Available YEAR 'ROUND! Centrally located!! A Perfect Place to Stay!!

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Entire home

The Primary bedroom has all new bedding in 2023.

The living room is perfect for wrapping up in your favorite blanket!

Whether reclining in the love seat or the chairs, your life is good!

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41248 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hill City, SD

Teddy Bear Town
8 min walk
Museum @ Black Hills Institute
8 min walk
Twisted Pine Winery
8 min walk
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Gold Pan Inn is waiting for you!! Our home is wheelchair accessible with no stairs to climb. The comfy living room welcomes you to relax watching TV while the dining room is the perfect place for a couple/family dinner. An open concept allows you to cook in the fully furnished kitchen (dishes, pots & pans, a coffeemaker, a crockpot and a blender) while enjoying a conversation with the rest of your party.
The primary bedroom boasts a king-size bed and en-suite bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed with a full bath directly across the hall. Towels and bedding are all provided…all you need to bring is your clothes, food and personal items.
Our home is situated on Prospect Mountain which gives you a beautiful view of the 1880 Train from the deck while sipping your favorite glass of wine or beer (did we mention there are 5 wineries & 3 breweries to visit in Hill City?) A flat-iron grill is available for your use as is a washer & dryer.
NEW FOR 2022: Both bathrooms were completely remodeled.
NEW FOR 2021: New flooring in the living room, dining room & kitchen. A new love seat & 2 new chairs complete the update!
Hill City is centrally located to all the major attractions in the Black Hills. Crazy Horse is only 10 minutes away; Mt. Rushmore is 15 minutes away. Custer State Park beckons with buffalo, elk, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and donkeys (a pass to the Park is included with your rental). If you are really lucky you will also see the mountain goats and the big horn sheep! You can rent ATV's just outside town or take a trail ride on a great horse!
And, Hill City itself is a fabulous, quaint little town. You can visit unique shops (The Farmer's Daughter), peruse some of the finest art in the Black Hills (there are 4 art galleries), ride the 1880 Train, or come face-to-face with Buffy…the T-Rex! And, of course, the restaurants are amazing!
Also available a couple blocks from our home is the Mickelson Trail where you can ride bikes (rentals available downtown at Rabbit Bicycle), walk, run, or jog. The Trail is 109 miles through the middle of the Black Hills. Gorgeous!!
So come to the Black Hills…stay with us! You will be glad you did!

ATTN LARGE GROUPS: You may be able to book both #707759 & #512992 and accommodate 16 people. That gives you 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms!
NOTE: Our maximum number of guests is limited to 4. Reservations will not be accepted for families with children under the age of 10.

Property manager

Rick & Lorena Freis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not allowed in our vacation home.

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

Cashless transactions are available

Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this vacation home is in the city center. Travelers 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 Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

Teddy Bear Town - 8 min walk
Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive
Needles Highway - 6 min drive
1880 Train - 11 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 18 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alpine Inn - ‬10 min walk
‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬6 min walk
‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬4 min drive
‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
‪Hill City Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Available YEAR 'ROUND! Centrally located!! A Perfect Place to Stay!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Available YEAR 'ROUND! Centrally located!! A Perfect Place to Stay!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Available YEAR 'ROUND! Centrally located!! A Perfect Place to Stay!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Available YEAR 'ROUND! Centrally located!! A Perfect Place to Stay!! located?

Located in the heart of Hill City, this vacation 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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Carol W.

Aug 24, 2024

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

Hill City

Was clean and perfect for a group of 4. A nice little deck in back. Saw quite a few deer which was pretty cool. Wish there had been air conditioner in bedrooms but if you open the windows at night it was pretty comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

Aug 18, 2024

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

Immaculate

We have stayed in many rental homes over the years which were all very nice but who ever cleans this home can teach them all a few lessons! Absolutely comfortable (beds included), clean and provided all of the important things!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Aug 9, 2024

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

Outstanding !!!

The owner touched base just prior to arrival. Providing all of our details and answered any questions we had. He was very professional and personable. We all felt welcomed even before we arrived !! The restaurants he recommended had AWESOME food , just as he explained. We will most definitely return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti l.

Jul 29, 2024

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

Hill City Convenient Hideaway

Lots of natural light & great air flow with windows open. Quiet in the morning & at night.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

Jul 22, 2024

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

Great Time, and Great Property!

Very pleased with stay. Would book this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE R.

Jul 17, 2024

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

Great location

Close to all activities, plenty of room, clean, comfortable beds

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Jul 15, 2024

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

Perfect

Everything we were looking for. Location is central to everywhere we wanted to go, the house is great, would love to spend more time there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Jul 12, 2024

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

Great rental

This is a very nicely equipped rental property. Good wifi, good TV with cable tv access, and great bbq grill on a deck with a view of hill city. Property owner lives nearby and was available via cell phone for the few questions we had.

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Jul 6, 2024

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

Anniversary stay

Relax, bike, fish, celebrate.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T M.

Jun 15, 2024

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

Excellent location

Good for 2 couples. Short drive to all the good places to see like Custer park, Wind Cave park, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, etc. all 30 minutes or less. Hill City is a cozy town with good places to eat. Home very well maintained and extremely clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

May 30, 2024

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

A gem of a property in Hill City!

