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Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining
Kitchen
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Pactola Point Swim Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheridan Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home!

This home is close to all attractions, including Lake Pactola and Sheridan Lake. Swiss Drive is a cozy three-bedroom cabin nestled in the center of the Black Hills National Forest. The home is surrounded by ponderosa pine trees, and deer and turkey are common sights. The main level has two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed. There is one full bath. The living room has a hide-a-bed sofa. There is an air conditioner in the living room. The lower level has one room with a king-size bed and a queen bed) and a bathroom with a shower. The lower level is also where you will find the washer and dryer. The home has a deck with great seating, a fire pit, and a propane grill. You will drive three miles over gravel to reach this development . There is also room for a 12-foot trailer. The driveway accommodates three vehicles. You will go directly to the home for self check-in. Please note that this home does not have Wi-Fi. This area only has one cell service provider, which is Verizon.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quite time is 10 pm to 8am No Pets No Open Fires

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1270721vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pactola Point Swim Beach - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sheridan Lake - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Sheridan Lake South - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
  • 1880 Train - 27 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rimrock Happy Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Circle B Ranch and Chuckwagon - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Big Poppa's Pizza - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home!?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home! on 2 Sept 2026 start from AU$506, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swiss Drive Cabin 5 miles to Lake Pactola! Access ATV trails from the home! located?

Situated in Rapid City, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake. Sheridan Lake North and Black Hills National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is as advertised...great location and the locals are very nice and the best part of our stay were the Neighborhood dogs that would check in on us occasionally....very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it here!! Had everything we needed for our stay…very comfortable stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you for the review and for staying with us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in the woods! ATV trails just minutes away. Quiet area to enjoy the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

This cabin was very clean in a nice quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thank you for staying!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sturgis vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much and had everything we needed. We were treated well and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Excellent Place to Stay

This cabin was an excellent place for our family to stay while we explored the Black Hills. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate you staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet haven!

This property was a fantastic getaway cabin for our little group! Quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for staying
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visited Mt. Rushmore and other sights around Blackhills.

Property adequately supplied our requirements and was located near attractions in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Nancy thank you for the review! Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplugged

Nice quiet cabin and great place to get away and unplug.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you for staying!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Great for all the attractions that we wanted to see. Host was very pleasant to work with. We had great weather and a nice friendly dog came to visit on the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thank you for staying! I think the neighbors dog loves hanging out with new people. He loves it over there. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ada T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely remote cabin

Cabin was located in a remote location that was convenient to Mt Rushmore and many other attractions. Cabin was clean and came with ample supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying! We appreciate you taking care of the home as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

We fished early every morning and spent the afternoons relaxing on the porch and grilling, the cabin was a perfect cozy getaway. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for family time

We loved staying at the cabin. It was a very remote area which we loved after spending the day touring sites. We enjoyed grilling and relaxing on the deck after a busy day. My daughter enjoyed hiking around the cabin in the morning and two lakes are located near the cabin as well which was amazing for picnics!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you for the review and we appreciate you taking care of the home. We hope you will return again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation with daughter

The 3 of us loved this cabin in the woods/mountains. It had everything we needed and more. Peace and serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you for staying and keeping the home so clean!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

If you're looking for a cozy cabin in the woods, this is perfect. We did make a point to arrive back to the cabin each day before dark because it's not easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you. It is a little intimidating in the dark when you are not use to the area
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

Needs some small updates Coffee pots chairs ext. Overall was nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So didn’t stay in this particular house but wanted to share my experience, we got to this cabin (which is still amazing btw) but discovered it didn’t have WiFi which for most is great but we have two small children so that was nerve racking, called Julie and she was so understanding and moved us to a different location which was also incredible and she did that at no extra charge, just out of kindness. I HIGHLY suggest staying in any of the houses Julie manages and we will def be staying with her again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you and glad it worked out for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The property manager Julie was the most helpful of any VRBO we have stayed at. We would definitely recommend you check them out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. A bit farther up a dirt road than I would have liked but once you were there it was incredible. The beds were a bit hard for my liking but I believe can easily be resolved with a mattress topper. Place was clean and they provided the essentials for our needs while there. Sadly our trip was cut short because our dog passed away and we had to rush home. If you want a peaceful location away from it all, you can't go wrong with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you for staying! Sorry for the loss of your dog.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

My family and I loved staying in this cozy, peaceful cabin on Swiss Drive! The location is perfect and near so many amazing attractions. It is right in the heart of the Black Hills forest. The house is spacious, clean, and has everythjng you need to spend much of your time there. We loved sitting out on the porch for our meals as well as enjoying the beautiful sunrise. The host was so friendly, hospitable, and communicated efficiently. We would recommend and return to tbis location if in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying! We appreciate the wonderful review as well.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Steep area

