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Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Cosmos Mystery Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living/Dining area

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

Location! Location! Location! Yak Ridge Cabins are situated in a spectacular setting in the heart of the Black Hills with easy access to hundreds of Black Hills attractions and adventures.
This 2-bedroom / 1-bathroom custom cabin sleeps up to 6 and features upscale amenities for a comfortable stay in your home away from home. We pride ourselves in providing super clean and comfortable cabins in an ideal location. The cabin is a hidden treasure for you to enjoy.
The cabin offers a full kitchen and full bathroom (tub/shower), WiFi, heat/AC, campfire pit, electric range, microwave, coffee makers, toaster, cookware, dishware, glassware, utensils, satellite TV/DVD, all linens for beds, bath, and kitchen, propane grill, covered porch, outdoor seating, picnic table, and more. For your safety there are no steps or bunk beds. Prior to your arrival, you will receive a personal key code for contactless check-in to your cabin. Enjoy watching deer and turkey from your covered patio.
Verizon and ATT towers in the area provide for excellent cell service.
Enjoy mountain and meadow views, star-studded skies, and wildlife on this picturesque 10-acre property. Centrally located to major attractions and less than a mile from Highway 16, your stay at Yak Ridge provides the best of both worlds – easy access as well as peace and tranquility. Open year round and 5-star rated.
Major Black Hills attractions/communities near the cabin include: Mt Rushmore / Keystone (5 miles); Hill City (10 minutes), Rapid City (20 minutes), Crazy Horse, Custer, and Custer State Park (30 minutes), Jewell and Wind Cave National Parks (45 minutes) Deadwood and Spearfish (60 minutes), Badlands National Park (60 minutes), and Devil’s Tower National Monument (90 minutes).
Looking for additional nights or another cabin for family and friends? See details below to see our other three cabins. Copy and paste the links into your browser or enter the property idea into VRBO.
We look forward to having you stay at Yak Ridge!
Cabin 1 (2 bedroom / 1 bath - sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/741537
Cabin 2 (studio w/ full kitchen and bathroom – sleep up to 2 adults and 2 young children) https://www.vrbo.com/713096
Cabin 3 (2 bedroom / 1 bath - sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/741538

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
Mountain view
Fireplace

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Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children of all ages are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
No events. Only registered guests are permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are NOT permitted in cabins or on property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted in cabins or on property

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No events. Only registered guests are permitted.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. on 23 May 2026 start from AU$490, 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 Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Cosmos Mystery Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

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

Great Location

Very nice cabin, and great location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our family trip here. The location allowed us to visit many areas in the Black Hills and beyond. The host was kind and helpful. The setting was quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin, second time back in 3 months! Always clean, well maintained....owners are terrific! Thank you Todd and Cathy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wondered before we stayed here, how does someone keep a perfect score. Then we realized right away, cozy cabin, great amenities, very friendly hosts, etc.... The firepit with wood was a blast. It sits in the woods, yet you're right around the corner from Mt Rushmore, great hikes, restaurants, etc.... You will be very happy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Nice!

Very clean and well-stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Perfect location!

This is a great location to Rushmore area. The place was very clean, and left sweet treats for us in the fridge!! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeRay P.

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

Great place to stay!

The cabin was very nice. Beds were comfortable. The water pressure wasn't great for washing dishes but we managed. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2022
So glad that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for letting me know about the kitchen faucet. We will be sure to address it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Excellent location!

We loved everything about it! The owners go above and beyond!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Really glad you enjoyed your stay with us in the Black Hills. Looking forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Yak Cabins

Great place. Perfect location for everything. We couldn't have been happier with our choice to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Black Hills weekend

Very quiet location, nice new cabin, easy access to main road
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
So glad you enjoyed your Yak Ridge cabin and the location! Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and we hope to have you back again soon. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

Amaizing location and cabin

They present a five star first rate accommodation Everything is perfect This cabin is a WOW WONDERFUL Owners really show pride in ownership and care about the Presentation that their cabins make We stayed in cabin 4 highly recommend staying here
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
We truly strive to create a peaceful and meaningful experience for our guests. It was a pleasure having you stay at Yak Ridge..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Wonderful Cabin

This is one of our favorite VRBO stays. The cabins are ideally located, well stocked, clean and comfortable. Chris and Cathy were great hosts and provided lots of information about local sites. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you Lori. It was our pleasure and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway!

The cabin was off the beaten path, but in a perfect location for easy access to many tourist attractions and day trips. The layout of the cabin was perfect for our family that includes an adult son. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back again <3 Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

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

Beautiful!

