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238 Gordon, Custer, SD 57730
Best fare found from Atlanta to Denver: $317

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5 of 5 stars
WVMountaineerinIL   12 contributions
Illinois
Aug 16, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We had a terrific trip to South Dakota & loved our stay at the Shady Rest Hotel in Custer. It is nestled in the trees at the edge of town. Most of the cabins are very old. They have been well taken care of & are newly remodeled with new pine paneling. The room smelled a bit musty when we... more

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4 of 5 stars
happybeagle   1 contribution
ohio
Jun 22, 2008 | Trip type: Family

On a trip across the country, we were going to stop at Mt. Rushmore, S.D. We had planned to camp the night at Custer State Park, but the weather was looking pretty bad. We checked several hotels in the area and found that they were very expensive and sold out for the night. Driving by we saw that there were... more

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4 of 5 stars
katskil   5 contributions
The Town of the Cow, Texas
May 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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This tiny motel has been in operation by the same family since before the depression. Eight brightly painted cabins of varying size sit perched on the hill south of downtown. It’s a very nice walk to the shops, restaurants, and city parks. Karri, the proprietor, is a very cheery and helpful hostess. We stayed in Cabin 6--a two bed unit... more

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3 of 5 stars
DMReicher   15 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 1, 2006
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We are a family of 5 and we stayed here for 2 nights in a small cottage with 2 double beds. There was enough floor space to use our twin aero-bed. This particular cottage (#1) was very tiny, but there are others that are larger if you reserve far enough in advance. Our shower was extremely small and cramped, but... more

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4 of 5 stars
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laramie wyoming
May 22, 2006
4
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We have been staying at this motel for about 7 years. We love the quirky cabins, which are always immaculate. The family is wonderful. It is a lovely quiet area overlooking town with a beautiful view of the hills. You can go anywhere from here! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Pleasant Hill, OR
Sep 15, 2004
6
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Inexpensive, clean, fun. Second generation owned. Quiet location overlooking town. more

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Address: 238 Gordon, Custer, SD 57730