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The Prospector | 3 Bed, 3 Bath

Holiday home in Hill City with kitchen and balcony

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Prospector
Prospector
View of downtown Hill City
Living room
Living room with TV and gas fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Prospector | 3 Bed, 3 Bath

*New in 2024
Enjoy evenings on the private covered deck or walk to the nearby restaurants, galleries, pubs, and shopping. This lovely town home is within walking distance to downtown Hill City; yet privately situated with plenty of room to unwind. Being just minutes to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park and millions of acres of Black Hills National Forest, makes this a great place to relax after a long day of site seeing. If you're in the area for adventure, this home is right by Deerfield Road, which will take you to miles and miles of Forest Service roads, ATV/UTV/snowmobile specific trails, Deerfield Lake for fishing, and hiking in the Black Hills National Forest. Guests will love this two level home featuring a full gourmet kitchen, double car garage, laundry facilities, BBQ grill, and covered deck.

The Prospector is located in a beautiful tree surrounded neighborhood with views of the downtown and access to the Mickelson Trail with zero gravel to the home. There is also a little lake within walking distance of the Prospector with fish in it, Sheridan Lake is 5 miles away for more fishing, and Custer State Park is 12 miles away. With everything so convenient in one lovely package, it's perfect for your Black Hills vacation!

Please Note:

No RV's or campers are allowed to be parked in this neighborhood at any time. There is also no off street parking in this neighborhood. All vehicles must be able to park in the garages or on the concrete in front of the garages. This home also has a parking spot for trailers next to it. Ask us about additional parking if needed.

If you have a larger group or reunion, you can also reserve the Gold Mill which is the attached town home for $50 off per night. It also sleeps 8 people and has the option for an adjoining deck space.

**Book directly on our website and save on the Airbnb/VRBO fees

Amenities:

The Prospector

Sleeps: 8

# Bedrooms: 3

Hot tub: No

A/C: Yes, wall A/C in master bedroom and dining/living room area

WiFi: Yes

TV: Cable TV in living room and master bedroom

Cell phone service: Yes

BBQ: Propane

Fire pit: No

Coffee maker: Coffee pot and K cup

City: Hill City

Laundry: On site washer/dryer

Garage: Yes, double car garage for guests use

Additional amenities: Property is located in downtown Hill City

Parking: 4 cars or 2 cars and 2 trailers (more trailer parking for additional fee)

Gravel: None

Beds: 1 King , 2 Queen's and a Queen portable firm folding mattress kept in a closet (recommended for children’s use)

Miles to Mt. Rushmore: 14.1 miles

Miles to Crazy Horse: 10.5 Miles

Miles to Custer State Park: 9.3 miles

ATVing/Snowmobiling nearby: Yes, up Deerfiled road for more forest service roads and an ATV/Snowmobile designated trail system.

Hiking nearby: National forest access is up Deerfield road, or walking/biking the Mickelson Trail (just down the hill from this home), or walking/biking/fishing the nearby Major Lake (also just down the hill from this home).

Additional Information:

Check in is at 4PM

Check out is at 10AM

Half of the total is taken at the time of reservation

The second half is automatically processed 14 days prior to reservation

No refundable deposits are taken

Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date are subject to a 5% cancellation fee or $50, whichever is greater. Cancellations or changes that are made within sixty (60) days of the arrival date, forfeit any payments made, unless the home can be re-rented; the cancellation fee still applies.

Airbnb cancellations that are made 7 days prior to the arrival date will forfeit 50% of the total booking cost. After 7 days prior to arrival, no refund will be given.

Rushmore Vacation Rentals provides guests with the following:

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Trash can liners

Linens and 1 towel for each person the home sleeps

Kitchen stocked with plates, silverware, cups, baking dishes, etc. (enough for the amount the home sleeps)

Basic seasonings (salt & pepper)

Propane for BBQ grill

Dish soap

Hand soap

Dishwasher soap

Laundry detergent

(Washers and dryers are free for guests use)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

About the area

Hill City

Hill City is home to this holiday home. 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 Custer State Park. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Naked Winery - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Needles Highway - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Prospector | 3 Bed, 3 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Prospector | 3 Bed, 3 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Prospector | 3 Bed, 3 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Prospector | 3 Bed, 3 Bath located?

Situated in Hill City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Things That Rock, Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Twisted Pine Winery and Everything Prehistoric are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having three bedrooms and three bathrooms was awesome. We had four kids and they played ball in the quiet street. It was close to a lot of activities in the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House as advertised. Everything in the house was very nice. Location was perfect and close to everything you could want to see around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Great place to stay, clean and roomy

Wonderful experience and would stay here again when in this area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

A great place in a great location!

It was a great place to stay. Close enough to the trails, close enough to walk downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross K.

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

Great place for motorcycles!

great place to stay! awesome location overlooking Hill City! I cant say enough good things about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

weekend get away!

Had a great time. Property was clean and neat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Outstanding property exactly like the description comfortably beds roomy and modern.

