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Welcome to Canyon Wren!

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A wooden cabin interior with a staircase, a sofa, a table, and a deer head mounted on the wall.
A log cabin with a red door, a bench, and a sign reading "Canyon Wren."
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A spacious wooden cabin with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a forested area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Black Hills National Forest
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Welcome to Canyon Wren!

Come enjoy Canyon Wren! A cozy cabin in the heart of Black Hills. The cabin is located just out of Hill City. Located in the popular High Country Ranch. Come enjoy some of the nearby attractions including Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Enjoy the Mickelson Trail right out your front door. Wake up to the beautiful sunrises. Enjoy sitting by the bonfire watching the wildlife in the evenings.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3191964vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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

Hill City

Hill 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 Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and 1880 Train are also worth visiting.
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Map
Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 1880 Train - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Custer State Park - 18 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 19 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 20 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Canyon Wren! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to Canyon Wren!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Canyon Wren!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Canyon Wren! located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Twisted Pine Winery and Everything Prehistoric are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in the Black Hills! Adorable property, right on the Mickelson Trail and centrally located to all the Black Hills must sees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was simple and cozy. We really enjoyed it. Perfect for the 8 of us. We liked how close it was to Custer State Park and Mt. Rushmore. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Stay

Great Place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SD Getaway

Perfect place to stay! Was very clean and perfect for our family. Very close to all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family vacation

Location was peaceful and cozy. The host was amazing to work with and was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Dakota ranch near Rushmore

Nice log cabin next to horse ranch and close to Rushmore and Custer state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Our stay was amazing, we stayed from 2/5-2/10. Heat worked great and place was clean and very close to town. Would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing fancy, but nice and everything worked. Quiet and peaceful and beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great location just right for our large family. The only issue we had was that the cabin seem to be infested with flies. They were up high, so they didn’t bother us terribly much, except in the children sleeping area. Otherwise, it was a great place to stay and we would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location to attractions

Location and size of cabin was perfect!! Beds and living room seating were very uncomfortable and there were a lot of flies in cabin !! Probably would stay there again just because of the location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great at answering my questions . Cabin was as pictured had everything needed for an enjoyable stay fire wood readily available, grill clean and ready , was amazing views recommended 10 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat Customer-Love this Ranch!

I've stayed at this ranch 3 times now and always a great experience! We enjoyed this ranch with extended family and came back on a girl trip! The Ranch is peaceful, watching the morning sunrise, sipping coffee and watching the horses come up from pasture. Many memories made here and would come back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin

Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

It was very nice, quiet and beautiful. We love the Hills!! Always trying new areas. It was a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UTV Trip

Very clean and nice place to stay. Simple to find. Great home base for our family utv trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More wash clothes for showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Canyon Wren. The property was well maintained, clean, and warm! We would be happy to return in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Beautiful location. Very peaceful. Close to trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

We enjoyed the location as a great central point for all the Black Hills sites. The cabin was a nice size for our family of four, with beautiful surroundings. It was clean with comfortable beds and furniture. We would stay here again if returning to the Black Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cabin was just as advertised. It wasn't fancy but it was everything we needed. The beds were comfy. Lovely location. There were a lot of dead flies in the cabin, though (it is on a ranch). Otherwise, we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

First time to Black Hills

Great location. Peaceful, scenic valley and out of the way from all the tourism in Hill City. A few things would make the cabin much more comfortable would be to invest in good beds and better sofa seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We loved our stay at the Canyon Wren! It was just right for us. It was clean and cozy. Loved the community feel and the short drive to Hill City. Was close to trails and attractions. The 2 decks was perfect for outdoor seating. Thank you for a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Great location between Spearfish Canyon and Custer State Park. The cabin was cozy and clean, and everything worked as expected. We spent more time outside than in. Michelle was responsive and flexible, and made our stay very enjoyable. Thanks again, Tony
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

enjoyed

Other than a few cosmetic problems, it was clean, it was quiet and i would stay again. when I asked a question, it was answered quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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