shared guest facilities. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate with miles of trails, and only 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop hwy, then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/e-hiddenrentals2025

Site F: Bring your own self contained sleeping unit & reconnect with nature. Site F is the open site kitty-corner of the outdoor tubs on your left as you dive past the cabin and pavilion. Beautiful views of the horse pastures and ample grass for tents. Park as you wish. This site is next to the shared pavilion with fireplace room, grilling, sauna, kitchen, tubs & shower.  40 feet from the shared full adult bathroom and studio.  Space for cars, tents & trailers, electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, with miles of trails, and only 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop hwy, then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/f-hiddenrentals2025

Site G: Bring your own self contained sleeping unit & reconnect with nature. Site G is directly behind the A-Frame. When driving in circle around the Large dome and then pull in parallel to the driveway. This is a small space, next to road, an easy drive through for one unit only - not suitable for tents but allows for lovely views to the open spaces north. This site is perfect if travailing with friends staying in the A-Frame. Electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station. Access to all of the shared guest facilities. Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, offering of miles of trails, and only 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop hwy, then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/g-hiddenrentals2025

Site H:  Bring your self contained sleeping unit & reconnect with nature. Site H is located just as you drive pass the two large pine trees on your left, before the A-frame cabin.  It is close to the court yard with beautiful views of the property and horses in pastures. Space for cars, trailers and grass for tents. Electricity, water, drive-through / portable dump station & portable unit. Site H is an excellent drive-through site with access to all of the shared guest facilities. (Pavilion - 40 feet away, Adult full bathroom and Studio -both 150 feet away.) Horseback riding or hiking out the back gate, offering of miles of trails, and only 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop hwy, then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer.   https://www.airbnb.com/h/h-hiddenrentals2025

Site I: Bring your own self contained sleeping unit & reconnect with nature. Site I, has beautiful views and is frequently taken by horse lovers as it is down by the stall area w/ portable-potty. Far enough away from the other guests to do your own thing, yet close enough to & join in. Large area to & unload-unhook everything. Electricity, water, drive-through & portable dump station and access to all of the shared guest facilities. (Pavilion - 100 feet away, Adult full bathroom and Studio -both 250 feet away.)  Horseback riding/hiking out the back gate w/ of miles of trails. 2 miles of nice gravel road to the historic 16A hwy, then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/i-hiddenrentals2025

  

Site K: Bring your own self contained sleeping unit & reconnect with nature. Site K: is next to the Large Dome, and across the driveway from the shared spaces of the studio, full adult bathroom & pavilion (30 feet), and 100 feet from the pavilion. This is a All gravel, FULL hook-up site that is not suitable for tents. Private outside table & chairs, electricity, water & sewer hook up. This is a tight, busy location,  space for cars & trailers is along south side fence. Horseback riding/hiking out the back gate w/ miles of trails, and only 2 miles of a good gravel road to the historic 16A blacktop hwy, then 1 mile to Custer State Park and 3 miles to Down Town Custer. https://www.airbnb.com/h/k-hiddenrentals2025

 


Photo taken from the Big Pickle - A gathering Place

2026 Contact: 12681 Hazelrodt Cutoff / Custer SD  57730  /  507-276-8571 /  Hiddenrentals2025@gmail.com