10/10 Excellent
Kristin H.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Adorable - Gateway to the Black Hills - easy access
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hermosa, SD
- Custer State Park19 min drive
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial31 min drive
- Mount Rushmore39 min drive
- Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Adorable - Gateway to the Black Hills - easy access
This location serves as the eastern gateway to the beautiful Black Hills! No need to spend extra time in the car trying to find your vacation rental when this well kept, secret gateway to the Black Hills location boasts easy access to many of the areas best tourist attractions that you don't want to miss! This beautiful 2-bedroom condo in Hermosa will be perfect for your escape! With a comfy queen bed in each bedroom, guests can relax in the cozy bedrooms. The living room offers additional space with a queen sofa bed. Heating and air conditioning ensure a comfortable stay, while amenities like a washing machine and dryer, WiFi, iron and hair dryer add convenience. This home has no stairs so it’s easy in, with wide door ways, stained concrete floors, and a 5' walkin shower! You can sit back and enjoy our marvelous condo. It's an easy seconds commute to SD Highway 79, it's10 miles to Custer State Park visitors center and the Buffalo Roundup, 10 minutes to Rapid City, and 15 miles east of Mt. Rushmore! This easy access will lead you to the highways that will also lead you to Crazy Horse Monument, Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak), the Badlands, Wind Cave National Park, Rushmore Cave, the Mammoth Site and healing waters in Hot Springs, many of our beautiful area lakes, like the beautiful Sylvan Lake, hiking trails or a day of shopping in Keystone, Hill City or Rapid City and much more. We are only 10 minutes to Rapid City! This recently built duplex unit is very clean, modern, cute and efficient with everything you will need for your stay! This quiet, yet "get in and out of quick and easy" location is in the Town of Hermosa with an out of town feel... when you walk out the door, the west facing patio will allow you to see the Black Hills and on a clear day, you can see Black Elk Peak, (formerly Harney Peak) which you can also get to from here! While sitting out on the patio, you can enjoy a beautiful South Dakota sunset! Another added feature of the home is in the winter months, you will enjoy the wonderful in floor heating system to keep your feet warm! Each bedroom and the Livingroom are individually zoned so the additional heating and/or cooling system allows you to keep the heat or cooling temperatures individually set to where each room is comfortable. After a long day of touring the Black Hills and attractions, you can wind down with a nice evening walk on the sideway through town just below after your busy day. Parking is a breeze, directly in front of the unit, no steps, easy entrance and so charming! You’ll love everything this home has to offer! We hope you’ll come stay with us soon!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure to use the garbage can on the north (right side if you are looking at them)
Log out of tv apps, turn off tv, fireplace, coffee pot, hot water pot, stove/oven and lights. Turn off bedroom a/c remotes, set living room to 75 degrees. Winter, set all remotes to 68 degrees. Thx
Strip used sheets and pillow cases leave them on the bedroom floor. Place used towels on shower floor. Please text me when you leave 605-390-6193 so we can begin the cleaning process. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
Hermosa
Located in Hermosa, this holiday home is near theme parks. Hart Ranch Golf Course and Peter Norbeck Visitors Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Reptile Gardens and Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
Hermosa, SD
What's nearby
- Custer State Park - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
- Rushmore Cave - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
- Bear Country USA - 26 min drive - 31.4 km
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 31 min drive - 30.6 km
- Mount Rushmore - 39 min drive - 35.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Corner Pantry - 2 min walk
- Rockin R Saloon & Steakhouse - 13 min walk
- Lintz Brothers Pizza - 2 min drive
- Hermosa Coffee Shop - 9 min walk
- Hermosa Coffee House - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Charles L G.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandpa and Granddaughter had fun
Charles L G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison M.
25 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Allison M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Timothy B.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2025 Black Hills family vacation
Timothy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
6 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
Debra M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerri Z.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hermosa
Kerri Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joel N.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Joel N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista H.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Krista H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
James E.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Hills Comfort
James E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional stay
Jill B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tania K.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place to unwind.
Tania K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen C.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Kathleen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen J.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Karen J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
starla c.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rental!
starla c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
paula l.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
paula l.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tia P.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Tia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug W.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey comfort
Doug W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Black Hills trip
Anne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sissy S.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation with grandson!
