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Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown!

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Driveway from the Main road.
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown!

Tin Mill Cottage is located just off Old Hill City Road on a quiet wooded lot. Enjoy your coffee in the morning or evening gatherings on the deck or covered gazebo sitting area facing the woods. Deer and turkey are common visitors to the yard and adjacent wooded lot! Tin Mill Cottage is conveniently located on a hillside overlooking the route of the 1880 Train as it chugs up Tin Mill Hill towards Keystone and is a short walk to the downtown area. Tin Mill Cottage is just a short walk to nearby Major Lake for fishing.
This cottage has become a favorite cabin for families seeking an affordable stay in the Black Hills. It has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and a queen portable folding (firm) mattress (recommended for children only) to accommodate 6. NO MORE than 4 adults and two children. It has an electric fireplace in the living room. There is one bathroom with tub and shower, laundry, AC wall units, SMART TV is ready for your own streaming package with your personal user codes. Cable TV is provided as well as free, high speed WIFI. The fully furnished kitchen (with dishwasher) and gas grill on the deck helps keep your vacation affordable by allowing meals to be made 'at home'. However, there are many nearby restaurants for those who are 'truly on vacation'!
A car port affords shaded parking for two vehicles.
NO PETS, NO SMOKING.
Please note that photos of this cabin on this web site are current and have not been digitally enhanced.

Check our availability calendar for the dates desired. Don't see the dates needed? Ask us about the Old Town Cottage VRBO # 274119, another nearby rental under our management!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Our maximum number of 6 includes children.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Take out the rubbish

Check out 10:00 AM. If you know you are departing earlier, please text/call us the evening before at 605–574–2250 with anticipated time of departure. Housekeepers appreciate advance notice! Thanks.

Check out expectations are posted on the refrigerator.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No wood outdoor fire-pits Guests have several parking options but must not block the driveway which is a service lane

Must notify owner of anticipated departure time

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5963
Property # 255481vb
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 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

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this cabin is on a lake. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Major Lake Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Granite Sports - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown!?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown! on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$402, 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 Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tin Mill Cottage on a quiet wooded lot, walking distance to downtown! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Things That Rock, Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Twisted Pine Winery and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 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

Marcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a peaceful location close to town and many beautiful sights. It was very clean and comfortable to come back to after our long days hiking and touring!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay! Very clean, comfortable beds and as described. The location was perfect for what we wanted to see in the area. The host was very responsive and we couldn't be happier with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spotless with an excellent location for all our activities. The owners were great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review. I am the luckiest person to have great housekeepers who are responsible for (in your words) a "spotless" rental. I have relayed that comment to your housekeeper who is generously rewarded for helping us get such great reviews. Thank you, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect place to spend a few days with family! Very clean, beds very comfortable, decor perfect. The outside is beautiful. Wish had been warmer to enjoy the deck but these were the dates that we could get away. Would certainly like to stay again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out stay was excellent and we will highly recommend this place to others. The communication we had was great and the house was absolutely wonderful to stay in. Thanks for providing a great place for our family to make memories that will last a lifetime. We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Joe & family, thank you for staying at our cottage. Your great review is much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay, and we would love to have you back! Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmen D.

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

Amazing stay

Great location, property was clean, easy check in and out process!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thanks for writing the review and for staying at the Tin Mill Cottage. We thank you for mentioning the property is clean and that we make your arrival and departure easy. A keyless entry code eliminates picking up keys by a certain time or driving anywhere after your stay to return keys.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Perfect place to atay

This was an amazing little place to stay. Very clean, everything we needed, and a quiet place to relax. We really enjoyed feeding the deer carrots. Communication with owner was fantastic. We will certainly stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
We look forward to having you back at our cottage. Thanks for writing this nice review. You were lucky to be here during "Bambi season". Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Excellent location

