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Highland Hilltop Retreat

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, The Golf Club at Red Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Reptile Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Highland Hilltop Retreat

Summary:

Highland Hilltop Retreat - Beautiful views, Pool Table, garage



The Space:

Magnificent views and beautifully decorated, this newly listed vacation home is in a prime location!  Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a very spacious living area, kitchen and dining area, game room with pool and darts, garage and great amenities!  Located just minutes from Red Rock Golf course, 10 minutes southwest of Rapid City, 20 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and 30 minutes from Hill City, it's a very accessible location in the area!



Situated on a large lot with plenty of parking and 2 stalls of the garage available to renters.  The 2nd level has the main living space with a full-service kitchen fullequipped with everything you need to prepare and enjoy meals!  The living room has a beautiful rock fireplace, large picture windows and large Smart-TV.  Dining room seats 6 people and the kitchen has a large center island with 4 more bar stools.  There is a walk-out off the living area to the covered deck with gorgeous views, outdoor seating and a gas grill.

There are 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level.  The master bedroom is fabulous with a gas fireplace separating a comfy sitting area with flat screen TV and an ensuite master bath.  The 2nd bedroom upstairs has beautiful queen-size 4-poster bed.



The lower level features a game room with a pool table, dart board, a counter area with bar stools and mini fridge.  The lower level bedroom has a queen bed and sofa sleeper, flat screen TV and there's a full-size bath downstairs.



The home sleeps 8 in beds  - max. capacity is 8.  Garage use, good parking and paved roads make it an excellent choice if you are on motorcycles!



A vacation should be relaxing, fun and memorable and we will help make that happen!  Here’s what you will get with Deadwood Connections and your Black Hills vacation rental:The best customer service

Clean, classy and cozy accommodations

The best Black Hills rentals in great locations

Memories that will last forever

A luxurious home away from home



Amenities:



Central A/C

Wifi

Smart TV's

Pool Table

Dart Board

Gas Grill

2-stall garage

Paved roads and great parking

THIS CABIN DOES NOT ALLOW PETS!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is near a water park. Watiki Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show and Reptile Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • The Golf Club at Red Rock - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Reptile Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Bear Country USA - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Monument Health - 12 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Hilltop Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Highland Hilltop Retreat?

As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Hilltop Retreat on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$576, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Highland Hilltop Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Highland Hilltop Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Hilltop Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highland Hilltop Retreat located?

Situated in Rapid City, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from The Golf Club at Red Rock and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show and Shrine Hospital. Reptile Gardens and Canyon Lake Park 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. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, with abundant wildlife out and about. Rooms were spacious, with a great kitchen. Pool table table, darts, many games, and wildlife viewing kept our group of 6 entertained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the great location and all the wildlife—it's such a special part of the area. It’s also great to know the spacious rooms, kitchen, and game options kept your group entertained. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place for a family vacation! Beautiful and comfortable furnishing, gorgeous views from the wraparound porch and close to so many awesome adventures. We would definitely stay here again.
View from the porch!
Porch with plenty of seating for entire family to enjoy the views and perfect weather.
We saw wild turkeys, deer, and big horn sheep.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Susan, thank you for staying with us Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay and hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

Great Rental Property

outstanding property with everything a family needs for an enjoyable vacation. Definitely a 5 star property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Dennis, thank yoiu for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay. Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the house was really nice. Great location for our trip to South Dakota! Plenty of wildlife on the residence.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2025
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the house and that the location worked well for your trip to South Dakota. It's always a treat to see the local wildlife around the property—we're happy you got to experience that! Hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

great stay

property was awsome location was awsome very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
David, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay and loved the location. Thanks for being great guest, come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

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

Great location

Very cozy and clean my family and I really enjoyed staying here highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Carlos, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We hope you were able to relax at your home away from home and enjoyed your trip to The Black Hills. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was the perfect set up for our 4 generation gathering. The kitchen was stocked perfectly for cooking and things were easy to find. There was plenty space for everyone to gather together. The deck was a favorite place: beautiful sunrises, deer and turkey wandering each day.
Beautiful Sunrise from deck
Deer from deck
deer from deck
Turkey's from deck
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear the cabin was a perfect fit for your multi-generation gathering and that the kitchen had everything you needed. It’s great to know there was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy time together, and we love that the deck—and its visits from deer and turkeys—was a highlight. We truly enjoyed hosting you and would be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and deck
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
LeAnn, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay and hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home beautiful view felt absolutely at home! Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Rhonda, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay and had all you needed. Thank you for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The starter supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods and laundry detergent) were not stocked as listed, but walmart is close by. Really the lack of tp was the only immediate issue. House and location were wonderful and the daily wildlife visits were our favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

