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Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!

Family-friendly cabin in Hill City with a hot tub

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Hill City Vacation Rental | 8BR | 4BA | 2 Stories | 3,200 Sq Ft
Private Deck
Living Room | Free WiFi | TV
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!

Looking for the perfect South Dakota getaway? This 8-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental is big enough to host the whole crew. ‘Mountain Meadow Lodge’ sits on multiple acres in the National Forest, within 15 miles of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and hikes in the Black Hills. If you’re traveling during winter, cruise the slopes of Terry Peak or treat the kids to a visit to Storybook Island. When you’re sticking home, this escape boasts a deck with a hot tub and rustic-yet-modern interior!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Seasonal Hot Tub (Closed May 15 through September 15, 2025) | Barbecue Grill | Washer & Dryer

Gather your extended family and retreat to this expansive home—complete with plenty of at-home comforts, outdoor amenities, and proximity to the area’s top attractions.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed | Bedroom 7: Queen Bed | Bedroom 8: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Queen Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Large deck, gas grill, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 2 TVs (one w/ satellite), stone fireplace, 2 dining tables, multiple living spaces, foosball table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning unit (loft), radiant heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, hair dryer, keyless entry
PARKING: Gravel driveway (8 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Crazy Horse Memorial (12.8 miles), Mount Rushmore National Memorial (15.3 miles), Reptile Gardens (22.6 miles), South Dakota Air and Space Museum (40.8 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: The Mickelson Trail (on-site), Black Hills National Park (surrounding), Black Elk Peak Trailhead (12.5 miles), Sylvan Lake (12.5 miles), Custer State Park Visitor Center (31.3 miles), Wind Cave National Park (34.5 miles), Petrified Forest of the Black Hills (44.4 miles), Badlands National Park (90.0 miles), hiking, snowmobiling, ATV trails, swimming, fishing, rock climbing, watercraft rentals
FAMILY FUN: Storybook Island (29.4 miles), Dinosaur Park (29.4 miles), Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing (30.1 miles), Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort (33.6 miles)
WINTER RECREATION: Terry Peak Ski Area (49.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (37.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The private hot tub is seasonal and will be closed from May 15 through September 15, 2025

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and a first aid kit

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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Naked Winery - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Needles Highway - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 24 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore! located?

This family-friendly Hill City cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Granite Sports and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Hill City family fun

Great location and comfy accomodations for a large group.

10/10 Excellent

lori p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in convenient location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great location for sxs riding! We were able to get to all places we wanted to go without any issues
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in a perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

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

Family vacay

Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
this property was perfect for our needs all 17 quest expressed how awesome it was
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great, with enough rooms for the whole crew, we had 18 people. The kitchen was easy to use. Only wish we could have used the hot tub but we knew it wasn’t available yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property. There were 20 of us, 3 generations. We played games on the big lawn and biked the trail. We had plenty of beds.However, other rentals we have enjoyed we're more generous in supplies. We had to buy toilet paper and paper towels. The coffee pot didn't work, the electric griddle had no cord, we had to do laundry to provide clean washcloths and hand towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Beautiful Black Hills Cabin

We brought a group of 8th graders for a Spring Break Trip. We enjoyed the quietness of the setting. Beautiful area. Lovely spacious home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clay H.

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

Family Holiday get together

Enjoyable cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Location Location

Perfect location and perfect house for the group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie S.

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

Family vacation

This cabin worked great for our 5 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Great

Wonderful location. Rooms and bathrooms worked out very well for 12 people
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa H.

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

Perfect for Black Hills Vacation

This property is ideally located for many of the Black Hills attractions and accomodating for large families and groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

perfect place for groups

We loved the quiet country location. This cabin was great for our family to gather. We had some singles and some couples and there were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. It would have been nice to have some bigger cookware for cooking for a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Great place for a family reunion.

Enjoyed staying at the lodge in which we had everything we needed for a family reunion. Great location near Mount Rushmore.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

allie s.

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

Rzr trip

Worked great for 4 families. Each got 2 rooms and a bathroom. Good “base camp” to start our adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

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

Family Reunion

Great place for our reunion. Overall the property is great. An issue with the oven, but it was resolved. The yard area in front of the cabin was great. The kids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlys W.

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

EXCELLENT STAY!

Everything was excellent except the water in the hot tub needed some attention. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

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

Hill City stay for Crazy Horse Run

We booked this place for our stay in Hill City the weekend of the Crazy Horse Run. We had a large group of adults running the half marathon and this was the perfect size and location for our needs! There were so many rooms and beds which allowed for everyone to get a room to themselves which left us all well rested and ready for the race! It is also located right along the Mickelson Trail which was cool. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

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

Spacious

Kitchen was well supplied with everything one would need. Beds were comfortable! Home was clean and well kept up! Enjoyed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Misleading Listing - AC Situation Unacceptable for the PriceWe recently stayed at this cabin in Hill City and had mixed feelings about the experience. on the positive side, the cabin was a great size for our group, the beds were good, and the location was ideal - close to attractions and a peaceful location. However, we were disappointed by the misleading description regarding air conditioning. The listing stated the cabin had A/C, but in reality, there were only two window units. One in the loft and one in the kitchen area. The bedrooms had no air conditioning at all, and we couldn't even close the bedroom doors at night for privacy without them becoming so hot that you could not stay in the room, it was hot enough with the door open. The lower level of the cabin had no AC whatsoever, making it extremely uncomfortable for anyone sleeping down there. There were not ceiling fans in all of the rooms. The basement also was super humid and had a musty smell. Everyone in our group which included small children had difficulty sleeping due to the heat and it really effected the quality of our stay and vacation as everyone was exhausted from limited sleep due to the heat. Temps were 85. For the price we paid, we expected much better. The listing should clearly state that there is no central air and that only limited window units are available. Had we known this, we would have chosen a different property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

4-wheeling trip

This cabin was perfect for our large group! Enough bedrooms and bathrooms and we never ran out of hot water! Enough parking for several trailers and vehicles. Close access to great trails! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall K.

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

Perfect cabin

Great property close to Hill City. Amenities were great. Lay out of the house was perfect. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Awesome Stay

I planned this trip/stay as a Christmas gift to myself/husband/children/grandchildren. The home had room for 20, we only had 15, but the house was large enough for us all and space to get away, if it became to noisy. We didn't spend a whole lot of time outside, as the weather was several degrees below freezing and didn't snow, so sledding was out and being outside in general was out! The home is well stocked as to cooking utensils, pots, pans, plates, classes, coffee pot, even a crock pot! A huge frig, was a plus with 15 people. The grandkids could run in circles around the center (had a loft) and wore them out! If I could give 10 stars, I would! We hope to go back in the Summer when we can actually do something outside!

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