Very thorough but easy to navigate
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristy B.

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

Great place to stay

This was a wonderful place to stay! The property is located on a hill that overlooks the city. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and the city view. The rooms were nice and the house was clean. I would definitely recommend staying at this place while on vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

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

House instead of Hotel

The house was as described on the website. It was very comfortable, clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

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

IClean/affordable and centrally located for our plans.

We really liked the set up. 3 bedrooms/bath. Everything you need for your stay away from home..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great house and base for our vacation on the Black Hills!

I love the Black Hills, this is our third time and I want to return.... too much to do here and so very little time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cory K.

We had unusual circumstances with unusual weather and they were very helpful and accommodating

We will be returning next year
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Will definitely be back!

The view from the house was amazing, overlooked Hill City and so pretty with the snow-covered tree tops! The garage was very convenient for our pickup since it was -20’s during our stay😅. Hottub was hot, everything was as advertised! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Black hills vacation

House is awesome. Has everything you could need plus some. We came over prepared since the last place we stayed in keystone a few years ago didn’t provide much. This one covers almost everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graig S.

Making Memories

Great time ... townhouse felt like home ... had everything we wanted for an enjoyable family vacation ... also enjoyed Hill City ... great location ... Thank you for sharing your wonderful property and taking such good care ...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Perfect place!

This was our first trip to the Black Hills and loved staying in this property in Hill City!! Very central location to all the things to see (Rushmore, Keystone, Bear Country, etc) and loved the proximity to Hill City's main street. This property was the perfect size, very clean and very accomodating. Our kids also loved the cul-de-sac for playing football and hot tub for nighttime fun. We would do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

We loved the house.

It was perfect for the 6 of us. It was very clean and fully functional in every way. I did suggest to the property manager that some grab bars in the shower would be good, especially for older adults (our age ranges are 63 to 77). Otherwise the location was great as well as the view and the home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

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

Townhouse on the hill

What an impressive place to stay in the Black Hills! We were 3 couple’s visiting the Black Hills and the Prospector was the perfect place to return to after touring all day.. The home is very well kept and appears brand new. Having 3 bedrooms & 3 baths was a treat for us. The kitchen was well supplied and the hot tub is an added treat. It would be hard to beat this place! We had a great time Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Perfect Location!

This townhome is set on beautiful property overlooking the city of Hillside. It's the perfect location and seemed to be a short 10-15 min to everything. The townhome was well stocked and taken care of. In addition, the management was very attentive to any questions we had. We were even visited by a deer strolling through the backyard one morning. We'd highly recommend this townhome and plan on staying here again, if we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Great house, great location!

The house was just as listed. We traveled with two other couples, we each had our own own spacious beadrooms with our own full bathrooms. The laundry room was excellent along with the two stall garage for our bikes. It was wonderful having a remote also as we pulled up for the garage. Hot tub was clean and comfortable, very private. Kitchen was organized and well equipped. This was a wonderful choice, loved that we could walk to Hill City restaurants and grocery store. Would highly recommend and would stay here again😉
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

Wonderful time!

We had such a wonderful time staying here. It truly felt like we were at home. We enjoyed sight seeing throughout the day and then would head back to cook dinner and enjoy the hot tub. It was so nice to have a home away from home. My 2 year actually thought it was "Grandma's House". He kept saying throughout our stay "I want to go back to the Grandma's house and go in the hot tub"! We loved sitting out on the deck in the early morning and late evening. Very quiet and peaceful. We also loved how we were in the middle of all the major attractions. We will defiantly come back for more memories!

10/10 Excellent

cindy e.

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

Exceeded expectations

The Prospector far exceeded all of our expectations. We would be hard pressed to find fault with anything with the property! We were 4 adult siblings and a spouse, late 50’s and early 60’s. Spent 3 days in the Custer state park area for the Buffalo roundup. The property was absolutely perfect for our needs. Exceptionally clean, great mattresses, wonderful sheets...I could go on and on. The deck was wonderful to relax on with plenty of seating and great views. (We loved the deer that visited the empty lot next door!) Absolutely can’t think of anything negative about the property...we’d recommend it highly and will definitely stay here again if we do another sibling trip to the Black Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nichole W.

Had a wonderful experiance will be back next year

We took a family vacation over the 4th of July 2010. We stayed at the gold mill townhouse. We were very impresed with the town house. It was just as they decribed it in the information. We liked that it had 3 bed rooms and that workd great since we had 4 adults and 4 children with us. The children had room to run around the house and we could see the 1880 train from our deck and we even seen a deer from the front deck. We were with in walking distance of downtown Hill City. We have already booked our family vacation for summer of 2011 again at the gold mill. We really liked that you felt like you were at home even though you were'nt. We would recommend this to our family and friends if they are traveling out to the Black Hills. We will definatly be back many more times.

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was extremely clean, great location. Family enjoyed Hill City. CommunicationWith property manager excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Advantage C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean place to stay while at Sturgis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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