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

Great Get Away

Great place to get away and relax and an amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great get away. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Anniversary Vacation

The house was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Brian, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed your home away from home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Wonderful stay in South Dakota

The location of this home was perfect for exploring nearby Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Bear Den, Storybook Island and so much more! Each day we saw deer and wild turkeys in the yard. One evening on the deck we experienced a beautiful full and bright double rainbow. The home was very clean and perfect for our 3 generation vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Janet, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay. The wildlife at this home is our favorite too! Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful property and had all the necessities and then some. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Denise, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay and had all the amenities you needed. Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Beautiful home

This home had everything we needed for our stay. We were in town for our nephew’s graduation and the location was perfect. The game room was fun for the teenagers. The deck was my favorite spot for my morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Lisa, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had everything you needed and hope your grandsons graduation went great. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property

Property was exactly as listed and more. Check-in process was easy and the property provided everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Robb, thank you for your feedback and for staying with us! We hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Just as described!

Our stay was very comfortable. The house was nice and clean perfect for our two families to do all the touristy stuff in the area. Has everything you need and want!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

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

Great property

This home was very clean and fully stocked with all the essentials. My family and I enjoyed our stay and we’re happy we chose this home as our rental during our week in the Black Hills!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Stefanie, thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you enjoyed Highland Hilltop Retreat and all its amenities. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl G.

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

Hilltop Beauty

Gorgeous home that includes daily wildlife viewing on the property! Spacious and luxurious get-a-way that has everything you’ll need for your stay. The furnishings are top notch! Clean and comfortable for our family’s Dakota stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Cheryl, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed your home away from home and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Phenomenal Property, Perfect Location

Loved the peaceful, hillside location - peaceful and beautiful with wonderful wildlife visitors (sheep, deer, and turkeys). House is accommodating with great amenities. Great location allows easy access to all main South Dakota attractions. No hesitation at all recommending this property to anyone wanting to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills and all that South Dakota has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Alan, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you loved this home and all it's amenities. Thank you for being such great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise C.

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

A comfortable stay

We enjoyed this lovely home in a residential neighborhood. We spent a great deal of time on the deck enjoying the beautiful weather, the fall colors, and the plethora of wildlife in the area. This home is also within driving distance of many interesting venues in the Black Hills area.You can rest assured that you will have a great vacation if you book this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Denise, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had a great stay and were able to enjoy the wildlife near! Thank you for being such great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Black Hills

Great house with lovely view. Well equipped with kitchen that allowed all sorts of meal preparation. Great deck overlooking valley and hills. Deer and turkeys abounding in area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Dan, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you loved the home and that it was equipped with everything you needed. The wildlife is one of our favorite things too! Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Felt like home away from home.

This house was just great. We really did feel like we were as comfortable here as we are in our own home. The yard was beautiful. The wildlife was spectacular. We loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
Jennifer, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad this house felt like home for you! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

Perfect for Our Trip

The house was a wonderful location, within 15 minutes to an hour from everything that we wanted to do (Bear Country, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer Park, Deadwood, Jewel Cave). It was also pretty close to downtown Rapid City. The house had all the amenities we needed, with tons of outdoor seating for coffee in the morning and dinner in the evening… there is even the cutest waterfall. During our stay, we saw TONS of turkey, bunnies, and deer outside the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Kirsten, thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you had all the amenities you needed and were able to enjoy your morning coffee. Thanks for being great guest, come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Prime location with beautiful views

We had three generations, seven people total, stay and it was a terrific experience. Communication was excellent and the home was very clean. The kitchen provided all of our needs for cooking. The location is prime for touring the northern and southern Black Hills. The view is spectacular and the patio furniture was an extra bonus for soaking up the beauty while enjoying our meals outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Highland Hilltop Retreat! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your home away from home. We look forward to hosting you again!

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