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8 miles to Mount Rushmore - Sleeps 2 to 6

Cabin in Rapid City with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 668.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

8 miles to Mount Rushmore - Sleeps 2 to 6

If this cabin has no availability please look at our other Vrbo properties 1371825,1371871, 1351290, or 2395205.

Big Mountain Cabins is centrally located in the Black Hills, just a few miles from Keystone. We are minutes from many of the Black Hills main attraction, like Mount Rushmore, Bear Country, Custer State Park, Reptile Gardens, 1880 Train, and Crazy Horse. Hike Boulder Hill Trail, Storm Mountain Trail, Flume Trail, and the Strato Bowl. Enjoy a day at the lake like Sheridan, and Pactola. If you are looking to stay in a cabin just a short drive to all the attractions. Then Big Mountain Cabins is where you want to stay!

Cabin #5 offers a kitchen stocked with dinner ware, pot and pan, utensils, toaster, coffee maker, and outdoor grill. Rest on a king size ultra-luxury hybrid plush mattress on the main floor, another king and one queen size ultra-luxury hybrid plush mattresses in the loft. This cabin also has a fully furnished bathroom with a full tub and shower, towels and linens are provided.

For all you hiking enthusiasts, this cabin is close to many national forest trails including Boulder Hill Mountain Trail. This trail head is 2.2 miles from Cabin #5. And for all you mountain bike enthusiasts, this cabin is 2 miles from Storm Mountain Trail. Storm Mountain trail offers 11.61 miles of pure fun!

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Our cabins are on a hillside and there is only enough parking for one vehicle. If you have a extra vehicle, trailer, or motorcycle please message us before you make your reservation.
- If you are riding on a motorcycle, we ask that you be an experienced rider. The road to the cabins are loose gravel with three switchbacks. If you have any questions please message us.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children must be accompanied by an adult
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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
Parking is available for one vehicle. Please contact owner for additional vehicles, trailers, ATV, etc.
Parties are not allowed! The local police department will be called and everyone including the guests will be removed permanently from the property.
Sturgis Rally Guests we ask that you be an experienced motorcycle rider. The road to the cabin is uphill with gravel. Also, there are 3 switchbacks.

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
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

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this cabin. 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 Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest. Cosmos Mystery Area and Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Bear Country USA - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 17 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 miles to Mount Rushmore - Sleeps 2 to 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8 miles to Mount Rushmore - Sleeps 2 to 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 miles to Mount Rushmore - Sleeps 2 to 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 8 miles to Mount Rushmore - Sleeps 2 to 6 located?

Situated in Rapid City, this cabin is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cosmos Mystery Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Sheridan Lake. Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center are also within 6 miles (10 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. 80 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Sat out on the deck. Cabin was in great condition inside and out. King bed was very comfortable. Would stay again if we’re in the area. Visited Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and Custer State Park. Saw Bison and the begging burrows. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

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

Fabulous Location / Excellent Accommodations

Cabin and location exceeded my family’s expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Family vacation

Great location and kids enjoyed the swing set. Cabin was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Wonderful

It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Close to most sightseeing locations. Peaceful and great views. Highly recommend 👌👌
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Beautiful and relaxing place

Beautifully built cabin centrally located for all the things we wanted to do in the Black Hills. Very comfortable beds with amazing views. We had the best week in South Dakota! There was just enough cooking equipment to make meals if we wanted. Would highly recommend staying!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Amazing!

Everything was perfect. The cabin was beautiful. The view was breathtaking. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

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

Great Cabins/Location

The location was convenient to all attractions. Cabin #5 was nice, quiet, and comfortable. When we had to reach out to the owners, their response was prompt. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin and property were beautiful! Everything was clean and felt new. The layout was so perfect for our family! The host made everything easy with excellent communication! We were impressed with every aspect of this experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

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

Awesome cabin!

We were there for a few days to visit the Black Hills. Cabin was in a great location to all the surrounding sites and the place was great. Nice layout for our family of 5. Plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi R.

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

Perfect Location, Very Clean!

Our stay was great - loved the location. Easy in/easy out. The cabin felt so new, and so clean - not a speck of dust or dirt. Host was great with communication! Will recommend to our friends heading to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This log home is so lovely, private and serene, yet in between bear country attraction and Mount Rushmore perfect location! Beds and pillows exceeded expectations!!!! Two king beds and a queen! Great tub/shower!!! We would definitely choose to stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Family fun in the Black Hills

Our family enjoyed Big Mountain Cabins very much. They're in a great location, they're well maintained and the cabin was impeccably clean upon our arrival. The owners were great to work with and quick to respond to our questions. Cabin #5 was perfect for our family getaway to the Black Hills. I loved that it was just a bit closer to all of the things we wanted to do than a stay in Rapid City (proper) would have been. It's so close to Mt. Rushmore that the "faces" became a fun landmark to chart our travels. After visiting the Rushmore memorial site properly on Day 1, we drove by them at least once a day each day thereafter. The cabin was only about a 10 minute drive (if that) from Mt. Rushmore. After a day of adventures in the Black Hills, it was great to come "home" to our "cabin sweet cabin" (as our 8-year-old brilliantly coined it!). We were even able to coax the teenagers in our group to spend more time than usual with the rest of the family. We marveled at the sunsets, stargazed after dark and enjoyed family game nights around the dinner table.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeff T.

