Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Rochford, SD

Black Hills National Forest43 min drive
1880 Train55 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial74 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The cabin is nestled in the central Black Hills near the famous Moonshine Gulch Saloon. The cabin offers the quiet serene beauty of the Black Hills along with some of the most incredible rides or hikes imaginable just outside the back door. The cabin is 38 miles to Sturgis, 35 miles to Crazy Horse, 30 miles to Mt. Rushmore, 30 miles to Hill City, 25 miles to Deerfield Lake and 18 miles to Deadwood.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hill City

This cabin is located in Hill City. 1880 Train and Homestake Gold Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum @ Black Hills Institute and South Dakota State Railroad Museum.

Rochford, SD

What's nearby

Terry Peak Ski Area - 42 min drive
Black Hills National Forest - 43 min drive
1880 Train - 55 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 74 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 76 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moonshine Gulch Saloon - ‬2 min walk
‪Get the Scoop - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of George S. Mickelson Trail, Black Hills National Forest and Deer Mountain Ski Area. 1880 Train and Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

16 Oct 2023

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

Great time of the year

The last week of September was a great time to be in the Black Hills, leaves were changing and not much for crowds. This cabin is very centrally located to the many attractions in the area and we enjoyed the evenings at “home”. Around 6pm each evening one of the neighbors feeds the deer, the Moonshine Gulch Saloon is a fun place with very friendly folks. We enjoyed this trip very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

18 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful stay

We enjoyed a peaceful stay. The cabin is comfortable and clean. There is no wifi, internet, cable or land line. Important if you need to conduct business or do research. Lots of travel brochures and maps were available in the cabin. The deer were right outside the cabin every day. This cabin is dead center of the black hills which allows access to every tourist destination.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gloria H.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Upstairs bath DOES NOT have a shower.

Hot when we stayed, no A/C. Opening windows helped but then lots of noise from rode below. Despite lack of upstair shower and no A/C, we still enjoyed our stay. Oops, ceiling fan in dining room didn't work. Free standing helped iin bottom bedroom, butbwished there was a second one for upstairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Sturgeon Bay, USA

6 Aug 2023

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

Love Love Love!

Great location to disconnect and enjoy nature! Perfect location if you are planning to do everything the Black Hills has to offer. 4x4 or AWD vehicle recommended for getting to property :-)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alysson V.

29 July 2023

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

Remote getaway

Quaint family cabin with a beautiful view in a remote location. We did a lot of site seeing so it was a bit of a drive to get back to the cabin but if you have time for the scenic drive it’s definitely worth the trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephany Z.

25 July 2023

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

Beautiful hideaway

We fell in love with the cabin and the views. It was so peaceful and cozy. It was a perfect spot to recharge after our days of exploring the hills. Having my coffee on the deck while watching the sun rise and the deer graze was a favorite time of day for me. Our boys enjoyed the nearby walking trail and were so excited about the area that they did not once complain about not having internet. My husband and I hope to come back for our anniversary.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

D B., Louisiana

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice place, but difficult driveway

The property is nice enough. The view is to die for. However, there is no cell service, wifi, or, at the time I was there, no land line. Luckily, the bartender at the saloon below let me use his phone, so I did and we enjoyed a beer. Upon arrival, my wife and I slid off the drive and could go no farther. She backed down the drive while I directed. After driving 10 miles to get a signal, I called the owner. He told me to just gun it and go. We had 800 pounds of camping gear in the back of a front wheel drive Pathfinder. There was no go. The owner was nice enough to drive 40 minutes to come haul our gear up. He later came back to top off the water supply. We rescheduled our visit from 4 nights to 2 to avoid the driving up the drive in the dark or in the rains that were all around us. I had no interest in landing on a roof of a house at the end of the drive. I should have known something when all I saw for 40 miles were ATVs. No cars. No trucks. Also, come with a full tank of gas and groceries. There's nothing for miles, which is why the locals love it, I'm sure. I will say this. The owner was very accommodating and patient with me, even though I was angry with him at the time of his arrival for not mentioning this in the description. All is well. We enjoyed our short stay and would recommend it if you have the proper vehicle. FYI...I crashed an Indy car at Texas Motor Speedway at 160 mph, so im not affraid to drive. I just dont want to tumble down the side of a mountain.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

8 July 2023

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

Cabin

A lovely cabin in a beautiful location. Very clean cabin that had everything we needed. We did not have running water the morning we left but overall a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

6 July 2023

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

Beautiful views from the deck

We really liked this house. There were killer views from the deck. Short walk or bike ride to the Mickelson Bike Trail. So much wildlife to see from the deck. The house is like a mini museum. Love all of the antiques!! Everyday I saw something new. Comfy bed. Slept with the windows open because it was so cool. The smell of pine trees brought me to my happy place. Everything you need is provided. Pots and pans, plates, glasses, silverware, even a corkscrew! The grill could stand to be replaced, and the toilet lid in the upstairs bathroom should replaced. Other than that, it's a great place to stay. Make sure you visit the Rochford Store. Otherwise known as the Small of America. And the Moonshine Gulch Saloon. We have recommended this house to a few of our friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

17 June 2023

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

Great get away!

