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Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City

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A two-story cabin with a gravel driveway leading to a wooden deck.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
A wooden deck with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by trees.
A wooden staircase with carpeted steps leading to a stone wall and a ceiling fan.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a reclining chair, a small table with a blanket, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City

Peaceful creek side home on a paved road in the heart of the Black Hills just 3 miles south of Hill City. Relax on the large deck and listen to the running creek in the front yard then cozy up to the wood fireplace in the family room when it's cool. Perfect home away from home close to Mt. Rushmore, 1880 train, Crazy Horse, Mickelson Trail, Custer State Park, and anything you wish to see in the Black Hills as this is centrally located making it easy for day trips. An ideal spot for family vacations, exploring the back roads of the Hills on atv's with trails just up the road or hiking the Mickelson trail nearby. Motorcycle riders love our place since it's all paved roads. Our home provides you with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom has it's own bathroom and walk out deck overlooking the creek. Leave the window open at night and sleep to the sound of the creek. There is a log bunk bed at the end of the living room with the bottom bed a queen and the top a twin. A wood fireplace for those chilly evenings. Fully furnished kitchen, but need to bring your own food. Gas grill, tv and DVD player. Bedding provided. No pets allowed. WE NOW HAVE AIR CONDITIONING!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
No pets allowed. If it is determined that you have brought a pet, your damage deposit will no be returned.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 706009vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hill City

Hill City is home to this cabin. 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. Granite Sports and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Needles Highway - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Things That Rock - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City?

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,443, 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 Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Vacation Home Near Hill City located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of South Dakota State Railroad Museum, 1880 Train and Granite Sports. Everything Prehistoric and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location for us to go see a lot of sites
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for seeing the sites.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We're repeat customers and had another great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - Very peaceful! Well stocked cabin and very clean! The only recommendation we had was better mattresses on the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place to stay. You’re away from everything but very close to town. It’s really perfect There are ATVs that drive by but they don’t start until around 9 My husband and I are early risers and could sit on the deck (which also has electric outlets for my coffee warmer) and enjoy the morning, listen to the birds, watch the chipmunks, listen to the creek and just enjoy Gods creation. The perfect way to start the day. It does have alot of stairs which they show in the pictures We are older and opted to stay in the middle floor bedroom to avoid some stairs. That worked perfect for us Melissa was very easy to communicate with. WiFi worked great If we return to South Dakota we will hopefully be able to stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for choosing our property for your stay. I love to hear about people enjoying the deck. You know you’re on vacation when you can sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature! Hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Auston A.

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

Great trip!

Thank you for letting us stay at your lively cabin. We will be back next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet location that is off the beaten path. Enjoyed sitting at the table on the deck and taking in the beautiful scenery. The location is central to the Black Hills and many interesting sights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Beautiful cabin

We loved this place. Great location! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Peaceful Stay

We were able to go to all the surrounding areas to view the sights and hike around, then return here for a secluded, peaceful night sleep! It had everything we needed- listening to the river each morning while drinking coffee was my favorite! Thanks for a great family stay! My kids (7&9) loved the bunk beds and bridges!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Getaway

We had a wonderful time and the location of the house was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. She sent me a lock box location and code before arrival. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware, dishes, and utensils which was nice since we ate in for our breakfast and dinners.
Loved that the Harley’s had some protection
Mt. Rushmore close by
An hour or so from Sturgis, awesome ride through vanocker canyon
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea L.

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

Stay in the Black Hills!

The property was very clean & quiet. It was the perfect place to base our Side by Side adventures out of. Parking is very restricted though. Our Ford Ranger & 16 ft trailer BARELY made it across the bridge. Other than that our stay was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Parking was a little difficult as we had 2 vehicles pulling ATVs. Think about a new mattress in upstairs bedroom. Soo hard. All in all a good time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Z.

