Quaint Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 874 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Hill City, SD

Naked Winery8 min drive
Prairie Berry Winery9 min drive
Needles Highway9 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Grandma's house is approximately 800 square feet. It has a back bedroom with a queen size bed and its own back door. The adjacent sleeping area has 2 twin beds.. The large living area contains a dining table, 2 couches and a queen size bed and tv. The kitchen is equipped with all kinds of dishes and cooking utensils, and a propane barbecue grill is available for outside cooking. The bathroom has a tub/shower combination and towels and linens are provided. There is a screened in porch on the front of the older part of the house which is shaded by two huge spruce trees. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal or just relax and listen to the creek babble by. Deer and turkey visit the yard often and can be viewed from any window in the house. Adjacent to the house is what we call the bunkhouse. It has one side that was once a one car garage. It is simply used for storage. The other side is mostly being used for storage and has extra beds just in case the need arises. The property has two sheds used primarily for horses, but could offer motorcycle protection as well.
This is a non-smoking home. Friends are welcome to smoke outside. Pets are considered on a case by case basis, and must be approved by owner and/or manager. Pet fee is determined by type and number of pets. It could be less or more than $75.
This home has been recently renovated. While the basic floor plan remains the same, the flooring, wall and ceilings surfaces are all new. Grandma's house is sporting all new roof, windows, blinds, paneling, vinyl and laminate flooring and more. The bathroom has been enlarged and now includes a full size washer and dryer. The little house was already adorably quaint. We hope you will find it even more delightful now. Grandma’s House is available for longer stays November thru April. Send inquiry using unbooked dates to contact host.

Property manager

cody butler

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house. Pets must be approved by manager or owner.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hill City

This cabin is located in Hill City. While the natural beauty of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute 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

Naked Winery - 8 min drive
Prairie Berry Winery - 9 min drive
Needles Highway - 9 min drive
1880 Train - 10 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 21 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Alpine Inn - 4 min drive
Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - 8 min drive
Pizzeria Mangiamo - 4 min drive
Firehouse Smokejumper Station - 8 min drive
Hill City Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quaint Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Teddy Bear Town and Sonja's. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Les P.

19 Sept 2023

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

Cozy Cabin in Great Location

The cabin was very close to Hill City, but far enough out of town to be peaceful and quiet. The stargazing at night was amazing. The host was very quick to answer any questions, and the check in and check out was easy. Thanks for the great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dean H.

10 Sept 2023

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

Plenty of room to roam

Very quiet & great location!! Easy access to Hill City and all of the lakes we toured.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

6 Sept 2023

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

Blackhills Vacation

Everything was great. Cabin was nice and quiet after bussy day touring around. Very comfortable and alot a space. Had aome wildlife everyday to watch. Would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

17 Aug 2023

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

Another great stay

This was our second stay at Grandma’s House. It was great again. It had everything we needed, except for a hose to wash our motorcycle. We contacted the property manager, Meghan, and she went above and beyond by bringing us one. All we really asked for was an outdoor spigot for water access. So great! Peaceful and quiet. We had coffee every morning at the front porch.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

7 Aug 2023

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

Fun just outside Hill City, SD

The description was accurate for the cabin and the setting was perfect for what we wanted. We had 6 of our grandchildren and do an "adventure" every year. We loved hiking behind the cabin, set up a tent for the boys, and had a great time sitting under the stars at night. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by cody butler

I am Cody Butler. I live in Amarillo, Texas and have my whole life. I have taught school for 28 years. My family is very western and horsey which will explain the horse pens you see on the property. My dad was just an old cowboy who raised quarter horses in Texas, and my grandmother (from South Dakota) raised Arabians. My kids and I continue the family horse tradition using our quarter horses for ranch work and 4H contests. These activities and the general 'busyness' that goes with raising kids has been keeping us too busy to enjoy Grandma's house as much as we would like to, and that is one reason we are offering it to you.

Why they chose this property

My grandparents moved from Sioux Falls to the Hills in the late '50s/early '60s. When they moved into this house only the main house with the kitchen and the bunkhouse existed. There was no indoor plumbing. The tax office tells me it was built in 1920 or thereabouts. My mom and we five kids would visit every summer for several weeks. We four girls would sleep in the bunkhouse at night. The outhouse was behind the bunkhouse, and could be really scary for little kids at night! But we had lots of fun riding our horses, hiking, picking berries, swimming and eating Grandma's home cooking. We did not even know we were poor. It was quite possibly the most amazing time of my life. Then in the '70s my grandparents added on the large living area and put in a real bathroom, and that made it super nice. My grandparents, Bobby and Pete Taylor passed the property to my mom, and she passed it to me. It is difficult to take care of when I live so far away, but it is very important to me that it is preserved and taken care of and hopefully, in a couple of years I will be able to enjoy it more fully. In the meantime, we wish to share it with people who we hope can appreciate it and experience the flavor and charisma of its quaintness. We truly hope your experience there creates a life long, pleasurable memory.

What makes this property unique

Being from west Texas where trees and live water are sparse, it's not hard to understand how much I appreciate a property with pine and aspen trees and a creek! I am in love with the sweet red house, with it's ancient, screened in porch. My grandmother made jelly from the chokecherry tree next to it, not to mention the ones that now grow on what used to be a rock cellar. It's sweet kitchen had the most adorable old window that has to be pulled in and up, and propped open with a tree branch. I think it is terrific fun to open the window between the kitchen and screened in porch and simply pass food through the window to the table on the porch. Silly, I know..but fun. Not the Hilton, but way sweeter. Life in the red house is simple and cozy.