Sissy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
26 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family roadtrip
Samantha S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla G.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Priscilla G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer O.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So fun!
Jennifer O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin A.
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Hills Trip
Erin A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bridget Shorb
I am a married mom with four beautiful daughters, two grown and moved away and 2 teenagers still at home. My husband has lived in the Hermosa area his entire life having grown up on a dairy farm and ranch here and I have been living in the Hermosa area all of my adulthood, so this is our community that we know and love! We have been entrepreneurs from the start and making our way through life in different ventures which led us into the rental housing market in the Hermosa area.
A few years ago, we decided to build a duplex on some land we had been sitting on. One led to two and two led to 3! Wow it was a lot of work over these last few years as we are "do it yourselfers"! I with the design and he with the skills and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, we finished all 6 units and have had annual renters to this point! The units turned out so cute and homey that one day our daughter asked why we weren't sharing the beauty of them with all the travelers we have coming to our area through a vacation rental. Timing just never really worked out until now, so with her help, our lovely little unit came to life! We are so very excited to share our hard work with you all and hope that you find as much enjoyment in it as we had in making it come to life! We are excited for you to come to Hermosa and enjoy all the beauty and fun things to do in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota!
A few years ago, we decided to build a duplex on some land we had been sitting on. One led to two and two led to 3! Wow it was a lot of work over these last few years as we are "do it yourselfers"! I with the design and he with the skills and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, we finished all 6 units and have had annual renters to this point! The units turned out so cute and homey that one day our daughter asked why we weren't sharing the beauty of them with all the travelers we have coming to our area through a vacation rental. Timing just never really worked out until now, so with her help, our lovely little unit came to life! We are so very excited to share our hard work with you all and hope that you find as much enjoyment in it as we had in making it come to life! We are excited for you to come to Hermosa and enjoy all the beauty and fun things to do in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota!
Why they chose this property
We built this home recently on land we have had for many years as we are locals here. Hermosa is a growing community but still a very small town. This property is on the very west outskirts so it gives you an out of town feel but with close proximity to everything convenient and easy access. With gas stations, restaurants, grocery store, coffee house and a dollar store in town and super close, you will find this location so super convenient! l hope that you will chose this property for your stay while in the Black Hills area! This location is so easy to find and so convenient! You'll love how easy it is to get on with your day and get back home to after a long day! It truly leads you to anything you want to see and do in the Black Hills! We hope you will love our home, and we hope it feels like your home away from home! We also hope you will be glad you chose it as your place to stay while in the Black Hills and will tell all your friends about it!
What makes this property unique
This home is like a glorified hotel room with all the benefits you can imagine! It’s not huge but has everything you would need to have in a hotel stay but with more comfort, privacy, less people, full kitchen, laundry facility in house and easy access to get to all the areas of the Black Hills that you want to see! There are no hotels in our area, the closest hotel is 15 miles from here, but it is the gateway that has access to all the highways that lead to our areas most sought after attractions. Hermosa is growing and compared to what it was 10 years ago, we have a lot to offer for such a small town! There is now a grocery store, Dollar General, a Coffee Shop, a pizza place, a family restaurant, a US Post Office, rodeo grounds, gas stations and a truck stop which has a deli, a bar, a laundromat, and a hair salon, and there are several local churches in the area. You will find occasionally a Saturday or Sunday morning breakfast offered at the local Masonic hall or American Legion, or a Friday night of Bingo at the local American Legion hall. One local campground offers breakfast every morning during the summer months and dinner in the evenings with maybe a wine tastings or a band for an evening of fun! Every year in August, Hermosa is the home to the Custer County Fair, which is an old school fair where they have cattle showings, submit your talent for judging whether that be baking, sewing, photos, woodworking, etc. and the public is welcome to view all. There is a ranch rodeo, bull riding, 4-H rodeo, and dances. The American Legion holds its biggest fundraiser of the year then too and they call it Beers-n-Ears, where the Legion offers an all your can eat dinner of a hot dog and corn on the cob and a beer if you wish! It's always a good time and something you don't want to miss if you are in the area in August. Then October hosts the must see Custer state Park Buffalo Roundup every year! This is truly something you don’t want to mention as! Come see us soon!
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