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

South Dakota get away

Beautiful property. Great location for all the Black Hills tourist destinations. Melissa responded quickly to messages. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Peaceful property

We loved the location of this property. Off the beaten path but close to many activities. My favorite thing was the live creek running through the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

Relaxing home base

Great place for our family to come home to. Our kids were asking to have time just hanging out in the house. We especially loved opening the windows and listening to the creek run past. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Great location!

This perfect location was a perfect escape! The house was well supplied with anything you may need including laundry supplies and dishes and cooking supplies for the kitchen. It was a great home away from home and our kids were so happy they didn't notice there was no wi-fi! It was a successful family stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Buffalo Roundup!

Great location for us. 2 couples over 60 years of age. Close to Hill City and Rapid City and Keystone. The train and ATV rentals available in Hill City were fun and the restaurants were good. We enjoyed the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Rushmore getaway

What a perfect place to stay. Just outside of town. Close to Mount Rushmore. Away from people. Nice rooms, beds and kitchen/living room. It is a bit dark at night so it is best to find in the daylight hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

LOVED This Cabin!

My two sisters and I stayed at this cozy cabin for a "sisters' weekend." We loved the secluded location, coziness, decor, space, and layout! We brought four-wheelers/quads and a dirt bike along and enjoyed the close proximity to riding trails, beautiful scenery, and wildlife of the Black Hills. The stream a short distance from the house was an added bonus! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Miami in South Dakota

This home was AMAZING. My son and I woke up early to explore the property ...loved the creek and bridges in the front yard. We saw deer across the street. Found dandelions. Such a nice experience and cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hubert M.

Hubert from Chicago IL.

Quite a find! Comfy, extremely clean and cozy cabin interior. Centrally located in the Black Hills close to most points of interest such as Mount Rushmore, Deadwood and Custer Park. Extremely pleasant and friendly owners. Highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeren M.

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

Summer Vacation

Property was everything we hoped for. Private, no close neighbors. We were lucky in the week we chose to go. Temperature was mid 70s during the day and 50s during the night. Centrally located and easy drive to any attraction in the hills. The house has everything you could possible need if you choose to either cook in or BBQ. If i had to find fault in one thing it would be alot of ATV traffic on the road in front of the house, especially early in the morning. Must be and ATV trail near by. All in all a great stay and definitely would stay there again when visiting the Hills..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Secluded yet very conveniently located

This property was just as the owner described. Close to Hill City and all the sites, yet a very quiet and private location. Needles Hwy, Iron Mountain Rd, Mt. Rushmore and Sylvan Lake / Custer Park are all a short drive away. Spearfish Canyon is a little further (about an hour) but is a beautiful drive with a ton a wildlife and some cute waterfalls. This house is a wonderful setting with a pretty little creek running through the property that you can hear as you fall asleep in the upper bedroom. Owner kindly messaged us when she heard about a power outage in the area during a storm to see if all was well (it was). Roomy yet cozy house worked well for our family of four. Will definitely check into it again next time we are in this beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Quiet, comfortable and loved the creek

My sister, her husband, my husband and myself, came up to the Black Hills as a get away because it is almost exactly between Thornton, CO and Souix Falls, SD. This cabin met all of our needs. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast, the beds were comfortable and clean. We LOVED sitting outside on the deck catching up and listening to the sounds of nature and the creek. I would have given 5 stars for cleanliness, but the house has a musty order and now that weather has warmed up the windows need a good cleaning. (Some of the windows did not open, possibility because they need to be cleaned. ) We all agreed we would go back again! Melissa, the host is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Nelson

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We love riding motorcycles around the Black Hills and were looking for a home that we could stay in while riding, or visiting with our family then rent when we are not there. We found many homes but most were on gravel. This property is on a paved road that also gives us the peacefulness of the Black Hills. The creek in the front yard was the deal maker for us. We enjoy our time just the two of us and also when we bring our 4 grown children to visit. Come visit God's country.

Why they chose this property

Relaxing flowing creek on property, paved road, close to Hill City.

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