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Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!

Holiday home in Hermosa with kitchen and patio

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Sunset View
House with driveway view. Garage and outside parking.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Custer State Park
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft/Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!

This home is in the foothills of the beautiful Black Hills, where prairie meets mountains. We built it on a cliff, with a spectacular view of the valley below and the Black Hills. It has log siding, with subtle stone trim, and sits on 7+ acres, overlooking the beautiful Black Hills. Our home is licensed and inspected by the state of South Dakota as a legitimate vacation rental.

The wraparound porch invites quality time in the fresh air of the Hills with sunrise and sunset views.

While the mountain air cools the house comfortably, central air conditioning is available for those rare hot days; as well as a furnace, should the temp be just a bit too cool.

Offering 2 bedrooms, plus a loft this home provides plenty of personal and communal space for up to 6 folks. The full kitchen and laundry room round out the home. New carpet was installed in 2019. A garage is included for your vehicle, whether it's 4 wheeled or 2 with plenty of extra parking.

Our rate is based upon 4 occupants. Our fee for additional folks is $35 per person/night.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Suitable for children 6 and older.
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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
Smoking is allowed outdoors ONLY.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hermosa

Located in Hermosa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers 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 Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hermosa, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 16 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Monument Health - 22 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Bear Country USA - 23 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 24 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 30 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rockin R Saloon & Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lintz Brothers Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Hermosa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hermosa Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Rushmore Cave and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Custer State Park. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Hart Ranch Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been happier, the place was better than I expected, the host was great. We hated to leave this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect! The house was clean and beautiful. The view was spectacular! The house is close to everything you would want to do in the area.The host, Bob, is wonderful!! He is so nice! We highly recommend this property!!! We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Fabulous Stay

The hosts were amazing and so was the house and property. It was an excellent base for exploring all of the state and national parks in the area. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Great place to stay!

This was a wonderful location to see all the sights we wanted to visit. The house was just perfect for our needs and Bob is an excellent host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great stay - hope to return someday

This was a great house for our week exploring the Black Hills area. Bob was there to greet us and show us the property which was stocked with everything we needed. The place was clean and you could see the care the owners put into it. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattie M.

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

Amazing.

Perfect place to stay. Not to far from rapid & all the things to do with young children. Our family enjoyed the view & the house was very well kept and had almost everything you needed. Bob the manager was super friendly checking on us and willing to help if ever needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

norman h.

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

Black hills

Great location. Super owner communication. Great guy. Close to everything. Great food in Keystone which is a short drive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean N.

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

Very nice

Property was very nice and Bob was very good with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Highly recommend *****

The house is more spacious than we expected and is in a central location for Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, Rapid City, Custer State Park and Wind/Jewel Caves. Bob made sure we were settled in and made great suggestions for local dining & grocery shopping. Would absolutely stay here again with no reservation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T., Oakland County, MI

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

Best host ever!

Beautiful location, great central location to see all the sights. Cute, clean, comfy house with everything we needed for a week’s stay. But, the best was Bob (and Donna)! I’ve never had such an attentive host who truly cared about us and our vacation. When heavy snow came in our last day, he called to make sure we knew roads were closed and see if we had enough food. ❤️ We LOVED our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Green as far as the eye can see

The view from this home is amazing! It is located where Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park (a must see!) beautiful lakes and the Badlands are all within an easy drive. At the end of the day, enjoy the back patio to play games, enjoy some wine, and laugh as hard as you can. Then walk to visit Diamond, the beautiful horse that is on property and who can enjoy a few snacks per day. Bob is an old school host. He will call you before your stay, and greet you on arrival. The decor is a bit dated, as seen in pictures, so if you are snooty about accommodations, this home may not be for you. But if you want to relax and enjoy the beautiful green countryside, you will love this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Broussard, La.

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

Excellent Choice!

This was the PERFECT location and home for our week in South Dakota. We visited the Badlands, Black Hills, Spearfish, Sturgis, Deadwood, and everything in between. I could not have asked for a more central location. The home was amazing. We watched deer and turkeys every night. Bob was the best!!! He helped with anything we needed and communication was excellent. The home was well stocked and very comfortable. This was the easiest check in and check out process I've ever experienced as well as the friendliest VRBO owner I have ever dealt with! You will not be sorry renting this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Woodstock, Georgia

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

Home sweet home❤️

I am normally a beach person, but this home and owner make me want to stay in the hills! The location was perfect for all we wanted to do: Mt Rushmore, crazy horse, keystone train ride, Custer Park, driving needles highway, Deadwood, chapel in the hills, bear country USA, great breakfast in rapid city and Hermosa, the chuck wagon dinner and show at Fort hays, the Badlands. We saw so much and still didn't see it all. The view at Bob's is unparalleled, especially sunrise. But the reviews here don't even do justice to Bob, he was the nicest person I've ever met. I loved loved loved staying in a Christian home. It was clean, so comfortable and safe. And we definitely want to go back someday if not just to see Bob❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Nicest host you’ll ver find

