Black Hills Family Retreat in rural Hill City SD.

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Enjoy your morning coffee or evening meal on the large deck

View from deck where you might see some wildlife

Living Room with Smart TV and Seating for 6. Couch and Loveseat recline.

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Amenities
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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Explore the area

Hill City, SD

1880 Train11 min drive
Black Hills National Forest27 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial36 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common area 1

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Cow Room

1 Queen Bed

Dream Catcher Room

1 Queen Bed

Nature Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Forest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Pine Cone Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This vacation home is most certain to meet your needs and is fully furnished and well supplied with all the things needed for a relaxing stay.

Start out your mornings at Shady Pines on the deck with a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise over the trees and you may even see some wildlife. Spend the afternoon out exploring the hills or playing games around a table. Check out Hill City for some wonderful restaurants for lunch/dinner. You may also use the fully furnished kitchen or propane grill to make a family meal.

The home has been freshly painted and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With a total of 3 queen size beds it can accommodate 6 - 8 adults or children comfortably with the use of the den that has another twin size bed and a full size bed with twin above bunk and a futon.

This home has 2 bedrooms located on the walkout level, 1 bath with shower w/seat, den/office and laundry. On the main floor is the primary bedroom, full bath with tub/shower, kitchen, dining room and living room.

There is a covered patio and 2 decks with picnic tables, chairs, firepit and a grill for outdoor cooking or just to enjoy a rest after a full day of Black Hills adventures. There are not camper hookups or parking for campers/RVs. Plenty of parking available up to 4 car/truck/trailers. Garage parking may be available for an additional fee.

Situated on 5 acres of beautiful pine tree covered land and located just 9 miles from Hill City just off a black top road, near Deerfield Lake, makes it easy for visiting all the main attractions. Less than 30 minutes away are Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Keystone and so much more. Custer State Park and Needles Highway are a personal favorite. Deadwood and Hot Springs are just an hour away if you want to visit a real hot spring or try your luck on the slots. Conveniently located close to ATV trails and the Mickelson Trail for hiking and biking. Snowmobile trails nearby as well as fishing and snow skiing.

The home is equipped with a Google Nest smart lock so you and your guests can use a 4 digit code to enter the house and no need for keeping track of keys. There is also a security camera by the lower level door that is focused on the sidewalk up to the house and the driveway for safety and security.

This home is operated and managed by the owner so we are available to accommodate you in any way we can.

Property manager

Jamie Smeins

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby gate at top of steps is available for use.

Events

No events allowed

Please ask about gatherings before booking.

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Be respectful of neighbors and keep noise to a minimum during late hours. No parking or driving on the yard. Limit of 4 vehicles/trailers.

No washing ATV/UTVs on property or using linens to clean up mud or grease. Clean stove top, oven and grill if you you make a mess.

Take out all trash prior to leaving and hang all used towels on hooks in bedrooms/bathrooms. You do not need to wash the linens prior to leaving.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: Please ask about gatherings before booking.

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Wade's Gold Mill and Sonja's are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Granite Sports and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hill City, SD

What's nearby

1880 Train - 11 min drive
Needles Highway - 20 min drive
Prairie Berry Winery - 20 min drive
Black Hills National Forest - 27 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial - 36 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

High Country Guest Ranch - 9 min drive
Elm Street Pizza - 7 min drive
Circle B Ranch - 11 min drive
Circle B Chuckwagon - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Hills Family Retreat in rural Hill City SD. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Hills Family Retreat in rural Hill City SD.?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Hills Family Retreat in rural Hill City SD.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Black Hills Family Retreat in rural Hill City SD. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of 1880 Train, Wade's Gold Mill and Teddy Bear Town. Sonja's and Things That Rock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Makayla R.

27 Nov 2023

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

Family trip for Thanksgiving

Jamie was amazing to work with. His communication was great and always in a timely fashion. This property was excellent and provided everything we wanted for our family trip to the Black Hills. We definitely will be back! Thank you Jamie!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., Grant's Lick, KY

14 Oct 2023

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

Black Hills excursion

We came for a family vacation with a schedule full of day trips. The house was clean and ready for our stay. The house is a little dated, but had everything you would need. It was well stocked with many necessities, and many we didn't expect, we were even able to make a batch of cookies with the ingredients found on a rainy day. 90% of our trips took us to, or through Hill City first, it was about a fifteen minute drive, then we would continue to our destination, so it was a tad out of the way, but it is a pleasant drive, which we did a lot of, so the extra drive time didn't bother us. There is daily wildlife visitors, it was nice to see the deer, turkey, and rabbit. We spotted a group of elk just a few miles from the property, the only elk we saw on the trip! We would recommend the property, and definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

7 Aug 2023

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

Hill City Stay

This property was perfect for us. Deer were seen nightly. House had everything you would ever need. Would recommend to anyone wanting a getaway. We came during the Sturgis rally and this was a good central location for riding.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

29 July 2023

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

Black Hills family vacation

Absolutely wonderful mountain cabin! Central location made it easy to explore the Black Hills, but out of town meant space for the kids to play and quiet nights. Plenty of space for all 3 families, well stocked kitchen, lots of games, great deck for lounging, and wildlife, too. It does not get any better than this! Thank you, Jamie, for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

15 July 2023

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

SD vacation

Great stay - we had a fantastic time

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Smeins

Originally from NE South Dakota but now reside in Sioux Falls. Our family has had this cabin in the hills for almost 40 years and we all enjoy spending time away from our homes out there. With work and family we can't always be there so love being able to share our cabin with other families so they can enjoy their Black Hills vacation too.

Why they chose this property

The home sits on 5 acres of pine tree covered land across from the National Forest. It is easily accessible from the black top road just 9 miles North of Hill City. It is peaceful and my favorite thing is sitting on the deck in the morning (or anytime actually) enjoying my breakfast while watching the sun come up over the trees and talking to Jack the bunny that has been hanging out in our yard for 3 years. The deer and wild turkeys are amazing to see just grazing the yard too. If you are a bird watcher, you will see an assortment of birds and we have several bird feeders to attract them. At night the sky is so clear you can see all the stars and consolations, you may even hear the coyotes howl from a distance.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is unique to me as it was family built by my late grandfather and all of his children and even some of the grandchildren helped do something. More recently we have updated its interior décor with a mix of wildlife and modern design with some of the art work my grandparents once made still are incorporated. It is different from the rest as it is easily accessible by car and you don't need to take any low maintenance roads to get there. We have Wi-Fi through Century Link so you can stay connected and keep up with your favorite shows on the 75" smart TVs.