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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Living area
Exterior detail

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
£315
avg per night

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Black Hills National Forest
  • Mount Rushmore
  • 1880 Train
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon

Loft Bedroom East

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom South

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft Futon

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Loft

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 2600 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Murphy Bed, 2 Double Futons and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Price is £315 avg per night,

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About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. 1880 Train and Crazy Horse Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Pactola Reservoir Recreation Area. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Granite Sports are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 49 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Naked Winery - 54 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Needles Highway - 55 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 55 min drive - 43.3 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 61 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonshine Gulch Saloon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Get the Scoop - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres.

$$*Active Road Construction (potentially 730a to 730p) Rental Pricing with greater than 20% DISCOUNT IN EFFECT!*$$ with road paving to be completed just after 2025 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY!

Off the beaten path, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, lies Alpine Prairie Lodge. At an elevation of 6000ft, it's located 3 miles north of gorgeous Deerfield Lake and 6 miles South of Rochford, SD on a very well maintained now partially paved road, (currently in the process of being paved toward Rochford). Enjoy all the character and comfort of this beautiful 2600 sq ft Log Cabin with spectacular views of the surrounding National Forest and Sioux Sacred Tribal Land, Pe' Sla. This is a perfect cabin for a family getaway or simply a relaxing stay. Endless hiking and 4-wheeling opportunities abound from the property. The award winning Mickelson Rail to Trail perfect for biking and Rapid Creek are within 6 miles. Roughly 35 - 45 minutes from Deadwood, Mt.Rushmore, Crazy Horse. The closest town, the quaint Hill City, is 18 truly beautiful miles to the Southeast. Only 28 Miles from the ski slopes of Terry Peak. Listen to the coyotes howl at dusk and dawn. The stars are simply amazing on a clear night including a spectacular view of the Milky Way! Excellent wildlife viewing from the cabin and surrounding areas.
GRAVEL from the cabin north 6 miles to pavement (this stretch currently being paved ) and to the South, now paved toward Hill City.

***NOTE - 2025 road construction, paving of the gravel road ongoing on South Rochford Rd ( that will allow for local traffic including guests at our cabin with a pilot car at times. We have decreased the nightly rate to factor in this construction as compared to 2024 rates (over 20% lower).

Cleaning Fee. $250
Bedding, Towels, and quality Cooking supplies are ready for your stay.
6 person Hot Tub professionally maintained by Black Hills Pools and Spas, LLC .

***FULLY LICENSED BY THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS A VACATION HOME RENTAL***

DISH Satellite TV and Starlink Wifi Internet provided.

AC unit main floor and also loft for those warmer summer days.

Cowboy Cauldron Fire Pit permitted by SD Department of Agriculture Wildland Fire Division (cured firewood supplied as part of your stay).

A limited campground/convenience store/grille, Mountain Meadows, is located 7 miles away next to Deerfield Lake. They do rent kayaks in summer months. Ethanol free gas and also beer is available.

One stall of the Garage will be open for your vehicle, motorcycles, or ATV (s) along with ample additional parking outside, plenty of room for trailers of all sizes.

Property manager

Greg English
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
As we know you will be, guests are expected to be courteous to all neighbors and to respect private property boundaries.
Ofcourse, please make yourself at home and we ask you only drive Vehicles/ATVs on the gravel of the property.
Fires only allowed in fire pit when burn ban not in effect (call /text if unsure). Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is within 20 miles (32 km) of Museum @ Black Hills Institute, Granite Sports and 1880 Train. Naked Winery and Prairie Berry Winery are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Traci O.

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

Great place to stay

This is a great place to stay. Lots of room for many people. Close to Rochford, mountain meadows and Hill City. We fished, ATV’d, Biked, hot tub’d and so much more. We can’t wait to come back and see the new road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Jenni K.

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

Annual Trail Riding Trip.

Pretty area and pretty property. Enjoyed the privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori j.

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

Fantastic!

Loved everything about this wonderful cabin. We had everything we needed. Great location. Enjoyed the little chipmunks as well as the beautiful wildflowers! Sitting on the deck every morning was peaceful and relaxing. Hope we’ll be able to stay again sometime.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great vacation

Home was clean. Hot tub was exceptionally clean. Host was easy to contact and very. Had a great time.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at the Alpine Prairie Lodge! We enjoyed the view and the privacy. It had everything we needed plus extra condiments we didn’t think we needed. The kids couldn’t wait to get back to the cabin each late afternoon/evening. We made supper every night and somehow, even though we make the same things at home, food tastes better in the mountains. We enjoyed the hot tub each night, and also connected as a family and played hide and seek when it got dark.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan R.