Cabin very comfy but drive to the cabin was not for us. Roads too narrow,pinhook curves. Takes 25 min to drive 3 miles on gravel road. Thank you Julie for putting the light on for us
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
Thank you for staying. Yes it is 3 miles and normally takes about 10-15 min. and it is curvy for sure. We appreciate you taking care of the home. Julie
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, but could use some updates

The property is nice, but could use some updates - new coffee pot (took over 45 minutes to brew a pot), dishwasher (none currently in cabin), televisions (small/older models and some cables were broken), curtain rods fell when adjusting curtains. All in all the cabin is cozy and rustic and we enjoyed our time there. The suggested updates would only make the property more inviting/comfortable in our opinion.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
Thank you for your input. We will pass this on to the owner. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Julie
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice stay in South Dakota

Enjoyed on week in South Dakota. Cabin was convenient to the activities that we chose. The road up to the cabin was very long, rough and winding (dirt/gravel). Recommend 4w Drive. We cooked several meals at the house and thought the kitchen could have used more pans and at least one 9x13. What was there was not very nice and we are not picky about pans. Luckily we brought an electric skillet, a couple skillets and Bundt pan to cook a birthday cake in. Also a smaller hand mixer or whisk would have been helpful. Other than that we slept great and enjoyed the patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Lisa thank you for the review. We took note of the 9x13 pans and also the mixer. We hope you will stay again. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home DEEP in the hills

If you’re looking for a quiet getaway and you really like the serenity of the Black Hills, this is your go to. It was my wife and I and our four kids. The sleeping arrangements were great! The kitchen was a solid setup and the grocery store in Hill City is 16 miles away. The only thing I’d consider if I were to stay in the area again is the drive in and out. It’s a beautiful drive, but it’s back in there on a winding gravel road. It’s a 15 minute drive to get off the main road. Now, if you’re looking for pristine nature, this is great. If you’re going say tripping, it makes it a little bit of a longer drive. Overall, GREAT HOME and worth the $$. Thank you for opening it up for us to call home for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

May 2021

The cabin itself was very nice. We did have an issue with hornets which must have been a known issue as there was hornet spray on the counter. We have stayed in many other cabins and I was disappointed by the lack of games, etc when the weather was rainy. The kids wanted to hang out outside but we weren't sure where the property ended and didn't want to bother the neighbors. I do understand why trash is only disposed of at the dumpsters, however for the cost I was very disappointed that I had to haul trash in my vehicle. Especially when we were leaving with a car full of kids and stuff. Then bring the trash too. Im not sure why the cleaning crew can't do that on last day. This would be an ok cabin for couples but not great for younger families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2021
Sorry you did not have a good time. Games were removed due to the COVID and people touching game pieces and not cleaning them. Sorry it rained and the wasps are always out in the woods this time of year. The trash is the responsibility of the renters as stated in the check in information. We have had many families stay with their children and it has been fine. We do appreciate your comments and we hope you have a better time on your next vacation.

About the host

Hosted by Edelweiss Mountain Lodging

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We are the Mechaley's, Marshall, Chuck and Julie. We own Edelweiss Mountain Lodging and are property managers of this home. As South Dakota natives, we have always been drawn to this wonderful area of the Black Hills.
We also own Black Hills Outdoor Fun. A guided atv tour business.
We are a family business that strives to help our guests and families have an enjoyable time in one of the most beautiful areas in this region. We love to give you old-fashioned customer service.

Why they chose this property

This cabin is owned by residents of South Dakota who love the Black Hills. We expect that anyone renting our cabin will treat it with care as well as respect the furnishings in the home. We are very respectful members of the Edelweiss Mountain homeowners association. We only want renters who will also hold high regard for the beauty and serenity of our hidden little community.

We invite you to spend your next vacation at our cabin. Whether it's for a week or a few days . Our cabin offers some of the most breathtaking scenery and relaxing atmosphere found anywhere.

Edelweiss Mountain is a gated community assuring you of privacy . Licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health.
Motorcycle riders this home has 3 miles of gravel to the home.

What makes this property unique

The Swiss Drive is just 5 miles from beautiful Lake Pactola and 40 minutes from Rapid City, SD.
Further South is Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and many more attractions only 25-30 miles away.
The famous Deadwood is located 32 miles north. The attractions and explorations are endless.
Black Hills Outdoor Fun is located at the Edelweiss Mountain Lodging Office. If you book a 3 1/2 hour atv tour with us you will get 15% off the tour.
Motorcycle riders this home has 3 miles of gravel to the home. It is a curvy and dusty road.
There is parking for 1 small 12 ft. trailer
You will go directly to the home for self check in.



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