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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5121 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

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Hill City, SD

Prairie Berry Winery6 min drive
Needles Highway6 min drive
Mount Rushmore18 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)43 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Good location, can walk to restaurants and shops when weather is good. Decent voew and nice deck. No issues with the pro...

Josh S.

Oct 23, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bonus area

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Great value! Great location! Located walking distance to downtown Hill City!

Beautifully updated home in the perfect location for exploring the Black Hills and Hill City! Walk downtown or hop on the 110 mile Mickelson trail system just a few blocks from the house! You will be delighted by the clean, bright open space and low cleaning fee!

With a modern kitchen, two queen bedrooms and two bathrooms, this vacation home is perfect for a family or two couples that want to enjoy all that the Black Hills have to offer and relax and enjoy the evenings.

This home boasts an additional bonus area with futon, washer and dryer, two sitting areas and a large back deck with gas grill.

The Villa is located just up the hill from the 1880 steam train depot and museum. You can wave at the tourists on the train as it rolls into the station but rest assured, the train won’t wake you from your slumber. It only runs a few times a day and is barely heard from inside the house! It’s sure to be a highlight of your stay!

The Villa is not a good fit for large groups or anyone traveling with a big rig (off street parking is required by the city-please inquire before booking if you have a camper, trailer, etc.).

This rental is for the entire main floor of the home. A basement with completely separate entrance is not included in this rental and is reserved for use by owners.

This home is equipped with security camera directed towards the front door.

Property manager

Glynda Rahn

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Smoking-no smoking allowed inside. Smoking is permitted outside but guest must clean up all matter-cigarette butts, etc.

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this holiday home is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting.

Hill City, SD

What's nearby

Naked Winery - 5 min drive
Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive
Needles Highway - 6 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 16 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 18 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alpine Inn - ‬11 min walk
‪Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬9 min walk
‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬4 min drive
‪Hill City Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great value! Great location! Located walking distance to downtown Hill City! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great value! Great location! Located walking distance to downtown Hill City!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great value! Great location! Located walking distance to downtown Hill City!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great value! Great location! Located walking distance to downtown Hill City! located?

Located in the heart of Hill City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Teddy Bear Town, Sonja's and Things That Rock. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Twisted Pine Winery are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

24 June 2024

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

Great Place

Property was as advertised and very accommodating. Size was perfect for our family of 4. Location was perfectly located in the center of all the family attractions in the area. Also, very close to all the Hill City attractions. Would highly recommend and would stay again if/when we return. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

7 June 2024

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

Short stay

Cozy cottage was very comfortable. Location was great for all we wanted to do. Kitchen had all we needed and more.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

23 Oct 2023

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

Good property

Good location, can walk to restaurants and shops when weather is good. Decent voew and nice deck. No issues with the property in any way.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

18 Oct 2023

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

Cute and Clean!

This property was very nice, very clean and so cute. Plenty of room as well. Fantastic communication with the owner. We will be back, would recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

7 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Stay in Black Hills

This was the perfect location for our trip to South Dakota. We went all the way out to the Badlands, to Jewel Cave, Custer State Park, and, of course, the obvious Mount Rushmore. We also went up to Sturgis and Deadwood, and this was a great centerpoint to keep coming back to at the end of each day. The house is charming and comfortable. The two queen size beds were extremely comfortable. Glynda is an amazing host. Super suggestive, extremely communicative, and very kind. The four of us decided 1000% we would stay in this house again. 👍

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich Y.

16 Sept 2023

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

Very nice for 2 couples

Excellent property. Could have extra towel racks in each bathroom, full length mirror and a longer curtain in the far bathroom. It was very quiet and we enjoyed the deck. The main living area was very roomy and great for a small group to get together. Location was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda v.

4 Sept 2023

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

Second time staying here

We enjoyed it so much last year we booked again for the next sum

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Lori P.

4 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful property and a great location!

This property is great! We were able to get to everywhere we needed when we needed to. It was cozy and homey and the owner was great to work with. We made a change in our schedule and she was very accommodating. The beds were excellent and the chairs in the living room and family room were comfortable. A few of the lights were hanging a bit low for our two taller people but we made do. The kitchen was well stocked and had plenty of containers for storing extra food. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great location

We enjoyed using Hill City as our hub for seeing the area. It’s close to so many attractions and outdoor adventures. The house was cute and had everything we needed for our visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

23 Aug 2023

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

Great place to stay.

Clean and comfortable. Close to a lot of really cool places to see.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

18 Aug 2023

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

Cozy Home in Hill City!