Very quiet and scenic!

Very quiet and scenic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ‘lodge’ was perfect for our group of four women. Roomy, everything you need to prepare your meals and great proximity to all the major sites you’d want to see. We saved Badlands for the morning of our departure since it was more convenient to combine that bit of sightseeing with proximity to the airport. Our hosts were very accommodating with requests for outside card playing & lounging and binoculars for wildlife sightings. Check out the panoramic view from Flag Mountain viewable to the west. Bit of a rough road but our rent Chrysler Pacifica made it just fine (ATV better suited). The grill was easy to use and move from under the porch during an evening meal of grilled veggies and butterflied pork loin. Star gazing or enjoying an evening thunderstorm from the deck, hot tub (immaculate), or graveled drive were all part of the unique and magical experience this home and location offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This property is beautiful inside and out! We would definitely consider booking here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

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

Black Hills with friends

Wonderful trip with friends visiting all the great places the Black Hills has to offer. We absolutely loved this home and definitely plan to come and stay again!! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

allen k.

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

Family getaway

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

ATV and hiking trip

7 of us enjoyed our stay. We 4-wheeled everyday and drove right off the property. It is so well located, you can go any direction and never ride them all. Host is great! Property is beautiful with amazing sunsets off the wrap around porch. We look forward to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M.

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

Family vacation

We came to the black hills to ride the trails and this property was a perfect location to hit many scenic routes. The house was beautiful and so much wildlife. The host was very responsive and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Didn't want to leave it was so nice

We had three generations of our family staying from ages 6 to 65 and this house was perfect for us. It was so clean and the views are spectacular. It was also so close to the trails and Deerfield Lake which so convenient. We drove our side-by-sides everyday and loved hoping on the trails so close to the Alpine Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Family trip

The cabin was beautiful and had lots of extras like games, seasonings in the kitchen, and a cool coffee machine.The hot tub was used nightly! Relaxing end to the day. Host response was excellent. questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory A.

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

Hill City 2024

The cabin was exactly as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. Check in process was a breeze and the property manager was very responsive with any questions we had. If you are looking for a place that allows you to be away from others, this is your place. Very peaceful and quiet. Just want the Dr. ordered for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancee O.

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

Wonderful relaxation

The house set in the middle of mostly pine trees provided much quietness and relaxation. The hot tub was perfect after our long days of hiking. The kitchen was well stocked with the necessary cooking and dining supplies. The house was large enough that 8 adults were never in each other’s way. The only downside to our visit was that our destinations either to the various tourist areas or to the closest town for groceries took minimally 30 minutes, so one needs to plan accordingly. We would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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

Family vacation

We didnt get much time to just relax but it was great to be able to relax on the deck and watch the world go by. Breakfast and supper were easily prepared in the convenient kitchen, we served buffet style and enjoyed everyones company at the large dining room table :) The 4 cousins enjoyed being outside and even picked wild raspberries!. A big thank you to our hosts for offering such a wonderful home for our family to be together. We made a trip to Flag Mountain and did some geo caching. We love the Black Hills!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle G.

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

Scenic View

We used the cabin for our family Christmas in the summer and had plenty of room for everyone. The layout was great and the view from the balcony was amazing. The only downfall in the house that I noticed was the bedrooms upstairs were a little small due to the slope of the roof. There was a little highway construction down the road which was out of their control. Very peaceful and secluded from a lot of people around. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

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

Beautiful remote cabin

Greg was an excellent host! We were low on towels and some other supplies and he brought them to us all the way from Rapid City! This cabin is well situated for anyone who wants to ATV in the black hills. We did that one day and it was a lot of fun! Flag Mountain is an awesome place to stop! Be aware it is 30min from Hill City and any other Mount Rushmore area type activities you want to do. It’s kind of a long drive but is very scenic! Hiking up the ridge behind the cabin was also fun! We even saw some elk one morning. Very peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calie B.

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

Family trail riding trip

Great location. Construction on road not a problem. Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy M.

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

South dakota

It was awesome. The house was perfect. The dirt road with construction was a pain but would rent the house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS K.

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

Alpine Lodge

Nice place. Very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maegen W.

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

Family vacation

We came for a family vacation from Wisconsin. The cabin was amazing. Set out about 30 min from the city which we didn’t mind at all. Quiet, clean, beautiful setting. The cabin had everything we needed. The WiFi was great as the cell signal was not available until getting back to Hill City. The hosts were super responsive to questions we had. Hot tub was amazing after a long day. Would totally come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Excellent!

Amazing place. In every way a top spot. The host generously shares this beautiful location to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay. Very private. Stars are amazing on a clear night!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024