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Quiet Cabin on the Cliff + Hot Tub + Stunning Black Hills Views

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Thunderhead Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Hills Caverns
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet Cabin on the Cliff + Hot Tub + Stunning Black Hills Views

Perched on a clifftop with sweeping Black Hills views, this secluded 3-bedroom cabin on 3+ private acres is one of the most unique and memorable properties in all of South Dakota. Wake up to breathtaking views every morning, soak in the private hot tub under a sky full of stars, and explore the historic Black Hills right from your doorstep.

With 83 verified reviews, a 9.6 out of 10 rating, and Top 10% guest reviews in the area, guests consistently fall in love with this one-of-a-kind retreat — and it's easy to see why.

THE CABIN
This charming, rustic 3-bedroom cabin sleeps up to 6 guests across three comfortable queen bedrooms, each with its own cozy character. Two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dedicated workspace, and free driveway parking make this an easy, comfortable stay for families, groups, and remote workers alike.

The cabin sits on over 3 acres of private land, giving you total seclusion and space to spread out. The property is perfect year-round — just as magical under a blanket of winter snow as it is during a summer sunset. The hot tub is available in every season, ready to warm you up no matter which direction. Whether you're soaking at sunrise or stargazing at midnight, this is an experience you won't forget. A spacious deck and outdoor seating areas give you even more room to take in the incredible surroundings.

LOCATION
Ideally positioned 15 minutes west of Rapid City in the heart of the Black Hills:
- Thunderhead Falls: 4 minute drive
- Black Hills Caverns: 9 minute drive
- Rushmore Lions Park: 12 minute drive
- Mount Rushmore: 20 minute drive
- Crazy Horse Memorial: 30 minute drive
- Custer State Park: 35 minute drive
- Badlands National Park: 50 minute drive
- Rapid City Regional Airport: 36 minute drive

HISTORY
This property is steeped in remarkable Black Hills history. The original Flume Trail — built to transport water to the gold mines of the area — runs right behind the cabin along the mountain. Walk around the front of the property along the cliff and you can still see remnants of the historic wooden structure. At the front of the property, the old railroad that operated in the late 1800s and early 1900s once passed through. History is literally at your feet.

PARKING & ACCESS
Free driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles. Self check-in via keypad — your code will be provided prior to arrival.

WINTER ACCESS NOTE: The driveway has a hill. In normal winter conditions it's no issue, but during heavy snowstorms, if you want to park down by the house you'll need 4WD or AWD. The easy alternative: any regular car works fine — just park at the top of the hill and walk down. We'll make sure you have all the info you need before arrival.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Thunderhead Falls. 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Thunderhead Falls and 9 minutes from Black Hills National Forest
Quiet Cabin on the Cliff + Hot Tub + Stunning Black Hills Views offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside of home only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: the drop off outside the house is over a 100' down

Events

No events allowed
Events only no parties. OK with reunions

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside of home only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: events only no parties. OK with reunions
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cliff side Cabin With Views!!!

Quiet Cabin on the Cliff + Hot Tub + Stunning Black Hills Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts. Warm and Comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place with beautiful views,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive and friendly. The home was in a nice private, quiet location that had a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and great house. Amazing views with deer and rabbits routinely showing up. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a great location with a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. It was wonderful for all of us and my friends dog. Will definitely come back for another weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmy and Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was pet friendly and in a beautiful mountain setting. We saw deer and turkeys... A very nice stay for us
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cabin near Rapid City! The house was spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed. The location is peaceful but still close to all the major attractions—just 40 minutes to Mt. Rushmore and about an hour to Deadwood. The hot tub was amazing after long days of exploring. Plenty of space for kids, and our dog felt right at home too. Perfect place for a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Beautiful view

Comfortable stay with a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very centrally located in the Black Hills It was perfect for our needs in touring the Black Hills for a few days.Definitely would recommend this property. Jennifer and Robert were terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne and Mike

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

Great Stay!

This property is in the perfect location for everything there is to do in the Black Hills! Check-in was super easy and the house had everything we needed. We were out and about most of our trip, but when we were at the cabin, we did thoroughly enjoy the views that the property had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time. We were even able to use some of the surrounding area by the house for senior pictures for my son.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AshleyAnn W.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay! Everything was as listed and easily accessible! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great location in the hills

The house was retro (re: dated) but the location by the Black Hills and Pactola Lake kept us busy. The real gem was the hot tub overlooking the hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole D.

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

Cozy place

This place is so cute and cozy. We enjoyed it a lot and the views from the back porch are awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna V.

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

Beautiful property and view

This was an amazing place to stay for my fiance's Birthday getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Beautiful property

The whole family enjoyed the property and amenities. The area is absolutely beautiful and the stay was amazing. Would definitely recommend and will be going back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Winter Stay

Great views. This location puts you so close to nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hideaway get away

We really enjoyed our stay. Wished there wasn’t road construction on Hwy 385 we could have gotten around more easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff l.

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

Honeymoon

Great place with a great view on the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great stay!!

Loved the spot. Clean and comfy. Great!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin but areas were somewhat dirty. Comforters on bed were all dirty & the smell was very old & musty but overall nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheree N.

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

Wonderful cabin!

Jennifer was great to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmon A.

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

Black Hills Introduction

First time to the Black Hills of South Dakota. A great place to stay at and visit the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil g.

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

View!!!

Very much enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023