The Shady Rest Motel is definitely your best bet for lodging in Custer. The cabins are cute and very clean. They include a kitchenette, a front porch, a grill and a very clean hot tub. They sit up on a hill away from the main drag. The owners are gracious and welcoming. This may be my most enjoyable lodging experience... More

We just spent three nights at the Shady Rest Motel and loved every minute of our stay. From my first phone call with Ann to make the reservation to being wished a safe trip from John as we were packing up the experience was personable and wonderful. Our family of five stayed in the Bunk House. My boys loved sleeping... More

We stayed one night at the Shady Rest Cabins on our way through Black Hills to Yellowstone. It was a lovely experience. Ann greeted us a check-in and gave us great advice on how to spend our evening. She was extremely friendly and made us feel right at home. The cabin was clean, though a bit tight on space for... More

So glad we picked the Shady Rest Motel for 4 nights during our Black Hills vacation. Our cabin was clean & comfy, spotless bathroom, comfortable bed, the kitchenette was handy since we could have a leisurely breakfast before venturing out for the day in a quiet neighborhood away from the bustle of Main Street. Would definitely stay here again and... More

What a wonderful place. The term Motel does not do it justice. The cabins are spacious and comfortable and have full kitchens and everything you need. If something is missing, Anne will lend you her own (like a slow cooker). Charcoal BBQs are available for every cabin. Site even has an outdoor hot tub (free for guests) Five minute walk... More

Although this was for a stay for a few nights on 7/30/12 I'm writing this now as the hosts and cabin was wonderful. First, the most important part of communication. John and Ann were fantastic in their interpersonal skills and communication back and forth on email with questions. No question was left unanswered and we had a good amount. John's... More

We just got back from 4 nights in Custer. We were there the weekend after the big "buffalo roundup", and the town was pretty much shut down...so we had the Motel and the town pretty much to ourselves. The cabins are very clean, tidy and cute. Our cabin was quite small, but since we had no intention of spending our... More

The owners are lovely and very helpful. I made enquiries by email before I booked and got replies straight away and Ann was very friendly when I made the booking by phone. When we arrived we were made to feel most welcome and they told us lots of information about the area. When I asked about recommendations for dinner for... More

The Shady Rest Motel is perfect place to stay if you are on a budget. The rooms are nice and clean and it is located off the main drag so you hear no traffic. It is close enough to walk to the grocery store or other business. It is nice having a kitchen so we could eat some of our... More