We chose this location because it was outside of Rapid City, away from the traffic and noise. This is a pretty ranch property about 15-20 miles from town so, you’re out in the countryside which we wanted. There’s one horse on the property and he enjoys your attention. Some mornings we woke up to deer exploring around the corral or wild turkeys walking past the front door. And the stars at night! Wow! Also garage parking for our car. Only one shower/bathtub. But there were only two of us. You’ll find your host (Bob) one of the nicest, friendliest, accommodating people out there. We just loved him and even visited his nearby ranch. He was waiting at the property when we arrived and showed us all around and made sure we were settled in properly. The property is centrally located to all the area’s attractions. Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, Wind Cave, and the Mammoth Site were all nearby. We drove about an hour back I90 to spend the day in the Bad Lands and another day we drove up through Sturgis and onward to Devil’s Tower. Now, again, you’re out in the country so not much dining options. There’s a small diner/grill nearby (we did not visit) and an excellent pizza shop nearby too. In Hermosa, there’s a small grocery store to get your essentials. We stopped in Rapid City at a major chain grocery for our week’s supplies on out way into Hermosa. I’ll mention again that our host was just nice a nice person. We were completely satisfied with our visit to this property i
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great week. The house was clean and comfortable, very homey. Bob is a great host, making sure we had everything we needed, and offered inormation that only a local would know. Five stars across the board.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a beautiful view, Close to Custer, Black Hills, Crazy Horse and Mt.Rushmore. Bob the owner is awesome. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Perfect central location for a Black Hills getaway. Host was great and very responsive. House was everything we needed and was in a beautiful spot! Would stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year in a row for us staying during sturgis rally. Bob is a great host, house is always well maintained. The location and views from the front porch are amazing. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Wonderful!!

What a spectacular week! This property is peaceful, charming, had everything we needed, as well as fabulous views! Bob, the host, is wonderful, engaging and always available via text or phone. The property is in a perfect location for easy access to all the great places to visit in the Black Hills. This is definitely a winner! We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tangi K.

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

Hermosa

Bob and Donna were amazing hosts. We enjoyed our “home away from home” greatly. It was beautiful, relaxing, and so close to everything we wanted to see and do. Definitely would love to go back someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

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

Beautiful views

Bob was a great host. House has beautiful views. Very comfortable. Provided everything we needed. Satellite and WiFi. Great central location for Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

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

House with incredible view!

We loved our stay at this great house in Hermosa. It had everything we needed and Bob is an excellent host. He made sure we had everything we needed. We even made friends with his horse Diamond. The location is central to all the sights and activities in the area. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Very good house

We stay here with my family and friends, we recommended this house and the owner are great people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

House

Wonderful home, location is great. Very close to Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments. Bob is a great host and side note he is a world champion roping cowboy! Plenty of wildlife on and near the property daily!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Home Away From Home

We walked in and immediately felt at home. Everything was neat and clean, smelled fresh… I slept in the main floor bedroom, the bed was comfortable, just steps away from a full bath. The AC worked great, the house was nice and Cool… The host was there to greet us when we arrived and answered all of our questions. Would Highly Recommend this home, and will stay here again whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob Shedeed

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We owned a hardware store for 30 years in Nebraska and decided to retire to the beautiful South Dakota Black Hills. In 1983 we joined the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association. This organization gives you a second chance after the kids are gone and you have worked long enough. Bob accumulated several championships in the NSPRA - 3 in the All-Around, 4 in the Ribbon Roping, and 6 in the calf roping. In 2009 through 2012, he was the World Champion Header in the team roping competition in the 60 plus age group. We also traveled in Canada and received several titles there. Bob was inducted into the South Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Donna won the titles in Ribbon Roping with Bob - he catches the calf, she grabs the ribbon off the tail, and runs to the finish line. She's won 4 World championships in the All-Around, 3 World titles in Barrel Racing, and Frontier Champion team roping heeler in 2007. She's also inducted into the South Dakota Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

So, after 15 years in this home, we built a second home down the road, to be closer to our big barn and roping arena.

Why they chose this property

This home is in the foothills of the beautiful Black Hills, where prairie meets mountains. We built it on a cliff, with a spectacular view. It has log siding, with subtle stone trim, and sits on 7+ acres, overlooking the horse barn and pasture.

We are centrally located to all that is good in the Black Hills.

What makes this property unique

We built our place on a cliff, overlooking the southwest valley. This one-of-a-kind view includes pasture, hills, our roping arena, and the biggest, bluest sky imaginable.

Oh, and did we mention only 20 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and 15 from Custer State Park?!

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