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The Dakota Hogan – 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views

Holiday home in Rapid City with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
  • Place, 1880 Train
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Dakota Hogan – 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views

The Dakota Hogan – Custom 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views

Perched atop Edelweiss Mountain, The Dakota Hogan (also known as “RW Hogan”) is a one-of-a-kind, custom-built home inspired by the traditional Navajo hogan dwelling. Designed with harmony and comfort in mind, this eight-sided cabin welcomes the sunrise through its east-facing door and offers wraparound decks with breathtaking views of the Black Hills.

Inside, the Hogan is crafted entirely of rich wood, featuring hardwood floors, custom spiral staircases, and stunning Native American art and textiles from the owners’ personal collection. A central wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space, surrounded by two-story windows with handcrafted stained-glass landscapes. Relax in the spacious living room, complete with cozy seating and a hideaway bed for extra guests.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Primary Suite (3rd floor): King bed, private bath, and enclosed deck with mountain views.

Bedroom 2 & 3 (3rd floor): Queen beds, ample closet space—perfect for longer stays.

Bedroom 4 / Recreation Room (ground floor): Decorated with Sturgis and Harley-Davidson memorabilia, featuring two twin beds, a trundle bed, a hide-a-bed sofa, smart TV, and private bath—an ideal space for kids or groups.

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Central air conditioning and heating

Family games and entertainment

Hiking trails right outside your door

Fully equipped kitchen

Washer and dryer

Location

Enjoy easy access to Lake Pactola, Rapid City, Deadwood, and Sturgis—all within an hour’s drive. Explore nearby attractions like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway, Reptile Gardens, Hot Springs, and Cosmos Mystery Area.

The Experience

Let this unique mountain retreat transport you to another time and place. With its gorgeous pine interiors, one-of-a-kind architecture, and stunning starlit nights, The Dakota Hogan offers a peaceful, unforgettable stay in the heart of the Black Hills.

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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: 22
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put away dishes
Gather towels and put in a tub or shower
Remove trash to blue dumpsters on Alpine Dr. They are on your right when leaving the development.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No open fires

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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 Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 20 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 30 min drive - 21.1 km
  • 1880 Train - 36 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 44 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 49 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Horse Creek Inn - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dakota Hogan – 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dakota Hogan – 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dakota Hogan – 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dakota Hogan – 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Black Hills Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake. Sheridan Lake North and Black Hills National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

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

July 2022

Great family vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lukus M.

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

Nice View

Sits at the highest spot on the hill, great views from the decks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Grandma Vacay!

An amazing 5 nights here with our boys and both their grandmas! Rooms were perfect for us adults while the kids took over the basement!Views for miles and stars galore at night. Secluded and a beautiful drive in. You are IN the Black Hills with this spot.When we come back, we'll stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat and unique place that was cozy with beautiful views!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for us. Great views, loved sitting on the decks when we were there. Already talking about renting it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darwin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Amazing View

The Dakota Hogan is a beautiful home on Edelweiss Mountain that is centrally located in the Black Hills. It is a short drive to experience all the Black Hills tourist sites or just relax on one of the large decks on this property and soak in the scenery. It was large enough to comfortably accommodate our group of 8 adults and children. The home was well stocked for our needs. Thank you for the hospitality!
View from Dakota Hogan deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Emergency

Our initial property that we were staying at had a toilet in the basement that started overflowing with and they couldn't get it fixed right away. We found this place and the property manager was awesome and so was the property itself. Much bigger and half the price as our original property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

It was a very nice cabin with everything we wanted and excellent views

I loved the multiple decks and the views from the bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny W.

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

Beautiful views

House looks amazing and the views from the decks was my main reason for booking this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

On top of the mountain!

Wonderful vacation home away from the city and under the stars. Incredible views! Well kept property. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

HW Hogan

The views are amazing, good communication with the manager
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Huge House - Spectacular View

The house is absolutely beautiful. We only had our family of 5, but the house was easily big enough for a second family. The pictures don’t do the view any justice. The kitchen had all of the basic utensils/cookware needed to make a meal. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sue M.

