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Whistle Stop Cabin with Meadow View

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • 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.

Property manager

Brandon Darnell
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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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
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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
  • 1880 Train - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Horse Thief Lake - 11 min drive - 9.9 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

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬12 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 Black Hills National Forest and Naked Winery. Stone Faces Winery and Major Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Paul G.

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

Awesome

Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Cozy home with a great view!

The place was clean, new appliances, sofas recline & comfy! location was great for multiple attractions. Beds were comfy, master bathroom was large with tub & shower! Home is surrounded by trees & loved hearing the train whistle! Brandon was always quick to respond. 5 STARS!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C.

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

Clean Mt Cabin

We loved staying here. The house was clean and matched the description of the property perfectly. We enjoyed being in the mountains and in the middle of all the sights we wanted to see. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

Janell W.

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

Reunion

Very nice place, clean, and accommodating area to our reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Good stay

We had a wonderful time at Whistle Stop. It was a great location for the things we wanted to do. We would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Cara D.

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

Family trip

Family trip to explore South Dakota
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

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

A nice experience.

Enjoyed our stay. Had some reservations regarding the driveway of death. Kind of wished the ice maker worked. Plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac B.

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

Great location!

Great location. Easy to get to all the landmarks and tourist attractions in the area. Really beautiful, it was nice to relax around a fire and look out into a valley at the wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Did lots the Black Hills have to offer, including watching the 1880 train from the front porch and the Whistlestop offers a great central location from which to hit them all. Thanks for your hospitality!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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

Brenda J.

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

Great stay wonderful home.

We really enjoyed our time at the Whistle Stop Inn. Very spacious, clean and everything we needed. Brandon was great to work with. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Together

The place was exactly as described, we had a wonderful time and it was centrally located for all we wanted to do. Our stay was awesome. Thank you from the Bielby Family of Idaho
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Perfect location

This was a perfect place to stay for our family of 5. Cabin was spacious and very clean. Location was great for lots of activities. Brandon was great to work with! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

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

Sandra M.

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

Would stay there again. Will recommend to friends. Thank you for a beautiful home.

We were on the go all the time. Home was laid out lovely for the family. Well stocked with cooking utensils and paper products. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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