Had a great stay. Centrally located for the best attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Thank you! We appreciate the 5-star review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wade and shawna k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was immaculately clean and everything was as described in the description. It was centrally located to everything that we wanted to do. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone planning a trip to the Black Hills!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
I so appreciate that you wrote this review, especially mentioning it's cleanliness. We are blessed to have exceptional housekeepers! Thank you for sharing. Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Great location

This was a wonderful place to stay during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Great location And wonderful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Tim Mill cottage stay

We absolutely loved our stay at the Tin Mill cottage. The owner Marcia was so helpful along the way and was quick to respond to any questions! We stayed with our 4 young children and it was in a quiet area where they could have space to run and explore nature. The cottage was very clean and well stocked. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in the Hills and that you chose our cottage for your stay. Thanks for taking the time to write the review, it was very positive, and we are grateful for that. We hope you can stay again another time! Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We absolutely loved staying at this place. Very peaceful and was super clean. I would highly recommend and would stay again. July 3-6 2024
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. I am grateful for the housekeeping staff we employ as they are the best I could ask for! I hope to host you again someday in the future. Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice property. It was perfect for the 4 adults. Location was perfect for the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place in the hills

We had a wonderful stay in hill city. Clean property and great managers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We appreciate all of the compliments and the 5 star review. We hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great place

Loved the house. Great location and very affordable. Owner was super friendly and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
It is nice to get such a kind review. I'm glad you stayed and hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Tin Mill

Location is great. Nice quiet area and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
We appreciate the review and thank you for staying at the Tin Mill Cottage. Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Quick trip

This property provided a perfect location and easy access to the points of interest. Fully stocked kitchen, however we used only a few cups and bowls during our stay. Linens were nice, house was very clean and plenty of room, there were 3 of us, all adults. We enjoyed sitting outside for a few hours one day. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
It is great to read reviews from happy guests. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We would love to have you return another time! Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Weekend getaway

This is a great place in a great location. Very clean. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thank you for staying and for the great review. We hope you will come back for another stay soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

grandchild getaway

great 2 bedroom cabin close to all the attractions. was perfect for our special vacation trip with our 12 yo granddaughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thanks for staying at our cottage with your granddaughter this past summer. I'm glad it worked well for your visit. Thanks also for taking time to write this 5 star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Sturgis/group vacation

We had a great time the house fit all our needs and was very clean. The location was perfect, close to everying and the view was great for gawking !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and convenient

Nice place to stay in the middle of the city
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thanks for the 5 star review of the property! To clarify for others, it really isn't in the middle of the city. It is located at the edge of town on a wooded lot but it is easily accessible to the local town's main street district.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie O.

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

Great stay in Black Hills!

We had a great time on our trip and this was a perfect place to stay. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evening and the kids enjoyed the yard. This may sound silly, but also loved that they had good TP. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Marnie, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your last comment! It really doesn't take much $ to provide a little better than the hotel sandpaper toilet paper! Thank you so much for the great review. Marcia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

A wonderful stay

The cabin was clean and good sized. The location in Hill City was perfectly placed to see all the attractions in the area. The Bennington were kind and easy to deal with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review our cottage and for a nice description of the rental as well as the area. We would be glad to have you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas L.

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

Tin Mill Cottage

Great Stay. Quiet little corner with great access to all area sites. Seeing the steam train go by just below the cottage is a great extra. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Thanks for taking the time to write this nice review. Glad you made it your "home" for a few days this summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann T.

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

it was great

very nice property and easy to get to and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thanks for visiting and thanks for leaving your comments and a 5-star review. We keep updating this property a little each year, new carport a few years ago and NEW carpet this spring. Painting, new furniture, etc. are all in the future plans. Come back and visit again, please! Marcia

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Marcia Benning, Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes

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We are Vacation Home and Cabin managers with Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes in Hill City. We own several of the cabins on our roster including this cabin and have 3 of our personally owned cabins listed with VRBO.

Why they chose this property

This property is located contingent to our personal home property and by buying it, we were able to protect our home land property from developers who would sub divide in to small tracts and lots of houses. We have preserved the forest within a town!

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