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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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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20297.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Wade's Gold Mill
- Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
- Place, 1880 Train
- Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
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
- 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
-- 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
- 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: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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.

Hill City, SD
What's nearby
- Wade's Gold Mill - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
- Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Twisted Pine Winery - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Things That Rock - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- 1880 Train - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Alpine Inn - 5 min drive
- Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
- High Country Guest Ranch - 4 min drive
- Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - 5 min drive
- 1885 Steakhouse and saloon - 5 min drive
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