We stayed for 6 nights while riding motorcycles around the Black Hills! This home is so close to downtown Hill City yet had privacy and deer cross almost daily through the yard! We could walk downtown and took the 1880 train to Keystone which is walkable from the home as well! Super location, home is extremely clean and well kept! Great communication with our host, Glynda! Thank you for an awesome stay Glynda! We definitely recommend this home!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Moundsville, WV H.

11 Aug 2023

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

We loved this house!

Very clean, loved the kitchen and the deck! Was fun listening for the 1880 train whistles each day! Beds were comfy and it was nice having a washer/dryer since we stayed almost two weeks. Would absolutely stay there again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great spot to watch the train!

We had a great week at this rental! Glynda was so easy to communicate with, and was very accommodating of all of our needs. We had no issues before or during our stay. This property is not a quiet quiet Black Hills escape at all, as there is a lot of noise from town and the train. However, if you have kids, it’s a great spot to watch the train! It is right uphill from where the engine stops and disconnects from the train, and we watched it every chance we could. It was a highlight of our vacation! We would definitely consider staying here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn F.

15 July 2023

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

Great place with some wishes

The house was very clean! We had ample supplies for cooking, bathing, and relaxing. We loved the deck with table, chairs and lounge chairs. I wished the master bedroom and bath had better doors. Also the futon was not comfortable, but we appreciated the air mattress provided, which we used instead.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 July 2023

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

Beautiful home with great views!!

We are a family of 6 and we fit comfortably! The house was very cute, well kept, and extremely clean. It was a great center location for all the things we explored in the Black Hills. Definitely recommend if your looking for a central location and great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra A.

30 June 2023

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

Family vacation

House is cute, clean and in great location. Owner provided recommendations on things to do and places to eat. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

26 June 2023

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

Excellent

We loved this cute little house for our stay in the Black Hills! The home was clean and had plenty of space for four of us. The owner had great communication and responded very quickly to any questions we had. Overall I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

23 June 2023

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

Beautiful view of Hill City

Beautiful natural light in main area, clean, super soft comfortable sheets, wonderful deck outside. The ONLY reason I gave 4 stars on communication with property manager was because I had sent a message with a quick question prior to stay and, to my knowledge, never received a reply. We were looking forward to grilling out every night but the grill was in desperate need of a good cleaning and there were some grates that were burnt through. The view of this sweet little town is beautiful and the deck is larger than the listing picture shows. The kitchen was wonderful, the entertainment/tvs were easy to use and had many things to choose from which we appreciated after a long day out being able to put a disney show on for kids while we made supper. Overall I would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri Z.

12 May 2023

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

Comfortable Hill City Hideaway

Charming property in Hill City in a great location to be able to walk to town and explore the Black Hills. The bedrooms are a little small, but the spacious living areas and well equipped kitchen have everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn D.

5 May 2023

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

Hill House Review

Convenient location, well equipped kitchen, good communication with owner. The home could use more lightjng, specifically floor lamps beside sofa and beds. Small bedroom could benefit from shelving and better storage of clothing and travel gear. The attached small bathroom needs storage space for toiletries, as the large sink takes most of the on the vanity top.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B., Minneapolis, MN

18 Apr 2023

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

Nice place

Nice place and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K., Platte

29 Nov 2022

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

Perfect vacation home

We had a wonderful stay and Glynda was great to work with. A beautiful home with beautiful views! We will stay again! Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

26 Oct 2022

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our trip to the beautiful black hills. The VRBO clean and in a perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N., California

13 Oct 2022

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

Paradise found!!!

We stayed here for one week. It was a great pleasure meeting both Jess and Glynda. Very nice couple. The reason we only gave 5 stars because that's the maximum! Wish we could give this place 10 stars! Very spacious, clean, beautiful, and QUIET! Everything was perfect! Very easy access to all attractions! Love people in South Dakota!!! Very nice, kind, and considerate! Planning a return! Jess and Glynda, thank you very much for sharing your beautiful place with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lars L.

23 Sept 2022

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

Clean and comfortable

We stayed here for 4 nights. Great central location to many things to do in the Black Hills. Located close to downtown Hill City- be prepared to walk without a sidewalk and fairly steep incline (if you have knee problems). The house was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Especially appreciated generous storage for our hanging clothes and drawers. Nice to have two bathrooms- both showers worked great. The deck is even larger than the photos with an additional seating area with comfy lounging chairs. Communication with Glynda was easy- however we never had to contact her because our stay went so smoothly!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Glynda Rahn

My family and I live 20 minutes outside of Hill City. We have lived in the Black Hills since 2008. We live exploring the hills and sharing them with visitors. We’ve been a part of the Hill City community since 2020 and appreciate the small town atmosphere paired with excellent dining, scenery and entertainment.