Black Hills · Custer, South Dakota

Elk Ridge Collective

Four uniquely designed cottages on 8 acres in the Black Hills, bordering 1.2 million acres of national forest. Watch for elk from your porch, 10 minutes from downtown Custer.Black Hills cottages on 8 acres, bordering national forest. Elk at your porch.

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Four cottages, one ridge

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Wild Horse living and kitchenWild Horse bedroomWild Horse deck and fire pit
Tiny home · Elk Ridge Collective

Wild Horse

Sleeps 7-82 bedrooms3 beds1 bath

An 11×42 tiny home with a private queen bedroom, a loft with a twin and a queen, and a queen sofa sleeper. Full-size appliances, a full bathroom, valley views, and a large deck with a grill, picnic table and fire pit.

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White Buffalo exteriorWhite Buffalo covered porchPorch view over the meadow
Tiny home · Elk Ridge Collective

White Buffalo

1-2 guestsStudioMurphy bed1 bath

A cozy 9×22 tiny home with a murphy bed, kitchenette and bathroom, best for one or two. Outside there's a covered porch with seating, a grill, a picnic table and a fire pit.

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Twin Elks log cabinTwin Elks kitchenTwin Elks exterior
Log cabin · Coming 2026

Twin Elks Upper & Lower

Sleeps 6 each, or 12 together2 bedrooms each1 bath each

A brand-new log cabin with upper and lower units that rent separately or together. Each has a living room, kitchen, two queen bedrooms, a queen sofa sleeper, a full bath and a private porch looking over the valley.

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The Black Hills

Your home base for the Black Hills

Custer State Park

Come face to face with a buffalo.

Monuments & caves

Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Jewel Cave are all nearby.

National forest

1.2 million acres of US Forest Service land border the property: ride, bike, hike or ATV.

Lakes

Paddle board at Sylvan Lake or Legion Lake.

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Guest reviews

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Wild Horse ★ 4.93 · 29 reviews
White Buffalo ★ 4.56 · 25 reviews

Airbnb listing ratings, Oct 21, 2026. Twin Elks opens in 2026.

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Hosted by Tricia

Tricia runs Elk Ridge Collective, an 8-acre property in the Black Hills. Every unit was fully remodeled inside and out for the 2025 season, and each cottage is designed around the history and wildlife of the Black Hills.

Local guide & FAQ

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How far is town?About 10 minutes to downtown Custer and 15 minutes to Hill City.
Does each cottage have its own space?Yes. Each unit has its own private entrance, seating area and fire pit.
Can a big group stay together?Twin Elks Upper and Lower can be booked together for up to 12 when it opens in 2026.
What wildlife might we see?Elk herds, deer, owls and bluebirds.
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