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

Unsafe wasp overun/owners unresponsive!

The property was beautiful. The cabins clean and well decorated. Unfortunately the cabin (inside and out) were overrun with wasps. Our first night (we arrived late) had a single live wasp we found on the dinner table.The second day when we returned after a days sight seeing - we found eight (8) wasps flying in the cabin. We were worried about getting stung - especially our 8 year old grandson. The owners were unable to control/correct the situation - although they tried. They did not have any other units (ours was the most secluded) and we were forced to rent a hotel room in town. The owners refused to refund the second night of our stay and they gave us a can of wasp stay and wished us "good luck, we dont control insects" - they refused to take responsibility for an unsafe environment for a property they own. They just did not care - it was the last week of their rental season, and it showed - very poor service - worst we have had in decades of annual VRBO rentals in many states - beware. I am sure they would not have stayed and risked their kids/grandkids getting stung.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house was perfect and owners very responsive would highly recommend! Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

WONDERFUL!!

If you are searching for a property in South Dakota for the perfect “South Dakota vacation” stop scrolling now!! This place was the absolute perfect location to see Rushmore, the caves, Cosmos, bear country, 1880 train, and all of the surrounding parks and their features! We had everything we needed for our four day stay and the host were so great and easy to communicate with! Our six-year-old boy loved adventuring around the cabins and they even have a play area! It felt like a five minute drive to anywhere we needed to go! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauralee B.

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

Beautiful, clean cabin near Mt. Rushmore

Our family of 5, with 3 boys, thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Everything was very clean & well stocked for our stay. The cabin is beautiful! Our boys really enjoyed the playground. The location is great for visiting Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, Keystone, Crazy Horse, the Black Hills, Custer, etc. We would love to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

malgorzata d.

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

Great place

Perfect location clean and cozy we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Clean, comfy, and convenient location

Cabin and property is very clean and well-maintained. Clear communication with owners from beginning, especially in regard to steep, loose gravel, winding driveway (nothing a normal vehicle can't do). Beds were surprisingly super comfy with plenty of fluffy pillows! They are a bit high off the ground so beware for small children and elderly to help get in/out. We placed extra pillows on floor next to bed in case our youngest (2 yr old) would roll out of bed, but she never did. The small park area was also enjoyed by our 2 and 8 yr olds during some down-time at the cabin. The location is ideal for doing activities in Rapid City, Keystone, Custer or hitting the road to farther destinations. The self-ignite grill on the deck was perfect for evening grilling. Our only suggestions or things for awareness are: upgrade to auto-shut-off coffee pot (we accidentally forgot to shut it off one morning), upgrade to full-size fridge/freezer (we easily filled small fridge/freezer with items we brought along for a couple nights dinner/snacks for 4 adults and 2 kids, before grocery shopping), and provide another set of dishes/silverware/knives (we had to wash dishes after dinner prep in order to have enough dishes for everyone to eat off and have cooked food on). These suggestions are just our opinion from our experience, which was still GREAT, just offering some ideas for future investment/improvement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea Z.

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

Recharging Time

Jen is very responsive. We had a wonderful rejuvenating time at this well constructed cabin. Nice location for exploring the Black Hills and what it has to offer outdoor enthusiast. Prefect for early risers, gets bright fast in the mornings. Beds - super high, difficult to get up into if your short legged or have mobility issues (bad knees), next time I definitely will bring a step stool so getting in and out of bed will be so much easier during our next day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

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

Awesome Cabin

We have stayed at Silver Mountain Cabins before, and we loved it there! The property is so beautiful and clean! We love the location as it is close to all the places we love to go. It’s in the middle between Rapid City and Hill City. It’s close to Custer, Mount Rushmore, and Keystone. We enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Beautiful cabin

Perfect cabin for a little get away! Beautiful and smelled wonderful! Super clean and peaceful location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R S.

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

Perfect fit

The location and beauty of this cabin was just right! So comfortable, clean and enjoyable! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa L.

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

Family Vacation

Great property to stay at for our family vacation. Perfect size for our family. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jude and Jenn Wildeman

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Jude and Jenn are the owners and operators of Big Mountain Cabins. Jude is a skilled log home builder, and has been building log homes for 30 years. In fact Jude built each cabin from the ground up. Jenn has experience in hotel management and a degree in Business administration. Both took their talents and built Big Mountain Cabins. Jude and Jenn have lived in the Black Hills for a good part of their lives. Jenn is actually a fifth generation to live in the Black Hills. A fun fact is the cabins are located a mile from where Jenn's great great grandparents homestead. Jude and Jenn are proud to call the Black Hills their home!

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