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

Nice place

Great location. Lots of steps. We were pleased with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Myra L.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

The cabin smelled like mold an weird things would happen didn’t even stay the trip

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Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great Black Hills Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at the RW Hogan. Stunning views. The inside of the cabin is very well laid out. Plenty of room and tastefully decorated. I would highly recommend staying there. Our expectations were exceeded!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Beautiful views

House has beautiful views since you are really on a mountain and met all our needs. The decks are wonderful- we sat outside every night. This is a great place if you want to be away. The drive up the mountain is about 10 minutes so it's perfect if you want to be remote but if you are looking to be in the action you might look elsewhere. Property is well maintained and was great for our large family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Amazing Views!

Very clean, spacious, and absolutley amazing mountain views! Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jakie W.

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

Beautiful Location

This property was perfect for our family vacation. It accommodated our 12 family members with ease. We would stay here again! Julie in the office was so easy to work with and was prompt about answering questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Mountain Retreat

Amazing views atop Mt. Edelweiss! Perfect for multi family stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Steep Driveway

The Hogan property is beautiful with many updates to make for a great stay. The location is about 2 miles of dirt road that is, at points, very steep and can be treacherous for motorcycles. I would recommend parking bikes at the bottom of the hill at the host facilities an then driving to the property in other vehicle. Julia is amazing! A fantastic host and a warm and welcoming individual who communicates timely and effectively. Great working with her. I will work with her again on our next fellowship weekend. Don
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

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

Covid Family social distancing vacation

This rental was better than any of the pictures! One of the most peaceful beautiful spots in the Black Hills and very easy to access! We had 6 adults and 2 kids and plenty of room for more. The only thing lacking was more time to spend there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett w.

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

had a great time and property was beautiful

Property was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

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

RW Hogan

Beautiful views! Kitchen is nicer than mine at home & better stocked than I expected. It was a perfect getaway, allowing us to not be around many people during Coronavirus and feel like we were a world away.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

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

Family Getaway

Our family had a wonderful week away from the cares of this crazy year! My wife and I, plus our adult children and their spouses all enjoyed our time at the cabin and in the surrounding Black Hills. There was plenty of space, so there was room to spread out, and yet great spaces to come together. The views are amazing. We had fantastic views of the comet Neowise, and even used the telescope from the covered porch. The area is very quiet as it's a bit remote, yet we could get to most all parts of the Black Hills quickly. The kitchen is large and well equipped for all of our meals there. Highly recommend this spacious cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Edelweiss Mountain Lodging

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We are a family owned business here at Edelweiss Mountain Lodging. We treat our guests as we want to be treated while on vacation.We love exploring the beautiful Black Hills with our family. We operate an atv tour business Black Hills Outdoor Fun. We love meeting people and helping them enjoy their time in the hills. We were born and raised in South Dakota .
I personally will be here to meet you and help you with any questions. Looking forward to meeting you and your family!

Why they chose this property

This property and others that we manage on Edelweiss Mountain are in a secluded area which gives you a chance to unwind from a day of sight seeing. The quite area will allow you to see wildlife and see the stars above at night. We love living here.This cabin is owned by residents of South Dakota who love the Black Hills. We expect that anyone renting our cabin will treat it with care as well as respect the furnishings in the home. We are very respectful members of the Edelweiss Mountain homeowners association. We only want renters who will also hold high regard for the beauty and serenity of our hidden little community.
We invite you to spend your next vacation at our cabin. Whether it's for a week or a few days . Our cabin offers some of the most breathtaking scenery and relaxing atmosphere found anywhere.

Edelweiss Mountain is a gated community assuring you of privacy . Licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health.
There is 3 miles of gravel to this home. There is room for a small trailer.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic extra precautions in cleaning have been priority for us. We are following all Department of Health guidelines.

What makes this property unique

The RW Hogan is just 4 miles from beautiful Lake Pactola and 26 minutes from Rapid City, SD.
Futher South is Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and many more attractions only 25-30 miles away.
The famous Deadwood is located 32 miles north. The attractions and explorations are endless.
We can get you t hiking trails and fishing areas that are off the beaten path.
Black Hills Outdoor Fun is located at the Edelweiss Mountain Lodging Office. If you book a tour with us you will get 15% off the tour.

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