10/10 WE LOVED OUR STAY - We took a weeklong trip to South Dakota and decided to stay in Hill City because of it's central location to all of the places we wanted to see. The property itself is fully updated, but with a rustic feel. There is some forest area directly next to the property and we saw wild deer feeding there, and a wide variety of birds! Close proximity to the main street in Hill City (for food: try Lemongrass or the 1885 Steakhouse!) We can't say enough about the place - would give it my highest recommendation!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

May 13, 2024

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

Outstanding Black Hills Retreat

We found the house to be comfortable with good views and a location convenient to the town and restaurants. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Oct 19, 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

My husband and I brought my parents to see Mt. Rushmore and this place was perfect. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to return to the peace and quiet. The house is clean and the furniture is comfortable. The balcony has a partial view of downtown Hill City and it’s close enough to walk. The owners are wonderful to work with and we would definitely stay here again! 5 Stars!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Oct 10, 2023

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

Fantastic location!

This is absolutely the best location for the Black Hills. Located centrally to all the attractions for an easy drive to everything but also able to walk into Hill City to several restaurants, museums, and shopping. The property was very well maintained and we were not expected to do a bunch of cleaning before we left. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Oct 5, 2023

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

What a beautiful place! Extremely clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. We especially appreciated the coffee! We needed 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for 2 couples. The place is roomy and the view of the forest is perfect. It was close to all the places we visited and loved the close proximity to the Mikkelson trail. Our host was quick to respond to our questions. We did use the provided pass to the Custer State Park, which was a sweet touch! (Though we didn’t need to use the laundry, it was very nice and stocked with everything.) We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Oct 1, 2023

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

Perfection Defined

The entire home was extremely clean, well appointed and fully equipped. Walking distance to Hill City venues. Equidistant to Rushmore, Sylvan Lake, Custer Park. Great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Kansas

Sep 24, 2023

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

A Perfect Getaway

I have stayed in many places, but this was by far the cleanest, most organized and most comfortable of all of them. It was perfect for the 4 of us, and the location allowed us to see a few deer, too! It was nice to have the supplies we needed and not be limited to two rolls of paper towels or 3 trash bags. You can never go wrong with this townhome. We were so glad it was what we chose.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Sep 5, 2023

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

Home away from home!

This was a very warm and inviting home. Cleanliness was top notch! We will return

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Brandon Manitoba Canada

Sep 1, 2023

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

Hill City, South Dakota

Very clean and comfortable. After a day of riding and taking in the sights of the beautiful Black Hills we particularly enjoyed cards and refreshments on the deck overlooking Hill City. We would recommend this accommodation .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radha V.

Aug 25, 2023

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

Aug 2023

Located in a small & beautiful town of Hill City. Very close to major attractions. The house was very clean and well kept. Would definitely stay there again. Lorena was very nice & communicative. Did not have any issues with the stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Jul 21, 2023

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

Great place to stay

Loved the location. Could walk many places we wanted to go to. Had an attached garage. Appreciated the property manager reaching out to us half way through our stay to see if everything was going good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy H., Porter US

Jul 16, 2023

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

Fantastic Place to Stay!!

This was wonderful. Truly home away from home. Beautifully decorated and immaculate. Everything you need. Rick and Lorena were very welcoming and just great We are planning to go back for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Tinley Park

Jul 1, 2023

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

Fantastic Stay and location.

Pros: Property is beautiful, clean and great location. Beds were comfortable. Host is great and attentive. We appreciated the pass to get in Custer state park. We used it many times. The ammentites were good. Internet was strong which was important because we both had to work at night. We also loved access to garage as hail is always a concern in the area. (We already totaled one car due to hail in this area 10 yrs. ago) Cons: No tvs in bedrooms which is difficult when traveling with kids and I like to watch tv when going to bed. Lastly, although use of garage, you cannot get in townhouse through garage which under normal circumstances would not matter, BUT we got caught in a severe storm as we were just getting home with heavy hail. Pulled into garage, and had to wait in garage until weather stopped which was quite a while. If access to house through garage was opened, we would have been in house safely and dry. The cons were so minor that we will be back! We made great memories and enjoyed the area!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Priscilla B.

Jun 17, 2023

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

Black Hills Getaway

We were looking for accessible vacation rentals and Gold Pan Inn was just what we needed. Everything about the rental was perfect. Decor is outstanding, accessible accommodations were as advertised. Hill City location was very nice, close to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Jun 13, 2023

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

Black Hills Gold! - This dwelling is the next best thing!!!

The location is EXCELLENT. You can walk to town, grocery store, dinner, or walking trail. But yet you still feel like you are somewhat away from it all since the property is set back in some woods, nice landscaping, and we had gentle deer wander through the back yard three of the five days we were there.The unit owner was SUPER and the unit was in LIKE NEW condition. Of all of the Vrbo's we have used, this is the very best!!! This was our second time staying in this unit and I will book this location again in the future without hesitation. I have also recommended this to my friends that have interest in visiting the Black Hills area. The central location in Hill City makes this perfect for exploring all the area has to offer. - Randy

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick & Lorena Freis

We started vacationing in the Black Hills in 2000 and knew immediately that we wanted to live here at some point! In 2009, we were able to make our dream come true when we purchased this beautiful home, overlooking Hill City, SD. Now, we want to share our home and our love of the Black Hills with those who visit here.

Why they chose this property

Originally, this home fit our needs as we were caring for a family member. It allowed us a total separate living space while giving us easy access to the main level if needed. When our family member moved, we decided it was time to bring our home back to the original purpose...a vacation home.

What makes this property unique

Hill City is centrally located to all the major attractions in the Black Hills, making it a perfect place to stay. When we saw the incredible views of the forest and the 1880 Train, we knew this was the perfect place for us! Now you too, can share in the beauty of our home and our neighborhood!