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Papa’s Place on Willow Creek

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Outdoor dining
Games room
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Custer, SD
  • 1881 Courthouse Museum
    8 min drive
  • French Creek
    8 min drive
  • Rocky Knolls Golf Course
    11 min drive
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    61 min drive

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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.

Papa’s Place on Willow Creek

Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you wake up to stunning views of the surrounding landscape. We are conveniently located near Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other major tourist destinations. We believe it’s the ultimate cabin to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Hills. Prefer to stay put? Don’t worry, this vacation rental is a destination within itself with a hot tub, Soaker Bath, propane firepit, Arcade Games and more!

Hot Tub | Soaker Bath | Horse Friendly | Huge Space

Peaceful and private retreat, backs up to the national forest! This property is terrific all year round for a visit to Custer. When you stay in Custer, you're just minutes away from the best of the Black Hills. This beautifully updated home has an open floor plan with a spacious, fully furnished, modern kitchen, hot tub, soaker bath and cozy living room with a large outdoor patio with stunning views. Our home is family friendly with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and washer/dryer. Ideal for groups of family and friends interested in a quiet getaway. The quiet surroundings make for a relaxing stay, ready for those looking to embark on their newfound adventure. Comfortable, calm, and convenient.

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wrap around deck, dining area with enough seating for 14 guests, , hot tub, gas grill and griddle and propane fire pit. If you're a wildlife enthusiast and love horse-friendly environments, this is the perfect retreat for you! This very unique property a has a creek running through the front pasture, and beautiful mountain views. Wildlife abound! Beauty and tranquility and only 2 miles from Custer! It doesn't get any better than this!

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV in the living room, two fully-equipped kitchens 8-person dining table with Large Countertop in the Kitchen for 8-person additional seating. Entertainment is at its finest here with our arcade games and foosball table, providing hours of fun and friendly competition for guests of all ages. Full bathroom with soaker bath, shower and toilet.

BEDROOMS: Two have kings. One has a king and a queen hide-a-bed. One has a queen and a bunk bed. Additional queen hide-a-bed in down living room. We also have two roll away beds (one up, and one down)

KITCHEN: Fully equipped kitchen with cooking oil & basic spices, coffee maker, and every cooking utensil you’d need (including barbecue tools).

GENERAL: Premium Linens/towels, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, air conditioning, and ceiling fans.

PARKING: Free Parking, Large space- carport. Gravel Road


In between every guest we mop all floors, vacuum all carpets, scrub all surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, replace the shower liner, wash all bedding (including quilts/shams), bleach all sheets and towels, wash all couch covers, and make sure everything is back in it's place before our new guests arrive.

Our team will be available 24/7 during your stay! We want to make sure that all of your needs are met while you're in the home, so you'll be able to call or text us ANY time of the day or night. Maintenance, aside from emergencies, will only be able to be tended to during business hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Feel free to message us at any time if you have any questions, and we'd be happy to assist you! We're so excited to have you here and to experience Custer and the surrounding area!

For dogs: We don't allow puppies (less than 1 year old), German shepherds, or huskies.
We do not allow cats.
If bringing a pet, pet fee of $75 PER PET is required. Please message us to let us know so that we can send a request for the payment or you can pay through the listing platform.

Cancellation policy:
We offer free cancellation or 100% refund amount of payable if you cancel 30 days before check-in date. If canceling, we will charge a 20% processing fee (to cover credit card processing and administrative fees).
IMPORTANT NOTE: All guests are REQUIRED to SIGN the Renter's Agreement before checking in. This document comprehensively outlines the rules, policies, and terms governing your stay with us. By signing, you acknowledge and commit to adhering to these regulations throughout your tenure at our property.

Additional rules

1. If any issues arise during your stay, it’s essential to communicate with us promptly. Good communication between the guest and host is critical to ensuring a smooth and successful stay. You should respond to us (the hosts) within 24 hours when we reach out to resolve an issue. In certain situations, we may need to send our case manager to review the situation in person to fully address any concerns.

