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Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View

Cabin in Hill City with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View

Enjoy a quiet location close to town and on paved road. This property sits directly in between the towns of Hill City and Keystone! Have a cup of coffee on the front porch and watch the famous 1880's train roll past you a on its way to Keystone. Come evening have a seat and enjoy the wildlife in the meadow directly below you. Easily run into Hill City or Keystone for dinner or groceries or stay home and grill. A short car ride gets you to all of the major attractions including Mt Rushmore (20 minutes) & Crazy Horse (16 minutes) or go the other direction to Deerfield Lake for fishing and boating. The driveway is a little steep and I have had a few guests have concerns about riding motorcycles up and down. Once up the hill there is ample room to turn around a vehicle but I would recommend not taking your trailer to the top. If you do you will most likely be backing it down. There is however a nice flat spot at the bottom of the hill to park a trailer off the road in a safe location.

This Cabin is located in the middle of all the major attractions most of them being less than 30 minutes away.

If outdoor activity is more your style. There are 3 different lakes within 25 minutes or less, not to mention the the Mickelson Trail just a few minutes away with a trailhead in Hill City. Giving you access to 107 miles of biking and walking.

Hundreds of miles of ATV trails are surrounding this area. Less than a four mile drive gets you to ATV rentals and access to Horse back riding.

We can't wait to share our place with you and hope you fall in love with it like we have.

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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

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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

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Naked Winery - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • 1880 Train - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 15 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Prairie Berry Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Naked Winery and Stone Faces Winery. Major Lake Park and Things That Rock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emylie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. The layout of the cabin is perfect for spending time together and allowing the kids some space. The kitchen is organized well for fixing dinner. We loved the view and the secluded feeling, but being just a few minutes away from Keystone. We all highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location in the Hills. Very comfortable and homey. Beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the size of the house. 5 adults and we didnt get in each others way. The deck was our favorite. Spent most of our time out there when not sight seeing. A couple issues were light bulbs being burnt out, but we did find the drawer of bulbs, and the little fireplace in the dining room when we turned it on it sparked and started smoking so we unplugged it. Overall the place was great. Centrally located to everything. Loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
check in was the easiest!kitchen lacked a tea kettle and sharp knives. otherwise great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Whistle Stop Stay

Nice house in good location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Family vacation

This location was spot on!! The train coming through the meadow in front of the house was a highlight.. even for my twinsWho are 17!! Pool table was clutch for evening competition. Great location with easy access to many different sites!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

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

Great family space

Great house to offer families space !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was awesome and clean the only pros no iron hair dryer and a cooler. Coming also with only a check on these things would of been helpful. Aldo a dish rack b ut our stay was very nice saw wild life from the front porch nice campfire even though we had to get our own wood On a scale of !_10 I would give it a 9.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darran M.

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

Fantastic!

Wonderful stay is a great location. Family made some great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Fun Cabin

Had a fabulous time with family. Spent the Thanksgiving weekend with family. Had everything we needed and more. Very clean! Great location. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Best place to stay in the Black Hills

My family of 5 stayed here for our week of exploring the Black Hills area. The home was very clean, spacious and in a great location to everything we wanted to see. I highly recommend the Whistle Stop. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Nice place

It was a wonderful place. Very clean and nice view of the meadow!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

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

Great stay

We tried to spend as much time out and about as possible, but the house was a great resting spot. Great location to drive to Hill City, Keystone, and Rapid City and lots of great hiking nearby. The two boys spent any of their time at the house playing foosball.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Great vacation stay!

This is a great property! Very quiet neighborhood and plenty of room inside and out for our party of 6. Everything was as described in the listing. We enjoyed the games and foosball table with the kids. Driveway is steep but not a problem for our minivan.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita H.

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

South Dakota Vacation

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was very nice. It's in the middle of everything we wanted to see so we didn't have a long drive to any location. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels and kitchen items. Thanks for letting us rent your cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn` S., Scottsdale, Arizona USA

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

Great week at Whistle Stop

Location was close to both Hill City and Keystone which gives you great access to the whole area. The cabin has everything you need..great kitchen and plenty of room to spread out. The owner is responsive and easy yo reach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

We had a great stay!

The location was perfect- centrally located to everything we wanted to do. We love that it was away from the hustle and bustle; but still close to Hill City and Keystone. The house was spacious with plenty of room for us and out three teenagers. They loved playing the Apples to Apples game! We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri B., Spearfish, SD

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

Close to everything!

This property was perfect for our "Cousin's Weekend" in the beautiful Black Hills! Everything you could want to do is just a short drive away, yet the cabin is remote enough that you still feel like you are getting away from it all. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. We mostly enjoyed the spacious living area (2 living rooms) and the large kitchen and dining space. Better than a hotel, by far!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Awesome location, beautiful home

This was the perfect home for our getaway. We (family of 4) traveled with another family (of 3) and the space was plenty & the location couldn't have been better. I also really appreciated that the list of items to be done upon checkout wasn't that extensive. The cabin is so well maintained, the host checked in to make sure things were going well, everything worked & the space was so peaceful. The kind of place we can't wait to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

What a view

Property was juat as decribed. We loved the master bedroom. We stuck our teenage girls in there and man what a game changer with the attached bathroom for them to get ready. House was stocked with what we needed and if it wasnt we grabbed from the store. Sitting on the porch and watching the train go by and the wildlife was great. Even had a visit from a husky dog that our teenagers loved. Played with it for a bit and it went on its way. Didnt need to host for much but a slight early check in. He was accommodating. I would recommend this property to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

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

Comfortable with a Prairie View

This was a great experience, situated near many of the Black Hills attractions. The house was the perfect size for our family of nine. The kids could play outside and teens could spread out comfortably. The house is near the 1880 Train track so we got to see and hear the train pass. It was just far enough away so that it was charming and not obnoxious. The host was very responsive and fabulous to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Perfect location

Due to unforeseen circumstances, only half of our large family group ended up staying at Whistle Stop Cabin. But the half that did were very happy with the house! They raved about the location saying how convenient it was to all the local sites-Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, etc. Brandon was very easy to reach and helpful with the few questions we had. Saw deer from the front porch and enjoyed watching the train go by. Our family definitely recommended this rental in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our vacation! It was our second time at the house. We love the location, and the space in the house is great. My kids really enjoyed playing foosball and pool. They even got grandma to shoot pool with them! Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Felt like my grandparents cabin. Lived in but comfy and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location. Enjoyed the open kitchen/dining area. Kitchen worked well for our family to cook and enjoy each other.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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