This place was a great getaway. The location was perfect! Had beautiful views and being without internet was refreshing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

10 June 2023

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

Good

The cabin was great. Could use a few little changes like shower curtain made shower very dark and upstairs room had no curtains or blinds so it was very bright in the bedroom in the morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

5 June 2023

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

Amazing!

This cabin was so cozy and homey!! The views are incredible and the townspeople were super friendly! The only con to this cabin isn’t the cabin itself, it’s the road to get there and the drive way. But once we knew what to expect it was fine. We were surprised that we had no cell service and internet access, but it honestly ended up being the best part of our vacation! My son(15) and my nephew (13) who are always on their phones were finally able to feel what it was like before technology, we played games, watched movies and had many conversations! They loved it as much as myself and my dad did! However the owner of the cabin had a different cell service than we did and they had service in parts of the cabin, but we’re glad we didn’t! I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone! We will definitely be back! Owners are super friendly also, which is a huge plus!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

30 May 2023

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

lovely cabin

Wonderful hideaway had a great stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela R., Flandreau, SD

18 Sept 2022

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

CA guest

Upstairs mattresses should be replaced. There was also an odor especially in the kitchen. Despite that we did enjoy our stay. Loved all the memorabilia and the view was spectacular. True to word no phone or internet connection. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN AND LORA R.

21 Aug 2022

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

Great Views

We enjoyed our stay at your cabin!! The views were great and it was relaxing at night to sit on the deck and watch the deer come and hear the creek. Thanks for the bottled water and snacks!! Thanks for sharing it with others!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josey N.

15 Aug 2022

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

Black Hills vacation

What a wonderful way to wrap up the summer! We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. I miss my morning coffee in the deck with the stream babbling in the background. The drive there is interesting but manageable. I would recommend this place to a friend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Minneapolis, MN

4 Aug 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

We arrived after a long drive and were so impressed with the coziness and serenity of this cabin. It was a perfect spot for us to spend time in the morning and evening as we spent our days exploring the are.a. We will definitely keep this spot in mind for future visits. THE VIEW WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P., Elk River MN

23 July 2022

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay at this very nice cabin. Amazing view of Rochford from the deck.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J.

17 July 2022

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

Great hideaway in the Beautiful Black Hills of SD

This property has one of the best locations in the entire Black Hills. Quiet location just above the eclectic Moonshine gulch Saloon in Rochford. Has a view of the Mickelson Trail. Great for bicycling or off roading. Beds for six with two bathrooms (one shower) and plenty of living space. Very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dustin R.

20 June 2022

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

Great place to rest your head

This property was overall a great place to stay. There a ton of pros, and a few cons. Pros: In the heart of the Black Hills In the middle of all there is to do in the Black Hills Fully equipped with everything you need to stay Very big for its location Amazing view Cons: Very steep driveway and parking (must park on hill) Deck wasn't sturdy in places (seems to be replaced in spots but not others) Hand rails on deck are loose and a little scary to let kids be out on it. While only 15 miles away from most towns, its at least a 30-45 minute drive. mostly gravel and a lot of turns. No running water on our last day Overall this is a very great place and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the Black Hills. Just keep in mind the amount of driving that will be done and plan accordingly. Rochford was a very nice place and very friendly people. Only reason I took off a star is due to the safety concerns with the deck, since its on the side of a hill and quite the drop if someone were to fall.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

13 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Perfect unplugged get away

This was a perfect spot to be central between Deadwood/Spearfish Canyon and the tourist stuff in Keystone and Custer. Also great spot for UTV trails. The lack of cell service and no WiFi was so needed too. No work emails after returning to the cabin after a day exploring and hiking. The views and wildlife around the cabin were also a hit for everyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Dan H., Waxahachie

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Short stay.

We only stayed one night of three booked. The access to the cabin was too steep to drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

13 Oct 2021

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

Slice of Heaven Cabin - Tranquility

Peaceful, cozy, quiet tranquility! The cabin fills you with calm and feels so welcoming. The views are amazing from the incredible windows on the main floor and upstairs bedroom. The deck impressive and offers beautiful views in all directions.. Multiple areas of seating on the giant deck with two tables for meals. Gorgeous seating to read, write or just visit. The only noise is the babbling creek. The owners very thoughtful and kind - so many extras in the cabin, welcome snacks, fantastic books including local history literature and tons of trails and visitor information. We would relax on the deck watching the sunrise and sunset. , We did enjoy the warmth of the wood burning stove at night. The Mickelson Trail close. Location is very stunning. We could have just stayed at the cabin the entire vacation.- so relaxing !

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021