Wish we had more time! Great location and so much to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking such great care of the cabin and for taking time to submit a review. We look forward to having you return to Yak Ridge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great location

Perfect home base to see all of the main sights. Extremely quiet and peaceful. Beautiful setting with deer and wild turkeys around every morning and evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking such great care of the cabin. Hope to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Peaceful Cabin in the Woods

Yak Ridge Cabins are in a central location, close to many activities and attractions in the Black Hills area. They are clean, cozy, and comfortable- the perfect spot to rest and rejuvenate during a vacation. My family highly recommends staying at Yak Ridge and we hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Peaceful place

Enjoyed being out in the woods for the peace and quiet. Went for the Bike Rally and enjoyed being away from all that but close to lots of sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

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

Top notch

We enjoyed our stay at Yak very much. The split floor plan was ideal for our group. The welcome snack basket was a real treat. Everything about the YAK was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great location and amenities

The location was central to everything we wanted to do in the Black Hills. There were so many extras at the cabin, from the welcome basket, to the yellow rubber ducky for the kids for bath time. Everything in the cabin had a purpose. We had an excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

A Hidden Gem!

Loved the floor plan of bathrooms and bedrooms on opposite sides. This cabin is charming, has thoughtful amenities for all your needs. Enjoyed the private firepit, grill, porch. The hosts left us gifts of cheese, snacks and wonderful toiletries. They thought of everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Best Vacay Ever!

This cabin was amazing! The location couldn’t have been any better! It was off a dirt road and in the countryside, but so close to all of the big attractions we wanted to see. The cabin itself was so perfect! It was cutely decorated and extremely clean. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn w.

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

Rushmore

Nice time. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful cabin!!

Beautiful cabin nestled in the Black Hills! Julie is an excellent host with lots of personal touches to the cabin. She even had a beautiful gift basket waiting for us in the fridge!! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mr.

This was one of the cleanest, quaint and homey cabins we’ve ever stayed! Close to Mt. Rushmore, and Custer State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We loved everything about this property. Secluded enough for privacy, but close drive to attractions. Very clean and comfortable. A gorgeous little get away! 5 minutes to Keystone and Mt. Rushmore. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd or Cathy

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Jim and Julie are your hosts. We are blessed to have lived in the Black Hills for more than 25 years. We raised our two sons (now grown) in the the area and together have enjoyed hiking, biking, swimming, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, exploring, and so much more of what the Black Hills have to offer.
Julie Smoragiewicz purchased the property in 2014. The cabin was built in 2018.

Why they chose this property

Yak Ridge is a unique property in regard to its proximity to many major attractions:
- Keystone and Mount Rushmore (5 minutes),
- Hill City (10 minutes),
- Sheridan Lake (10 minutes),
- Pactola Lake (20 minutes),
- Rapid City (20 minutes),
- Crazy Horse Mountain (20 minutes),
- Custer and Custer State Park (30 minutes),
- Black Hills Playhouse (30 minutes)
- Sturgis (35 minutes)

Yak Ridge is located less than a mile off Highway 16, but provides a peaceful mountain setting. Our four cabins are nestled into their natural setting. Inside the rustic exterior, you will find all modern conveniences including: full bathrooms with tub/showers, fully equipped kitchens with new appliances; covered porches with gas grills; and campfire rings. Amenities include comfy quilts, soft blankets, plush towels, natural wood, vintage decor, Tiffany lighting, and quality construction.

What makes this property unique

The property is adjacent to thousands of acres of Forest Service land that provides hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities. Access to the Mickelson Trail is only a few miles away. Yak Ridge is the perfect location for a family vacation, reunion, or a romantic getaway.

We are grateful that we are healthy and can provide visitors to the Black Hills a location that allows for social distancing and space to enjoy the great outdoors. As efforts to move toward a new normal begin to take place, we wanted to let you know that we are deeply committed to the safety of all who spend time at Yak Ridge.

We have always prided ourselves in the cleanliness of our cabins as evident by our guest reviews and our commitment to meeting and exceeding South Dakota Department of Health requirements. To that end, and in light of the current global health crisis, we have further enhanced our cleaning and sanitizing protocols which also align with the CDC. We also continue to monitor CDC guidelines so that we can make adjustments to our protocols as needed. We have a proactive plan to manage and minimize the risks associated with COVID-19 which we carefully monitor and update as recommendations evolve.
The Yak Ridge website includes details that we hope will help you in deciding whether Yak Ridge will be a good fit for your vacation needs during COVID.
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Our guests are provided with a complimentary welcome kit which includes individually wrapped sets of slippers, as well as travel sized hand sanitizer, Kleenex, and sanitizing wipes. Also included are local travel information and maps. Even a few postcards to send to friends and family are provided.

Stay safe, stay, well, and we look forward to seeing you soon at Yak Ridge!

If you have specific questions or need additional details, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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