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Creekside Cabin on the Mickelson Trail

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom #1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

bedroom #2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Creekside Cabin on the Mickelson Trail

Enjoy a quiet location close to town and on paved road. This property sits on the Newton Fork of Spring Creek. The back patio is shaded most of the day giving you a great place to sit and enjoy the sound of the creek as it runs by you. Easily run into Hill City for dinner or groceries or stay home and grill next to the creek. Hop on the Mickelson Trail and walk or ride right to the famous 1880's train. 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.

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 gated access to the Mickelson Trail in the back yard. 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
Parking available

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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
Small fires in provided fire pit. No fireworks at any time.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naked Winery - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Needles Highway - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Cabin on the Mickelson Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Cabin on the Mickelson Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Cabin on the Mickelson Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Cabin on the Mickelson Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Major Lake Park and Things That Rock. Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 167 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a clean and comfortable place to stay. Great location, close to attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Close to Hill City SD
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma W.

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

Cozy well suited for our lengthy stay

Great space, great kitchen, comfortable beds, private and we would consider this place again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathon d.

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

Great trip

Great cabin my family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

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

Great Property

Great place to stay. Beautiful Creek to enjoy! Close to great shopping and sightseeing! Had a wonderful time there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kris H.

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

Creekside Cabin

Great location close to all the important sites. Very quite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Mther sisters get away

Had a great time. Cabin was in a perfect location, beautiful scenery, clean and quiet! Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cabin Stay

It was a nice place to stay, but we were disappointed that the creek was dry
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Hill city

Had a great time Beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Creekside Cabin

Boys loved it. Perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

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

Perfect location.

Fun and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee S.

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

Quick trip

Perfect place for our short stay with access to Mickelson trail and privacy and short distance to Hill City
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April E.

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

Hill City over Thanksgiving

Lovely cabin close to town! Wonderful scenery and amazing festivities for the holidays and a short drive to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janyce D.

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

VRBO Vaca

Nice & comfortable place to spend a week! Would have been nice to have a bathroom door in back bedroom!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya G., Claremore, OK, USA

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

Location, Location, Location

Thank you so much for the use of your home! It was perfect for our needs and we could not have been more pleased with the setting and location. Extra comfortable beds 😄
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Excellent place!

Great fire pit. A few games at the cabin to play outside. Creek running through the back that the kids played in. Interior of cabin was neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

David F.

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

Trailer

Location was great, short distance from a great small town. Located right on the Mickelson Trail saw a nice bull elk and deer,but you should not advertise your place as a cabin when in fact it is a trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan m., billings,mt

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

Hill City Home

Home as described, clean comfortable and perfectly located to go to three lakes to fish. Quiet road with a few cars going by but no noise. Everything we needed was there and easy to use. Will definitely come again, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

End of Summer

We stayed here for a week and loved every minute of it! The house is clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The surrounding grounds are perfect for kids to play, ride bikes, explore the creek, etc. The location is perfect, central to so many activities. We rode our bikes to the Crazy Horse Memorial via the Mickelson trail which was quite an experience!! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Great stay!

This property is very well kept, clean, & located in a quiet and beautiful area near Hill City. You are within close driving distance to lots of things to do in the Black Hills. The creek running through the property is beautiful. Loved grilling & eating outside. Owners are awesome with communication. Book with confidence!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Can’t beat the location in the Black Hills!

Our family got such great use out of the Mickelson Trail and the creek that were accessible right in the backyard. We also enjoyed being just a 1 mile walk from the downtown. Brandon was a great host and the house was exact to the listing. We loved the rustic decorations and were sorry to say good-bye to the Dream on the Stream. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosa B.

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

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful time at this property. The location was perfect and the surroundings were so scenic. The creek in the yard was just icing on the cake! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The owners were great in answering all of my questions. Very kind. We plan on coming back so hopefully nobody will read this and book the place from us. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Beautiful location...almost perfect

The locations was ideal. Loved the creek and the access to the Mickelson Trail. Also, very convenient, quick drive into Hill City if you want more touristy shops and restaurants. The owners were very easy to communicate with and made check in and out very easy. We loved visiting with friends on the back patio, and my kids loved having a field for soccer and Frisbee. The only knock was that the master bedroom could smell like septic at night...tip: make sure you close the windows before night time (and bring fans, as it can be hot). Also, if you're planning on using kitchen bring your own ice trays, pizza cutter, or anything else you know you'll need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well stocked property in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Darnell

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Brandon & Jessica have 3 children and were born in eastern South Dakota where we still reside. Since childhood we have enjoyed the Black Hills and all the activities available. We snowmobile, bike, boat, hike and hunt.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the location. The creek was the biggest sales point but the Mickelson Trail and its proximity to town didn't hurt

What makes this property unique

You are truly in the middle of everything!

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