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Ideal downtown location with a hot tub! It's perfect for families + friends - min away from sites!

Ideal downtown location with a hot tub! It's perfect for families + friends - min away from sites!

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Hill City Haven offers a spacious backyard, welcoming your furry friends with open arms. Located in the heart of ATV/UTV prime territory and within close proximity to all amenities, it is the ideal destination for gatherings and families alike.
Welcome to the Hill City Havent (formally Mainstay). Under new ownership Summer 2023
South side yard
Hot tub on the south side of the house
Seating for everyone in the south side of the home

Overview of Ideal downtown location with a hot tub! It's perfect for families + friends - min away from sites!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Hill City, SD
  • Popular LocationNeedles Highway4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrairie Berry Winery6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore16 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ideal downtown location with a hot tub! It's perfect for families + friends - min away from sites!

- Located downtown on Main St. Walk to shops + food
- Hot tub in fenced backyard - plenty of privacy
- Fire pit, Grill, Ice Machine, Surround Sound Speaker system
- Family friendly space! (and pups too)
- 20 min to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Rapid City, or Custer State Park
- UTV/ATV and motorcycle friendly with hoses to wash your toys!
- EV Charger - Level 2 Chargepoint Homeflex Charger

- NEW ownership for 2023
- MAJOR updates Spring 2024
- Centrally located and walking distance to everything in Hill City
- Renters Must be 21
- Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $100 deposit

Hill City is Steps away from :
- Swimming in 7 lakes nearby
- 800 feet from the Mickelson
- 20 minutes from Crazy Horse
- 20 minutes from Mt. Rushmore
- 2 hours from the Badlands
- 1 hour from Deadwood
- 20 minutes from Custer State Park

CONCIERGE: Come on over and chill! We'll take care of preparing the house for you. Our services include stocking the fridge, setting up a margarita bar, providing charcuterie boards, putting up light decorations, and much more. Everything will be ready for you when you arrive.

CAMERAS: Hill City is a VERY safe community. We do have 4 cameras for video surveillance on all of our properties. A camera on the north and south side of the house facing the doors, and one on both the front and back door.

PARKING: Our property has a lot of parking on Main Street in front and in the back of the house we have two spaces that are covered. We offer hoses to wash off UTV/ATVs as well!

*NEW* ADD-ONS! (Subject to availability)
Our new add-ons will be in a link we send you after you book!
- Kayak rentals
- Pontoon boat ride
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
- Pet fee
- And more for summer 2024!

IS THIS RENTAL AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND?
YES! Hill City is high elevation. There are on average 228 sunny days per year here! The average summer temp is 80 degrees and winter can be in the 30’s-40’s. Many stores and restaurants stay open year-round! We have parades for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Burning Beetle in Custer. Hill City has many fall/winter events. We are about 45 minutes from skiing at Terry Peak.

WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN YEAR-ROUND?
Mangiamo’s Pizza, Hill City Cafe, The Alpine Steakhouse, 1885, and Lemongrass are our favorites and are open year-round. Caboose Coffee is also open year-round.

IS THERE A PLACE TO RENT BIKES AND UTVS?
YES! Bikes: Rabbit Bicycles & Repair and bike rentals down by the Mickelson Trail. For UTV/ATV rental we recommend Hill City Adventures.

HOW MANY HIKING/BIKING TRAILS ARE THERE?
We have over 70 miles of hiking in and around Hill City. Other than the Mickelson Trail (500 feet from the house) we put our favorite hikes (including Black Elk Peak) in the guidebook.

WHAT IS THE FOOD SCENE LIKE?
Hill City has great restaurants - 1885, Lemongrass, The Alpine Inn, and Mangiamo’s Pizza are our favorites. The Bistro is great for breakfast.

ARE THERE STORES NEARBY TO BUY FOOD?
We have Krull’s Grocery and Dollar General nearby.

PLEASE NOTE: A signed rental agreement is required for each reservation. If you book online you will still need to provide this information after booking. If you book AirBnB, we will text you a link.
I give my guests space but we are available when needed!
The charming town of Hill City has plenty of activities to keep you busy, from sampling local cuisine to browsing the unique shops. One must-do activity is riding the 1880 Train, a historic steam-powered locomotive that takes you on a scenic journey through the Black Hills National Forest. For nature lovers, the Mickelson Trail offers over 100 miles of hiking and biking trails to explore. And when it's time to rest your feet, grab a table at one of the many coffee shops and soak in the small-town atmosphere. Hill City is a delightful destination with something for everyone.