2. It is a "must" to read the entire listing description and the house rules of our property. If, in this case, you DO NOT read over our listing description or house rules and are not comfortable with something that is clearly stated, we will uphold our cancellation policies.

3. No unregistered guests/visitors unless preapproved

4. Please keep noise to a minimum after 10PM and always be respectful of the
neighbors.

5. No parties or events unless previously organized in writing with the host. If there’s evidence of a party or event, there’ll be an additional charge of $200.

6 If bringing a pet:
6.1 We don't allow puppies (less than 1 year old), German shepherds, or huskies. No cats allowed.
6.2 A pet fee of $75 per is required. Please message us to let us know so that we can send a request for the deposit.
6.3 Please clean up after your dog (pick up your dog's poop)
6.4 No pets allowed on furniture or beds.

7. Follow state laws when using fire pit. Please make sure not to leave fires unattended.

8. For noise complaints:
8.1 If we receive any noise complaints from neighbors a security guard will be called out to the property at a cost of $85 to guests for the first call out.
8.2. If security is called a second time during your stay, you will be charged a $250 fee and be removed from the premises with no refund of your stay.

9. Please be mindful of neighboring personal property such as swing sets. Do not let children play on or use this without prior written permission.

10. No smoking anywhere in this house. If we find evidence of smoking anywhere in the house you will be charged $250 for extra cleaning.

Follow all check-out procedures:
1. Take out all trash

2. Wash dishes (or start dishwasher)

Note:
* A $200 extra cleaning fee may be charged if home is left unreasonably dirty and requires more work than usual to clean (for example: mud on the couches). All damages will also be charged to guest.

* Check out time is scheduled for 10:00 am on the day of departure unless previously agreed with the host. If the guest is more than 90 minutes late checking out guest will be charged $100.

* Any costs incurred by the host as a result of a late check out will be passed on to you.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to French Creek. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Black Hills National Forest and 13 minutes from Custer State Park
Papa’s Place on Willow Creek offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

J&J Hospitality

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

186348

Papa’s Place on Willow Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Problems on arrival with cleanliness which were passed to the owner and resolved. Setting is beautiful- house needs a few upgrades- both upstairs and downstairs showers need faucets and shower heads. The problem with the cleaning was communicated to the owner right away. She responded but I had to ask for a cleaning fee refund since it wasn’t clean- she didn’t offer it. If she had, I would have given 5 stars because accidents happen- but customer service is a must. Had the cleaner told her about the emergency- we could have dealt with it before we got there since we didn’t arrive right at checkin time. Owner was very responsive to me overall- I still feel if the expectations listed were not what was presented it should have been automatic to offer refund. Having said all that- the place is fantastic- I would rent again… lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Gregory, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery, great accommodations!
Comfortable, fun spot for a family! We enjoyed Custer and Hill City, and hiked the Volksmarch at Crazy Horse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Place
Papa's Place is stunning! It is our new home away from home with gorgeous views. The house is very comfortable and spacious with ALL of the extra amenities you could think of and then some. There was space for everyone and all the things they brought. We appreciated the details, love, and care put into this place. It truly is a place one can relax and not worry about anything! Two kitchens and laundry rooms made it a breeze to keep everyone full and clean! We enjoyed the board games, game room area and cool kids closet! We reveled in the gorgeous cool weather and the last day a light snow dusting! Lots of lawn space for kids to enjoy and watch the bunnies hop around. Location is close to great food and activities are within short distances. Mt. Rushmore, Needle Highway, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and Mammoth site are 30-45 minutes away and Devil's Tower and Badlands National Park are about two hours either direction. The drives to and from are gorgeous! We will definitely be back to this beautiful place soon. Thank you to the hosts who were amazing and responsive! I just can't say enough about Papa's Place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023