The Hill City Haven is walking distance to everything. Located right on Main Street, its close enough to restaurants and yet has privacy in a backyard for friends and family after a day of sightseeing.
Guests can drive around to the back of the house for covered parking or park right on Main Street and enter through the front of the house. Plenty of parking for trailers and ATV/UTVs too! A Chargpoint Home Flex Level 2 EV Charger with J1772 Plug is included for use to charge electric vehicles.
BEDROOMS (new mattresses 2024)
- Bedroom 1: 1 Queen (King bed coming spring 2024)
- Bedroom 2: 1 Queen - connected to downstairs bathroom
- Bedroom 3 Upstairs: 2 Queen
- Sofa bed downstairs

BATHROOMS
- 3 full baths: one shower downstairs + one bathtub/shower combo upstairs (see pics for more) + one unlisted bathroom in lower level available spring 2024
- TONS of storage
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash + hand soap provided

KITCHEN
- Fully stocked kitchen - double amount of dishes you would need!
- New large ICE MACHINE 2023 - plenty of ice for your stay
- 2 toasters, teapot, blender, Kitchen Aid mixer, crockpot
- Pots, pans, and baking dishes
- Storage containers, mixing bowls, knives, dishtowels
- First Aid kit + LifeVac
- Grilling supplies and paper plates

DINING
- Seating for 8 at table
- Seating for 4 at counter
- Outdoor seating + +
- New Grill 2023

HOT TUB
- New hot tub
- Perfect for smaller groups - enjoyed by all
- 8’ Privacy fences
- Water feature and fire pit nearby

ENTERTAINMENT
- 65” TV + 2 32” Roku TV
- Surround sound system - bluetooth
- SLING live TV account for sports!
- High speed WiFi
- Printer + extra computer screen available by request

FAMILY + PET FRIENDLY
- Games + Outdoor games for the family
- Little playroom and toys for your littles
- Poker chip set + playing cards
- Pet bowls and bags available for use
- Fenced in backyard for your pups!

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This stylish and welcoming vacation rental is the ultimate destination for families and friends seeking a memorable retreat in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills. With its prime location near iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and serenity.

Check out our other properties in Custer! Look up “Black Hills Family Vacations” in both towns.

With 2400 sq. ft. of well-designed space, the Hill City Haven features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating
Explore town in style with a car or by foot, but if you're looking for an even more adventurous way to get around - don't forget that UTVs are allowed on roads (just not the Mickelson Trail)! Be sure to see our partners for "insider" deals.

Property manager

Sarah Walker
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 vacation home is in the city center. Travelers 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 Custer State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Granite Sports and South Dakota State Railroad Museum.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min walk
  • Needles Highway - 4 min drive
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 15 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Inn - 6 min walk
  • Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - 5 min drive
  • Pizzeria Mangiamo - 9 min walk
  • Firehouse Smokejumper Station - 5 min drive
  • Hill City Cafe - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Becky B., El Mirage

Fun place!
This is the coolest old house! It is quite large and would fit a huge group of people! Love the gas fireplace and the hot tub. Didn't use the fire pit but it looks awesome as well. Giant kitchen with everything you need. Hosts are amazing. Will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and outlaws
Cozy little house with convenient parking within walking distance of everything in Hill City. This kitchen is better equipped then mine. Has wine fridge, ice machine, big fridge, nice cook top and oven and dishwasher that works well. Lots of space for relaxing and games. Boys enjoyed football on tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Christmas in HIll City, SD
This is a beautiful home. Great kitchen space. Very roomy, with nice dining room, 2 living rooms. Great for family get-togethers. We even had a dog with us and the yard was perfect for him. One of the bedrooms has a mattress that is very very firm, hard to sleep on and the home was a little chilly.....other than the family room with the fireplace, nice and cozy there. We enjoyed our stay and would consider renting the home again for a future stay.

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas
The house was nice. Room with the fireplace was the warmest, all other rooms were chilly. Bedroom connected to the bathroom, bed in that room is very very hard….couldn’t sleep on that mattress and had to figure out how and where else to sleep. The upstairs was nice, but cold during the night. We would consider renting the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
Overall a great property in a cute town. Walking distance to many great restaurants and close to so many great outdoor gems such as Custer State Park, Badlands, Mt Rushmore, Devils Tower, Wind Cave & Jewel Cave National Parks. Great kitchen and outdoor hot tub. Must stay in the Black Hills.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Walker

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We traded our Colorado mountain views for the beauty of South Dakota and Michigan. Now, we’re discovering everything that makes the Black Hills such a special place to call home! From exploring Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park to discovering the hidden gems of Custer State Park, there’s no shortage of things to do in this enchanting area. With so much beauty all around us, it’s hard not to be inspired by our new home every day! We’re excited for the adventures ahead

Why they chose this property

At Black Hills Family Vacations, we are proud to showcase this enchanting home that embodies the essence of a fairy tale. Our portfolio spans the nation, and we oversee each property with the same meticulous attention to detail. Visit blackhillsfamilyvacations.com to discover more exceptional vacation homes we own and manage. Experience a truly magical getaway with us.

What makes this property unique

Looking for the best of both worlds - convenience and relaxation? This unique house downtown Hill City can provide just that! Located 800 feet from the Mickelson Trail, you'll have plenty of nearby restaurants, ice cream shops, coffee spots AND local stores at your fingertips. The perfect fit for those wanting to explore this lovely area with ease!

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